KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Buganda Kingdom have joined hands to improve waste management and sanitation in Kampala. This partnership aims to create a cleaner and healthier city for all residents. On Saturday, KCCA Executive Director, Hajjati Sharifah Buzeki, led a community cleaning exercise in …

Rukiga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Angry locals have burnt a house and destroyed other household property in a revenge attack in Rukiga District. The attack followed the death of Christopher Atwebembere alias Saddam, a resident of  Mushunga village in Nyakashebeya parish, Kashambya sub-county. He was found lying dead along the …

GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has released nine trucks that were impounded from within the Lango sub-region for illegally transporting charcoal. In 2023, President Museveni issued an executive order No. 3 aimed at curbing environmental degradation and insecurity in Northern Uganda by banning …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Sinopec, the Chinese firm contracted to build Uganda’s Central Processing Facility (CPF), began training more than 800 Ugandans on Wednesday as part of efforts to develop a skilled local workforce for the country’s oil sector. The training will be conducted in batches through October at …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Lack of information is hindering the utilisation of financial incentives for farmers. Henry Opolot, the Commissioner for Agricultural Extension and Skills Management at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), while speaking at the launch of the Alliance for a Green Revolution …

KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has confirmed three cases of Mpox disease in Kitgum District. Two cases were reported in Kitgum Municipality, and one in Namokora Town Council. According to Titus Komakech, the Surveillance focal person, the confirmed cases have raised concerns about the potential …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | As the world marked World Malaria Day on Friday, a Ugandan health official said China is a key partner in helping the East African country eliminate the deadly disease by 2030. Jimmy Opigo, head of the National Malaria Control Division at the Ministry of Health, …

ROME, ITALY | THE INDEPENDENT | Pope Francis has been laid to rest at Santa Maria Maggiore basilica following his funeral in the Vatican City. In a statement, the Vatican says Pope Francis’ coffin has been buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in central Rome. The Pope’s burial …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has started the display of the National Voters’ Register. The exercise which started on Friday will run until 15th May. It is aimed at helping the electoral body clean up the voters’ register. While launching the exercise, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, …

OPINION | Perpetua Kabaitira Biraaro | In an era of increasing fiscal pressures and demand for accountability, internal audit is a cornerstone of sound PFM, ensuring that public resources are managed efficiently and service delivery is sustainable. Public Finance Management (PFM) focuses on resource mobilisation and expenditure management in the public …