Supermarkets Ordered to Stock Ugandan-Made Goods
Nakawa Division Council has passed a new ordinance compelling all supermarkets within the division to allocate space for locally made products. The landmark directive is aimed at empowering homegrown entrepreneurs and boosting the visibility of Ugandan innovation on local shelves. The announcement came over the weekend from Nakawa Division Mayor,
Judiciary Pays Tribute to Justice Prof. George Kanyeihamba, Defender of Human Rights
The Judiciary has paid tribute to the late Justice Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba, who passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 85. Justice Kanyeihamba was a distinguished author, academic, politician, and judge. He served as a Cabinet Minister, Member of Parliament, and Chairperson of the Legal Committee
NIRA reveals Collection Points for Newly Printed National IDs
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) announced that upgraded national identity cards for individuals who applied for renewals are now ready for collection. According to NIRA Registrar Claire Ollama, approximately 100,000 national ID cards have so far been printed and dispatched to various districts across the country. Speaking on
UN Conducts Routine Inspection Of UPDF-UNGU-XI In Somalia
A team from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has carried out a scheduled inspection of equipment and assets under the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), currently deployed as part of the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia. The inspection was led by UNSOS Logistics Officer
Inside the disbursed Shs 17.1 Trillion for First Quarter of FY 2025/2026
The government has released Shs 17.1 trillion for the first quarter of the financial year 2025/2026. The funds were announced by Ramadhan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, who also serves as the Secretary to the Treasury. According to Ggoobi, the allocation is as follows: Shs 2.2
WHO clears the use of HIV prevention injectables
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issues new guidelines recommending the use of injectable lenacapavir (LEN) twice a year as an additional pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option for HIV prevention, in a landmark policy action that could help reshape the global HIV response. The guidelines are being issued at the 13th
EC Launches Nationwide Special Interest Group Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has launched a week-long nationwide election exercise for Special Interest Groups (SIGs), starting with sub-county level voting for senior citizens aged 60 and above. According to EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi, the elections are taking place across all sub-counties, town councils, and municipal divisions throughout Uganda. The
U.S. Tightens Visa Rules for Ugandans Over Overstays, Fraud
Ugandans will now face new visa restrictions when applying to enter the United States, according to an announcement by William W. Popp, the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda. The new restrictions stem from a policy introduced under former President Donald Trump’s administration, aimed at curbing illegal migration. Ambassador Popp cited a
Retired Supreme Court Justice Prof. George Kanyeihamba Dies at 84
The legal and academic fraternity in Uganda is mourning the death of retired Supreme Court Justice and renowned legal scholar, Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba, who passed away after a prolonged illness. His death was confirmed on Sunday by the Uganda Law Society (ULS). Prof. Kanyeihamba, 84, had been admitted at
Over 100,000 National IDs ready for Pickup- NIRA
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced that upgraded national identity cards for individuals who applied for renewals are now ready for collection. According to NIRA Registrar Claire Ollama, approximately 100,000 national ID cards have so far been printed and dispatched to various districts across the country. Speaking
