Nobert Mao (Right), Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs appearing before the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee The Attorney General’s Chambers headed by Kiwanuka Kiryowa has won 285 cases between July 2024 to April 2025, thus saving Ugandan taxpayers Shs379.9Bn. The revelation was made by Nobert Mao, Minister of Justice
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Participants that attended today’s Joint Coordination Committee meeting in a group photo The Ministry of Water and Environment, in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is implementing a five-year initiative titled “Sustainable Natural Resources Management and Enhanced Refugee-Host Coexistence Project in the West Nile Subregion (SUNReC).” The project
Read MoreThe suspected bags of substandard cement UNBS seized The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has seized over 500 suspected bags of substandard cement in Kasana Market and Kalongo zone, Luwero Town Council, Luwero District in a significant operation to protect consumers from potentially hazardous building materials. UNBS is
Read MoreUnlocking Uganda’s Agricultural Potential: A Targeted Approach to Women and Youth
By John Meshach, Commercial Manager, Yara East Africa Agriculture remains the backbone of Uganda’s economy, employing over 70% of the population. However, despite their significant role in the sector, women and youth continue to face systemic barriers that limit their full participation. While the conversation on inclusivity in agriculture is
Read MoreBy Yusuf Masaba The second National Development Plan II, the government’s policy blueprint, an offshoot of the Vision 2040 to transform Uganda into a Middle Incomes class economy, now in its fourth series initially conceptualised establishment of four regional cities, namely, Gulu, Mbale, Mbarara and Arua. The blueprint also laid
Read MoreBy Eric Mabuza Jnr, General Manager, ITHUBA Uganda When we launched the Uganda National Lottery just a few months ago, we didn’t simply introduce a game. We introduced a promise—a promise of fairness, opportunity, and national progress. And today, I can confidently say: that promise is already coming to life.
Read MoreCivil Society Organisations (CSOs) have welcomed the proposal by Government to slap taxes on tobacco products, but also called for annual increment of these taxes. CSOs say tobacco products have a big disease burden on Ugandans. The call was made by Moses Talibita, Legal Officer, Uganda National Health Consumers’ Organisation,
Read MoreMembers of the civil society addressing the press Civil Society Activists have asked Government to first enhance the capacity of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to speed up the issuance of the National Identity cards and National Identification Numbers (NINs) before these are used to identify the various
Read MoreGet Ready for dfcu Jazz in the Pearl – Uganda’s Biggest Jazz Experience!
Helena Mayanja, Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability at dfcu Bank For 6 decades, dfcu Bank has played a pivotal role in Uganda’s economic transformation, empowering businesses, individuals, and communities. Now, the bank is bringing its vision to life through dfcu Jazz in the Pearl, a world-class jazz concert happening
Read MoreFinance Minister, Matia Kasaija A recent decision by United States President Donald Trump to impose global trade tariffs has sparked concern within Uganda’s Parliament, raising questions about the potential impact on the country’s economy and its 2025/26 national budget. During a session between Parliament’s Finance Committee and the Ministry of
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