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Uganda National Bureau of Statistics Pulls Down 2024 Census Report The Uganda National Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) has retracted the 2024 National Population and Housing Census main report from its website following widespread public concern. The removal was prompted by contradicting population figures that sparked a public outcry. Population Figures Raise Concerns Released last Thursday, the report indicated that the population of Acholi had dropped from 2,131,443 in 2014 to 1,941,913 in 2024, and that of the Bagisu had fallen from 2,390,975 to 2,096,149 during the same period. These figures contradicted expectations, raising questions about the accuracy of the report.…

President Yoweri Museveni has encouraged business owners especially manufacturers and agriculturalists to opt for affordable credit provided by Uganda Development Bank (UDB). The President made the call while launching the new 600 MW hydropower project which now takes Uganda’s installed capacity to just over 2,000MW – up from 380MW in 2005. “Money from the banks must not attract high interest rates, because if the interest is high, how will you make profits? That’s why government insisted on UDB. Borrow from UDB, from Emyoga and PDM. Have nothing to do with money lenders. And I’m going to deal with them,” President…

A new Bill proposing major reforms to Uganda’s marriage laws was introduced to Parliament on October 3, 2024, by Hon. Dorcus Acen on behalf of Hon. Sarah Opendi, the Tororo District Woman Representative. The Bill focuses on updating marriage laws to ensure equal property rights, protect minors, and introduce modern regulations around marital arrangements. Bill Lacks Financial Implication Certificate, But Proceeds Despite not having a financial implication certificate from the Ministry of Finance, the Bill was allowed to proceed. Speaker Anita Among cited section 76 of the Public Finance Management Act, which allows a Bill to move forward if the…

President Yoweri Museveni has granted a pardon to John Muhanguzi Kashaka, the former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, who had been serving a 10-year prison sentence. Kashaka was convicted for his role in a bicycle procurement scandal, which caused the government a financial loss of 4.2 billion Ugandan shillings. The announcement was made by Moses Ssentalo, Assistant Public Relations Officer for the Uganda Prison Services, in a statement on Thursday night. Official Statement from Uganda Prison Services According to the statement, the pardon was granted under Article 121(1)(a) of the 1995 Constitution of Uganda. President Museveni pardoned…

The Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued a strong warning regarding the current U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp. In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Gen. Muhoozi hinted at an impending diplomatic clash between Uganda and the United States. “Fellow Ugandans, it is my solemn duty to announce to you all that we, as a nation, are about to have a serious confrontation with the current U.S. Ambassador to our country. For disrespecting our beloved and celebrated President and for undermining the constitution of Uganda,” Gen. Muhoozi tweeted.…

In Uganda, individuals without a National Identification Number (NIN) will no longer be able to enter legally recognized marriages. The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), the government body responsible for civil registrations, made this mandatory requirement known in early August. The directive was communicated to places of worship and other institutions licensed to solemnize marriages on behalf of the government. New Requirements for Marriage Registration Mr. Denis Nabende, the URSB public relations manager, confirmed that all forms of marriage, including customary, church, and civil marriages, will now require a national ID. The NIN is a unique 11-digit identifier assigned to…

The Honorable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba, officially welcomed Dr. Robin Nandy, the newly appointed UNICEF Representative to Uganda, during a formal meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala today. Dr. Nandy presented his credentials as part of his introductory visit. In his address, Hon. Mulimba extended a warm welcome to Dr. Nandy, commending UNICEF for its steadfast commitment to promoting the well-being, education, and health of Ugandan children. He praised the enduring partnership between Uganda and UNICEF, particularly its contributions to advancing key development goals. The Minister emphasized that Uganda’s children are the…

President Yoweri Museveni has pledged to take decisive action against exploitative money lenders who prey on desperate and uninformed citizens. He announced that his government would pursue the enactment of a law to combat these unethical practices. Targeting Exploitative Practices During the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices Forum conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala on October 1, President Museveni criticized money lenders for exploiting rural villagers. He stated, “Money lenders are becoming a problem. They go to our villagers [and] cheat them.” The President provided an example of how cunning money lenders take advantage of people’s ignorance, highlighting…

The Minister of Education and Sports who also doubles as the first lady of the Republic of Uganda – Hon. Janet Museveni while addressing a Mother’s Union convention recently urged mothers to pack for their children milk, eggs and porridge as school snacks depending on what one can afford because This is echoed by the International Dairy Federation (IDF), 2020 Publication that suggests various benefits of adding milk to school programs including improved nutrient intake, better bone health, enhanced cognitive development, improved academic performance, reduced risk of chronic diseases, promotion of healthy eating habits and reduced tooth decay among others.…

I read a letter yesterday September 23, 2024, written to the President supposedly attributed to me by people who call themselves “Disciples of Odrek Rwabwogo”. I was deeply hurt but immediately reminded of the value of disciplined innovation or the lack of it in an organization. Any traveler who goes through the city of London might be familiar with a commonly used taxi called the “London black cab”. This began as a carriage taxi using black horses, about 1634 by wealthy Londoners who could not keep feeding idle horses and wanted some revenue from the hobby. It then developed into…