UCC Suspends Pearl FM Broadcasting License over Kawempe by-election
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended the broadcasting services of 107.9 Pearl FM for violating the Minimum Broadcasting Standards. According to Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of UCC, Pearl FM aired content on March 12, 2025, during the program “MPULIDDE KAMENYA”, hosted by Kalule Sulaiman, that breached broadcasting regulations.
Tension Flares as Military Whisks Away MPs, Journalists in Kawempe By-Election
Tension erupted in the Kawempe by-election as military police whisked away National Unity Platform (NUP) MPs, including Bukomansimbi South County MP Kayemba Solomon and Mawokota North MP Hillary Kiyaga. The two lawmakers were taken from the Kazo Angola polling station. Journalists, including Raymond Tamale, Abubaker Lubowa, Denis Kabugo, Hakim Wampamba,
Gov’t Allocates Additional Shs 115 billion to Atiak Sugar Factory Despite Lack of Production
Parliament has approved an additional Shs 115 billion investment into Atiak Sugar Factory, owned by Amina Moghe Hersi. This brings the total government expenditure on the project to Shs 668.71 billion. However, the Opposition has strongly criticized the continued funding, arguing that despite the massive investment, the factory has yet
NSSF Smartlife Flexi Surpasses Shs 5 Billion in Savings Within Three Months
NSSF Smartlife Flexi, the flagship voluntary savings product by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), has surpassed Shs 5 billion in savings just three months after its launch. This milestone has been largely driven by informal sector micro savers. Praised for its flexibility, Smartlife Flexi primarily targets workers in the
Gov’t Moves to Waive Shs 607.9 million in Unrecoverable Taxes for Fresh Cuts Ltd
The Ministry of Finance is seeking Parliament’s approval to waive taxes amounting to Shs 607,931,933 owed by Fresh Cuts (U) Limited. This follows an admission by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) that the taxes in question are not recoverable. The request was tabled by the Minister of State for Finance,
KCCA Executive Director Named Chief Runner for Absa 7 Hills Run
Absa Bank Uganda has appointed Kampala Capital City Authority’s (KCCA) Executive Director, Sharifah Buzeki, as the Chief Runner for the 2025 Absa KH3 7 Hills Run. Buzeki’s participation highlights the significance of public-private partnerships in driving meaningful social change. While receiving her running kit from the Absa team, Buzeki emphasized
Buganda Kingdom to Take Legal Action Against Minister Mayanja Over Kaazi Land Declarations
The Buganda Kingdom has instructed its external lawyers to take legal action against the State Minister for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, over his declarations and statements regarding the Kaazi land dispute, Attorney General Christopher Bwanika has confirmed. Last week, Minister Mayanja directed the cancellation of all land titles on the
NUP Candidate Nalukoola Petitions Court Over Alleged Torture and Inhumane Treatment
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for the Kawempe by-election, Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, has petitioned the court over alleged inhumane treatment during the recently concluded campaigns. Through his legal team, led by George Musisi, Nalukoola is seeking a court declaration that the actions against him were unlawful, along with compensation.
Court orders Standard Chartered Bank to pay retrenched workers
The Court of Appeal dismissed its challenge against a ruling requiring the bank to compensate retrenched workers for their pension claims. The decision upholds an earlier ruling by the Retirement Benefits Appeal Tribunal, marking a major victory for former employees who had been fighting for their rightful benefits. The case,
Parliament Vets Justice Singiza as Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission
Parliament has vetted Justice Dr. Douglas Singiza Karekona as the Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) following his appointment last month. He was vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament, chaired by Speaker Anita Among. “The Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Anita Among, vetted Justice Dr. Douglas Singiza Karekona
