Uganda news

In a setback for the construction of the Mityana-Mubende road, progress has been temporarily suspended due to financial constraints. The Shs 395 billion project, which kicked off in April 2021, was expected to be completed two months ago but is currently 50 percent complete. Energo Projekt Nishogradnja, a Serbian civil engineering and contracting company, was undertaking the works. In an ...

In an era where the promotion of freedom of speech and expression should be paramount, it is disconcerting to witness the thriving existence of technology-facilitated gender-based violence. A recent report released this week from a study conducted by Rutgers and its partners not only highlights the alarming increase in violence against women and girls but also exposes the unsettling truth ...

In a recent interview with The African Report, Ms Frazer, a former assistant secretary of state under President George W. Bush, shed light on the US decision to suspend Uganda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Contrary to expectations, she revealed that the decision was rooted in concerns over anti-gay legislation and human rights issues, rather than trade. ...

The once tranquil political landscape has been marred by a series of attacks against the esteemed Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among. However, the repercussions of these relentless assaults have extended beyond the speaker herself. Mr. Anderson Burora, a former Deputy Resident City Commissioner for Rubaga, now finds himself embroiled in a maelstrom of trouble. Mr. Anderson Burora detained, expected in ...

In a rapidly changing global energy landscape, African countries must seize the opportunity to invest more in their energy projects. To truly harness the continent’s vast potential, it is crucial to create an enabling environment that attracts investment and removes barriers. This can be achieved by implementing attractive regulatory and fiscal terms, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for Africa’s energy sector. Africa, ...