During verification, enforcement teams recovered 4,371 phones, ranging from basic Nokia models to high-end Samsung Galaxy devices.
Author: Okello Jesus Ojara
Posted inNews Analysis
Beyond the big two: Meet the secret power brokers of 2026
The 2026 Ugandan presidential race is not just a duopoly between Museveni and Bobi Wine but the presence of six additional candidates each representing different ideologies.
Posted inNews
Digital governance or digital gridlock: Uganda’s IRAS system tests local autonomy
As cities expand and citizens demand better services, the question is not whether Uganda should digitize governance since it is inevitable but how to ensure that digital systems like IRAS truly serve the people at the grassroots.
Posted inInnovation
Digital firewalls: How Uganda is betting on technology to fight corruption in local governments
According to the Finance Ministry, preliminary domestic revenue was projected to have raised slightly to shs29.96 trillion in FY2024/2025 up from shs29.67 trillion this financial year.
Posted inPeople
Not just women’s work: Gender equality is everyone’s fight in Uganda
In many parts of the world, in Uganda, gender inequality is a major barrier to health and wellbeing and northern Uganda’s maternal mortality rates remain among the highest in the country.
Posted inHealth
Breaking the silence: Rights and health on the frontlines in Northern Uganda
For many in Northern Uganda, the nearest health center is hours away, often under-resourced and understaffed but even where services exist, stigma and fear keep many away, particularly young people, sex workers and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Posted inClimate Change / People
Why climate preparedness must include deaf and hard-of-hearing people
While COP29 saw renewed commitments towards the long standing $100 billion annual climate finance target, the main substantive outcome was the Baku Climate Unity Pact.
Posted inWildlife News
Kasumba of the wild: A woman’s stand against wildlife crime in Uganda
Beyond her professional achievements, Margaret’s empathy for wildlife is profound and one of the poignant memories is the rescue of a mother and baby tree pangolin from traffickers.
Posted inHealth
Silent needles: Life with diabetes beyond the City lights
As diabetes continues to rise, rural women and those in slums deserve better healthcare, support and most importantly a fair chance at survival.
Posted inTech News
From offline to on-board: East Africa’s leap into the digital age
The rise of mobile technology, the increasing internet penetration and a burgeoning tech ecosystem have become powerful catalysts for change.
Posted inWildlife News
Walking the line, where human-wildlife conflict meets coexistence
Human-wildlife conflict is a growing concern in Uganda, particularly in areas near national parks.
Posted inBusiness
Minister Anyakun blames persistent falsehoods for GROW project setbacks
GROW is for women with existing businesses; these may be micro-enterprises, farms, trading stalls, or small workshops but they must be operational businesses that are ready to grow, said Anyakun.