Politics & Government

Obore, six others granted bail in Shs27bn Parliament corruption case PML Daily

Court grants bail to former parliamentary officials accused of Shs27b fraud Daily Monitor

Opposition Chief Whip Paul Mwiru has welcomed Kenya’s restrictions on foreign nationals engaging in small-scale businesses, urging Ugandans affected by the measures to return home while calling on the government to create an environment that supports investment and job creation.

The government is planning reforms to Uganda’s labour export system to reduce licensing delays, strengthen skills training and secure better working conditions for Ugandans seeking employment abroad.

Court Grants Bail to Parliament Staff ChimpReports

Court grants bail to former parliamentary officials accused of Shs27bn fraud Daily Monitor

KAMPALA — More than 5.4 million newly printed national identity cards remain uncollected due to a staffing shortage at the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Parliament has heard. NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo told Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) that the backlog was largely caused by inadequate staffing following […] The p

KAMPALA — The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has strengthened its internal security controls following incidents involving the reported loss of laptops and fraudulent payments, Governor Michael Atingi-Ego has told Parliament. Atingi-Ego said the central bank had reviewed its controls and addressed identified weaknesses to prevent similar incidents from occurring. He made the remarks on Monday, […] The post BoU Strengthens Secu

Parliament communications director Chris Obore and six other officials facing corruption charges have been granted cash bail and ordered to surrender their passports and land titles as part of their bail conditions.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is grappling with a severe service-delivery crisis. It is emerging the NIRA is holding about 5.4 million newly printed national identity cards that citizens have yet to collect. The backlog, disclosed to Parliament on Monday, threatens access to essential services ranging from banking … The post NIRA staffing crisis leaves millions

When President Yoweri Museveni commissioned the Shs 466 billion Danieli Cold Rolling Mill Complex last week, the event was framed as a step toward a larger ambition, of producing more steel in Uganda, reducing reliance on imported finished products, and building an industry capable of serving regional markets. The new facility, operated by Roofings Group, […] The post Museveni unveils Shs 466bn steel ambition appeare

Nakaseke General Hospital says frequent electricity outages are disrupting critical services, including surgery, maternity care and treatment of premature babies, and has appealed for government intervention.

Mukono District Headquarters – Mukono District Local Government has held a Local Economic Development (LED) meeting bringing together Heads of Department, stakeholders and officials from the Ministry of Local Government to strengthen economic planning, investment and implementation of development programmes in the district. Local Economic Development is a process through which local governments, the private […] The p

For 25 years, the people of Busoga have patiently waited for the completion of the Mbulamuti–Kamuli–Bukungu road after it was promised by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in 2001. The good news is that this long wait is now closer to an end following last Thursday’s approval by parliament of Government’s request to borrow funds for […] The post MILLY BABIRYE BABALANDA: Mbulamuti–Kamuli–Bukungu Road to Transform Busog

Uganda’s courts delivered several consequential decisions last week: a prison warder was sentenced to death for killing four people, a magistrate won Shs 20 million in a defamation case against his mother and brother, the High court overturned the government’s listing of Watoto Church property as a protected historical and cultural site, and Bryan White […] The post Warder gets death, magistrate wins Shs 20m as Watot

Over 5.4 million national identity cards are yet to be collected following a major service-delivery bottleneck faced by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Parliament has learnt. Rosemary Kisembo, the NIRA Executive Director, attributed the backlog largely to inadequate staffing following the expiry of a temporary mass-enrolment and renewal programme. NIRA is now asking […] The post NIRA se

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has strengthened internal controls following security breaches, Governor Michael Atingi-Ego, has told Parliament. Atingi-Ego said the central bank had reviewed its controls and addressed weaknesses following incidents that included the reported loss of laptops and allegations of systems being hacked. He made the disclosure on Monday, 07 September 2026, while […] The post Bank of Uganda tighte

Tycoons, Opposition figures back Gen Muhoozi’s 2031 presidential bid Daily Monitor

For nearly four decades, President Yoweri Museveni has maintained power through many things, but key among them is the use of money. Religious and cultural leaders have been supported with vehicles and other privileges. Businessmen have been given access and protection. Politicians and public servants have accumulated wealth in a system where corruption has often […] The post Ugandans should brace themselves for a la

Governments regulate because societies need order, trust and fairness. Consumers need protection, investors need certainty and national interests must be safeguarded. Yet as economies grow, even well-intentioned rules can accumulate faster than they are reviewed. An extra form, one condition introduced after another, an additional reporting obligation created for a legitimate purpose may each make […] The post Regula

One evening in Kampala, I met a senior official in President Yoweri Museveni’s government. Through my contacts, the meeting had been arranged several months in advance. My intention was to discuss how we could engage government, to deliberately pursue employment opportunities for Ugandans beyond the Middle East. I went into that meeting believing government could […] The post Government must deliberately plan for its

The justice system of Uganda looks at a collaboration of all agencies, establishments and institutions responsible for administering or enforcing the law in both criminal and civil matters. This network of government agencies and establishments is responsible for upholding and enforcing the law within a society, and this is done by the courts of judicature, […] The post The soft underbelly of Uganda’s justice system

Kaberamaido Town Council Mayor Shika Shika Idii and his deputy, Atim Anna Grace, are facing scrutiny over alleged irregularities in the selection and registration of beneficiaries under the Parish Development…