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Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Hon Norbert Mao, has directed the Electoral Commission to withhold all disbursements of public funds to political parties until new statutory instruments under the amended Political Parties and Organisations Act are in place. In a letter dated July 2, 2025, addressed to Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, Mao cited the recent Political Parties and Organisations (Amendment) Act, which restricts government funding to only those political parties that are members of the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD) and actively participate in its activities. “Government shall only provide funds or other public resources to a political…

Church of Uganda has reiterated its commitment to promoting peace, justice, and reconciliation across Africa through faith-based approaches. This was highlighted at the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC) Citizens’ Forum 2025, currently underway in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. Representing Church of Uganda at the forum is Mr. Denis Ogwang, Program Officer for Gender and Social Justice, who is serving as a panelist in the session titled “Unlock Civil Society Potential in Africa Peacebuilding.”The Citizens’ Forum, convened under the theme “Reimagining Democracy and Advancing Reparative Justice: A New Social Contract,” has brought together diverse stakeholders to reflect on inclusive…

Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development (MLHUD), has processed and issued at least 57,325 freehold Certificates of titles under the World Bank supported Systematic Land Adjudication And Certification (SLAAC) programme. Bukedea received 9,726; Serere 6,606; Soroti 4,176; Kimuli 4,295; Luuka 488; Isingiro 1,906 and Ntungamo 8,231. Meanwhile additional 1,418 were given to Kikuube and 20,478 titles for Maracha. Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba handed over the titles to Zonal land officers during an event held at the Surveys and Mapping Department offices in Entebbe on Tuesday. In her speech the minister said this is part of the government’s initiative to…

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has exceeded its target for the 2024/2025 financial year, collecting Shs31.63 trillion over Shs262 billion more than its goal of Shs31.37 trillion. URA Commissioner General John Musinguzi Rujoki said the success came from a strong economy, better tax collection methods, and honest taxpayers. “We’re excited to announce URA beat its target by over Shs262 billion,” Musinguzi said. “This is thanks to our hardworking team, government support, and loyal taxpayers.”he added. URA collected Shs21.25 trillion from domestic taxes (up 15.59%) and Shs11.1 trillion from international trade taxes (up 16.23%). Compared to last year, total collections grew by…

National Unity Platform (NUP) party has launched a public fundraising drive aimed to mobilize resources for the party’s participation in the 2026 general elections. “We have launched a global fundraising drive to raise money and other material resources necessary to take us through the forthcoming general elections. We have constituted a committee led by Hon. Balimwezo Ronald Nsubuga to oversee this exercise. Other members of the Committee include Hon. Kaaya Christine Nakimwero and Ms. Fatuma Kassim,” Kyagulanyi stressed He revealed that NUp party targets to collect shs 10billion for roll out their political campaign. According to Kyagulanyi Donors are expected…

President Donald Trump has set a 25 percent tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, effective August 1st. Trump provided notice by posting letters on Truth Social that were addressed to the leaders of the various countries. The letters warned them to not retaliate by increasing their own import taxes, or else the Trump administration would further increase tariffs. “If for any reason you decide to raise your Tariffs, then, whatever the number you choose to raise them by, will be added onto the 25 percent that we charge,” Trump wrote in the letters to Japanese Prime Minister…

President Yoweri Museveni has called on Ugandan youths to embrace government wealth creation programmes and reject leaders who thrive on empty politicking. Museveni who is on his Parish Development Model (PDM) assessment tour in Wakiso District emphasized the importance of leveraging the peace and security guaranteed by the NRM government to advance household income and fight poverty. “I encouraged them to seize the opportunities created by the current peace and security to improve their circumstances. Government programmes like the Skilling Hubs, the PDM, and the Four Acre Model are designed to lift families from poverty into the money economy,” he…

Uganda’s premier institution of higher learning, Makerere University, has dropped in the latest World University Rankings 2025, falling from 13th position in 2023 to a joint 41st place this year. This sharp decline sparks concerns about the university’s competitiveness amid growing pressure to meet evolving academic standards across the continent. Despite the sharp global ranking, Makerere University retained its position as East Africa’s top-ranked institution ahead of Kenya’s Kenyatta University, which ranks 74th in the global ranking. This year’s edition assessed more than 100 African institutions, with the results reflecting a notable shift in academic performance. South African and Egyptian…

Victoria University has launched BeTV, a professional-grade television station designed to train and showcase Uganda’s next generation of broadcasters and content creators. The grand announcement was made by Vice Chancellor Prof. Lawrence Muganga, who described BeTV as a transformative milestone that cements Victoria University’s reputation as a pioneer in experiential learning. “When we talk about experiential learning at Victoria University, this is what we mean —learning by doing, all day, every day,” Prof. Muganga said. “BeTV is not a campus project. It is a living media platform and an institution within an institution.”he added. BeTV operates from the VU’s state-of-the-art…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged public servants to actively promote commercialized agriculture, industrialization, service sector, information and communication technology (ICT), and an efficient public service as core principles that drive a modern economy. In a speech delivered on his behalf by Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja during the commemoration of Africa Public Service Day (APSD) 2025 at Kololo Independence Grounds under the theme:Empowering marginalized communities through better governance, President Yoweri Museveni underscored the vital role of public servants in steering Uganda’s transformation into a modern, industrialized, and unified economy. He said Since the National Resistance Movement (NRM) took…