James Ssewakiryanga, better known as Ssewa Ssewa, created the Janzi to be part of the long-standing tradition of instruments played during both joyful and sorrowful occasions. Uganda is home to a variety of traditional musical instruments, such as the drums, amadinda, adungu, entongooli, and others found across different regions of the country. Yet, with the…
This year’s focus was on addressing the pressing issues girls face, particularly in the West Nile region. In commemoration of International Day of the Girl Child, Plan International Uganda hosted an experiential “Girls Takeover,” spotlighting the challenges facing girls in crisis. This year’s focus was on addressing the pressing issues girls face, particularly in the…
The office aims to bring services closer to the people, focusing on local governments and public procurement processes. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has opened its new regional office in Mbarara, constructed at a cost of Shs3.5 billion in just one year. The office aims to bring services closer to…
Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo expressed concern over the severe understaffing within the Judiciary, noting that only 655 judicial officers serve Uganda’s 45 million citizens. The Judiciary of Uganda has released its Annual Performance Report for the 2023/2024 financial year, highlighting slight improvements amid ongoing challenges. Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, while presenting the report at the Supreme…
The findings expose that enforcement officers are accepting bribes in the form of money, foodstuffs, and even sexual favors to permit illegal activities in protected areas, including wetlands, forests, and water bodies. A new report by Transparency International Uganda has revealed corruption as a major factor behind environmental degradation and the encroachment on natural resources…
Several companies are seeking tax pardon worth Billions of Shillings but legislator’s say there is no reason why they should be pampered. Parliament’s Finance Committee has rejected tax exemption requests from several companies, questioning the justification for such exemptions amid concerns over fairness and tax collection. The State Minister for Finance, Henry Musasizi, presented eight…
Contracts below Shs10 million at local government levels and Shs30 million at central government level, will be reserved exclusively for youth, women, and PWDs. KAMPALA – Parliament has taken decisive steps to accelerate the implementation of the newly amended Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) Act, 2024, which seeks to secure procurement contracts…
The Israeli military (IDF) says it is conducting a “thorough review” after being notified that two UN peacekeepers were “inadvertently hurt during IDF combat against Hezbollah” in southern Lebanon. BBC | The UK government says it is “appalled” by reports that Israel has fired on UN bases in southern Lebanon. On Thursday, two peacekeepers were…
Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji told regional governors that these stories “disturb the tranquillity of Cameroonians”. BBC | The Cameroonian authorities have banned the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya, following rumours of his death. Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji told regional governors that these stories “disturb the tranquillity of Cameroonians”. “Any…
According to authorities, the suspects include men and women from various professions, many of them working as casual laborers. Police in Mukono District have apprehended 12 individuals believed to be members of the notorious Japodola crew. The group has been linked to a series of house break-ins and robberies in Kyungu cell, Nsuube Kauga ward,…
