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Kampala, 22 October 2026 – Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo, Minister of State for ICT and National Guidance (Information), on Wednesday officially launched Uganda’s National Data Strategy 2026/27–2030/31 at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, describing the document as more than a policy paper – a shared national direction for managing, protecting, sharing and using data to drive development. […] The post How the National data strateg

Page 1 of 55 THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE HIGH COURT OF UGANDA AT MASAKA ELECTION PETITION NO. 5 OF 2026 NALUBOWA ROSE::::::::: Daily Monitor

Deputy Speaker Asks Journalist Who Distorted His Video to Apologise Publicly ChimpReports

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has demanded a public apology from a journalist accused of editing and sharing a misleading video of his remarks about nurses, saying a private apology is not enough to repair the damage caused. Tayebwa made the demand while addressing Parliament on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following an incident involving […] The post Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Demands Public Apology from J

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa says parliamentary employees with genuine academic and employment records should have nothing to fear as a four-day verification exercise examines recruitment procedures, qualifications and promotions.

The National Unity Platform plans to make tree planting part of its monthly solidarity activities, with Joel Ssenyonyi urging the government to provide affordable cooking alternatives and support community-led environmental conservation.

Leaders and residents in the Kigezi sub-region say the planned ministerial visit could help address alleged payroll fraud, pension irregularities and concerns over public infrastructure and market management.

Nameere celebrates God’s victory after High Court dismisses Nalubowa’s election petition Daily Monitor

The Masaka High court has upheld the election of State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere Nsubuga as Masaka City Woman MP, dismissing a petition by National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Rose Nalubowa. In a judgment delivered by Justice Bernard Namanya, the court ruled that although there were irregularities in the recount of votes, Nalubowa […] The post Court upholds Nameere’s election despite recount ir

High Court upholds Justine Nameere’s Woman MP recount victory Daily Monitor

Long before the early morning Kampala mist cleared on Monday, October 19, 2026, long queues had already formed outside Conference Halls A and B. Some nervous employees arrived as early as 6:30 am, clutching thick manila folders filled with original appointment letters, academic transcripts, and national identity cards. Inside, they faced a high-stakes gathering addressed […] The post Inside Parliament’s hunt for ghos

Masaka, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Masaka has dismissed a petition filed by National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Rose Naluboowa, challenging the vote recount and the declaration of Justine Nameere as the Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament. In his ruling, Justice Bernard Namanya noted that although the recount was conducted in … The post JUDGE: Recount was illegal but Nameere MP results stand appeared fir

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Under the new framework, employees and employers each contributed 5% of monthly wages, bringing the total contribution to 10%. The fund provided lump-sum benefits for retirement, invalidity, emigration and survivors of deceased members. Its administration was overseen by a 15-member advisory council representing government, employers and employees.

High Court upholds Nameere’s Masaka City parliamentary victory After rejecting election petition Daily Monitor

Justice Bernard Namanya found that compromised ballot boxes and failures to safeguard electoral materials breached the law but dismissed Nalubowa Rose’s petition for failing to prove that the irregularities substantially affected the election outcome.

Nyamutoro, Equity bank push Green Investment to cut hotel costs; hoteliers demand flexible loan repayments to match seasonal revenues Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development Phiona Nyamutoro has challenged Uganda’s hospitality industry to turn the country’s green energy ambitions into profitable investments, unveiling a national initiative … The post Energy Ministry

Parliament has temporarily slammed the brakes on the enforcement of Uganda’s controversial charcoal trade ban, offering a brief window of relief to thousands of traders, food vendors, and low-income households. The intervention, announced by Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth-Oboth during a plenary sitting on October 14, 2026, halts the crackdown until October 21. Lawmakers stepped […] The post How a ban on charcoal t

Masaka, Uganda | URN | Farmers in the Greater Masaka region are raising concerns over the rising cost of agricultural inputs as they prepare their gardens for the expected rains, warning that high prices could undermine food production in the coming season. Some farmers say they have been forced to rely on home-saved seeds because … The post Farmers appeal for government support as farm input costs soar appeared firs

Ugandan disc jockey DJ Slick Stuart has challenged fellow DJs to refine their craft, improve their music selection and rethink how they handle requests from big spenders, warning that poor timing and unnecessary interruptions can kill a party’s energy. In a message shared on X, the DJ called on his colleagues to pay closer attention […] The post DJ Slick Stuart urges fellow DJs to ditch copycat culture and protect pa

Uganda has embraced digital-surveillance tools in the name of improving public safety and combating terrorism, a pattern that is repeating itself across several African countries. But governments are increasingly using these technologies for political control…