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The fourth phase of the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund will target nine sub-regions, aiming to create 860,000 jobs and strengthen the resilience and livelihoods of 1.8 million vulnerable people by December 2031.

Participants at a national disability summit in Namugongo called for reliable supplies of essential medicines, specialised healthcare, assistive devices and accessible public facilities to improve their independence and quality of life.

The High Court issued the directive after lawyers for petitioner Mary Begumisa questioned whether Sembabule Woman MP Florence Nambaziira meets the academic requirements for Parliament.

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to provide Shs 2 billion to Ugandans who returned from South Africa following the xenophobic attacks that happened earlier this year. The money is expected to cushion the Ugandans who lost their source of livelihood when they left South Africa. President Yoweri Museveni pledged Shs 2bn to a new […] The post Government reaffirms Shs 2bn pledge to South Africa returnees appe

The Inspectorate of Government says Bageya Waiswa was not involved in earlier decisions behind cost escalations on the Busega–Mpigi Expressway, while investigations continue into Commissioner Isaac Wani.

Government pushes drought-tolerant seed, irrigation as farmers face shifting weather PML Daily

Government moves to secure 600 acres in Wakiso for Dei BioPharma expansion Daily Monitor

irregularities in the recruitment and management of staff at Parliament Archives PML Daily

Masaka City Woman MP Justine Nameere says she will lobby financial institutions to offer affordable loans and seek increased Parish Development Model funding to support traders and low-income households.

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has urged employers, local governments and other stakeholders to strengthen enforcement, protect vulnerable children and improve support for households at risk of child labour.

Kabweri County MP Patrick Godfrey Wakida has questioned President Museveni’s economic approach as the shilling weakens, fuel prices rise and borrowing costs increase, raising concerns about the cost of living and the government’s tenfold economic growth ambition.

Parliament to debate new proposal mandating all Opposition MPs to elect LoP Daily Monitor

DR Congo Parliament Approves Referendum Law as Tshisekedi Eyes Third Term ChimpReports

Uganda’s insurance industry is calling for policy reforms and affordable products to widen coverage, as gross written premiums reached Shs2.024 trillion in 2025 while penetration remained below one per cent of GDP.

Kadaga to African Governments: Stop Writing Strategies, Deliver Digital Trade ChimpReports

Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara accused district officials of presiding over fraudulent payroll payments and ordered investigations and disciplinary action as he inspected market and taxi park conditions.

The Mufti made the remarks during Friday prayers in Nansana, where Muslim leaders also prayed for PLE candidates and recognised imams who completed management courses.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has the resources to run the electricity distribution network, but the problem is implementation. According to the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), the concern about persistent power outages should have been a concern of the past given the resources that the government has allocated to … The post Power Blackouts: Is UEDCL seated on

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Buyaga West County MP Dennis Namara’s proposal to change how Parliament elects, supervises and removes the Leader of the Opposition has been gazetted. The publication of the Bill in the Uganda Gazette means the it may soon be tabled before Parliament for debate and consideration. The Administration of Parliament (Amendment) … The post Bill to change election of opposition leader gazetted appea

The five-year framework seeks to coordinate government agencies, cultural institutions, development partners and communities to address teenage pregnancy, child marriage, school dropouts, youth unemployment and poverty across Busoga.

Parliament’s staff verification exercise has ended after a one-day extension, with sources alleging that some employees failed to appear while others lacked academic documents, raising questions about recruitment practices and payroll integrity.