By Amos Ssemuwemba In a dramatic turn of events following yesterday’s council meeting, tensions flared among counselors over a contentious waste management report. This clash has prompted Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago to express significant dissatisfaction, calling for immediate action in response to the ongoing waste crisis plaguing the city. Following the chaotic session, Lukwago has…
By Teddy Namayanja Government is set to provide an official update on its plans for managing waste in Kampala, following concerns raised by the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi. Ssenyonyi highlighted the growing heap of garbage in the city after the closure of the Kiteezi landfill, which left waste without a proper disposal…
By Teddy Namayanja Ugandan MPs are fuming after Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa blocked a debate on the contentious UGX 1.7 billion Service Award controversy, citing a recent court ruling that prohibits Parliament from revisiting matters already decided by the courts. The move has sparked outrage, with many MPs questioning the decision. Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore…
By Teddy Namayanja The Government of Uganda has introduced a tax amnesty program to support businesses recovering from the economic impact of COVID-19. Through this program, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) will waive interest and penalties on outstanding principal taxes as of June 30, 2023, for taxpayers who pay their principal tax by December 31,…
By Teddy Namayanja In a world where silence often accompanies oppression, Jimmy Spire Ssentongo’s pen boldly screams truth. As a professor at Makerere University and a cartoonist with a conscience, Jimmy has spent years using his art to expose the injustices and corruption plaguing Uganda. With each stroke of his pen, he brings to life…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The Uganda Police Force is set to enhance its capacity in family protection and combatting gender-based violence with the development of a new training curriculum. A two-day validation workshop, currently underway at Kabila Country Club, has gathered 60 key stakeholders from government ministries, civil society, academia, and international partners, including UNICEF and…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The State House Anti-Corruption Unit is investigating leaders of the Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC) for allegedly defrauding President Museveni in a Shs 2.5 billion project that failed to materialize. Rev Fr. Constantine Mbonabingi and Rev Fr. Daniel Musiitwa are at the center of the probe. The project, titled “Peace Support and…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The appointment of Mercy Adah Tukahirwa as the Commander of the Fisheries Protection Unit has sparked a heated debate in Uganda, following remarks made by Mukono South MP Fred Kayondo. Kayondo criticized the decision, citing cultural norms in Buganda that traditionally restrict women from leadership roles related to lakes. During a press…
