The United Nations is an organization that works towards promoting peace, development, and cooperation among nations. In Uganda, the outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator, Her Excellency Susan Ngongi Namondo, has been a key figure in strengthening the relationship between the country and the UN. Today, she paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence…
While the government is set to celebrate this milestone, critics argue that Uganda remains stagnant, with little to show for its long journey of self-rule. As Uganda prepares to mark 62 years of independence from British colonial rule, opposition voices are raising concerns about the country’s progress since 1962. While the government is set to…
By Denis Omiji January 4th 2025 Dokolo – The long-awaited Adeknino Seed Secondary School in Dokolo district has finally been completed and handed over to the district’s authorities in a grand ceremony. The handover took place at the school premises located in Owor Village, Adwong-owor parish in Adeknino sub county, in the presence…
Increased advertising by companies during September played a role in sustaining strong business output and attracting new clients as the headline Stanbic Bank Purchasing Index (Stanbic PMI) dropped slightly to 54.2 compared to the 56.3 posted in August. The threshold for a positive business outlook is 50.0. “Strong business output and new order growth were…
Apac, Uganda – A violent clash broke out between supporters of two rival politicians in Apac District, leaving several people injured and a vehicle damaged.The incident occurred on January 5, 2026, at around 1908 hours, when supporters of Hon. Akora Maxwell, a Member of Parliament for Maruzu County, and Hon. Ocan Patrick, allegedly clashed at…
NGO Bureau has been restructured and merged with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, leading to the loss of 30 jobs. This decision, finalised on September 27, 2024, reflects the government’s commitment to streamline operations and enhance oversight within the non-governmental organisation sector. Previously operating as a semi-autonomous entity, the NGO Bureau employed 42 staff members….
DOKOLO: The Allied Health Professional Council of Uganda, led by Registrar Nyamutale Peter, has on Wednesday temporarily closed down certain clinics in Dokolo district as part of a nationwide effort to ensure that private health facilities are operating legally and providing quality services. The Allied Health Professionals Council is responsible for licensing private health facilities…
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has given Metrine Nanzala, the Namisindwa County NRM parliamentary candidate, a seven-day ultimatum to prove her Ugandan citizenship. In a September 29, 2025, letter, signed by NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo and addressed to Nanzala and copied to the Namisindwa NRM office, the Authority expressed concern that she…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alarm over the growing prevalence of hearing loss in Africa. In a post on WHO Africa region X account WHO notes that in the to recent data, 136 million people in the African region are currently living with some degree of hearing impairment, and this number could…
Professor Augustus Nuwagaba urged the nation to reflect on the gap between political and economic independence. He emphasized that independence goes beyond local political leadership. As Uganda prepares to celebrate its 62nd independence anniversary, the journey to true economic self-reliance remains a significant challenge, despite decades of political freedom shared by Uganda and many other…
