Museveni Visits South Sudan Amid Kiir-Machar Political Wrangles
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in South Sudan for a meeting with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Museveni’s visit comes in response to an invitation from President Kiir. “I have arrived in South Sudan at the invitation of His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit. I look forward to our
Court Orders Black-Market Records to Pay Shs 130 million to Bruno K for Copyright Infringement
The Commercial division of High Court has ordered Black-Market Records to pay Shs 130 million to singer Kiggundu Bruno, popularly known as Bruno K, for copyright infringement and fraud. In 2022, Bruno K sued Black Market Records Entertainment-SMC LTD, Singleton Cedric Lychern, Kisame Shadrack Shagaf, and Black-Market Media LLC T
URA to Collect Record Revenue as Budget Allocation Rises
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has been tasked with collecting over Shs 36.71 trillion in the 2025/26 financial year to finance government activities. This target surpasses the Shs 31.369 trillion set for the current financial year, 2024/25. The announcement was made by Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance, during
NIRA Acquires High-Tech National ID Card Printing Machines
In a significant step toward improving service delivery, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has acquired four high-tech card printing machines, each capable of producing up to 3,000 national IDs per hour. These machines are expected to enhance efficiency and significantly reduce the turnaround time for national ID processing.
President Museveni Drops Son Muhoozi Kainerugaba as CDF in Major Shake-up
President Yoweri Museveni has dropped General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, from his position as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) in a major military reshuffle that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s security establishment. He replaced Muhoozi with General Kale Kayihura, a former bush war hero and ex-Inspector General of Police (IGP), as the
Museveni drops Katabazi, names Mugyenyi as New Director General of ISO
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Arthur Mugyenyi as the new Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO). The appointment was confirmed by Faruk Kirunda, the Special Presidential Assistant for Press and Mobilization at the Office of the President. “His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen (Rtd)
Court summons Busiki County MP Paul Akamba Over Shs 7.3 Billion Fraud Case
The Anti-Corruption Court has issued criminal summons against Busiki County MP Paul Akamba for failing to appear in court. The summons were issued by Patrick Talisuna, the acting assistant registrar of the High Court, on behalf of the trial judge, Jane Okuo Kajuga. The case was scheduled for mention. Last
Uganda Securities Exchange suspends UMEME after handover UEDCL
The Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) has suspended UMEME following the expiry of electricity distribution concession agreement and subsequent handover to Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). Yesterday, government paid US$118 million (Shs 432.677 billion) to UMEME following the expiry of concession agreement. “USE hereby informs all investors and the general public that
Businessman Haruna Sentongo Loses Shs 10 billion Case Against I&M Bank Uganda
City businessman Haruna Sentongo, a brother to Hamis Kiggundu, has lost a Shs 10 billion case against I&M Bank Uganda Limited. In January 2019, Orient Bank Limited (now I&M Bank Uganda) sued Haruna Sentongo, seeking repayment of Shs 10.3 billion, accrued interest, general damages, and costs of the suit. In
Uganda Loses Shs 316 billion in the Medical Field Due to Corruption
Former Leader of Opposition, Winnie Kiiza, has dismissed claims that Uganda is a poor country, arguing that such descriptions arise because the nation’s leaders manage it with a “kiosk mentality.” Speaking at Parliament during the presentation of the 2025/26 Alternative Budget, Kiiza emphasized that Uganda’s financial struggles stem from mismanagement
