Citing Article 164 of the Constitution, he reminded the trainers that public officials can be held personally accountable for the loss or misuse of public resources resulting from actions contrary to established laws and regulations. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has called on trainers preparing to induct newly elected Local […]
Bar owners, shop operators and proprietors of Malwa joints who sell alcohol to persons below the age of 18 will face arrest and prosecution. Establishments found repeatedly violating the law risk further sanctions. The Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has issued a sweeping set of directives aimed at improving transparency, strengthening public accountability, […]
Authorities have urged transport operators, drivers and passengers to support the enforcement measures, emphasizing that adherence to traffic regulations is essential for protecting lives on the country’s roads. The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has intensified enforcement operations against public service vehicles (PSVs), impounding 51 buses in the past week as part of efforts […]
Members of the public have been advised to remain within their local communities during the exercise, participate in cleaning activities and only resume normal movements after the restrictions are lifted at 10:00 a.m. The Uganda Police Force has reminded the public that the National Cleaning Day will be observed on Saturday, July 25, 2026, with […]
Balaam urged all public servants to comply with the law, emphasizing that they have a critical responsibility in delivering essential public services and must remain nonpartisan while in office. The Ministry of Local Government has warned that public servants, including teachers, health workers, administrative staff, extension workers and other government employees, are not eligible to […]
Speaking after the meeting, Nabbanja said President Museveni had instructed the Ministry of Finance to urgently release the funds to facilitate the procurement and distribution of relief food to affected communities. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Ministry of Finance to immediately release sh45bn to provide emergency food relief to thousands of people affected […]
While emphasizing the need for accountability, President Museveni commended veterans for their role in the liberation struggle that brought the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to power in 1986. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed leaders of veterans’ associations to account for sh231bn that was disbursed over the years to support wealth creation initiatives among veterans […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]