The 18th Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Finance and Economic Affairs (SCFEA) and the 21st Meeting of the EAC Pre-Budget Consultations are taking place from May 11-15, 2026. The primary focus is on ...

The United Nations has expressed grave concern over the rising toll of civilian casualties in Sudan, with drone attacks identified as a primary driver. Reports indicate a sharp increase in deaths and ...

Former beauty queen Hannah Karema has publicly announced that she is not ready to enter into a romantic relationship at this time. During a recent interview with a local TV station, Karema expressed ...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently navigating significant political headwinds as calls for his resignation intensify. The pressure stems from the “Farmgate” scandal, which involves a ...

The informal economy is a powerhouse in Uganda, contributing approximately 54.5 percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and providing employment for an estimated 88 to 92 percent of the workforce.

Changes to Uganda’s Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system have introduced a new tax bracket specifically for income derived from secondary employment. Under the revised regulations, all earnings from such ...

As Uganda prepares for President Yoweri Museveni’s seventh elective term inauguration, a look back at his previous swearing-in ceremonies reveals shifts in regional attendance, international scrutiny, ...

For a decade, over fifty families in Kasoli Village, Tororo Municipality, have been living in limbo, displaced to make way for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project. Many, like 55-year-old widow ...

He requested Shs 130,000 for compensation and travel expenses back to Ngora district. Village leaders organized a small fundraiser, collecting Shs 32,500. Babirye agreed to pay the remaining Shs ...

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has set May 14th as the deadline for individuals wishing to contest the upcoming Kalangala District Woman MP by-election. This special election is necessary due to ...

Uganda is spearheading an initiative to foster regional collaboration aimed at curbing illegal gambling activities and aligning gaming standards across East Africa. The digital betting landscape on ...

An attempt by an NRM member to legally challenge the party’s endorsement of Anita Among and Thomas Tayebwa for the top parliamentary leadership roles has been unsuccessful. Jack Ali Nsubuga, an ...