UCC officials know that if Posta Uganda can’t fix its financial issues, they might have to suggest that a private company take over as the national postal operator, similar to what happened in Algeria, Egypt, and Morocco, which change could give more power to international companies like DHL, potentially upsetting the local postal services.

As Ugandans adopt social-economic transformation, there is a need to be reminded of the critical role of infrastructure in economic growth, which President Museveni committed to investing in: industrial parks, roads and transportation networks, and energy supply systems.

In 2011, Joseph Ijala, a former taxi operator in Soroti town but a resident of Kakusi village, Serere Town...

On November 18, 2020, the Joint Security Task Force in Busoga North arrested Robert Kyagulanyi and Pastor Andrew Muwanguzi ahead of their rally at the Ssaza Grounds, Luuka town council, in Luuka district, which sparked off protests in some parts of Buganda where, according to the Uganda Police report, 54 people were killed and dozens were injured.

The FDC politicians had just concluded a meeting at the Ukweli Pastoral Center on the outskirts of Kisumu City on July 23, 2024, when a group of armed people (believed to be Ugandan and Kenyan security personnel) broke into their rooms, allegedly assaulted, arrested, and drove them back to Uganda in the middle of the night.

Mudenyi clarified that deportation is ordered by the Minister of Internal Affairs or courts of law, and it prohibits an individual from returning to the country; however, for organized departures like that of Muzungu Boda, individuals can return once they meet the requirements.

The Kisoro by-elections were mostly calm, with allegedly a few cases of malpractices reported. The independent candidate, Grace Ngabirano Akifeza, who was defeated in the NRM primaries, won the elections, with the National Resistance Movement candidate coming second.

The directive aims to protect consumers from predatory lending practices and ensure that borrowing remains accessible and fair. By establishing a clear interest rate cap, the government seeks to foster a more equitable and fair financial environment for individuals seeking loans.