The Revival of Kilembe Mine
Once a cornerstone of Uganda’s economy in the 1960s and 70s, Kilembe Mine fell into decline in the late 1970s and eventually shut down in the early 1980s. Political instability,…
Avoid Agents, URA Urges Small-scale Traders
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has urged small-scale traders to avoid using intermediaries—such as clearing agents and container leaders—for tax-related services, citing them as a major cause of delays, misinformation,…
African Leaders meet in Uganda to Push Back Against Foreign Influence on Family
Top political leaders, parliamentarians and faith-based actors from across Africa and beyond have this week convened at State House, Entebbe for the Third African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family and Sovereignty,…
‘You Made Friends with Malaria’ — Minister Aceng Rebukes Northern Uganda Leaders
On this year’s World Malaria Day, Uganda’s Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, delivered a blunt and urgent message to leaders in northern Uganda, criticizing their tepid response to…
Why Public Servants Eyeing 2026 Elections Have Been Asked to Resign
The Ministry of Local Government has called on all public servants intending to contest in the 2026 General Elections to resign within the timelines specified in Uganda’s electoral laws. This…
Uganda Revenue Authority Destroys Over 100 Tons of Contraband Goods Lacking Digital Tax Stamps
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed more than 100 tons of contraband goods that lacked Digital Tax Stamps (DTS), in a continued effort to enforce tax compliance and safeguard…
Ministry of Health Endorses Empathy-Based Model to Support People Battling Addiction
Amid growing concerns over mental health and substance abuse in Uganda, the Ministry of Health’s endorsement of the Invitation to Change Model (ITCM) marks a significant, progressive shift in the…
Everything You Need to Know About Uganda’s Mass National ID Renewal Exercise
NIRA Launches Pilot Phase Targeting Over 33 million Ugandans The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has launched the pilot phase of Uganda’s Mass National ID Enrollment and Renewal Exercise,…
‘Dr’ Title Misused: NCHE Issues New Guidelines on Honorary Doctorates
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has issued a firm public warning against the growing misuse of honorary doctorate titles, citing concerns over individuals misrepresenting themselves to gain academic…
Review Hails CMA’s Progress on 10-Year Development Plan
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is well on track to achieving the objectives set out in its 10-Year Capital Markets Development General Plan—two years ahead of its 2027 deadline, according…