In order to discuss and approve regulations allowing the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act to be implemented, members of parliament who represent fishing communities have requested a meeting with the state minister of fisheries. According to them, it is unlawful to implement a number of rules on the lakes without consulting the public. Hellen Adoa, the…
Police have kicked off investigations into circumstances under which one of their own committed suicide after allegedly blowing shs800, 000 belonging to a suspect in betting. Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire said Constable Sadiq Hussein Baguma who was working at Kisoga Police Station in Mukono was found hanging in his house in Namanve…
Pader districts officials are up in arms of sh365 million land rent fees that they say should be shared with the sub-counties. Sub-county officials have accused the Pader District Executive Committee (DEC) and former Pader district chief administrative officer, Robert Adebuason of diverting the money to yet unknown causes. Adebuason has however said the said monies…
A storm of controversy has erupted over a commercial advertisement for Jesa Juice, with the police leadership strongly condemning its content, which portrays a deceptive narrative involving traffic officers. According to Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga, the advertisement in question depicts a scenario where a traffic officer is allegedly bribed with Jesa Juice by a driver…
The fight against HIV in Uganda seems to be moving in the right direction. But among sex workers, the rate remains worryingly high, In Kampala’s slums, where many of them live and work, one woman is doing all she can to improve the situation. Deborah Nakatudde is a former sex worker who understands the trade,…
Security chiefs in the East Africa region are banking on new technology to combat illegal arms smuggling by enhancing tracking of the sources, border patrols and inventories of weapons in legitimate hands. The discussions arose this week as delegates from 26 African countries gathered in Nairobi to review a common position on arms control, ahead of…
President William Ruto has appointed East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Peter Mathuki as Kenya’s Ambassador to Russia. Mathuki was among the new Ambassadors unveiled by the president’s office on Saturday. Mathuki will be replaced by Ms Caroline Mwende. However, Mwende’s appointment will require the endorsement of the EAC Heads of State Summit. The development marks…
The influx of different traders, especially the Chinese, has changed the trade dynamics in Uganda’s downtown business – the heart and soul of the country’s local trade industry – creating what many see as an unfair ground. For example, while the Chinese traders can tap into their home country’s cheap labour and low interest rates…
The Electoral Commission (EC) will on Monday, March 11, 2024, nominate Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) flag bearer Ms. Sarah Aguti Nyangkori to participate in the Dokolo District Woman Member of Parliament by-election. Nyangkori who will be accompanied by party President Mr. Jimmy Akena and other top bigwigs will be nominated at 11:00 AM at Electoral…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disbursed a USD 120 million loan to Uganda under the Fund’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. “The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the fifth review of Uganda’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement. The completion of the fifth review enables the immediate disbursement of SDR 90.25…
