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In a significant move to enhance government efficiency and optimize resource utilization, the Parliament of Uganda, under the leadership of Speaker Anita Among, passed several bills aimed at rationalizing government agencies on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. During the session, Parliament approved five critical bills, namely the Warehouse Receipt System (Amendment) …

Environmental advocates from the My Tree Initiative (MTI) are urging the Ugandan government to allocate land for extensive tree planting to combat the growing impacts of climate change on the nation’s agriculture, tourism, and fisheries sectors. Dr. Maggie Kigozi, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for MTI, highlighted during a …

The Ugandan government has proposed borrowing US$117.26 million (approximately Shs446.7 billion) from Standard Chartered Bank to fund the construction of the Kitgum-Kidepo road, aimed at enhancing tourism in the northern part of the country. The loan request was presented by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development …

In recent times, the ongoing trader’s protest in Uganda due to the introduction of new taxes and the implementation of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) has brought attention to the issue of taxation in East African countries. As a Ugandan and a diplomat, I believe that the …

Human rights activists and LGBTQ+ advocates have intensified their call for the European Union (EU) to impose sanctions on Uganda following the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which enshrines severe penalties for same-sex activities. The controversial law, which criminalizes homosexuality and includes provisions for life imprisonment and the death penalty …

The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has issued a strong condemnation following the brutal attack on Male Deogratius, also known as Omusawo Tintah, a journalist working with Hoima Post and Metro FM. The assault occurred late Monday night, April 15, 2024, near Deogratius’ residence on Kubadongo, Salama Road in the Makindye …

More than a thousand former staff members of the now-defunct Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) have filed a lawsuit against the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), the entity tasked with the liquidation of UEB. The lawsuit, involving 1,117 ex-employees, seeks the recovery of unpaid terminal benefits, including a specific transport allowance, …

The editor in chief of this news website, Hoima post also a renowned senior journalist who as well works with Metro fm Male Deogratius alias Omusawo Tintah was on Monday night at around 10pm attacked and badly beaten by unknown thugs near his home at Kubadongo, Salama road, Makindye Division …

Families of 18 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters have rallied at the High Court in Kampala, demanding justice and answers for their missing loved ones. The families, concerned about the disappearance of their relatives, are seeking accountability from the government for the alleged abductions. NUP officials and family members argue …

The General Court Martial has denied bail to six supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), prompting the deployment of military police to manage the situation. The incident unfolded in Kampala as the court rejected the bail applications of the accused, who have been in detention facing charges. The NUP …