Uganda news

In a bid to ensure transparency and accountability, the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee ( PAC ) has directed officials from the Microfinance Support Centre to compile a comprehensive list unveiling the recipients of Emyooga funds for the 2022/23 fiscal year. The PAC has further requested specific details on the loan amounts disbursed and recovered, following revelations by the Auditor General ...

In the fast-paced landscape of East Africa’s economic growth, a storm is brewing. As the region braces itself for a projected increase in growth, concerns arise over the potential obstacles that could hinder progress. The African Development Bank forecasts a promising upturn, with growth expected to rise from 3.5 percent in 2023 to 5.1 percent in 2024 and a further ...

A court in Busia has remanded a 34-year-old woman to Masafu Prisons in Busia District. This was after she was charged with defiling a 17-year-old Primary Seven Pupil in the eastern Uganda district. Caroline Muzaki, 34, also known as “Namugisu”, a resident of Bubolwa ‘B’ Village, Bulumbi Sub-county, Busia District was arrested after her 28-year-old husband, Egesa Kulambano pinned her ...

City tycoon Hamis Kiggundu has come out to question the patriotism of Ugandans after a video of KCCA employees surfaced on social media destroying palm trees that were planted along the different Kampala streets. These were seen uprooting the trees and loading them onto a truck which later drove off. Hamis Kiggundu took to social media and wondered why they ...

In a groundbreaking twist, the recent budget allocation has ushered in a wave of positive change for the dedicated men and women who serve in the armed forces and police.  Brace yourself for extraordinary news: Soldiers and police officers are set to experience a substantial salary rise, a move that promises to transform their lives and bolster their commitment to ...