Politics & Government

The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation has challenged Kiira Motors employees to reject corruption and strengthen the skills needed to sustain Uganda’s growing automotive industry.

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has set September 4 for the commissioning of CN Sugar’s Namayingo factory although the company’s fresh licence application remains under regulatory consideration.

The Ministry of Finance is reviewing a proposed doubling of the excise duty on sugar after manufacturers warned that the increase could hurt consumption, production and government revenue.

The centre, an initiative of Masindi Woman Member of Parliament Dr Florence Asiimwe, will equip women and girls with vocational skills to promote self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods.

Dangote Group has offered East African countries a 30 percent equity stake in the giant refinery planned for the region, according to Kenyan President William Ruto's top economic adviser.

The elderly say extension workers rarely sensitise them about government programmes or explain how they can access the opportunities available under the initiatives.

By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, has called on Ugandans across the country to embrace decentralisation, saying it has brought government closer to the people, strengthened participatory democracy, and created a framework through which communities can take part in decisions affecting their […] The post THE VILLAGE IS

The three ministers chose the field over air-conditioned offices in Kampala. Moving alongside the media, they set out to expose a grim reality: Uganda’s infrastructure is in crisis. Across the country, road projects have stagnated, billions in taxpayers’ money have been disbursed or earmarked for incomplete work, and civil works crawl at a snail’s pace. […] The post How Ministers Balaam, Nameere, and Byamukama Are Un

The three ministers chose the field over air-conditioned offices in Kampala. Moving alongside the media, they set out to expose a grim reality: Uganda’s infrastructure is in crisis. Across the country, road projects have stagnated, billions in taxpayers’ money have been disbursed or earmarked for incomplete work, and civil works crawl at a snail’s pace. […] The post SAMSON TINKA: How Ministers Balaam, Nameere, and By

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Works and Transport has ordered a 100-day crackdown to get them off the road commuter taxis in dangerous mechanical condition off the road in the Kampala Metropolitan area. Fred Byamukama, the Minister for Works and Transport, said the crackdown will specifically focus on dilapidated 14-seater taxis that … The post Minister orders 100-day crackdown on ramshackle taxis in Kampal

Tumwebaze Challenges Parliament’s ‘Colonial’ Dress Code After Kaunda Suit Row ChimpReports

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has presided over the retirement ceremony of 19 army Generals at State House Entebbe. President Museveni congratulated the retiring officers for their service to the UPDF and Uganda, commending them for upholding discipline, patriotism, integrity and commitment to duty throughout their careers. […] The post Museveni

Apac land camp empowers women as family disputes persist over customary ownership Daily Monitor

BUYENDE—The Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, today conducted a Parish Development Model (PDM) assessment tour in Iringa West Parish, Nkondo Sub-County, Budiope West Constituency, where she interacted with PDM beneficiaries and local leaders. Addressing the residents, Hon. Babalanda conveyed regards from H.E. President Yoweri […] The post

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), today presided over the retirement ceremony of 19 army Generals at State House, Entebbe. President Museveni congratulated the retiring officers for their contribution to the UPDF and commended them for upholding the values of the force throughout their careers, particularly discipline, patriotism, […] The post Presi

Euro Gold has launched a gold mining project in Yumbe District, targeting weekly production of 20 kilogrammes as Government pushes to formalise small-scale mining and increase local value addition.

CHIMP SPORT: Brazil to open Women’s World Cup at iconic Maracanã ChimpReports

Kisoro District Speaker, Councilor Arrested for Soliciting Bribes from Job Seekers ChimpReports

Former Kole District Woman Member of Parliament Judith Alyek has suffered her second electoral setback in less than a year after rejecting the results of the Okwerodot Sub-county Chairperson Women…

Parliament has celebrated the Ghetto Kids for taking the country’s flag to one of the world’s biggest sporting stages. Speaker Jacob Markson Oboth described the young dancers as a powerful reminder that talent can emerge from even the most difficult circumstances. The Speaker made the remarks while presiding over plenary on Thursday, 20 August 2026, […] The post Parliament honours Ghetto Kids appeared first on Watchd

The rollout of new national identity cards has come under fresh scrutiny in Parliament, with Aswa County, Hon. Patrick Okello reporting that failures in the cards’ QR-code verification system are leaving citizens unable to access essential services. Hon. Okello (DP), who raised the matter during the plenary sitting presided over by Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth […] The post New National ID System Faces Questions Over

Cameroon president returns home after 10-week absence Daily Monitor