Museveni Promotes Bobi Wine’s Tormentor Day After His Shooting The Inspectorate of Government (IG) office in Mbale region has arrested two individuals in connection with corruption allegations. The suspects are Paulo Manyasi, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Bukusu Police Post in Manafwa District, and Laban Hafulu, an assistant office attendant at the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) […]
In a bid to enhance the quality and reputation of locally produced wine in Uganda, researchers from three prominent universities have teamed up with winemakers to improve production standards. This collaboration aims to elevate the quality of Ugandan wine, making it more competitive with imported brands, while also ensuring that consumers have access to affordable, […]
The regional plenary sitting in Gulu city has kicked off with a large section of opposition members of Parliament boycotting the event. The plenary kicked off at 10:00am with the proclamation of the Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among at Kaunda Playgrounds in Gulu City. “Noting that Rule 17.1 of the Rules of Procedure of […]
The local community and leaders in Namayingo district have got cause to smile following the government’s approval of the establishment of CN Sugar Factory, the first factory in their district. The locals are optimistic that the establishment of CN Sugar Factory is going to boost the employment opportunities in their locality in a number of […]
Dr. Sarah Daisy Ssonko, a notable political figure and former mayoral race contestant for Mukono Municipality, has become infamous for her defiant behaviour. Capitalising on her deep connections with the ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), she has been accused of taking advantage of her status to obtain free goods and services causing huge […]
A helicopter carrying the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has been involved in a crash in Western Uganda. It is alleged that the chopper crashed on Saturday evening. Whereas details about the incident are still scanty, the Deputy Speaker has confirmed that he is in good condition. “Dear all, my colleagues and we […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has on Thursday launched the Lake Victoria Logistics, a company aiming at reducing the cost of transporting fuel in Uganda. Lake Victoria Logistics was founded in May 2015 as Mahathi Infra Uganda with a vision to change the petroleum logistics for Uganda and other landlocked countries like Rwanda, Burundi and DRC […]
Embracing climate-resilient technologies is the latest step stakeholders in the poultry farming in Uganda have resorted to for improved productivity and profitability. To help the farmers realise their dreams, Mukono Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MUZARDI), the University of Burundi, and Gudie Incubation Centre (GIC) in Kira Municipality have designed a model aimed at […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has created the new State House Revenue Intelligence and Strategic Operations Unit to do an oversight on Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) operations and fight corruption within the tax administration system. President Museveni has also appointed David Kalemera as a Senior Presidential Advisor and Head of the Unit. The creation of the […]
Namayingo District has remained the centre of a fierce conflict among rival sugar factories for over a week. This follows a controversial suspension of CN Sugar Factory, by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. The ministry’s decision left over 800 workers jobless and other residents, who were supplying construction material for the new multi-billion […]