Politics & Government

Sports Key to Building Unity Among Security Forces, Says Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka ChimpReports

CHIMP SPORT: Uganda’s Pro Golfers Sharpen Up for POA-SUNDEV Event ChimpReports

Members of parliament have questioned the alleged irregular rapid rise and multiple responsibilities of Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) director of complaints, investigations and legal services Pauline Nansamba Mutumba. MPs on the committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) scrutinising UHRC’s affairs raised concerns about recruitment, accountability and the handling of human

Kagame Rebukes Foreign Minister Nduhungirehe Over Clash With Journalist ChimpReports

Trump administration plans to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum Daily Monitor

NSSF and businessman Amos Nzeyi have agreed on a proposed settlement over 55 acres of disputed Temangalo land, but Parliament wants the deal subjected to valuation and further scrutiny.

Women committee elections at district and city level are set for August 28, with candidates already nominated across Uganda as the Electoral Commission prepares to oversee the next stage of the grassroots women’s leadership elections.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The prosecution has today, August 24th, tendered several videos and audios from various meetings outside Uganda in which jailed opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye was allegedly plotting with others to overthrow the government. The clips were on Monday played before the Criminal Division Judge Emmanuel Baguma in the case in … The post ORLANDO’S EVIDENCE: Unclear videos, audios in Besigye tr

State witness in the Dr Kizza Besigye treason trial, Andrew Wilson, today, Monday, defended the poor quality video and audio evidence he claims were secretly recorded during various meetings plotting to overthrow the government of Uganda. The visibly unclear video and audio clips lasting over two hours were played before Criminal Division judge Emmanuel Baguma, […] The post Besigye trial: state witness defends unclea

Parliament’s COSASE committee has summoned current and former Uganda Airlines officials to explain financial losses, uncontracted fuel suppliers and an idle fleet.

Kole District NRM Chairperson and NRM National Executive Committee member Anyati Lillian has asked the party leadership to cancel the recent Women Council elections at village, parish, sub-county and district…

Open letter to the leadership of MoES, Devt partners & Educationists Dear the leadership of MoES under the leadership of Hon. Janet Kainembabazi Museveni Kataaha, Minister of Education and Sports (MoES), Devt partners, Educationists, fellow Ugandans and global community, salaams from Gulu University, Quality Education Consultancy Ltd (QECL), OPUL Skilling Foundation Africa (OSFA), Rotary Clubs […] The post DR. OPUL J

Kaps Fungaro, the FDC deputy president for Northern Uganda and Shadow Minister for Security, said independent people who are difficult to bribe should be brought in to scrutinise government projects and operations.

BLOG: My Experience – Auditor General’s Office fueling Local Government Corruption ChimpReports

Parliament summons Uganda Airlines' top officials over audit queries Daily Monitor

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The rapid economic transformation taking place in the Bunyoro sub-region could create new opportunities for criminals to move or conceal illicit funds, the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has warned. The authority has identified land transactions, money lending, corruption in local governments, cross-border trade, and smuggling among activities that could be … The post FIA warns of illi

Zambia closes courts on last day of Opposition to file election petition Daily Monitor

Climate-smart agriculture takes center stage as Gayaza High hosts annual youth farm camp Daily Monitor

Kween district officers flee across border amid intensified government corruption probe Daily Monitor

KAMPALA — Uganda is stepping up efforts to position itself as a leading halal production and certification centre in East Africa, with the government seeking to strengthen standards, expand market access and tap into growing opportunities across the global halal economy. The initiative is being driven by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), which […] The post Uganda Targets Regional Halal Market With Push