To improve the efficiency of the electricity distribution system, the new leadership plans to introduce modern technologies, including real-time monitoring dashboards and advanced data analytics, to strengthen grid management. In a decisive effort to address operational inefficiencies and restore public confidence, Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has embarked on an ambitious transformation agenda under […]
The position is critical in shaping judicial policy and overseeing high-profile cases, ensuring the effective administration of justice across the country. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi as Uganda’s new Deputy Chief Justice and Her Worship Agnes Alum as the new Chief Registrar, State House announced Thursday. Justice Kawumi’s appointment has […]
Museveni received the instruments of power — the Constitution, the National Flag, the Presidential Standard, the National Anthem, the National Coat of Arms, and the Public Seal — symbols representing the authority and sovereignty of the Ugandan state. Under heavy security at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, President Yoweri Museveni officially took the oath of office […]
The President further raised concerns about underutilized savings under the National Social Security Fund Uganda, proposing that such funds be invested in infrastructure projects like toll roads, including the planned Kampala–Jinja expressway. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare, as Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate […]
The valuation exercise is part of a wider strategy by the Inspectorate of Government to identify, seize, and dispose of illegally acquired properties, with proceeds expected to be returned to the public coffers. Mukono Diocese Blasts Police for Inaction as Land Grabbers Destroy Church Property The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha […]
Officials say the Labour Day event will not only celebrate the contribution of workers to national development but also showcase homegrown innovations that are transforming workplaces and industries. When Survival Fuels Corruption: Can Uganda Break the Cycle? Uganda will mark the 2026 International Labour Day celebrations in Buikwe District, with a strong focus on innovation, […]
“This initiative is about saving lives and ensuring that passengers travel in vehicles that are safe and roadworthy,” Byamukama said. Lives Saved, Systems Strained: Kawempe Hospital Cuts Maternal Deaths Despite Overload The government has announced a 60-day nationwide vehicle inspection exercise targeting bus operators, in a decisive move to improve road safety and eliminate accidents […]
Ssebuufu’s conviction dates back to 2015, when he was found guilty of the murder of businesswoman Betty Donah Katusabe. In a move that has stirred renewed public debate, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pardoned jailed businessman Muhammad Ssebuufu, bringing a dramatic turn to a case that has lingered in Uganda’s collective memory for more than […]
“Automatic promotion must stop with immediate effect. Learners advancing to Primary Seven should do so on merit,” Dr. Kaducu said. The government has outlawed the automatic advancement of pupils in primary schools, a system which education stakeholders have for long faulted for contributing to poor performance in public schools. The directive was delivered on Thursday […]
Museveni also ordered that Bamuturaki step aside immediately and formally hand over to Wake and the board. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, to appoint veteran aviation executive Girma Wake as Acting Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines, effectively relieving Jennifer Bamuturaki of her duties. […]