Nothing but the truth
Nothing but the truth
Despite the financial constraints, Tayebwa said Uganda would continue to receive people fleeing conflict, describing the country’s refugee policy as rooted in humanitarian values. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has called on the European Union (EU) to increase funding for Uganda’s refugee response, warning that declining humanitarian support is putting growing pressure on public […]
Mugwanya said encroachment on wetlands and riverbanks had contributed to environmental degradation, loss of fish habitats and worsening climate-related effects. The Government has embarked on a five-year, sh186bn project to demarcate and protect the 100-metre buffer zone along the River Nile from Kayunga District to the Uganda-South Sudan border. The project, being implemented by the […]
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 […]
