By Ben Musanje The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Water and Environment, Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi, has revealed that more than 20,000 villages have been connected to improved water supply systems over the past ten years under the leadership of outgoing Minister Sam Cheptoris. Okidi made the remarks during a handover ceremony held at the Ministry headquarters in Luzira, …

Viewers: 10,002 By Andrew Irumba Katusabe Just days after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni publicly expressed frustration over the prolonged delay of the Mityana–Fort Portal road during his State of the Nation Address (SONA), newly appointed Minister of Works and Transport Fred Byamukama has wasted no time demonstrating a hands-on leadership style by storming the project site and issuing a …

Mukono District Chairperson, Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, has met government secondary school head teachers from across the district and called for greater accountability, transparency, effective school management, and the protection of learners as part of efforts to improve education standards in Mukono District. Lukooya Mukoome addressing Teachers. The meeting, held at the district headquarters, brought together headteachers, district education officials, …

Kampala– The Deputy Chief Justice Designate, Justice Moses Kawumi Kazibwe, has urged Research Magistrates attached to the Court of Appeal to uphold the highest standards of excellence, integrity and professionalism, describing their role as critical to the quality and credibility of judicial decisions. Deputy Chief Justice, Moses Kawumi Kazibwe and Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire Justice Kazibwe made the remarks during an engagement …

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has defended his decision to appoint Balaam Barugahara and Justine Nameere to the Ministry of Local Government, saying their outspoken and confrontational personalities make them suitable for tackling corruption and poor service delivery. Speaking during his address at the reading of the 2026/27 national budget at Kololo on Thursday, Museveni said …

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda Ugandan socialite and businesswoman Zari Hassan has announced the end of her marriage to Shakib Cham Lutaaya, bringing to a close one of East Africa’s most closely followed celebrity relationships. In a statement shared on her Instagram Story early Friday morning, Zari revealed that the couple had mutually decided to part ways after five …

By Ben Musanje Members of Parliament under the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Social Protection (UPFSP), together with civil society organizations working in the disability and social protection sector, have welcomed increased investment in Human Capital Development in the Shs84 trillion national budget for the Financial Year 2026/27, while warning that persistent underfunding and stalled policy commitments continue to expose vulnerable …

By Ben Musanje The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has launched the Atakulaaba Heritage Music Initiative, an ambitious national campaign aimed at preserving, digitizing, and promoting Uganda’s Kadongo Kamu music heritage while creating sustainable economic opportunities for veteran artists whose work has shaped the country’s cultural identity for decades. The initiative was unveiled during an Executive Dinner hosted by UCC Executive …

By Ben Musanje The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called for urgent national action to address the growing threat of mob violence following the death of national rugby player Sydney Gongodyo, whose killing sparked a wide-ranging discussion on lawlessness, justice and community responsibility. During the 19th Radical New Bar (RNB) Live public engagement held at the Uganda Law Society headquarters …

Ugandan music icon Bebe Cool, widely known as the King of the Uganda Music Industry, has released his highly anticipated new EP, NO RISK, out now on all streaming platforms. The 7-track project arrives one year and two weeks after his critically acclaimed album BREAK THE CHAINS, which dropped on May 30, 2025. Break The Chains reaffirmed Bebe Cool’s dominance …

Kampala– The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) earlier this week hosted key stakeholders in the manufacturing and digital technology sectors, including officials from Huawei Uganda. (Left – right) The State House Protection Unit (SHIPU) head Col. Edith Nakalema, the Minister of State for Privatisation and Investment Hon. Hajjat Amina Mukalazi and the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. …

Mubende– The Judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the health and wellbeing of its staff, court users and surrounding communities through the Quarterly Health Awareness Camp held at Mubende High Court under the theme: “Ending AIDS by 2030: Embracing the Role of Women.” The Camp brought together judicial officers and staff from the Mubende High Court Circuit, health specialists, …

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) joyfully celebrates the news that the High Court has this afternoon capitulated and agreed to fix Dr. Kizza Besigye’s human rights enforcement application on June 30, following sustained defiance by the defence team and the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). This marks a significant victory in the Besigye treason trial after yesterday’s resolute press conference …

The High court in Kampala has given Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba just seven days to file his defence in an application brought by jailed opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye. Besigye accuses Muhoozi of making a series of public statements that allegedly threatened his life and prejudiced his right to a fair trial. The order was issued …

The government has increased funding for education, skills development and sports in the 2026/27 financial year. Part of the additional allocation has been earmarked for a long-awaited salary enhancement for arts and primary school teachers. According to the budget speech presented by Finance minister Henry Musasizi, the sector will receive more than Shs 6.66 trillion, up from Shs 5.04 trillion …