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Parliament has approved the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025, ushering in major reforms in the regulation of medicines and health products. The new law includes provisions permitting the controlled use of unapproved drugs in life-threatening situations. The Bill, passed at its Third Reading, establishes the National Drug and Health Products Authority as the main institution responsible for...

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has stated that it has no intention of demolishing St. Balikuddembe Market, widely known as Owino Market. This clarification follows concerns raised by Members of Parliament regarding the future of the 55-year-old market. KCCA Executive Director, Sharifah Buzeki, provided this assurance while appearing before the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE)...

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus has today resolved to support the government's budget priorities for the Financial Year 2026/2027 and to back the passage of the Proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2025, following guidance from H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at a meeting held at State House Entebbe. The Caucus endorsed key priority areas in the FY 2026/2027 budget,...

By Jamillah Oluka Residents of Bukedea District have today turned up in large numbers for the much-anticipated free eye camp that has kicked off at Anita Foundation Teaching Hospital, bringing hope to thousands suffering from eye-related conditions. The three-day medical outreach, spearheaded by local leaders, is aimed at restoring sight and improving access to specialized eye care services within the community. The...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has successfully concluded the inaugural phase of the Grade VI Foreign Service Officer (FSO) training programme, held at the Civil Service College in Jinja. This milestone event signifies a notable achievement in the implementation of the Ministry's structured and progressive diplomatic training curriculum. In his address, Retired Ambassador Paul Mukumbya, the coordinator of the programme,...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark In the wake of Uganda’s 2.5 million units housing deficit, a foreign joint mission has visited key government stakeholders in Uganda to pitch the idea of exploring affordable mortgage options for Uganda’s fast-growing population. The one-day meetings included Mr. Luca Bertalot, the Secretary-General of the European Mortgage Federation & European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC), and Mr. Antonio...

Tax Appeals Tribunal Uganda has ruled in favour of MTN Uganda in a tax dispute with Uganda Revenue Authority, halting the collection of UGX 169.9 billion in contested taxes. In its decision, the Tribunal waived the requirement for MTN Uganda to make a 30% prepayment before proceeding with the appeal. It found that URA did not follow due process, noting...

Uganda Media Centre hosted a press briefing this morning ahead of the upcoming CIO–CxO Conclave 2026, scheduled for 24th April at the National ICT Hub. The event, a key initiative under the National Development Plan IV (NDP IV), aims to position Chief Information Officers (CIOs) as central drivers of business growth and national transformation. Speaking to the media, officials highlighted...

Aisha Batala Naluzze has continued oversight visits to properties recovered from corruption, as government moves to finalize their valuation and eventual disposal. During a site visit to a property in Bukoto formerly owned by Geoffrey Kazinda, Government Valuer Gilbert Kermundu revealed that the valuation of 17 recovered properties will be completed within one month. The properties were reclaimed by the...

Three senior administrators of Iganga Technical Institute have appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court facing charges of abuse of office, embezzlement, and forgery. The arraignment, conducted by the Anti-Corruption Unit in collaboration with the Uganda Police CID and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, resulted in the trio being remanded until 31 March 2026. The accused are: Eliachu David –...