With less than 72 hours to the end of the financial year, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is sending out a strong reminder to all taxpayers: file your returns and pay your taxes now or face penalties. The tax authority has launched an urgent call to action, encouraging individuals and businesses to visit their website…
The High Court in Kampala has rejected an application filed by Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde, allowing a private criminal case against him to continue. The case accuses him of abusing the “modesty of a woman” through offensive comments on social media. Justice Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa made the ruling, confirming that the Chief…
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among joined fellow members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) at the Electoral Commission headquarters to witness a major event the nomination of President Yoweri Museveni as the party’s presidential flag bearer and national chairman. In a message shared with the public, Anita Among expressed her excitement about being part of…
Delegates from Kabale Municipality, Kabale District, Rukiga District, and Rubanda District gathered in Kabale to officially endorse Mr. Calvin Echodu for the position of NRM Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda. The event, held yesterday afternoon, was full of energy, excitement, and a shared commitment to the future of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Delegates came…
Every parent wants to give their child a good future—but what many don’t realize is that the journey to financial success begins right at home. According to NSSF Uganda, simple parenting decisions made today can greatly shape a child’s financial habits tomorrow. This idea was at the heart of a live Twitter conversation organized to…
Political tension is rising in Uganda’s Busoga sub-region after police blocked a key opponent of Speaker Rebecca Kadaga from holding a campaign rally. The incident, which happened in Kamuli District—Kadaga’s political stronghold—has sparked backlash from human rights groups and opposition leaders, who say the move is a threat to democracy. According to witnesses, police arrived…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have arrested six more people linked to a recent attempted suicide bombing in Kampala. This is part of a larger operation to break up terror cells connected to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group tied to the Islamic State. The arrests come just days after a female…
On June 18, 2025, a special handover ceremony took place at the VIP Lounge of Entebbe International Airport. The Director of Airports and Aviation Security, Eng. Ayub Sooma, officially received four new thermal scanners to help detect health threats at the airport. The donation was made by Mr. Sanusi Tejani Savage, Chief of Mission at…
Kenya is facing one of its most intense waves of protests in recent years, as anger boiled over on Wednesday in Nairobi and across 26 counties. The demonstrations, mainly led by young people, were sparked by deep frustrations over government policies and the controversial Finance Bill. At least 10 people have been killed and over…
The Electoral Commission has launched the Parish and Ward level elections for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) across Uganda. These elections are a key part of the 2025–2026 General Elections Roadmap and focus on choosing leaders for Older Persons, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and the Youth. To take part in these elections, voters must meet three…
