Politics & Government

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara has called for stronger accountability and anti-corruption measures in local governments, warning that the misuse of public funds is undermining service delivery across the country. Balaam was speaking during the official opening of the Financial Year 2027/2028 National Negotiations between the central government and … The post Balaam

A health centre laboratory technician is accused of taking between Shs3 million and Shs10 million from job seekers after falsely promising to secure them government positions.

The government will identify and document public land across 17 districts in southern Buganda to curb illegal transactions and protect land reserved for future investments.

President Yoweri Museveni’s enduring spirit of humanity, foresight and concern for Uganda’s future have given birth to one of the most empowering and lifesaving initiatives in Uganda’s history that I know. That is the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl/Boy Child (PISGBC), an initiative launched in 2017 to provide vulnerable young people in Kampala with […] The post ALHAJI FARUK KIRUNDA: PISGBC: Keeping the

The Electoral Commission says affected Local Council One leaders will not take office until complaints challenging their election results have been heard and determined.

The State House Education Desk has warned school administrators against imposing illegal charges on learners enrolled under the Government’s Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) programmes, saying such practices undermine President Yoweri Museveni’s education legacy and deny vulnerable children access to schooling. Mr. Jimmy Nambiro, Head of the Education Desk and Private […] The

State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye has cautioned beneficiaries of the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hubs against misusing government start-up loans, warning that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will increase funding to graduates’ SACCOs only if the existing revolving funds are properly managed. Ms. Barekye specifically warned beneficiaries against spending the loans on non-productive activities, including

Parliament has approved a motion calling for improved geriatric healthcare and stronger social protection for older persons with legislators pressing government to honour its commitment to increase the Senior Citizens Grant for the Elderly(SAGE) from Shs25,000 to Shs35,000 a month. Sironko District Woman Representative, Hon. Asha Mafabi moved the motion on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 […] The post Parliament approves moti

Ever since his arrest on June 15 and subsequent charging and remanding to Murchison Bay prison at Luzira, former Kampala lord mayor and president of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), Erias Lukwago, has spent all those days in the prison hospital. Speaking to The Observer at Luzira prison, Lukwago said he has spent all […] The post How Erias Lukwago, Obore and Mufumbiro are faring at Luzira appeared first on The O

Veteran Ugandan singer Ragga Dee has already made his wishes clear about how he wants to be remembered when his time comes, and they include keeping politicians and political speeches away from his funeral. Ragga Dee made the remarks while reflecting on the recent funeral of veteran playwright, actor, instrumentalist and author Alex Mukulu, whose […] The post Ragga Dee says politicians should keep politics out of his

Citing ProPublica’s reporting, eight senators wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio questioning the administration’s approach to foreign health data. They said it could set an “alarming precedent.”

It’s time to familiarize yourselves with the names “Operation Puppet Master” and “Operation Keyhole.” If those nefarious phrases evoke to you the U.S. government’s domestic spying on leftist groups in the 1960s and 1970s, it’s for good reason. The terms are c…

Nabakooba orders probe into illegal government land titling in Masaka PML Daily

More than 400 participants and 28 teams used sport, networking and fellowship to mobilise support for a medical camp targeting vulnerable communities in Bwaise.

Jimmy Mugerwa’s journey from founding president of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf Rotary Club to Assistant Governor reflects a continuing commitment to leadership, fellowship and service.

Minister Balaam proposes local committee to prosecute corrupt officials at village level Daily Monitor

The Electoral Commission has begun displaying the voters’ register in Adjumani West ahead of the September 17 parliamentary by-election following the death of Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali.

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State House has warned Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub graduates against misusing start-up loans, saying President Museveni will increase SACCO funding only if beneficiaries properly invest and repay the revolving funds.