Balaam Moves to Reclaim Mbarara Market Stalls from ‘Rich Landlords’

Barugahara called for regular public disclosure of market revenues and firm action against anyone found exploiting traders or diverting public funds. Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara has moved to reclaim stalls at Mbarara Central Market from wealthy individuals allegedly occupying the entire fourth floor and subletting spaces to traders. Following an impromptu inspection, Barugahara […]

Works Ministry Announces Alternative Route After River Mucha Bridge Collapse

“The diversion is a motorable murram road,” the ministry said, urging motorists to drive carefully, particularly during rainy conditions, and to set off early to avoid delays. The Ministry of Works and Transport has temporarily closed River Mucha Bridge in Kisoro District following its collapse, directing motorists heading to Rushaga and Nkuringo to use an […]

Women Who Missed GROW Loans to Get Up to Sh107m in Grants

The Government, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, is implementing the GROW Project with support from the World Bank to help women-owned businesses transition from small-scale survival operations into competitive and sustainable enterprises. Women entrepreneurs who failed to secure loans under the Government’s Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) […]

Former NBS TV Anchor Mildred Tuhaise Joins NWSC

Her move to NWSC marks a shift from frontline journalism to institutional communication, with her new responsibilities expected to include strengthening public engagement and promoting the corporation’s brand. Former NBS TV news anchor Mildred Tuhaise has moved into a new communications role at the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), nearly two decades after she […]

Namayingo Farmers Confront Sugar Council Over Delayed CN Sugar Licence

For farmers in Namayingo and neighbouring parts of Mayuge, the immediate concern is whether the stalled CN Sugar project will eventually become operational and provide the local market they anticipated when they invested in sugarcane. NAMAYINGO — Furious sugarcane farmers in Namayingo District have confronted members of the Sugar Council, demanding an explanation for the […]

Emmanuel Katongole Resigns as URA Board Chairman After Six Months

At the time of his appointment, Katongole said he was grateful for the opportunity to serve and pledged to bring his decades of experience in entrepreneurship, leadership and public service to the role. Former Mukono District Speaker Remanded Over Shs2m Corruption Allegation Emmanuel Katongole has resigned as chairman of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Board, […]

KCCA Demolishes Two Nakasero Buildings Over Alleged Planning Violations

KCCA later extended the operation to Kololo Baskerville Street, where another building under construction was demolished. The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has demolished two buildings under construction in Nakasero over alleged violations of building and planning regulations. The enforcement operation, backed by police, targeted structures reportedly being developed without approved building plans and on […]

Government Rolls Out Digital Labour System to Track Jobs, Productivity

He said the system would make labour information more timely, accurate and useful for decision-making, while also improving employer reporting and the flow of labour inspection information from local governments to the Ministry. Makerere Breaks Silence on Acid Attack Allegations Against Senior Lecturer The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is finalising the […]

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