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The government of Uganda has officially secured funding for the construction of a new bridge at Karuma, a crucial infrastructure project that is expected to boost transportation and trade in the region. This development follows the signing of a grant agreement between the Ugandan Minister of Finance and the Japanese Ambassador, securing JPY19.988 billion (approximately UGX488.32 billion) in financing for the project. The new Karuma Bridge, which will replace the existing aging infrastructure, is set to be a vital transportation link along Uganda’s major highway network, connecting northern Uganda to the capital, Kampala. The project is expected to enhance economic…

Jailed advocate Eron Kizza has been denied bail after the High Court deferred its ruling on his application to April 4, 2025. High Court Judge Michael Elubu announced the decision following the state’s strong opposition to Kizza’s release. During the court session on Tuesday, Kizza, who is serving a nine-month sentence for contempt of the General Court Martial, lamented that he had already spent 76 days in detention under what he termed as an illegal conviction. His legal team, led by lawyer Nicholas Opio, presented three substantial sureties—his wife Syliva Tumwebaze, his cousin Prof. Busingye Kabumba, and friend Primah Kwagla—to…

After days of uncertainty, the Electoral Commission (EC) has officially gazetted Elias Nalukoola as the duly elected Member of Parliament for Kawempe North. This move puts an end to speculation and concerns of foul play surrounding the delayed gazetting process. The results were published in yesterday’s Gazette, marking the final procedural step before Nalukoola’s swearing-in, as stipulated by the Parliamentary Elections Act. According to Section 58 of the Act, the returning officer must submit an election report to the EC within seven days after an election, and the EC must publish the results in the Gazette within 48 hours of…

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has conceded defeat in the Kawempe North byelection, with its candidate, Faridah Nambi, officially congratulating her opponent, Elias Nalukoola of the National Unity Platform (NUP), on his victory. Nambi met Nalukoola at Kawempe Mbogo Mosque in Kampala on Friday and acknowledged the Electoral Commission’s declaration of his win. Despite extending her congratulations, Nambi announced her intention to challenge the election results in court, citing alleged electoral irregularities. She claimed that violence marred the polling process and that results from 15 polling stations were missing due to the destruction of voting materials at Kazo Angola and…

In a move to enhance digital payment accessibility, Dubai-based airline flydubai has teamed up with Network International to introduce mobile money payment options for customers in Kenya and Uganda. The partnership will allow travelers to book flights and pay for services using Mpesa, Airtel Money, and MTN Mobile Money, marking a significant step in the airline’s efforts to cater to the increasing demand for digital transactions in East Africa. With this integration, flydubai passengers can now make seamless payments via mobile money when booking flights directly through the airline’s website or mobile app. The initiative is expected to improve convenience…

The Government of Uganda has announced a major reform in the management of school fees for public educational institutions. Effective July 1, all school fees and related charges in government-aided primary and secondary schools will be collected through the consolidated fund managed by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). This measure is aimed at improving accountability and ensuring transparency in the utilization of school funds. For decades, several leading public schools, including King’s College Budo, Gayaza High School, Busoga College Mwiri, and Ntare School, among others, have independently levied and managed school fees. These schools have set fee structures at varying…

The long-awaited iron sheets have finally arrived in Karamoja, marking a significant step in the Government’s efforts to support reformed rustlers and vulnerable families in the region. The distribution, which is part of the second phase of a government initiative, will see 100,000 iron sheets delivered to families across the nine districts of Karamoja, including Napak, Moroto, Amudat, Nabilatuk, Nakapiripirit, Kaabong, Abim, Kotido, and Karenga. Each household is set to receive 26 iron sheets, with 22 allocated for constructing family homes and the remaining four designated for kitchen structures. The delivery of these iron sheets is expected to provide much-needed…

The government is set to proceed with the prosecution of former Mulago Hospital executive director, Dr. Baterana Byarugaba, and his co-accused in the sh14b corruption case. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has confirmed that investigations are now complete, paving the way for trial. During the hearing at the Anti-Corruption Court on March 20, 2025, Chief State Attorney Gloria Inzikuru informed Principal Magistrate Grade I Paul Mujuni that nearly 80% of the evidence had already been disclosed to the defense. With the remaining evidence set to be fully disclosed by April 30, the court is expected to…

The Government has moved to ban civil servants in the education and health sectors from owning and operating private schools and health facilities. The decision, effective July 1, 2025, aims to eliminate conflicts of interest that have long undermined service delivery in public institutions. For years, senior education and medical officers employed by the Government have simultaneously managed private schools, clinics, pharmacies, and hospitals, often prioritizing their private enterprises over their official duties. Many have been accused of neglecting government facilities while diverting resources, including medicines and equipment, to their private establishments. Additionally, some medical officers have been found referring…

Uganda’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Nimisha Madhvani, is currently residing in a hotel after her official residence became dilapidated and unfit for human occupation. The development comes amid growing concerns over Uganda’s significant expenditure on renting properties for its diplomatic missions abroad. The revelation was made by Hon. Muwada Nkunyingi, the Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, during the presentation of the 2025/26 Alternative Ministerial Policy Statement for the Foreign Affairs Sector. Nkunyingi highlighted that Uganda spends approximately Shs44.4 billion annually on rent for various foreign missions, a financial burden he believes could be alleviated through government-led property acquisitions.…