Banking Disputes Trap Shs 7 Trillion, Threaten Uganda’s Growth
Uganda’s economy is bleeding billions in stalled financial activity, with an estimated Shs 7 trillion locked up in unresolved banking disputes, according to Michael Atingi-Ego, Governor of the Bank of Uganda. He warned that the growing backlog of cases is quietly suffocating investment and slowing economic momentum. Speaking at the
Court sentences Ex-Minister Nandutu to four years in prison
Bududa District Woman MP and former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, has been sentenced to four years in prison. Earlier she pleaded for a lenient sentence over her involvement in the Karamoja iron sheets scandal. “I am a first offender and, therefore, I ask for leniency. I have
Clash of Titans: Mao, Among Trade Barbs as Muhoozi Steps In
The Commander of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has urged Democratic Party president Norbert Mao to step down from the increasingly heated race for the Speakership of Parliament, adding a new layer to the growing political tensions within the ruling camp. Muhoozi’s appeal comes amid a sharp and public
Ex- Minister Nandutu prays for lienent sentance
Bududa District Woman MP and former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, has pleaded for a lenient sentence over her involvement in the Karamoja iron sheets scandal. “I am a first offender and, therefore, I ask for leniency. I have been in and out of hospital due to ill
Mufumbiro Denied Bail Despite Plea to Bury Wife
The National Unity Platform (NUP) spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has been denied bail despite making an emotional plea to be temporarily released to lay his wife to rest. Mufumbiro’s wife, Edith Katende, passed away on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with cancer, closing a painful chapter that unfolded while he
Inside Shs 365 Billion Campaign to fight malaria
The government has launched a Shs365 billion nationwide campaign to distribute 25.8 million mosquito nets as part of renewed efforts to eliminate malaria by 2030 amid rising infection rates and continued public health concerns. The intervention is part of the Uganda Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan, aligned with Uganda Vision 2040
Mufumbiro Returns to Court With Plea to Lay Wife to Rest
Grief is colliding with justice for detained National Unity Platform spokesman Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, who is making a desperate appeal for temporary freedom to bury his wife, placing his last hope in Chief Justice Flavian Zeija. Mufumbiro’s wife, Edith Katende, died on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer, ending
Kadondi Gracious wins Makerere guild elections
Kadondi Gracious has been declared the new Guild President of Makerere University after a closely contested election that attracted multiple candidates from different political affiliations. She won the online voting poll against several candidates, including former Miss Uganda Hannah Karema who polled 5,787 votes. Kadondi secured 6,801 votes. Her win
MAO TO ANITA AMONG: You have no audacity to insult visitors at your father’s home
A sharp war of words has erupted within the ruling National Resistance Movement camp after Norbert Mao fired back at Speaker Anita Annet Among over her arrogont remarks on the race for the Speakership. Mao, who is also eyeing the top parliamentary seat, dismissed Among’s comments as disrespectful and ill
Inside the Shs17.4tn for the last quarter of the Financial year
The Government has released Shs 17.444 trillion for the fourth quarter of the Financial Year 2025/26, bringing the total cumulative release to Shs 77.001 trillion, according to the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi. Presenting the quarter four expenditure framework, Ggoobi said the releases represent 106.4 percent
