Ugandan Environmentalists Call for Government Action on Land Availability for Tree Planting
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.…
Uganda Seeks $117 Million Loan for Kitgum-Kidepo Tourism Road Development
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…
IS EFRIS A POLITICAL DEAL FOR GOVERNMENT TO MILK THE ALREADY DYING TAX PAYER OR IT’S A POLITICAL MOVE TO COVER UP THE NEW PROPOSED TAXES IN UGANDA,
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…
Activists Urge EU to Impose Sanctions on Uganda Over Anti-Homosexuality Act
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…
Male Deogratius : Uganda Journalists Association Release Statement On Beaten Journalist
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,…
1,117 Former UEB Employees Sue Liquidator URSB for Unpaid Terminal Benefits
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…
Male Deogratius : Editor in Chief Hoima Post attacked, beaten by unknown thugs
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…
Families of 18 Missing NUP Supporters Seek Justice at High Court
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…
Court Martial Denies Bail to NUP Supporters
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…
Military Court Denies bail to jailed 28 NUP supporters
The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) Monday condemned hooliganism exhibited at the General Court Martial at Makindye when the army court yet again denied bail to the 28 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters for lack of merit in the bail…
