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Unlawful Moneylending Operations Face Government Scrutiny: Registration Now Mandatory

Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has called on all moneylenders in Uganda to register and obtain licenses, warning that those operating illegally will face legal action. He noted widespread exploitation of vulnerable borrowers and revealed that the government is considering a cap on interest rates to curb predatory lending practices. The Government has issued a warning […]

Uganda Prepares for Second Nile River Basin Summit on October 17, 2024

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs John Mulimba briefed Ambassadors and High Commissioners from Nile Basin countries about preparations for the Second Summit of Heads of State and Government, scheduled for October 17, 2024, in Uganda. This summit, hosted by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, follows the first summit in June 2017 and coincides with the […]

Parliament Reconsiders and Passes Education Bills with Presidential Amendments

On September 26, 2024, Uganda’s Parliament passed two key education-related bills returned by President Museveni in July: The Higher Education Students’ Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the National Commission for UNESCO (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Higher Education Bill integrates the Higher Education Students’ Financing Board into the Ministry of Education, following the government’s rationalisation policy, […]

Law Development Centre Expands Capacity to Meet Legal Training Demand

The Law Development Centre (LDC) will introduce a second intake for the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice on January 6, 2025, due to the rising number of law graduates seeking admission. Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka announced this change to address concerns over high failure rates and limited capacity at LDC. This year, only 1,260 out […]

Hon Todwong Tells NRM Lango Leaders to Be Firm Amidst Intimidation

The NRM Secretary General Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong has challenged party leaders and supporters in the Lango sub region to stand up against intimidation and propaganda of some opposition elements ahead of 2026 general election campaigns yesterday 25th September 2024. In anticipation of the general election campaigns in 2026, party leaders and supporters in the […]

Uganda and Mozambique Strengthen Ties Through Visionary Leadership and Strategic Cooperation

The 2nd Uganda-Mozambique Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) praised Presidents Yoweri Museveni and Filipe Jacinto Nyusi for their visionary leadership in strengthening ties between the two nations. Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba, highlighted the historical importance of the JPC, initially established in 1987 and revived in 2018. Uganda’s Minister of State for […]

Nigeria to Import Ugandan Milk and Coffee Following H.E. Obasanjo’s Visit

During a courtesy visit to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, former Nigerian President H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo revealed Nigeria’s intent to begin importing milk and coffee from Uganda. This was revealed on Thursday 19th sept 2024 as His Excellency OlesegunObasanjo, the former President of Nigeria paid a courtesy call on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. President Museveni also […]

Col. Nakalema Calls for Collaborative Efforts to Address Youth Unemployment

Col. Edith Nakalema, head of the State House Investors Protection Unit has called on academicians to collaborate in finding sustainable solutions to Uganda’s youth unemployment crisis. During a meeting with academic leaders, she emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to tackle unemployment, which is exacerbated by corruption and limited access to policymakers. Col. Edith Nakalema, […]

It’s Our Roles as Ugandans to Fight Corruption In PDM- ISO Boss Katabazi

The Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization, Col Emmy Katabazi, has pledged to fight all forms of PDM related corruption in Kalangala district and the country at large yesterday 18th September 2024. Yesterday, September 18, 2024, Col. Emmy Katabazi, the Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organisation, made a commitment to combat […]

Ugandan Youth Urged to Lead the Fight Against Corruption

During the launch of the National Students Participation in the Fight Against Corruption program at Makerere University, Gen. Isoke urged Ugandan youth to actively combat corruption and reflect on their role in creating a corruption-free society. Ugandan youth to actively contribute to the fight against corruption, emphasizing their responsibility in shaping a corruption-free society. Speaking […]