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,…
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…
Kampala – Uganda’s public debt has climbed to UGX130.9 trillion, driven largely by increased domestic borrowing, according to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. Data contained in the Quarterly Debt Statistical Bulletin for December 2025 shows that the total debt stock rose from US$34.21 billion (UGX128.6 trillion) in…
The Shadow Minister of Education, Hon. Gonzaga Ssewungu, has expressed concern over the rising cases of market fires in Kampala causing widespread losses. Reports indicate that a fire outbreak at Katwe Market destroyed more than 700 businesses, with property worth millions of shillings reduced to ashes on 15th March 2026. Hon. Ssewungu, who is also…
Nairobi – Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 2025, posting a 55 percent rise in profit after tax to KSh75.5 billion, driven by regional expansion and increased adoption of digital banking. The Group’s results, up from KSh48.8 billion the previous year, highlight continued growth across its subsidiaries…