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17 September 2025, 7:45 pm
Uganda’s Local Government Workers Declare Nationwide Industrial Action Over Sa…
By Eman yonah oruk In a bold and unprecedented move, the Uganda Local Government Workers Union (ULGWU) has officially declared a nationwide industrial action set to begin at midnight on Wednesday, 1st October 2025. The announcement, delivered through a formal…
17 September 2025, 7:45 pm
UEDCL adds 648,000 new connections six months after takeover
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa Within the first six months since Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) assumed management from UMEME, the government-owned entity has added 648,404 new connections to the national grid, UEDCL officials have revealed. The announcement was made…
10 September 2025, 7:27 pm
Kasese RDC finally disbands land claimants’ camp at his office
By Augustine Mumbere The disgruntled land claimants who had camped at the RDC’s office for nearly three months have peacefully disbanded their camp as the government works towards finding a lasting solution to their grievances. In May this year, land…
5 September 2025, 11:36 pm
MoLG and NPA convene national workshop on physical planning
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), in partnership with the National Planning Authority (NPA), has convened a national workshop bringing together physical planners from across Uganda. The meeting, held to validate guidelines for the preparation and approval…
5 September 2025, 7:37 pm
175 Police officers complete public order management training in Lira
By Baker Okello The Deputy Resident City Commissioner of Lira City East Division, Mr. Odongo Steven, has called on police officers to uphold human rights and prioritise service delivery in their work. Odongo made the remarks while representing the Resident…
4 September 2025, 09:05
Mpara Town Council Speaker Bunihizi Josephat questioned over Mpara SS land dispu…
By Kyalisiima Asuman The Speaker of Mpara Town Council in Kyegegwa District, Bunihizi Aheebwa Josephat, has been accused of encroaching on Mpara Senior Secondary School land in Mpara Town Council. The allegation was made by John Byabasaija, the Mayor of…
2 September 2025, 5:33 pm
Uganda to invest shs83 billion in literacy and digital skills programme
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon Peace Mutuuzo, has announced that Uganda will scale up its literacy and digital skills programmes with an investment of Shs83 billion over the next five years,…
28 August 2025, 22:36
CAO orders reinstatement of Kilama Fearless Wodacholi to office
By Ekel Bonny Daniel The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Pader District, Michael Wanje, has directed Mr Kilama Fearless Wod Acholi, the elected Chairperson of Pader Town Council, to resume his duties with immediate effect, following guidance from the Solicitor…
27 August 2025, 10:14
Pader leaders urged to address gaps after ranking 99th in 2024 assessment
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Leaders in Pader District have been urged to urgently address gaps in service delivery after the district ranked 99th out of 176 districts, with an overall score of 57.48%, in the 2024 Local Government Performance Assessment…
10 July 2025, 9:30 PM
Uganda’s Chief Justice Owiny Dollo to retire in 6 months
By Freeman Canogura Uganda’s Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny Dollo, has announced that he will retire from judicial service in January 2026. The announcement was made on 10 July 2025 during a special talk show on Radio Wang Ooh FM, ahead…