The nationwide outage highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to disruptions and underscores the importance of rapid response measures to restore essential services. In Tears at Parents’ Graves, Muganga Defends His Ugandan Identity Uganda experienced widespread electricity disruptions on Friday following a nationwide grid outage, according to a notice issued by the Uganda Electricity Distribution […]
As he stood before the graves, Muganga struggled to contain his emotions, breaking down in tears as he reflected on the public scrutiny surrounding his nationality. Dr. Lawrence Muganga has mounted a public defence of his Ugandan citizenship, leading journalists and a few family friends to his ancestral home in Mukono District and the graves […]
The Ministry of Health expressed confidence that the appointments will enhance coordination, clinical leadership, and the delivery of high-quality Internal Medicine services, contributing to improved health outcomes for Ugandans. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has appointed Dr. Kabugo Charles, Executive Director of Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, as the National […]
Community members revealed that Tuhaisomwe had largely been responsible for supporting both the husband and the children, a situation that had reportedly caused tension within the household. A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Sheema District after allegedly hacking his 45-year-old wife to death following a domestic dispute over school fees for their children. The […]
“All non-performers must leave leadership,” he declared, adding that effective leadership requires commitment rather than constant demands for facilitation. KAMPALA — President Yoweri Museveni has warned leaders against poor performance and corruption, urging them to play a more active role in driving Uganda’s transformation into a fully commercialized economy. Delivering the 2026 State of the […]
The clarification settles disagreements that arose in a number of districts and lower local governments after Local Council elections and subsequent swearing-in ceremonies recently. The Ministry of Local Government has clarified how salaries and allowances for Local Council (LC) officials will be handled following the recent change of leadership across Uganda. In a letter dated […]
“I am a Rwandan by heritage, born in Uganda and a full Ugandan citizen,” Muganga stated, adding that he neither possesses a Rwandan passport nor holds citizenship of Rwanda. Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga has renewed his defense against allegations surrounding his citizenship status, insisting that claims linking him to Rwanda were not […]
Under the new framework, individual account holders will be allowed to withdraw a maximum of sh50m per day and sh500m per week over the counter. For corporate and business accounts, the limits will be set at sh250m per day and sh2.5bn per week. The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has announced the introduction of over-the-counter cash […]
In addition to the sh180m fine, the court ordered NYTIL to restore the affected land and the polluted section of the River Nile within 30 days. The Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court has fined Southern Range Nyanza Limited (NYTIL) sh180m after the company pleaded guilty to illegally discharging industrial effluent into neighbouring land and a […]
In an official statement released by Mukono District Local Government, district leaders described Tusiime as a committed and professional public servant whose contribution to community development will be remembered. Mukono District technical staff are mourning the death of Ms. Claire Tusiime, a Community Development Officer attached to Namataba Town Council, who passed away on Wednesday […]