Coffee Bill: Parliament Rejects Claims of Tribal Remarks by Speaker Among
Uganda’s Parliament has denied reports that Speaker Anita Among made tribal remarks against Baganda during Thursday’s heated debate on the contentious National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024. Parliament described as ‘fake’ and ‘edited’, a video claiming the…
Advocates Urge Government Action on Tax Relief and Support for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Patients
Pheobe Mutoni, Chairperson of the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Uganda (SHAU), called on the government to reconsider the imposition of an 18% tax on diapers as part of the Value Added Tax amendment for 2024/2025. Speaking during the…
UMMB Meets Allied Health Professionals Council Registrar on Strategic Collaboration.
In an effort to enhance healthcare governance and elevate professional standards, the Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau (UMMB) held a high-level meeting with Mr. Nyamutale Peter, Registrar of the Allied Health Professionals Council, to discuss key topics…
UGANDA’S SAUNAS EXPLOITING WORKERS AND FUELING HIV SPREAD THAT NEEDS REGULATION BEFORE IT BECOMES A HEALTH HAZARD.
By: Amiri Wabusimba. The increasing popularity of saunas in urban Uganda, particularly among the upper class, brings both wellness benefits and notable health risks. Known for their ability to reduce stress, improve cardiovascular health, and aid in…
Sheikh Twaha Kakande Allegedly Kidnapped by Men in Military Uniform; Police and UPDF Deny Involvement
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have distanced themselves from the reported arrest of Sheikh Twaha Kakande, the Imam of Taquwah Mosque in Kisenyi-Mengo, a Kampala suburb. Sheikh Twaha Kakande was reportedly…
Leader of Opposition Raises Concerns over UGX 723 Billion Investment in Dei BioPharma
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has raised concerns over the irregularities involving the UGX723.4Bn government investment into Dei BioPharma Company, citing the lack of transparency in this deal raises concern about…
Parliament Questions Excess Budget Releases to Districts, Citing Impact on Service Delivery
The Public Accounts Committee (Local Government) has raised concerns over the Ministry of Finance’s release of funds exceeding district requests, which it argues contributes to low fund absorption and disrupts service delivery. Presenting the…
General Court Martial Sentences 16 NUP Supporters for Treachery and Explosive Possession
The General Court Martial in Makindye has sentenced 16 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters to three months and 22 days in prison on charges of treachery and possession of 13 explosive devices. The convicts were also cautioned for the illegal…
Bobi Wine Condemns Speaker Anita Among’s Tribal Remarks as “Despicable and Criminal,” Calls for Ugandans to Stand Against Divisive Politics
Opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has expressed outrage over statements made by Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, accusing her of tribalism and bias against the people of…
Ugandan Judge Lydia Mugambe Arrested in UK on Modern Slavery Charges
Thames Valley Police has formally charged Lydia Mugambe, 49, of Lyne Road, Kidlington, in connection with a modern slavery investigation based in Oxfordshire. Mugambe faces multiple charges, including conspiracy to facilitate the breach of UK immigration…
