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The Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has urged the government to present a supplementary budget to fund the salary increments of Arts Teachers’ arguing that it’s essential to resolve the strike and get teachers back to class. Ssenyonyi highlighted the disparity in salaries between Arts and Science teachers, noting that Science teachers earn four times more, despite Arts teachers playing a crucial role in education. He urged the government to reconsider its budget allocation to address this imbalance. However, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija expressed reservations about presenting a supplementary budget, citing current financial constraints. The Government chief whip Dennis Hamson…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, in partnership with Safe Way Right Way Initiative Ltd, has launched the EACOP Community Road Safety Project to enhance road safety along Uganda’s 1,443 km pipeline corridor. The project aims to cover 294 km across 10 districts, focusing on reducing road-related injuries and deaths. Some of the districts include Kyotera, Gomba, Rakai, Lwengo, Sembabule, Mubende, Kakumiro, Hoima, Kyankwanzi, and Kikuube. The project includes community outreach, traffic police capacity building, and road infrastructure assessments among other activities. Representing the EACOP Managing Director, Ismail Nsereko emphasized the project’s role in the company’s broader…
Uganda Targets 7% Economic Growth in 2025/26 as Government Unveils UGX 72 Trillion Budget Government has unveiled a bold national budget totaling UGX 72,376.48 billion (Seventy-Two Trillion, Three Hundred Seventy-Six Billion, Four Hundred Eighty Million Uganda Shillings) for the 2025/26 financial year, with the government projecting a 7% economic growth rate driven by commercial agriculture, industrialization, and digital transformation. While delivering the national budget speech at Kololo Independence Grounds, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija emphasized that the government’s top priority is economic transformation, job creation, and raising household incomes. “We are focusing on commercial agriculture, industrialization, expanding our services sector,…
PostBank Uganda to Rebrand By Admin PostBank Uganda is to rebrand to Pearl Bank Uganda Limited as a strategic move endorsed by its shareholders. This comes at a time when the Bank is being commended by its shareholders for its incredible performance. The Bank is lauded for being among the most profitable Government entities after posting 35.4 billion shilling Profit After Tax in 2024 Financials. At the Bank’s 2024 Annual General Meeting, it was revealed that PostBank Uganda grew its income by 20% from 206 billion to 248 billion shillings with deposits growing by 25% from 790 billion to 990 billion…
Diaspora Bamasaba Community pledge support to Bugisu Development . By Isaac senabulya At a gathering focusing on enhancing education and socio-economic development in Bugisu, (Masaabaland, the North America Masaba Cultural Association (NAMCA) agreed on this recently at the 24th Annual Convention and General Meeting in Oklahoma City, USA, in a meeting held on May 23rd to 26th , 2025. The gathering, brought together more than 60 Bamasaaba members from across the United States, Canada, Uganda, and the United Kingdom. The convention was an important occasion for the Bamasaaba community, as it sought to address pressing issues in Bugisu, including the…
Parliamentary Committee Assesses Progress of Electric Transit Pilot in Jinja City Jinja City, Uganda – May 2025 The Parliamentary Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, led by its Chairperson Alex Niyonsaba who also doubles as Bufumibira South MP, has undertaken an oversight visit to Jinja City to assess the implementation progress of Uganda’s pilot Electric Mass-Transit System. The visit aimed to provide Members of Parliament with firsthand insight into the emerging issues, opportunities, and challenges associated with the electric transit system in the The electric buses, manufactured by Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), are part of Uganda’s broader strategy to transition…
COSASE Summons Energy Minister over 500bn UMEME Debt. By Fred K The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) has summoned Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, to appear before it on Tuesday, June 10. The minister is expected to explain the fate of Sh500 billion owed by UMEME to the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL). This development follows UETCL’s appearance before COSASE, led by CEO Joshua Karamagi, to respond to concerns raised in the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 2024. During the meeting, MPs expressed concern over UMEME’s failure to…
By Isaac senabulya The Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) and police have jointly intensified operations to recover people’s vehicles and motorcycles across the country. The Community Liaison Officer/ Public Relations Officer, Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety, SP Michael Kananura, confirmed this. SP Kananura commended the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS for assisting police to recover stolen vehicles and motorcycles and later returned to the rightful owners. He cited the recent recovery of a vehicle registration number, UA812AW that was stolen from Buloba ,kampala along mityana road where the car owner register the complaint with CPS in kampala and police…
Luzira, Uganda – On Tuesday, the Parliamentary Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation, led by Hon. Eng. Niyonsaba Alex, paid a visit to Jena Company Limited to assess its progress and hear firsthand about the hurdles it’s facing in pioneering herbal medicine innovation in Uganda. Founded by Prof. Patrick Ogwang Engau, Jena Company Limited first gained national attention during the COVID-19 lockdown, when its Covidex herbal syrup became widely used across the country as an immune booster. At a time when formal medical options were limited and fear was high, Covidex became a household name—earning praise from the public…
IGG Reports Surge in Investigations, Recoveries in Bi-Annual Report to Parliament Parliament of Uganda The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Hon. Beti Kamya Turwomwe, today officially presented the Bi-Annual Performance Report of the Inspectorate of Government (IG) for the period July to December 2024. The report, submitted in accordance with Article 231 of the Constitution, was received by Hon. Esther Afoyochan, Commissioner of Parliament, on behalf of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among. The report showcased notable progress in the fight against corruption, with an uptick in the number of investigations concluded (1,267), corruption cases handled (552), and a…
Kampala, Uganda – Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Among has officially declared her intention to contest for the position of Second National Vice-Chairperson (Female) on the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Her bid has received strong backing from several leaders in Lwengo District, led by the district’s Woman Representative, Hon. Cissy Namujju. During a vibrant gathering attended by party , NRM leaders, and representatives from Lwengo District, Speaker Among articulated her motivation for seeking the seat, emphasizing her deep-rooted commitment to the party and her record in uniting Parliament. “It wasn’t an easy…
Rescued Ugandans Urge Government to Assist Fellow Citizens Stranded in Myanmar Ugandan youths who were recently rescued from captivity in Myanmar have called on the government to help their peers who are still being exploited in cyber fraud activities. Led by Muwada Nkunyingi, the Opposition’s Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister, they recounted their distressing experiences of being lured by false job offers and subsequently forced into online scams. The young people recounted their experiences of being deceived by fraudsters who posed as helpers offering jobs, which ultimately turned out to be traps. After arriving in Myanmar, they found themselves subjected to…
Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee have recommended that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs withdraw from international organizations due to ongoing failures to pay annual subscriptions. The MPs noted that Uganda is facing diplomatic embarrassment at international meetings because of outstanding subscription payments, which currently amount to 69 billion shillings. Gorreth Namugga, the committee vice-chair, and Amuria District Woman MP Susan Amero expressed their discontent with the government’s misplaced priorities, which have led to sending delegations to international meetings organized by entities to which Uganda has not paid its subscriptions. “Every year, we accrue 25 billion shillings in…
By Senabulya Isaac Gov’t unveils initiatives to boost Climate resilient farming Government has launched a groundbreaking initiatives designed to empower farmers with the resources and knowledge needed to adopt climate-resilient agricultural practices to enhance their ability to withstand the impacts of climate change and improve food security. The initiatives under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project seeks to support small holder farmers in adapting to the impacts of climate change, enhancing their productivity and resilience. According to Eng Boniface Okannya, the project coordinator, the project initiatives that will include among others matching grants, are to benefit farmer groups in…
Parliament Passes the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2025, that will see civilians tried in the courts martial. The Bill introduces sweeping reforms to the military justice system, restructures health services for armed forces personnel, and streamlines veterans’ affairs. It establishes a Directorate of Military Prosecutions to professionalise the process. It also protects against the premature execution of a death sentence until it is confirmed by the Supreme Court. Additionally, the Bill sets out clear apparent process for courts martial decisions; from Unit Court Martial to the Division Court Martial, from Division Court Martial to the General Court Martial,…