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Legislators on the National Economy Committee have raised concerns over the government’s last-minute appeal for a US$190 million loan to facilitate the Umeme buyout. According to Members of Parliament, the loan proposal was tabled for review barely a week before the government’s lease agreement with the power distributor expires on 1st March 2025. While appearing before the committee on Tuesday, 25th...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni reaffirmed his commitment to uplifting Ugandans outside the money economy.  While visiting Mrs. Harriet Ahimbisibwe, a beneficiary of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Kyarukobwa village, Kyaruhanga ward, Kagongo division, Ibanda municipality, the President emphasized that his priority is helping those outside the money economy rather than focusing on the well-off. The visit was part of President...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the people of Rubirizi district for utilizing the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds well.  “I want to thank the people of this area for utilizing the PDM money well. We shall continue adding you more money every year. The money belongs to you through your Parish SACCO,” he said.  The President made the remarks today...

Speaker Anita Among has directed the Ministry of Education and Sports to provide an explanation for why Makerere University has gone eight years without appointing a substantive Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration. This demand arose following a concern raised by Eddie Kwizera (Bukimbiri County) during the plenary sitting on February 20, 2025. Kwizera called on Prime Minister Robinah...

The World Bank has released the 24th edition of the Uganda Economic Update. This year’s report focuses on investing in early childhood development to transform human capital. During the report's dissemination in Kampala, the World Bank’s Regional Director, Qimiao Fan, urged the government to leverage the country’s demographic dividend to accelerate social and economic development.

Uganda’s insurance penetration has remained below 1% for nearly two decades. This stagnation persists despite economic growth, a rising population, and increased awareness of the benefits of insurance. Industry experts attribute the low uptake to limited disposable income among the majority of Ugandans.

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is profoundly heartbroken to receive news of the untimely passing of Abubakar Lawal, a gifted player from Vipers SC, who tragically perished in an accident on Monday, 24th February 2025. Lawal’s invaluable contribution to Ugandan football will always be remembered, especially his instrumental role in Vipers SC’s remarkable league and Uganda Cup double...

Military leaders from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened yesterday in Dar es Salaam to deliberate on the ongoing crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This gathering followed a prior session of EAC military commanders held in Nairobi last week, underscoring continued regional efforts to bring stability to the troubled...

On Sunday, February 23, 2025, the NRM Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, officially inaugurated the newly established NRM Party offices in Bugiri District. The event, graced by hundreds of enthusiastic NRM supporters, marked a significant milestone for the party in the region. Constructed through the efforts of Hon. Solomon Silwany, the Member of Parliament for Bukooli Central, the office...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday 24th February , 2025 received a special message from His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the Republic of South Africa, at State House Entebbe.  The message was delivered by Ms. Ayanda Dlodlo, the special envoy of President Ramaphosa. Accompanying the envoy was Ms. Tshabalala Bajabulile Swazi, the former Senior Vice President of the African...