As a way of uplifting their communities from poverty, the Deputy Secretary General of NRM Rt. Hon. Rose Namayanja Nsereko has called upon the youth to embrace government programs such as Parish Development Model and Emyooga among others. She made the call yesterday while addressing a group of over 400 youth leaders at Bukakala Village,…
The GROW Project launched in 2023 and officially inaugurated by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on International Women’s Day, has received 217 million grant from the World Bank for its 5year duration.
The additional UGX 93.9 billion collected in July is expected to have a positive impact on the national budget.
The chairman of motorcycle riders (boda boda) in Kampala Frank Mawejje, recently expressed concern about boda bodas being confiscated for lack of driving licenses by their rider. The government has taken note of this concern and has honored the President’s commitment to decreasing driving license expenses, starting with motorcycles. The revised driving permit fees for…
Margaret Muhanga, Minister of State for Primary Health Care has urged government to raise the legal age of alcohol consumption to curb the alcohol misuse among the youths. She discloses that Uganda allocates more than UGX2.654Trn (US$713,737,566) annually to address alcohol-related illnesses therefore advocates for an increase in the legal drinking age from 18 to…
As Political faction prepares for the upcoming general elections in 2025-2026, the Electoral Commission is set to initiate the demarcation of electoral areas and the reorganization of polling stations starting in August 2024. The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, emphasized the commission’s demarcation focus during a stakeholders meeting in Kampala. This…
Gibson Wabuyu, also known as Gravity Omuttujju, is preparing to release a new song titled “Doze.” Photos and short videos from the upcoming release have been circulating on social media, causing concern for the Uganda Media Association. In response, the association has held a press conference to address the public regarding the potential misconceptions created…
His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has created the State House Revenue Intelligence and Strategy Operations Unit to oversee the operations of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). Earlier this year, several URA employees were detained on charges of corruption. Among the accused were Caroline Naggoli and Benedict, who were alleged to have solicited a bribe of…
Government has guaranteed the impossibility of replicating the registration plates, thanks to the thorough security protocols they undergo. Winston Katushabe, the Commissioner of Transport Regulation and Safety, during a press briefing on June 4, 2024 detailed the three complex system processes – the booking system, verification system, and stop control system. These processes enable the…
Instead of being charged 720,000 Ugandan shillings per connection, the Ministry of Energy has provided an opportunity for domestic users free electricity connections. However, users are strongly advised to assume full responsibility and engage professional electricians during the connection.”We are committed to ensuring universal access to clean energy by 2030, leaving no one behind,” stated…
