In a landmark speech delivered at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds during the reading of Uganda’s National Budget for the Financial Year 2025/2026, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa focused on two pivotal themes: the quest for East African Federation and the persistent challenge of corruption. The President offered a comprehensive vision for both national development and…
Uganda’s Finance Minister Matia Kasaija on Thursday presented an ambitious UGX 72.1 trillion budget for the 2025/26 Financial Year, outlining an aggressive national strategy to transform Uganda’s economy through full monetization, deepened industrialization, expanded digital infrastructure, and enhanced market access. Delivered at Kololo Independence Grounds before President Yoweri Museveni, the 2025/26 budget, themed “Full Monetization…
Civil society actors have strongly criticised Uganda’s newly approved UGX 72.37 trillion national budget for FY2025/26, citing deep funding cuts to climate-related programmes and stagnation in local government financing. The remarks came during a press briefing held today in Kampala, organised by the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) in partnership with organisations such as…
Civil society organizations (CSOs) have voiced strong concerns over Uganda’s recently approved FY2025/26 national budget, criticizing the government for exacerbating public debt, abusing supplementary budgets, and setting unrealistic revenue targets. The remarks were made during a press conference held today, June 8, 2025, in Kampala, organized by the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) in…
Uganda has officially launched its National Budget Month for the Financial Year 2025/26, setting in motion a nationwide campaign to explain the national budget to citizens, enhance accountability, and foster inclusive participation. The launch event, held at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, was graced by Finance Minister Hon. Matia Kasaija, Acting Permanent Secretary/Secretary to…
A new report by the Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda) offers a sobering yet hopeful snapshot of press freedom in the country. Titled “One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: A Slippery Media Landscape”, the 2024 Press Freedom Index doesn’t shy away from the hard truths, but it also spotlights a resilient media community committed…
For thousands of Ugandan students, the release of exam results each year brings a mix of excitement and anxiety. While some celebrate academic success, many are left grappling with an overwhelming question: “What course can I pursue with these grades and where?” A new digital tool called Admission Tips is providing a powerful answer. Accessible…
Uganda, like many developing nations, is grappling with a complex interplay of economic and environmental challenges, being ranked as the 12th most vulnerable country (worldwide) to climate change impacts and the 163rd readiest to deal with these impacts out of 192 countries assessed by the ND-GAIN Country Index 2022. This is exemplified by the extreme…
There’s a common adage often heard in Ugandan social circles: “An average Ugandan is one medical bill away from poverty.” It may sound like a cliché, but it reflects a painful reality we witness daily. The COVID-19 pandemic stripped away the illusion of preparedness, revealing just how fragile our healthcare system truly is. Families were…
The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) has unveiled the shortlist for the 11th edition of the Uganda National Journalism Awards (UNJA), recognizing exceptional journalism that informs, challenges, and transforms. This year’s competition saw a record-breaking 147 journalists participate, with a diverse range of entries showcasing expertise and commitment to public interest reporting. The judges…
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