Uganda Targets Full Transition to Locally Made Electric Government Vehicles by 2035
The Ugandan government has announced plans to transition all newly acquired government vehicles to locally manufactured electric vehicles by 2035, in a major policy shift aimed at positioning the country…
Gulu Commercial Officer Criticizes Linking Emyooga Loan Defaults to Cattle Restocking Programme
The Principal Commercial Officer for Gulu, Kidega George Nicholas, has criticized attempts to exclude Emyooga loan defaulters from benefiting under the ongoing cattle restocking programme being implemented in the city.…
Equity Bank Admits 100 Top Students Into Fully Paid Internship Programme
Equity Bank has officially admitted 100 top-performing Senior Six graduates into its fully paid internship and leadership development programme under the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), continuing its investment in youth…
Museveni Says He Abandoned Football to Focus Fully on Africa’s Challenges
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said he long lost interest in football because his attention became fully consumed by Africa’s development challenges and the continent’s future. Speaking candidly about his…
Police Issue Traffic Advisory Ahead of President Museveni’s Swearing-In Ceremony
Security and traffic authorities have issued a public advisory ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, urging motorists to plan their travel carefully and cooperate with traffic officers…
Tshisekedi Signals Openness to Third Term Debate, Stirring Political Tension in DR Congo
Political debate has intensified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after President Félix Tshisekedi indicated that he could seek a third term in office if the Congolese people approve…
Tayebwa Urges African Legislators to Resist Foreign Interference in Continental Affairs
Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has called on African lawmakers under the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to firmly resist what he described as increasing…
Government Proposes Major Salary Increase for RDCs Amid Expanding Administrative Costs
The Ugandan government has proposed a sharp increase in salaries for Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Deputy RDCs, and Assistant RDCs, in what officials describe as a long-overdue adjustment after nearly…
Museveni Praises NRM MPs for Passing Sovereignty Bill
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has congratulated NRM Members of Parliament for passing the Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, describing it as a crucial step toward shielding Uganda from foreign interference…
Transport Ministry Suspends Nilestar Bus Operations After Fatal Nwoya Crash
The State Minister for Transport, Fred Byamukama, has ordered an immediate suspension of all Nilestar bus operations in Uganda following a series of deadly accidents, including the most recent crash…
