Tag: Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)

Bank of Uganda Battles Global Economic Storm to Protect the Shilling 

Business
Uganda buys far more from foreign countries than it sells abroad, creating a massive $4.6 billion trade gap. Because international sellers only accept US dollars, local traders are constantly scrambling to buy greenbacks, driving the dollar’s value up and shilling down.

NUP’S Charles Matovu Passes on after Short Illness

National News
"It is very sad to learn of the death of our brother Hon. Charles Matovu, former Member of Parliament for Busiro South, who passed on yesterday. Hon. Matovu represented his people with vigor and utmost dedication in the 11th Parliament. He was a member of the Parliamentary football team, where his tremendous contribution led us to dominate the East African Parliamentary games. My condolences go out to his family, the people of Busiro South, and the country at large. May he rest in eternal peace., Tayebwa said.
Court

Ugandan Businessman Sentenced to18 months in Prison for Forging...

“The letter falsely claimed that the President had directed the Minister to renew Nation Oil Distributors Limited’s contract to continue managing MV Kalangala for another 15 years. Male allegedly delivered the forged letter to the Ministry of Works and Transport, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, and the offices of Nation Oil Distributors Limited in Ndeba,” SHACU said.
Environment

Flood Risks to Persist for More Weeks- Experts Warn

The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has said that the country will continue to experience sustained heavy rainfall  nationwide...
Business

Mbale Industrial Park Boosts Local Economy, Creates 15,000 Jobs...

The Mbale Industrial and Business Park, also known as the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park, is rapidly transforming eastern Uganda’s...
National News

Climate Change Worsens Sebei Landslides, Death Toll Hits 21

The death toll from last week’s devastating landslides in the Sebei Sub-region has risen to 21, highlighting the growing...
Environment

Kalangala MPs Ask for Swift Gov’t Response as...

Devastating cyclonic winds have struck Kalangala Islands on Lake Victoria, causing significant destruction in Kalangala District. The storm happened on...
National News

OPM Decries Mismatch between Reported and Actual Results on...

This comes after several complaints of lagging government projects around the country and the continued loss of lives and property to natural disasters in the same areas.
Environment

OPM Warns Public on Heavy Rains to Hit Uganda

Ahimbisibwe called upon all stakeholders, such as ministries and local governments of affected areas, to stock health facilities and keep their communities up to date on evacuation plans.
Environment

Lukwago Warns Kiteezi Residents of Pending Second Landfill Collapse

The landfill has been decommissioned, and people staying around Kiteezi have been warned that the incident could happen anytime, though some still remain hesitant and have refused to leave the place.
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