KAMPALA, Uganda — The Government has put on hold the long-awaited Local Council (LC) 1 and LC2 elections, citing financial constraints, in a move that is likely to delay grassroots leadership renewal across the country. According to a statement shared by the Government of Uganda, aspiring candidates for the village and parish-level positions will have…
ENTEBBE, Uganda — Twelve exceptional teachers from across Uganda have been honoured at a State House ceremony in Entebbe, with First Lady and Minister of Education Janet Museveni praising them as key drivers of the country’s transformation. The awards, held on March 18 under the “Teachers Making a Difference” initiative by the Vision Group, recognised…
KAMPALA — The Ministry of Works and Transport banned taxis in dangerous mechanical condition from Kampala and its suburbs, effective March 19, with impoundments starting April 8 after owners ignored prior inspection chances. State Minister Fred Byamukama pointed to issues like excessive dust, poor odours, and makeshift repairs endangering riders, amid 2024’s 25,808 crash casualties,…
Nairobi/Lagos – A diplomatic spat appears to be brewing after Nigeria denied a visa to Rachael Ruto, the daughter-in-law of Kenyan President William Ruto, despite longstanding visa-free travel for Nigerian citizens to Kenya — highlighting a key asymmetry in travel policy between the two African states. Kenya officially abolished visa requirements for citizens of most…
Kampala, March 2, 2026 – Parliament’s watchdog committee has demanded a detailed explanation from the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) over how more than Shs5.1 billion was spent on supply contracts, raising fresh concerns about financial accountability in donor- and government-backed programmes. The directive was issued by the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State…