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In a bid to sustain Ugandas economy that continues to exhibit impressive performance a midst changes in the global environmental and election year,Ministry of Finance has released Shs 16.537 trillion to Ministries,Departments and Agencies for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year budget. According to Ramadhan Ggoobi,Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance ,the released funds include Wage 2.71 trillion, Non- wage 2.898 trillion, Development 514 Billion, external financial component 2.77 trillion, Treasury obligations 7.91 trillion while Local revenue has been allocated She 82 billion. Meanwhile Statutory Obligations and Institutions were allocated Shs 7.59 trillion for debt,Treasury operations; Shs 2.175 trillion to…

President Yoweri Museveni has hailed U.S. President Donald Trump’s mass deportation policy, urging Ugandans living abroad to abandon what he described as the “diaspora illusion” and return home to develop their motherland. “I like Mr. Trump so much because he has said, ‘Don’t come here to America.’ I thank him for chasing those people away. What are they going to do in America? Why are you going? I love Trump for chasing people who do not care about their own country and are always moving all over places,” he added. “ Please Love Africa. Why? Because you need it. If you…

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema Asizua has implored the youth in Kasese District to preserve the peace and security in Uganda which the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has ensured for the last 40 years. “Christianity teaches us that true peace isn’t merely the absence of trouble but wholeness and the right relationship with God. Keep peace and stability in your country starting with your homes,” she said. Col. Nakalema made the remarks on Friday, 9th January, 2026, as a Chief guest at the Youth Convention of South Rwenzori Diocese, held at…

The High Court in Kampala has been asked to determine a dispute between Judiciary Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana and International Criminal Court judge Julia Sebutinde over the construction of a five-storey commercial apartment building in Bugolobi, which neighbouring residents say is unlawful and intrusive. Bigirimana, together with three other residents of Bugolobi Bungalows, has sued Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Justice Sebutinde, her husband John Bagunywa Sebutinde, and site supervisor Joseph Wamala. The suit challenges the legality of a multi-storey development at Plot 8, Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi, in Nakawa Division. In their pleadings before the Civil Division of the…

The Independent Electoral Commission has flagged off fleet of vehicles transporting essential election materials to various districts ahead of Polling Day scheduled for 15 January 2026. Justice Byabakama Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in his remarks announced that the deregistration of candidates will continue up to the end of polling day should any valid complaint arise warranting the cancellation of a candidate’s nomination, as provided for under Uganda’s electoral laws. Byabakama reiterated that the Commission will continue to receive and hear petitions from any aggrieved citizens until the conclusion of official polling day activities on 15 January 2026, in accordance with…

By Nyombi Thembo Recent public comments attributed to me have given the impression that Starlink is to launch direct-to-consumer services in Uganda this week, in partnership with Airtel Uganda. While this interpretation is understandable due to the excitement around satellite technology, it is not accurate. Therefore, it is important to clarify the facts. A group-level strategic agreement has been announced between Airtel Africa and SpaceX, the parent company of Starlink. This agreement enables Airtel Africa to consider utilising Starlink’s satellite capacity within its network solutions, depending on regulatory approvals in each country. This development took place amidst an ongoing regulatory…

The Ministry of Gender has unveiled Creative Uganda Revolving Fund (CURF) to spur innovations in uganda’s music and entertainment industry. Minister Peace Mutuuzo says the creative sector in Uganda has, for many years, demonstrated immense potential as a driver of economic growth, job creation, and cultural diplomacy. “Our music, film, fashion, visual arts, crafts, digital content, publishing, and performing arts have not only shaped national identity but have also created livelihoods for millions of Ugandans, particularly young people and women. However, despite this potential, the sector has historically faced structural challenges, chief among them limited access to affordable and patient financing. Most Creatives operate…

In astrategic move to elevate Uganda’s creative sector,Ministry of Gender is set to launch Copyright Management System (CMS), which will register musicians’ works and track their usage in public spaces to ensure artists are paid for their work and significantly curb rampant music piracy. State Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Culture), Peace Regis Mutuuzo, noted that the system will be officially launched on 9 January 2026 in Kampala, following approval by the President. “The CMS is expected to enhance the protection of intellectual property and enable creators to earn more reliably from their work,”Mutuuzo stated. “The Copyright Management…

Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, is set to commission the multibillion Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) National Skills Assessment Centre on January 9, 2026, at Kyambogo Hill. The eight-storey facility is expected to enhance efficiency, coordination, and service delivery. According to UVTAB Executive Secretarys Oyesigye, the Shs 25.6 billion complex project commenced on March 23, 2022, and was completed on February 21, 2025, fully funded by the Government of Uganda. He further revealed that UVTAB printery will be established separately at Namanve Industrial Park. Onesmu noted that integrating all assessment services under one roof will deliver…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has fundamentally transformed Uganda from an import-dependent economy into one increasingly driven by domestic production, manufacturing, and wealth creation. Addressing thousands of NRM supporters at the Makerere University Business School (MUBS) grounds in Nakawa Division, President Museveni said industrialisation, expanding manufacturing, and promoting wealth creation remain the cornerstone achievements of the NRM government and the basis upon which the party deserves another mandate. The President, who was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, used the campaign rally to directly…