Atingi-Ego Warns Sovereignty Bill Could Shake Economy
Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego has warned Parliament that passing the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 in its current form could trigger serious economic disruption, weaken the shilling, and undermine the country’s ability to sustain critical financial inflows. Appearing before a joint sitting of Parliament’s Defence and Internal
Sport, Nutrition Can Drive National Transformation – Muranga
Sport and nutrition, when deliberately combined, can become powerful drivers of national transformation, Reverend Professor Florence Isabirye Muranga has said. Speaking at Sheraton Kampala Hotel during the launch of the Olympic Tooke Run, the Director General of the Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID) and Banana Industrial Research and
Okello’s Fate Hangs in Balance as Court Sets Ruling Date
The High Court has adjourned proceedings in the murder case against Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba school children killings, with a ruling expected on Thursday. Presiding Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha deferred the matter after the conclusion of submissions, leaving the nation in suspense over the verdict
Mandela foundation, Acilo initiative unite to expand opportunities for women, youth in Northern Uganda
As donor funding continues to shrink, the Thembekile Mandela Foundation has partnered with the Jane Acilo Foundation in a strategic move aimed at expanding support for women and young mothers in Northern Uganda. The collaboration signals a growing shift towards locally driven partnerships to sustain development efforts, with both organisations
Four UPDF senior officers charged over alleged fuel diversion scandal
Four senior officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have been charged before the General Court Martial in Makindye over allegations of diverting large quantities of operational fuel for personal use, in a case that has put military logistics under fresh scrutiny. The accused include Brigadier General James Barigye
Museveni leans on Church as Uganda’s transformation drive gathers pace
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has positioned the Church as a key pillar in Uganda’s development agenda, urging faith leaders to move beyond spiritual guidance and actively drive household wealth creation. In a message delivered on his behalf by State Minister for Economic Monitoring Beatrice Akello Akori, Museveni said religious institutions
China injects $1m into Uganda refugee response as fresh arrivals surge
China has injected $1 million (Shs 3.8 billion) into Uganda’s refugee response, marking a significant shift as Beijing steps directly into humanitarian support for the country’s growing influx of new arrivals. The funding, channelled through the Office of the Prime Minister and implemented by Finn Church Aid, will target vulnerable
Museveni hails China investment drive as $300m Yaobai clinker plant
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended China’s growing investment drive in Africa, saying it is accelerating Uganda’s industrialisation agenda and reducing the country’s dependence on imports. Speaking at the commissioning of Phase One of the 6,000-tonne clinker production line by Yaobai Cement in Nanduget, Moroto district, Museveni described the project
State Names Fred Nyanzi as Witness in Case Against Mufumbiro, Eddie Mutwe and NUP Members
The State has lined up Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, brother to National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, as a key witness in the unlawful drilling case against 21 NUP supporters. NUP spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro is jointly charged alongside 20 others, including Edward Ssebufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe,
Museveni Hails Muhoozi at 52, Ties CDF’s Life to Uganda’s Liberation Journey
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has marked the 52nd birthday of Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba with a reflective tribute that places the army chief’s life firmly within the narrative of Uganda’s liberation struggle and the development of the armed forces. In his message, Museveni struck a personal tone, expressing
