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
Court Commits Ggaba School Killing Suspect to High Court
The Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has committed Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre killings, to the High Court for trial. Okello Onyum faces four counts of murder in connection with the brutal killing of four young children at the daycare facility in Ggaba.
Uganda Waives Visa Fees to Attract Fans Ahead of AFCON 2027
Government has scrapped visa fees for visitors travelling to Uganda during the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, in a move aimed at boosting tourism and attracting thousands of football fans. The waiver, approved by Cabinet, will take effect one month before the tournament and remain in force until one month
Museveni cautions legislators on graft as new Parliament nears
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned incoming legislators against engaging in corruption as the country prepares for the 12th Parliament set to commence in May. Speaking at the opening of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) retreat at the Kyankwanzi National Leadership Institute, Museveni urged leaders to uphold integrity and restore
Former Minister Nandutu convicted over Karamoja iron sheets scandal
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has secured a conviction against Bududa District Woman Member of Parliament, Agnes Nandutu for a corruption-related offence involving dealing with suspect government property. The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court, presided over by Lady Justice Jane Okuo, found Nandutu guilty over
Grief Behind Bars: Mufumbiro Appeals for Release to Bury Wife
The spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, currently detained at Luzira Prison, is seeking temporary release following the death of his wife. Edith Katende Mufumbiro passed away shortly after 3:00 a.m. after a prolonged battle with cancer. Her death was confirmed by NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi
Iran Praises Pakistan’s Mediation as Security Council Sets Tough Terms for Fragile Ceasefire
Iran has hailed Pakistan’s leadership for brokering a fragile diplomatic breakthrough with the United States, as a two-week ceasefire takes effect amid sharp declines in global oil prices and cautious optimism for de-escalation in one of the world’s most volatile regions. In a carefully worded statement, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed
Predator Energy Offers Ugandans Chance to Win Chelsea FC Experience in London
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), a company under the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) group, has launched a nationwide consumer promotion giving Predator Energy drink fans the chance to win exciting prizes, including a fully paid trip to London. The campaign, dubbed “Win a Chelsea FC Experience in London”, will run from
Waiswa Mufumbiro’s Wife Dies After Cancer Battle
Edith Katende Mufumbiro, the wife of National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has died. Her death was confirmed by the NUP president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to the statement, Ms Katende passed away shortly after 3am following a prolonged battle with
Govt sets aside Shs905b for AFCON 2027 preparations
Government has approved an additional Shs905 billion to accelerate preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, with funding targeting critical infrastructure, logistics, and institutional readiness. The latest allocation builds on the Shs1.35 trillion approved by Cabinet in 2024 to support Uganda’s co-hosting of both the African Nations Championship 2024—set
