Today, Crispus Kiyonga was officially installed as the Chancellor of Makerere University during a ceremony celebrating the reopening of the Makerere Main Building, also known as the Ivory Tower. The event, which marks a significant milestone for the university, took place in the presence of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and other dignitaries. Kiyonga takes over…
In a significant move toward strengthening ties between the Buganda Kingdom and the legal fraternity, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga met with newly elected Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde. The meeting took place during the inauguration of the Buganda Youth Council’s new Executive Committee under the Nkobazambogo National Association. Announcing the encounter via his…
There was excitement and celebration at the Uganda Communications Commission as staff gathered to welcome Ibrahim Kibuuka Bbosa, the new Spokesman of the regulator. The clock had just ticked past 7:20 am when Bbosa walked through the familiar doors of the office. For he served at the same place 3 years ago. Having been here…
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 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…
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…
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…
By Teddy Namayanja Humanitarian experts from across Africa are gathering in Kampala to develop a comprehensive strategy aimed at tackling the devastating effects of climate disasters and health crises on the continent. The meeting, organized by the Uganda Red Cross Society, is themed “Strengthening the Water Security for Africa Region” and seeks to address gaps…
By Teddy Namayanja A total of 1,320,400 candidates have registered for the 2024 Uganda National Examinations, marking a 7.8% increase from last year’s candidature of 1,224,371. This was announced by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) as they released the timetable for the 2024 examinations. Of the total candidature, 51.1% are females while 48.9% are…
