The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has distanced itself from an upcoming presidential debate organised by NTV Uganda, saying its candidate, President Yoweri Museveni, will not take part. In a statement released on Friday, the NRM said its attention had been drawn to an advert circulating on social media announcing the NTV Presidential Debate 2025,…
Namulonge — Equity Bank Uganda, in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), has unveiled the 5th Edition of the Equity NARO Golf Open, set to take place from November 27–29 at the iconic Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club in Namulonge. The 2025 tournament will run under the theme “17 Years of Transforming…
Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has issued a stern warning to Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries, urging them not to pay any money to anyone to access their loans. The Minister made the remarks on Monday while announcing the release of UGX 529 billion, the first tranche for the 2025/26 financial year, to all 10,589 verified…
The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathan Ggoobi, has undertaken a series of high-level field visits to major national development projects, reaffirming the government’s commitment to driving industrialisation, value addition, and improved service delivery across the country. Lubowa International Specialised Hospital Now 68% Complete On Friday, Ggoobi inspected the ongoing construction of…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has sounded the alarm over the growing threat of vandalism targeting critical power infrastructure, following a major incident that led to the collapse of two high-voltage transmission towers along the 132kV Owen Falls–Mukono North–Namanve South line. According to UEDCL, the vandalism—discovered earlier this week—caused significant damage, disrupted electricity…