Government
15 March 2026, 13:24
RDCs tasked to attend District planning meetings to improve service delivery
By Ambrose Okwanga RDCs in Lango have been urged to attend district planning meetings to strengthen monitoring of government programs The call was made on Friday 13.03.2026, during the closure of a three day capacity building training that brought together…
14 March 2026, 11:00 am
Avoid dark corner file submission: Pader council calls for transparency in recru…
By Okwong Geoffrey Councilors in Pader District have called for transparency in the upcoming recruitment exercise scheduled to take place later this month, raising concerns about how the process is being handled by the district leadership. The concerns were raised…
3 March 2026, 1:27 pm
Government rolls out mobile passport units, clarifies visa-free travel and onlin…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Internal Affairs has introduced Mobile Passport Units to assist Ugandans who are unable to physically visit passport offices for interviews and biometric capture. Addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre, the ministry spokesperson, Simon…
24 February 2026, 4:24 pm
Government confirms LC elections before May 2026
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has confirmed that elections for Local Council (LC) I and II will be conducted between March and early May 2026. Magyezi made the remarks while addressing the media at the…
7 February 2026, 6:57 pm
Ministry releases February 2026 weather update, urges farmers to use rain wisely
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Water and Environment has released the national weather update for February 2026, advising the public—particularly farmers—to make proper use of any rainfall received during the month. Speaking yesterday through the Permanent Secretary, Dr Alfred…
30 January 2026, 10:19
LC III chairperson on the spot for diverting culverts
By Winnie Auma The LC III Chairperson of Ayami Sub county in Lira District, Thomas Obur, is under scrutiny following allegations that he removed culverts intended for road construction in the district without permission. The matter was raised by Ronald…
9 January 2026, 1:25 pm
Government releases Q3 funds, assures strong economic performance
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, through the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, has released the Quarter Three financial disbursements for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. The announcement was made today at…
9 January 2026, 6:20 am
Irregular PDM disbursement poses risk to future service delivery in Pader
By Golden Vicky Ayiro Residents of Central B Village in Kal Parish, Pader District, have raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the disbursement of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM), warning that the issue could undermine future government service…
8 January 2026, 11:05 am
Government launches shs 28 billion fund to support creatives
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa As part of the government’s efforts to support and promote creative talents, including musicians, actors, film producers, writers, journalists, and others, the Government of Uganda has launched a creatives’ fund known as the Creative Uganda Resolve…
16 December 2025, 8:05 am
Uganda Land Commission launches land inventory as UEDCL secures $50 million loan
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda Land Commission is a constitutional body established under Article 238 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, tasked with holding and managing all government land within and outside the country. The Commission is also…