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In the serene district of Mayuge, a wave of distress has gripped the local community. The National Forestry Authority (NFA) enforcement team stormed the area, leaving a trail of demolished homes in their wake. Nearly 13 years ago, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni issued a directive to return the land gazetted for a forest reserve in Mayuge to the local communities. ...

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly condemned the recent statements made by Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, and Rakai Woman Member of Parliament, Juliet Kinyamatama. The legislators’ remarks, seemingly glorifying corruption and downplaying its seriousness, have triggered widespread outrage. During an event in Lwengo district, Kinyamatama defended fellow MP Cissy Namujju, who faced accusations of financial impropriety. In ...

Uganda has solidified its position as the leading destination for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) within the East African Community, as unveiled in the 2024 World Investment Report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). UNCTAD’s report attributes Uganda’s remarkable success in attracting foreign investments to its investor-friendly environment, specifically highlighting the ease of establishing businesses. Uganda’s adoption ...

In a remarkable display of camaraderie, district chairpersons from the National Unity Platform (NUP) joined Mathias Mpuuga’s Thanksgiving Mass at Kitovu Arena in Masaka City yesterday. Among the distinguished attendees were Fred Nyenje Kayiira (Bukomansimbi) and Andrew Batemyetto (Masaka), who turned up to express their unwavering support for Mpuuga’s event. For Nyenje, the district chairperson of Bukomansimbi, their presence at ...

The recent announcement by President Yoweri Museveni to extend the crackdown on corruption to district leaders has ignited a sense of urgency in addressing this pervasive issue. Recognizing the critical need for action, Museveni’s move aims to combat the rampant corruption that has infiltrated local governments, ultimately holding district leaders accountable for their actions. This bold step highlights the determination ...