Politics & Government

The Bank of Uganda sold foreign currency on Thursday, turning to an instrument President Yoweri Museveni had publicly urged it to avoid and the secretary to the Treasury had warned against less than a day earlier, as the shilling continued to weaken. In a notice to commercial banks, the central bank said it was in the foreign-exchange market on the sell side. It did not disclose the amount or say whether the operatio

Former Busiro South MP Charles Matovu Dies After Sudden Illness ChimpReports

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged European investors to take advantage of Uganda’s economic opportunities, particularly in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and agriculture, saying investment in productive sectors is key to expanding markets, creating jobs and accelerating economic transformation. The President made the remarks today at State House Entebbe during a meeting with European Union Ambassadors

The Agriculture minister says investment in research infrastructure must translate into better seeds, improved livestock breeds and practical innovations that help farmers raise productivity and withstand climate change.

The Federal Government has ordered its agencies to intensify public enlightenment on Ebola after a case was confirmed in a woman who travelled to Abuja fro Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-orders-agencies-to-step-up-ebola-awareness/

Party president Robert Kyagulanyi has paid tribute to Matovu, who contested the January 2026 parliamentary election and challenged the victory of NRM candidate Kenan Opio in court.

Former Busiro county MP dies amid election petition hearing Daily Monitor

The Inspectorate of Government says it is ready to clarify its recommendations as Parliament reviews recruitment irregularities identified in an audit that flagged 182 staff members.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned and launched a series of military facilities, equipment and training infrastructure under Uganda’s defence cooperation with Russia during a two-day engagement with a Russian delegation led by Lt. Gen. Aleksandr Kshimovskii. The activities, held on October 21 and 22, 2026, covered military training, marine security, modern warfare technology and […] The post President

The Inspectorate of Government has directed the Uganda National Mining Company’s board to immediately interdict Gerald Banaga-Baingi, its chief executive, and Lelia K. Bwambale, its chief corporate and legal affairs officer and company secretary. The Inspectorate is investigating allegations of maladministration, financial mismanagement and abuse of office involving the two officials. In a statement dated 22 October,

Lawmakers want investigations to go beyond the verification of more than 180 employees reportedly recruited irregularly, calling for scrutiny of parliamentary expenditure and the institution’s financial controls.

Residents of three Wakiso villages say repeated postponements and disputed outcomes have left their communities without recognised leaders, prompting calls for the Electoral Commission to resolve the matter.

The arrests followed allegations of mismanagement of public funds, irregular procurement and poor road works, while the district chairperson questioned whether the minister’s campaign was politically motivated.

IGG Wants Four Parliament Director Positions Scrapped ChimpReports

Ugandans working in Somalia will be entitled to written contracts, wages paid into their own bank accounts, insurance against death and disability, and an employer-funded trip home every two years under a labour agreement the two countries signed on Thursday. Gen. Henry Tumukunde, Uganda’s Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, and Prof Salim Alio […] The post Contracts, insurance and trips home: what the

The two MPs have demanded answers over alleged abductions, torture and unexplained disappearances, as Parliament awaits a government statement on people reportedly held incommunicado.

Ssenyonyi, Opondo lash parliament over abductions, torture Daily Monitor

By Debbra Mugaga Muyinza, Vice President, Diversified Industries Uganda’s gold story has reached a defining moment. The question is no longer whether the country has gold, or whether the mineral can earn foreign exchange. It is whether Uganda can turn a valuable natural resource into a wider engine of productive growth. That question sits squarely […] The post OP-ED: Uganda’s Gold Industry is Next frontier of Economi

The military is encouraging veterans to invest in farming, livestock and other businesses while promoting financial literacy, government livelihood programmes and access to savings and credit services.

The Finance Minister says findings from Ramathan Ggoobi’s doctoral research will help government prioritise investments that raise industrial output, create jobs and boost exports under the Tenfold Growth Strategy.

President Ruto calls for more intra-COMESA trade Daily Monitor

Welcome to a virtual tour of the historical materials in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) collection. Today, we are featuring a selection of materials about healthcare workers and their impor…

The Ministry of Lands is targeting unapproved plot subdivisions and misleading land advertisements, warning dealers that the practice fuels unplanned settlements and deprives government of revenue.