Uganda news

In a bid to stamp out corruption, Inspectorate of Government (IGG) will compel public officers to declare wealth as the institution launches leadership code and wealth declaration phase, acting Inspectorate of Government George Byamugemeirire has said. The process that kicks off on 1st March will compel over 35,000 public officers country to declare source of wealth as IGG moves to ...

The renown Dembe FM presenter Jacob Akugizibwe Kyaligonza popularly known as DJ Jacob Omutuuze finalized the recent campaigns in Bunamwaya Division successfully. He managed to beat the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidates in a recent tight election winning the Chairman LC3 seat in Wakiso District. But the opponents protested his victory. After winning the tight election in Bunamwaya Division, Jacob ...

At least four corporate companies namely; Stanbic Bank, Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA), Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda, and Nice House of Plastics have partnered to promote responsible use and recycling of plastic waste and sustainable environmental protection in Kampala. According to the  Memoranda of Understanding, these corporate companies agreed to support various waste management initiatives in communities. They will ...

The Parliament of Uganda has halted the passing of a Shs 291 billion supplementary budget. Part of this budget had to help fuel the procurement of the awaited Covid-19 vaccine and the purchase of new ambulances among other things.The decision to halt the passing of the supplementary budget came after the chairperson of the Uganda Land Commission, Beatrice Byenkya wrote ...

Electoral Commission has confirmed that elections for the suspended local government polls will be conducted today. There are over 50 areas that this affected. The EC noted that these areas had a lot of irregularities that couldn’t let them continue with elections. Some of the issues include a mismatch in symbols on ballot papers, incorrect names of candidates among others. ...