Government
10 April 2025, 8:57 pm
Private sector strategy for construction and real estate launched, minister reaf…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Persis Namuganza, has confirmed the government’s commitment to continuously supporting the private sector. “I thank the Private Sector Foundation Uganda for organising this launch. By all means,…
8 April 2025, 10:57 am
Government moves to improve roads, curb accidents
By Ronald Ssemagonja In fulfillment of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party’s commitment to spearheading the modernisation and improvement of infrastructure in Uganda as a way of enabling households to create wealth and jobs, the Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt.…
5 April 2025, 11:50 am
Government commits to building rental housing in slums worth shs 1 trillion
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, has outlined its commitment to addressing the country’s housing deficit. Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, revealed that the Prime Minister…
4 April 2025, 11:32 am
Archbishop’s land plea prompts Lukwago’s call for action
By Ronald Ssemagonja On 18th March 2025, the Archbishop of the Catholic Church of Uganda, Paul Ssemogerere, through his office, wrote a letter to prominent Kampala city leaders, requesting their assistance in helping the Church reclaim its land at Nakivubo.…
2 April 2025, 3:00 pm
Minakulu subcounty forced to operate under a tree over unpaid rent
By Eman Yonah Oruk Minakulu subcounty is currently operating under a tree after failing to clear rent arrears exceeding 7.2 million shillings owed to their landlord. Simon Ayell, the LC3 Chairperson of Minakulu, confirmed this development during an interview at…
2 April 2025, 10:31 am
Assistant RDC of Amolatar urges patience on fund disbursement
By Alphonse Odur and Sarah Ejang Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Bonniface Pule has urged Local Council One (LC1) chairpersons in Amolatar to exercise patience as they await the disbursement of outstanding funds for voter display. The funds, initially misappropriated…
1 April 2025, 14:46
OPM delivers food relief to hailstorm victims in Rukungiri
By Uziah Tusaasire The hailstorms destroyed crops, including banana plantations, cassava, maize, and peas, exacerbating food insecurity in the region. The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has provided food relief to residents of Rukungiri municipality following devastating hailstorms that…
1 April 2025, 2:35 pm
Museveni appoints new ISO director general and deputy director general
By Sarah Ejang The Presidential Press Unit (PPU) announces that His Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda, has appointed Mr Arthur Mugyenyi as the new Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO). This appointment follows the passing of…
31 March 2025, 7:40 pm
UEDCL reassures Ugandans of a stable power supply as UMEME Limited hands over
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), Ziria Tibalwa Waako, has praised Umeme Limited for its 20 years of service, highlighting their achievement in expanding the country’s electricity customer base to 2.5 million…
31 March 2025, 12:24 pm
Amolatar: council meeting highlights – Petition on budget execution and projec…
By Sarah Ejang At a recent council meeting, Councillor Okao Kizito from Agikdak sub county submitted a critical petition to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) through the district speaker. The petition centred on the draft budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal…