Uganda Law Society Slams Judge Over Illegal Bail Denial for Besigye
ULS accuses Justice Kania of unlawfully denying bail to Dr Besigye, citing judicial overreach and lack of legal basis.
Health Sector Faces Shs1.7 Trillion Crisis in 2025/26 Budget
A Shs1.776 trillion funding shortfall threatens Uganda’s health sector, risking major setbacks in service delivery and patient care.
PFF Defiant on 2026 Bid as Registration Stalls Near Deadline
PFF vows to contest 2026 elections with or without registration as tensions with Electoral Commission escalate.
Kaliro District Targets 50,000 in Yellow Fever Vaccination Campaign
Kaliro District’s yellow fever vaccination campaign, running from April 10–16, 2025, targets over 50,000 people amid misinformation and public health mobilization.
Emin Pasha Hotel Listed for Auction Amid Sector-Wide Financial Pressures
Emin Pasha Hotel faces auction in Kampala, exposing deep financial cracks within Uganda’s tourism sector despite projected growth.
Absa Uganda Posts UGX 178B Profit for 2024, Eyes Digital Growth
Absa Uganda reports UGX 178B profit after tax in 2024, driven by customer growth, lending, and digital expansion plans.
Makerere Releases 2025/26 Gov’t Sponsorship Admission List
Makerere University has released the 2025/26 government admission list, confirming placements for thousands of students across all colleges.
Boda Boda Rider Francis Mawejje Declares 2026 Presidential Bid to “Liberate Uganda”
Francis Mawejje, a 30-year-old boda boda rider and graduate, launches 2026 presidential campaign to unseat Museveni, pledging reforms and a people-first agenda.
Umeme, Government Clash Over $116M Buyout Dispute After Grid Handover
Umeme disputes Uganda’s $118M buyout offer, triggering talks. The standoff may head to international arbitration by May 11.
Kampala–Mukono Train Resumes April 14th After Urgent Repairs
Uganda Railways confirms Kampala–Mukono train resumes April 14, 2025, after Namanve embankment repairs and safety checks.