EC reschedules nominations amid NAM summit

Kampala, Uganda – Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) has announced adjustments to the country’s electoral roadmap, shifting key dates for parliamentary nominations and setting new timelines for campaign activities ahead of the 2026 general elections. The nomination of candidates for parliamentary seats and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) initially planned for 15–16 October 2025 has been postponed…

Government asks citizens to suggest their own taxes

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…

Gov’t releases 2026/27 budget call, trims spending plan

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…

84 Ethiopian churches switch signboards to Shincheonji amid religious shift

Addis Ababa — In a development drawing attention within Ethiopia’s Christian community, 84 churches across ten cities have replaced their signboards to bear the name Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony. The change follows a ceremony organized on September 10 by Shincheonji’s Peter Tribe, where local pastors publicly declared…

FUFA unveils game changing benefits for players in new league revolution

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has detailed a comprehensive package of direct benefits for players in the newly formatted Uganda Premier League (UPL) for the 2025/26 season, marking a significant investment in athlete welfare and league professionalism. Amid ongoing criticism of the new league structure, FUFA has committed substantial funds to initiatives designed…

Kiplangat’s title defense crumbles in Tokyo as Uganda’s marathon hopes fade

Tokyo – Uganda’s hopes for marathon glory at the 2025 World Athletics Championships were decisively dashed in the early hours of Monday morning as defending champion Victor Kiplangat finished a distant 15th, failing utterly to retain his title. With the nation’s iconic distance stars, Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo, absent to focus on next month’s…

UCC silences Salt TV’s Omusunsuzi

Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended Salt TV’s morning programme Omusunsuzi after determining that it breached minimum broadcasting standards. In a statement released on Saturday, the regulator said the show, which airs weekdays from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM, contained abusive content, inappropriate language, and unprofessional conduct by presenters. The Commission…

EAC dialogue puts spotlight on barriers to business mobility

Kampala, Uganda — The East African Community (EAC) this week brought together government officials and business leaders in Kampala to confront one of the bloc’s most stubborn integration challenges: the free movement of professionals across borders. The two-day Public-Private Dialogue, held from September 11–12, was billed as the first of its kind and aimed at…

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