Uganda news

As Uganda approaches the dawning of a new financial year, the government finds itself shackled by the weight of an ever-growing debt load. With a staggering amount of Shs93.3 trillion already looming over the nation, the impending burden threatens to cast a long shadow on the country’s economic landscape. The specter of mounting debt has been a persistent concern in ...

In a shocking development that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has issued orders for the preparation of VIP cells at Kira Police Station. The move comes as several Members of Parliament (MPs) and officials from Parliament and the Finance ministry face imminent arrest on charges related to corruption. Under the directive of CID ...

In the bustling city of Kampala, a recent dispute has gripped the attention of the Commercial Court. Yassah Matovu Sseguya, a prominent businessman, finds himself entangled in a legal predicament following a failed car importation endeavor. The case revolves around his alleged failure to refund a substantial sum of shs300 million to his fellow businessman, Hajji Mutaasa Kafeero. According to ...

In a highly anticipated event, President Museveni took center stage yesterday to deliver the State-of-the-Nation Address, capturing the attention of the nation. From the historic grounds of Kololo Independence, the Head of State offered valuable insights and presented a roadmap for addressing crucial matters. However, while some fundamental issues found their rightful place in his speech, other pressing concerns were ...

Since 2014,  President Yoweri Museveni has made numerous statements on the issue of corruption within the country. A review of his key remarks over the years provides insight into his changing perspective and the government’s efforts to address this persistent challenge. In his 2019 New Year’s Message, Museveni expressed confidence in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party’s ability to ...