President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has sent a deeply emotional message to the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis, calling him an extraordinary spiritual leader and a true man of God.
In a letter to Vatican Secretary...
Tobacco manufacturers have rejected the government's proposed excise tax increase, warning that the move could lead to significant financial losses for both the industry and national revenue.
Appearing before Parliament’s Finance Committee on April 22, 2025, officials...
The NUP youth convention was attended by young people from all over the country, mainly youth leaders and other youths from the Busoga region, who were the hosts. It was also attended by top NUP leadership, including the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, other NUP Members of Parliament, and CEC members.
This is not the first time such an incident is happening in Uganda; in July 2013, over 35 people died and many survived with injuries as they tried to get fuel from a fuel tanker involved in an accident. Many, mainly boda boda raiders,were caught up in the fire and lost their lives.
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has refuted claims made by Speaker Anita Among, who said that MPs who boycotted the regional parliamentary sittings in Gulu City are selfish and disrespectful to the people of Northern Uganda.