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Divisions Deepen as Parliament Braces for Sovereignty Bill Showdown Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament faces a defining and potentially divisive moment as lawmakers prepare to debate and vote on the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, amid deepening political fractures, procedural disputes, and unexpected signals of caution from President Yoweri …

  Lead convention 2026 shapes the future of governance and business resilience in east africa   Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The League of East African Directors (LEAD) 2026 represents a landmark opportunity to elevate East Africa’s global profile in governance leadership, strengthen investor confidence, and drive sustainable economic transformation …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Pearl Bank has helped extend support to 1000 families through the Just Believe Day outreach held 2nd May 2026, in Kawempe-Kazo. Just Believe Day is a high-impact community outreach aimed at delivering both immediate relief and long-term empowerment within Bwaise – Kawempe, one of …

Amuru, Uganda | Xinhua | Regional transit truck drivers have suspended operations along the Uganda-South Sudan corridor, parking hundreds of cargo trucks at border points to protest deteriorating security following the killing of a colleague last month. The strike has effectively choked one of East Africa’s key trade routes, highlighting …

Hoima, Uganda | URN | Behind Hoima Central Police Station in Ishaka-Kijungu Village lies a structure that once played a critical role in the handling of the dead. Today, the Hoima City mortuary—built in the 1960s—stands as a fading reminder of aging public infrastructure and growing concerns over dignity, health, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Martin Anthony Nsubuga has resumed his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA). He is back following a new five-year tenure handed to him from May 1, 2026, by the Minister of Finance Planning and Economic Development Matia …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has deployed a fleet of locally manufactured electric buses in the capital, Kampala, marking a significant step toward cleaner urban transport, officials said. E-Bus Xpress Kiira Ltd., a subsidiary of the state-owned Kiira Motors Corporation, announced in a statement on Monday that it officially …

Moroto, Uganda | URN | Women in Karamoja say peace is slowly returning after years of violence that once defined daily life. Many remember 2019 as the darkest period, when killings happened in broad daylight, and fear gripped entire communities. Today, the situation is improving. While isolated cases of cattle theft …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | For years, Uganda’s early childhood education sector has been dogged by concerns over fragmentation, inconsistent quality, and practices widely viewed as inappropriate for very young children. Now, a new government policy and its accompanying implementation standards seek to address these longstanding challenges, introducing sweeping reforms …

Amuru, Uganda | URN | Atiak Sugar factory plans  to resume production towards the end of 2027 or early 2028. Commissioned in October 2020, the factory suspend production sugar in March 2022 due to shortage of sugarcane from both the plantations in Amuru and Lamwo districts coupled with repeated fire incidents. …