Uganda’s economic growth increased by 1.1% in fy2024/25 Q1
The economic growth stood at 5.6% in the first quarter of the financial year 2023/24, according to the Ministry of Finance.
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Ugandan parliamentary legal team engages leaders on food and nutrition bill
Sudu Swaib Allah Aciga, the district Khadi of Yumbe, referenced the Quran’s teachings on food and nutrition, noting the importance of family planning in ensuring food security.
Akena to Gen. Muhoozi: JATT’s roles do not include terrorising the public
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugabe, the CDF has defended the dress code of JATT amid wider condemnations.
Pressure emerges on govt with potential UMEME buyout delays
The government decided to show UMEME an exit door and they must now dig deeper into “their pocket” to send the company out with a huge package.
Bishop Wanok urges politicians to avoid violence and abusive language
Bishop Wanok emphasized that leadership is about service and unity, rather than confrontation and hatred.
In just 21 days, the EC registers over 350k new voters
According to the EC, the new deadline for voters’ register updates will be February 17.
Finance Bill protests: Kenya told to compensate Uganda
Last year, Kenyans had deadly protests across the country against Finance Bill, with several properties getting destroyed and dozens were killed.
Key issues as MPs investigate Posta Uganda Lira branch
In November 2024, the ad hoc committee started their probe into alleged mismanagement of resources at Posta Uganda for the last 5 years.
UPE, USE: Museveni calls for “consensus” to deal with “historical mistake”
UPE schools across the country keep struggling with producing learners who excell in final examinations.
Latest: Kawempe North MP Ssegirinya is not dead – Rubaga Hospital
Ssegirinya is 37 and latest update indicates that he’s brain dead.
Why ICD judge ordered prison to respect Kwoyelo’s dignity
Kwoyelo, through his legal team, is attempting to challenge reparations application that he compensate victims of his crimes.
Kwania gets shs1b for CARs under the national oilseeds project
National Oilseed Project is funded by IFAD and the governmnet of Uganda contributing some significant amount for its implementation.