Government Flags Food Risk as Rainfall Drops
As Uganda continues to feel the impacts brought about by climate change, the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Water and Environment, Dr Alfred Okot Okidi, has encouraged farmers to move away from rainfall dependence and embrace irrigation as a way of sustaining agriculture. Dr Okidi made the remarks at
UNICEF Flags Rising Risks Facing Children, shifts focus to-systems
UNICEF Country Representative Dr Robin Nandy has warned that children across Uganda continue to face multiple and overlapping risks, including poverty, teenage pregnancy, malnutrition and disease outbreaks such as Ebola. The warning came during the unveiling of a new five-year Country Programme for Uganda (2026–2030), which places child protection, nutrition,
UNEB Warns Schools Over Fraudulent Candidate Registration as 2026 Exam Deadline Extended
The Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), Daniel Odongo, has issued a stern warning to heads of government-aided schools against the illegal practice of registering privately sponsored candidates as government-sponsored learners. Speaking during a press briefing at the Uganda Media Centre on Thursday, Odongo described the practice
From Power To Pressure: The Unraveling of Anita Among’s Political Grip
On March 25, 2022, Anita Annet Among rose to one of the most powerful offices in Uganda, elected Speaker of the 11th Parliament following the death of her predecessor, Jacob Oulanyah, in Seattle, United States, where he had been undergoing treatment. Her ascent marked a consolidation of influence within the
Museveni Sends Internal Affairs officials on Forced Leave over Shs 31bn CCTV Scandal
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cracked the whip on senior officials in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Uganda Police, sending them on forced leave over a deepening corruption probe in the multi-billion CCTV project. Permanent Secretary Lt. Gen. Joseph Musanyufu, Undersecretary Aggrey Wunyi, and AIGP Felix Baryamwisaki have
Parliament Approves Nabbanja as Prime Minister
Parliament has vetted and approved Kakumiro District Woman MP, Robinah Nabbanja, as the Prime Minister of Uganda. Her approval follows her appointment by President Yoweri Museveni, in line with Article 108A(1) of the Constitution, which requires parliamentary vetting before assumption of office. The motion for her approval was moved by
Parliament vets Jessica Alupo as Vice President of Uaganda
Parliament has approved the appointment of Jessica Alupo as the Vice President of Uganda. Earlier this week, President Yoweri Museveni appointed Alupo to the position, in accordance with Article 108(2) of the Constitution, which requires parliamentary approval by a simple majority. Alupo previously served as Vice President from June 2021
Parliament Procures over 500 iPads for MPs
The Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, has revealed that iPads valued at approximately Shs 2.5 million each for Members of Parliament have already been procured. The 12th Parliament comprises 527 Members, including 353 directly elected constituency representatives, 146 district woman representatives, and 30 representatives of special interest groups such as
NUP Retains Ssenyonyi as Leader of Opposition, Unveils New Parliamentary Team
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has retained Nakawa West MP Joel Ssenyonyi as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Parliament. Ssenyonyi was first appointed to the position on December 22, 2023, by NUP party president Robert Kyagulanyi. He officially assumed office on January 9, 2024, and has now been reappointed
NUP Fronts late Nakimuli Hellen’s sister for Kalangala Woman MP By-Election
Nampala Irene, sister to the late Nakimuli Hellen, has been named the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election. She scored highly with 68.2% compared to other candidates who expressed interest to replace Nakimuli. Nakimuli passed away last month at Alexandria Specialized
