A horrific attack at a daycare center in the upscale suburb of Ggaba has left four toddlers dead and a community in deep mourning. The suspect, identified by police as 34-year-old Christopher Okello Anyu is currently in custody following a violent incident at the Ggaba Early Childhood Day Care. Chronology of the Attack According to Kampala Metropolitan…
By Teddy Namayanja For over two decades, the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI) has been at the forefront of the campaign to abolish the death penalty in Uganda. Through relentless advocacy, strategic partnerships, and unwavering commitment, FHRI has made significant strides towards achieving its goal. Early Years (2001-2010) FHRI’s campaign against the death…
By Teddy Namayanja As Uganda prepares for the highly anticipated 2026 general elections, the electoral landscape is abuzz with activity. Political parties are intensifying their internal preparations, to ensure effective selection of candidates who will vie for top seats. The Electoral Commission is also working tirelessly to prevent past errors, implement electoral reforms and…
By Teddy Namayanja Last week, hundreds of students from Namirembe High School and Kololo Secondary School embarked on an exciting journey to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) headquarters in Nakawa. This visit was designed to give the next generation of taxpayers a firsthand look at the daily operations of Uganda’s chief tax body. As…
The Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI) has joined forces with SML News UG in a collaborative effort to push for the abolition of the death penalty in Uganda. FHRI, a non-governmental human rights advocacy organization based in Nsambya, Kampala, has been at the forefront of advocating for penal reform and abolishing the death penalty…
The Ministry of Education has announced a major shift in how schools are registered and licensed across Uganda, transitioning entirely to the digital platform, the Education Management Information System (EMIS), by 2025. This move, aimed at eliminating bureaucratic delays and streamlining operations, was revealed during a recent meeting between ministry officials and private school headteachers…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has officially launched its Livelihoods Support Project in Otuke District, aiming to extend social security coverage to workers in Uganda’s informal sector. This ambitious initiative is designed to address the gap in social security coverage, especially for workers who are currently outside the formal system. The Livelihoods Support Project…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU), the central bank of Uganda, has had a diverse array of governors since its establishment, each playing a key role in shaping the country’s monetary policies and the broader economic landscape. Here’s an analysis of the different governors and their contributions to the BoU: Joseph Mary Mubiru (July 1966 –…
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has released the main results of the 2024 National Census this morning at Serena hotel in Kampala, revealing that Uganda’s population has grown significantly to 45.9 million, up from 34.6 million in 2014. This growth of 11.3 million people over the last decade reflects several demographic shifts and presents…
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has called on the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) to boost public awareness campaigns in the fight against corruption. Speaking during the presentation of the IGG’s bi-annual reports, Among emphasized the need for the Inspectorate to build closer relationships with citizens to facilitate the flow of information about corruption. “I know…
