Sugarcane Farmers hail President Museveni’s Ban on Trash Deductions
Sugarcane farmers in the Bunyoro and Tooro regions have welcomed President Yoweri Museveni’s recent directive halting the deduction of trash charges by sugarcane millers and weighbridge operators. Farmers in Masindi District, who have long faced deductions for trash at sugarcane weighbridges, are celebrating the Presidential intervention as a significant relief.
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba Fires Michael Katungi after U.S. Indictment
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has dismissed Michael Katungi from his role as Commissioner for External Affairs of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU). The decision comes in the wake of Katungi’s indictment on charges of conspiring to illegally supply more than $58 million worth of military-grade weapons to the notorious Mexican
Sustaining efforts to end mpox outbreaks in Africa
One year since World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), African countries have scaled up response measures and made progress to curb the spread of the virus. Coordinated action between governments, WHO, Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), communities and
Uganda Airlines on the Spot Over Outdated Aircrafts, Losses and Dividends
The Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has questioned the management of Uganda Airlines, led by CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki, over a range of issues including financial losses, loss of passenger luggage, and reliance on outdated Bombardier aircraft models. The meeting follows the Auditor General’s report for
President Museveni Grants Official Burial for the Late Canon Mary Karooro Okurut
President Yoweri Museveni has granted an official burial to the late Canon Mary Karooro Busingye Okurut—former Minister, Woman MP for Bushenyi District, academician, author, and Presidential Advisor on Public Relations. The announcement was made by Milly Babalanda, the Minister for the Presidency, who noted that the National Organizing Committee will
Absa and Tata Uganda partner to Boost Affordable School Bus Financing
Absa Bank Uganda has partnered with Tata Uganda to make it easier for schools across the country to acquire safe, modern, and reliable buses for their learners. The partnership will address one of the education sector’s most persistent challenges namely affordable, quality school transport. Through the partnership, schools will be
Africa’s Energy Security on the Line as Shell’s Orange Basin Exploration Faces Court Battle
Shell’s plans to explore for oil and gas in South Africa’s Orange Basin, recently granted environmental authorization to drill up to five deepwater wells, now faces a court appeal from environmental groups and coastal communities. While legal challenges are a natural part of democratic governance, there is broad consensus on
Absa Empowers Over 21,000 Girls Through Education Initiative
While the legacies of many institutions fade with time, Mpanga Secondary School—nestled in the heart of Fort Portal City—nears its 60th anniversary this December as a shining example of resilience and community support. For decades, it has stood as a beacon of education. Yet for many girls in Fort Portal
President Museveni Picks Nomination Forms Ahead of 2026 Presidential Elections
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, President Yoweri Museveni, has picked nomination forms from the Electoral Commission in preparation for the 2026 presidential elections. The forms were collected on his behalf by NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong and the party’s First National Vice Chairman, Moses Kigongo. President Museveni joins a
DPP Prefers Charges Against Former MUBS Principal Prof. Waswa Balunywa
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, has preferred charges against former Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Professor Waswa Balunywa. According to the charge sheet, Prof. Balunywa is charged with abuse of office, a crime he allegedly committed in March 2023. He is accused of irregularly
