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Kampala, Uganda – Submissions are now open for the 12th Uganda National Journalism Awards (UNJA), an annual competition that recognises excellence and integrity in Ugandan media. The awards, organised by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), invite entries from journalists and media houses across the country whose work was published or broadcast in 2025….
Nairobi / New Delhi — Kenya, and indeed all of Africa, is in mourning today following the death of Raila Amolo Odinga, a towering figure in East African politics whose name was synonymous with struggle, resilience, and hope. He passed away in Kerala, India, at the age of 80, where he was receiving medical treatment….
Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has released UGX 18.43 trillion to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies for the second quarter (Q2) of the 2025/26 financial year, reinforcing its commitment to infrastructure development, wage payments, and improved service delivery. This brings total releases for the first half of the financial year to UGX 38.61 trillion,…
Kyotera, Uganda —A fatal road crash in the early hours of Saturday has left one police officer dead and three others injured along the Mutukula–Kyotera road. The accident occurred at around 4:00 a.m. at Kasanvu, involving a police Land Cruiser (UP 2914 T) and a Mercedes-Benz trailer (T824 DXF/T529 EFJ). According to police spokesperson SP…
The Bank of Uganda has successfully raised nearly USh 2.96 trillion through its October 1, 2025, Treasury bond auction, with strong investor demand across all three maturities on offer — 2-year, 5-year, and 15-year bonds. According to the central bank’s press release, the auction featured reopenings of existing bonds maturing on 13 January 2028 (2-year),…
The Ugandan government has dismissed the planned industrial action by public service workers as “illegal and premature,” urging labour unions and civil servants to remain committed to serving the nation while salary negotiations continue. Minister of Public Service, Hon. Muruli Mukasa, reaffirmed government’s position that salaries for public officers would be enhanced under a phased,…
Ugandan civil society organizations (CSOs) have sounded the alarm over what they call a looming crisis for children, as government debt and fiscal pressures continue to consume resources that should be invested in education, health, and social protection. In a press briefing following regional budget conferences in Gulu, Mbarara, Mbale, Arua, Masaka, and Kampala, the…
Amolatar, Uganda – A tragic boat accident on Lake Kyoga in Amolatar District has claimed the lives of seven people after their vessel capsized on Friday morning, September 19, 2025. The incident occurred at around 11:00 AM near Kiryanga Village, Kiryanga Parish in Acii Sub-county, when a boat carrying 36 passengers hit a stationary tree…
Uganda’s Ministry of Finance has launched consultations on new tax measures for the 2026/27 financial year, inviting citizens, businesses, and civil society to submit proposals. The announcement, made by Moses Kaggwa, Director of Economic Affairs, comes as government faces a tighter resource envelope and a growing dependence on domestic revenue to sustain spending. Uganda’s preliminary…
Uganda’s Ministry of Finance has released the First Budget Call Circular (BCC) for the 2026/27 financial year, outlining government priorities, spending ceilings, and indicative funding for local governments. Issued by Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST) Ramathan Ggoobi, the circular sets the tone for the next budget cycle and aligns planning with the…
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