September 2025

The nomination process for local government leaders has officially commenced in Kampala at the Regional Electoral Commission offices in Ntinda, marking the start of a crucial phase ahead of the upcoming elections. The Kampala Elections Returning Officer, Hasiat Rashid, provided detailed guidelines to aspirants, highlighting the key requirements for successful nomination. These include valid copies […]

President  Museveni has called on Ugandans living abroad to formally register with the government through their respective associations, saying the process will enable the state to plan better for them and deepen engagement between Uganda and its diaspora community. The president made the appeal on Tuesday , at State Lodge, Nakasero while addressing a delegation

The Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) has released its performance report for the financial year 2024/2025, marking a record-breaking year in the institution’s 27-year history. The report, presented to the Minister of Finance, highlights significant achievements, including the resolution of Shs 506 billion in tax disputes — a 130% increase from the previous year. Presenting the

The Ministry of Education and Sports has thrown its weight behind School Pay, a digital school fees payment system, describing it as a vital tool for improving accountability, transparency, and financial discipline in Uganda’s schools. Juliet Muzoora, Commissioner for Government Secondary Education, said the innovation had eased the burden on parents, schools, and learners by

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathan Ggoobi, has reaffirmed the country’s strong ties with both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Speaking at the ongoing Ambassadors’ Conference in Gulu City, Ggoobi disclosed that Uganda is in the process of negotiating a new Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with

Mukono District Local Government, in partnership with the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP), has unveiled a draft Physical Development Plan designed to guide urbanization and infrastructure development across the district. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting held in Mukono, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) Stephen Muhumuza stressed that uncoordinated development has long hindered

The Governor of the Bank of Uganda (BoU), Michael Atingi-Ego, has called for a bold rethink of development financing to address Africa’s long-term capital needs and unlock the continent’s economic potential. He made the appeal on Tuesday during the closing of the Uganda Development Finance Summit 2025 at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The two-day event, convened

Former Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Principal, Professor Waswa Balunywa, has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of abuse of office. This follows his appearance in court where he faced allegations of irregular recruitment practices during his tenure. According to the prosecution, Prof. Balunywa is accused of unlawfully recruiting three individuals as administrative assistants

President Museveni has urged development finance institutions (DFIs) to focus on long-term transformation rather than short-term profits, warning that commercial banks’ high interest rates are stifling Africa’s economic growth. Speaking at the opening of the inaugural Uganda Development Finance Summit 2025 at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Monday, Museveni criticised private banks for charging interest rates