As Uganda approaches its 62nd Independence Day, political analysts and governance experts have examined the nation’s political and economic landscape, shedding light on the...

Experts on epidemics have addressed the pressing issue of epidemic risks and mitigation strategies in Uganda during a discussion on local television on Tuesday, October 2, 2024.

The Parliament, lawmakers have publicly criticized Speaker Anita Among and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa for preferential treatment in the handling of private members’ bills. 

Fishermen expressed frustration over conflicting laws and regulations imposed by the Fisheries Ministry and the Fish Protection Unit.

In May 2023, President Museveni issued Executive Order No. 3, which, among others, banned the production of trade in charcoal in Northern Uganda as part of the efforts to protect the environment. However, the people in Northern Uganda and Ugandans at large have continuously dismissed the order.

The Minister of State of Kampala Capital City Metropolitan Affairs, Kyofatogabye Kabuye, has asserted that Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago should resign amid ongoing challenges within the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).

“We are providing alternative routes for travelers moving through Murchison Falls National Park; visitors entering via the Masindi-Kichumbanyobo gate will now be directed to use the Bugungu gate in Buliisa, exiting through Tangi."

Small-sized business owners at the Abaita Ababiri Trading Center have called on the government to intervene and regulate prices at China Town, a newly opened supermarket that they claim is severely impacting their sales and threatening their livelihoods.

The Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by Muwanga Kivumbi, have said that there is a significant risk facing the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute in Kabanyolo (MUARIK), which stands to lose 650 acres of land valued at approximately Ugx 325 billion if immediate action is not taken to secure the property.

Kyeyune’s remarks underscore the importance of prudent financial management and adherence to established protocols to ensure the effective allocation of funds and resources in local governments.

Understanding what peptic ulcers are, their causes, symptoms, and treatment options can empower individuals to seek timely medical advice and make lifestyle changes that promote digestive health.

In April 2024, Karuma Bridge was temporarily closed to heavy vehicles after an assessment established defects on its structures. The government has since contracted National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) and China Seventh Railway Group to repair the defects.