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Tony Awany, vice chairperson of the Physical Infrastructure Committee, revealed these concerns while presenting the committee’s report on the 2025/26 Budget Framework Paper.
A Value for Money Audit revealed that 64% of female students miss school regularly due to a lack of menstrual materials, and inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities.
In his report to Parliament, Mr Akol revealed that the company has yet to provide the government with share certificates, and no valuation report was conducted to determine the company's net worth bef...
According to recent findings, a significant number of students are struggling to finish their studies within the accredited timeframes, with inefficiencies in supervision and financial challenges iden...
The Auditor General emphasized the importance of enhancing financial accountability and instituting timely payment mechanisms to avert a deeper financial crisis.
This blatant violation of Section 149 of the Mining and Minerals Act (Cap. 159), which requires export permits for all minerals, has not only undermined regulatory compliance but also deprived the gov...
The vaccines are expected in Uganda next week and will be used to boost efforts to combat the spread of the disease
While presenting her office’s 2025/26 Budget Framework Paper to the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee on Tuesday, Abodo clarified that her mandate under Article 120 of the Constitution does no...
In addition to this, 2,193 pensioners were overpaid pension benefits amounting to Shs8.9 billion across 23 MDAs and 104 Local Governments.
Every year, Uganda records 36,000 new cancer cases, of which 7,000 are cervical cancer—accounting for 20% of all cancers in the country.
Surpassing the 1.5°C global temperature limit set by the Paris Agreement significantly increases the risk of crossing irreversible tipping points, such as ice sheet collapses, widespread coral reef di...
Uganda’s total public debt surged to Shs94.7 trillion as of June 2024, marking an 11.6% increase from Shs84.8 trillion the previous year.
The Africa Peace Concert 2025 will be remembered as a night of unity, purpose, and inspiration
There is still so much more we can do together to transform Uganda and beyond.
The Rotary Cancer Run, now in its 14th year, stands as the largest health mobilisation tool in the country, drawing global attention and support.
The Rotary International president Stephanie Urchick is in Uganda as part of the African Magic Tour 2025.
Locals and authorities in Buyala in Mpigi district where KCCA wants to dump garbage are up in arms over the move.
Fraudsters launder millions of dollars, buying property in Uganda and abroad, while whistleblowers reveal the schemes only after disputes arise
The decline is attributed to strengthened internal security measures and improvements within the criminal justice system.
Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife of Dr Besigye Byanyima revealed that Ms Martha Karua, the lead defense lawyer, was subjected to indignity when her handbag was confiscated by the army at the gate...
Ms Karua, who offered herself to lead the defense of Opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye, met with the Council earlier today alongside a delegation led by Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago.
Former Kenyan Justice minister is an advocate of the high court who has offered to join the Besigye defence team before the General Court Martial in Makindye
Justice minister says many people keep running to President Museveni to overturn court decision which compromises th independence of the judiary
The teachers claim they are paid Shs600,000 per month, a figure they say pales in comparison to other staff members, such as security guards, who are reportedly earning up to Shs3 million.
Globally, over 31 million people are now living with HIV, a stark increase from 8 million decades ago. In 2023 alone, 380,000 new infections were recorded, highlighting persistent challenges.
Permanent Secretary Irene Batebe highlighted that Uganda’s installed energy capacity had grown from 984MW in 2017/2018 to a projected 3,500MW by the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
