President Yoweri Museveni has pledged to take firm action against exploitative money lenders, accusing them of preying on the ignorance and desperation of vulnerable citizens. Speaking at the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices Forum on October 1 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Museveni condemned the unscrupulous practices of lenders who charge exorbitant interest rates. “Money…
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…
Makerere University’s renowned Main Administration Building, commonly known as the Ivory Tower, is set to reopen today following an extensive four-year restoration. The building, a hallmark of the university’s history and identity, was ravaged by fire in September 2020, prompting a massive restoration effort. The reopening ceremony, expected to be graced by President Yoweri Museveni…
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 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…
