By Teddy Namayanja Parliament has granted permission to MP Richard Lumu, the Mityana South legislator from the Democratic Party, to proceed with the private member’s bill, the Administration of Parliamentary Bill 2024, which among others seeks to have the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) elected by opposition legislators, a move Lumu argues will correct what…
By Teddy Namayanja The FDC Katonga faction’s path forward is indeed fraught with challenges, especially after the Electoral Commission’s rejection of their bid to register the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) due to concerns about potential public confusion with the People Power Front. To move forward, the faction needs to regroup and strategize. Here are…
By Teddy Namayanja Mathias Mpuuga’s quest for electoral change is indeed a bold move, but its impact on his Masaka seat in the 2026 election remains uncertain. As the current Member of Parliament for Masaka Municipality Constituency, a position he’s held since 2011, Mpuuga faces a challenging road ahead. His feud with the National Unity…
By Teddy Namayanja The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project reached a significant milestone on Monday as the first batch of coated line pipes arrived in Uganda. Nine trucks carrying insulated line pipes from Tanzania’s Nzenga coating plant were delivered to the main camp and pipe yard in Kyocera district. “This is a major…
By Teddy Namayanja As Uganda gears up for the 2026 presidential elections, Nandala Mafabi, Secretary General of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has emerged as a formidable contender. Endorsed by his party, Mafabi brings a wealth of experience and a vision for a brighter Ugandan future. Hailing from the Eastern region, Mafabi’s home support…
In an effort to enhance tax compliance among government entities, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has launched a nationwide compliance health check exercise. This initiative is set to address several pressing tax-related issues, including non-filing of returns, incomplete returns—such as PAYE returns submitted without employees’ Tax Identification Numbers (TINs)—and the submission of NIL returns. The…
In a tragic incident, a passenger boat traveling from Lujaaba Island to Bukakata in Masaka District capsized at night, claiming the lives of several people. Out of all the passengers aboard, only three people survived the disaster. Six bodies have been identified so far, with many more passengers feared dead. Local MP, Kabuusu, expressed deep…
The Government of Uganda has unveiled plans to phase out fuel-powered motorcycles in favor of electric motorcycles, as part of its efforts to improve air quality in the country. This revelation has been made by the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Monica Musenero today, during an announcement outlining the government’s environmental initiatives. Speaking on…
Staff members at Makerere University are reportedly on edge after rumors surfaced about imminent arrests of some colleagues involved in organizing a strike. The Joint Staff Association had scheduled a meeting for 2 p.m. today to vote on a motion to down tools, following the university’s failure to meet their demands for an enhanced pay…
In a significant push for peace across the continent, Rotary Uganda has unveiled the 4th Edition of the Africa Peace Concert, slated for 10th January 2025. The concert, organized in collaboration with the Rotary Foundation, aims to raise $500,000 to promote peace building and conflict transformation initiatives across Africa. The funds raised through this event…
