Uganda’s economy was resilient in May, says finance ministry
Annual headline inflation increased to 3.2 percent in May 2026 from 3.0 percent in April 2026, the ministry of Ffinance report shows.
Author: By Nancy Atim
Nancy Atim is an award-winning Journalist. She's the publication's Sub-Regional Correspondent for Lango Sub-region based in Lira City.
Uganda’s ambitious 2026/27 budget bets on oil, jobs and industrial growth
The financial year 2026/27 budget projects optimism built around oil production, industrial growth and increased domestic investment.
Uganda eyes historic economic milestones in financial year 2026/27 budget
Uganda says that the FY 2026/27 budget is structured to shift Uganda from incremental growth to productivity-driven transformation.
Kiira region boosts presidential swearing-in security
RPC SSP Charles Nsaba, co-chaired the meeting with RCC Jinja City, Salim Komakech, and the Cantonment Commander Busoga sub-region, Brig. Gen. Emmanuel Kanyesigye discussed security measures ahead of May 12.
UN Women report: Online violence against women journalists has doubled since 2020
The new report has been released by UN Women ahead of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2026.
Lira High Court judges inspect magistrates’ courts in Lango sub-region
The exercise is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen service delivery and uphold standards in the administration of justice.
Prison warder Anguyo Moses arraigned in court following DRC capture
The prosecution is led by Senior State Attorney Stephen Ariong and State Attorney Joan Gaswaga, both attached to the ODPP.
Kiira police vows to arrest Muguluka armed robbers
RPC has instructed officers in the region to carry out joint intelligence operations to ensure peace, stability, and the eradication of criminal activities.
House approves shs30 billion for Karamoja Peace and Technology University
KAPATU has two faculties of Peace and Diplomacy and Engineering and Technology.
Term 2026-2031: What Lango voters expect
In Oyam district, James Okello, a maize farmer, said MPs must prioritise feeder roads to ease the transport of agricultural produce.
Police investigate political violence, property destruction cases in Kwania
Following a swift police response, suspects identified as Ongom George, Obaa Innocent, Olwala Jonathan, Ojok Bonny and Ojok Calvins were arrested.
Ajuri MP poll: Fully signed declaration forms show UPC’s Jalameso whipped Obua
If all votes were tallied for the final declaration, Jalameso would become an MP-elect with 14,886 votes. Obua would trail with 14,395 votes.