Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda’s oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by expectation — a revolving door of ministers, shifting deadlines, and a promise of “first oil” that has survived nearly two decades of political optimism and policy delays. In 2013, Irene Muloni, then Minister for Energy and …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Nearly a month after dramatic security raids on the homes and businesses linked to former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, pressure is mounting on the government and security agencies to publicly explain the allegations that triggered the operation and her subsequent incommunicado detention from public …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Vice-President, H.E. Jessica Alupo, has said government will review the decision to stop payment of medical interns adding that the policies of government and their purpose, are for the people. The Vice President made this revelation following concerns by the Leader of the …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s Ministry of Health on Wednesday announced additional Ebola prevention measures aimed at curbing the possible spread of the disease. Speaking after Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s national address on the Ebola outbreak, Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi said Ebola prevention guidelines have been distributed to all …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved a government request to borrow up to €168.9 million from the United Kingdom Export Finance (UKEF) and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Project aimed at boosting coffee production and strengthening climate resilience. The loan …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Ministry of Internal Affairs has been tasked to present a report to Parliament, on the circumstances surrounding incidents of mob justice in the country. The directive by the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, follows concerns by Members of Parliament over the death of rugby …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | A new risk assessment by the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows that the risk of transmission of Ebola Bundibugyo viral disease remains high in Uganda and very high in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), raising concern over potential cross-border spread. According to …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | When the Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, presents the 84.3 trillion shillings budget for the 2026/27 financial year on Thursday, one figure will stand out among the revenue projections. The budget comes at a time when policymakers are positioning mineral resources, especially oil and gas, …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has unveiled a 30-member Shadow Cabinet for the 12th Parliament. He defended his leaner cabinet, saying it will be more effective in holding government accountable than mirroring the Executive’s 82-member Cabinet. Ssenyonyi told Parliament that the appointments …

✳ Sam Mayanja (Attorney General) ✳ Justine Kasule Lumumba (Minister of ICT) ✳ Tom Butiime (Minister of Tourism) ✳ Balaam Barugahara (Minister of Local Government) ✳ Kiryowa Kiwanuka (Minister of Defence) ✳ Sanjay Tanna (Minister of Trade) ✳ Jonard Asiimwe (Minister of Science & Technology) ✳ Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo …