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Viewers: 50,002 By Spy Uganda  Newly appointed Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has unveiled an ambitious agenda aimed at fighting corruption, improving accountability, and accelerating service delivery in local governments across Uganda. Speaking shortly after being vetted by Parliament on Monday, Barugahara said one of his key priorities will be ending the long-standing practice of local government …

Viewers: 50,002 By Spy Uganda Newly appointed Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Sanjay Tanna has moved to address public concerns surrounding his citizenship status, stating that he holds only one passport and is solely a citizen of Uganda. Tanna’s remarks come amid heightened public discussion following a recent letter attributed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni seeking verification of …

By Spy Uganda  The Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Henry Isoke, is mourning the loss of his brother, Patrick Isoke Muzoora Araali, who passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The death was announced by A-Plus Funeral Management on behalf of the Isoke family. The announcement described Patrick Isoke Muzoora Araali as a…, https://www.spyuganda.com/132594-2/

The The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) working with the Department of Wetlands Management, Ministry of Water and Environment and relevant bodies on Sunday halted the ongoing construction in Kajjansi Wetland Wakiso district. The construction process which was halted. This intervention followed a large public outcry on various social media platforms. “NEMA’s Environment Protection Force, the Environmental Protection Police Unit, …

African EV platform Spiro raises $215M in equity to scale electric mobility and energy infrastructure across Africa – The Voice Uganda HomeBusinessAfrican EV platform Spiro raises $215M in equity to scale electric mobility and energy infrastructure across Africa …

The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) and its former board chairperson, Dr Isaac Nkote Nabeta, have asked the High court to dismiss a judicial review application filed by outgoing chief executive officer Ibrahim Kaddunabbi Lubega. The respondents argue that the application has been overtaken by events following the expiry of Kaddunabbi’s contract and the appointment of a new acting …

The Ministry of Education and Sports has dismissed claims circulating both online and offline that schools across Uganda have been closed or suspended because of Ebola. The false reports have spread widely on social media platforms and through word-of-mouth conversations in recent days, causing concern among parents, learners, and school administrators. On X (formerly Twitter), several users have been accused …

The High court in Kampala has ordered that the treason trial of veteran opposition politician Rt Col Dr Kizza Besigye proceed within a week, despite objections from the defence that it has not been given sufficient time to prepare. Besigye is jointly charged with his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya, and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Capt Denis Oola on …

Lotteries and gaming operators in Uganda withheld at least Shs 2.6 billion in winning claims from 125 players in the current financial year. According to the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), the complainants petitioned the regulator after their purported winnings were not honoured by the operators. The board’s chief executive officer said that, so far, 112 of the …

× The Ugandan government has launched a coordinated campaign against what it describes as inaccurate and misleading reporting on the country’s Ebola situation, warning that exaggerated accounts are damaging livelihoods, disrupting economic activity and undermining confidence in the country’s public health response. The latest intervention came after Foreign Affairs Minister-designate Adonia Ayebare announced that the Africa Centres for Disease Control …