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By Shivan Ayebare Health facilities in Rubanda District are struggling with patient congestion, shortages of beds and essential medicines, and staff absenteeism despite ongoing government investment in the health sector. A 39-page community monitoring report identifies Rubanda District Hospital, Hamurwa Health Centre IV and Bufundi Health Centre III among the most affected facilities, with patients reporting long waiting hours. The report was...

Local technology companies have asked Parliament to establish a transparent and competitive framework that will enable Ugandan firms to participate in the national digital vehicle tracking programme. The companies, operating under the GPS Telematics & IoT Association Limited (GTIAL), made the appeal before Parliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure chaired by Hon. Mwine Mpaka. GTIAL, which represents more than 20 companies, told...

The Speaker of Parliament, Oboth Oboth, has warned individuals involved in corruption that Parliament is taking a firm stance against the vice, saying their days are numbered. Oboth made the remarks as the Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, presented the Inspectorate’s 55th Bi-Annual Performance Report covering January to June 2026. The Speaker noted that corruption has...

On 12 October 2026, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navanethem "Navi" Pillay paid a visit to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands, where she met with ICC Officials and staff members. During her visit, former judge Navi Pillay paid tribute to the Court's important work in these challenging times and commended the dedication of its practitioners, noting...

Parliament’s Health Committee has called for a different health funding model for Kampala, citing overwhelming patient numbers and pressure on the city’s health facilities. The committee chairperson, Hon. Julius Rude, made the call during an oversight visit to Kampala health facilities, where MPs assessed service capacity, staffing and availability of essential supplies. Rude said Kampala should no longer have Health Centre...

The National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) has appeared before Parliament’s Defence and Internal Affairs Committee to explain its joint ventures and how they contribute to defence, industrial development and Uganda’s economy. The appearance, led by Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka and the NEC Board of Directors, was the first time NEC has appeared before the committee since its establishment 37 years ago. Minister...

Geneva, Switzerland – The Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Hon. Sam Engola, addressed the 77th Session of the UNHCR Executive Committee (ExCom) in Geneva, where he called upon the international community to move beyond pledges and deliver tangible results for refugees and host communities. The Minister was accompanied by Ambassador Marcel Robert Tinaleka, Uganda's Permanent Representative to Switzerland,...

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa on Monday presented Uganda’s progress in advancing women’s representation in leadership, citing their growing presence in Parliament and Cabinet. Speaking at the World Women Parliamentarians Forum in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Tayebwa, who led Uganda’s delegation, said the country had taken deliberate steps to increase women’s participation in governance since 1986, when the National Resistance Movement...

Two mechanics have been killed and three other people injured following a gas cylinder explosion at Ireda Central Park Cell in Lira City East Division. The incident occurred at around 6:00pm on October 10, 2026, as the two mechanics, identified as Okabo James and another man only identified as Daniel, were reportedly repairing a motorcycle at their garage using a...

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Somali National Army, Brig Gen Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, has commended Uganda for its continued training and mentorship support to Somali forces, calling for the partnership to be strengthened. Brig Gen Mohamud made the remarks during a meeting with Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, at the Special Forces Command headquarters. He...