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 Set to vet Alupo, Nabbanja Appointments
Parliament is set to approve the reappointment of Jessica Alupo as Vice President and Robinah Nabbanja as Prime Minister. The two leaders were on Tuesday reappointed by President Yoweri Museveni to their respective positions after serving for the past five years. “By virtue of the powers given to the President
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
Matia Kyaligonza’s Son Dies in Hit-and-Run Crash
Kikuube District LC5 Chairperson Banura Peter, son of Uganda’s Ambassador to Burundi Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Matayo Kyaligonza , has died following a fatal hit-and-run road crash, police have confirmed. The incident occurred at Butyamba Village in Kikuube Town Council, where Banura was knocked down by a speeding Toyota Hiace, commonly referred
PM Nabbanja, Police Get Major Allocation in Shs 8.1tn Supplementary Budget
Parliament has approved a supplementary budget of Shs 8.1 trillion for the 2025/26 financial year after being recalled from recess to consider urgent expenditure schedules. The process began on October 20, 2025, when the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) presented the first schedules amounting to Shs 1.696
PM Nabbanja Directs Hamis to Expand Nakivubo Channel Culverts to Prevent Flooding
PM Nabbanja Directs Hamis to Expand Nakivubo Channel Culverts to Prevent Flooding Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has directed city businessman Hamis Kiggundu to create additional space for culverts in the Nakivubo Channel to improve water flow and prevent future flooding. The directive follows recent floods along the channel, which damaged
Jolin Rugari Committed to High Court for Trial Over Son’s Death
Jolin Rugari, wife to Chris Rugari, the Honorary Consul of Zimbabwe to Uganda, has been committed to the High Court for trial over the alleged murder of her two-year-old son, Nganwa Rugari. Mrs. Rugari is accused of killing her child in April this year. Her housemaid, Robinah Nabbanja, has also
Uganda to mark National day At Expo 2025 Osaka
Uganda will mark its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, on 8th October 2025, with a programme that brings together business, cultural, and diplomatic engagements. The event will showcase Uganda’s economic opportunities, cultural richness, and commitment to strengthening relations with Japan and the international community. Expo 2025, which opened
Gov’t signs fertiliser MoU to boost agricultural production
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF], has signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Itracom Fertilizers to enhance crop yields and promote sustainable agriculture across the country. Itracom Fertilizers, based in Bujumbura, Burundi, is a leading producer of organo-mineral fertilisers and currently
Strike Chaos: Nabbanja Halts Meeting as Traders Demand Release of Arrested Colleagues
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has been forced to adjourn a meeting with Kampala traders after tensions escalated over the continued detention of more than 15 traders arrested during the ongoing strike. According to a police report read at the meeting, the traders who were arrested on the first day of the
