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Viewers: 120,003 By Andrew Irumba Kampala: SpekeResort Munyonyo is hosting a high-level Kampala Mineral Markets Consultative Workshop where the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) unveiled sweeping reforms targeting Uganda’s lucrative but largely informal mineral trade sector, including proposals to criminalise mineral negotiations and gold transactions conducted in hotels, balconies and other ungazetted locations. The two-day consultative engagement, …

The government is planning major reforms that could eliminate the role of middlemen and car agents in Uganda’s motor vehicle registration process as officials move to curb delays, hidden charges and alleged exploitation of motorists. The proposed changes emerged during a high-level meeting convened by Works and Transport minister Edward Katumba Wamala involving vehicle dealers, clearing agents, officials from the …

China drives digital transformation in Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM — Tanzania is accelerating digital transformation through expanded cooperation with China, Minister for Information, Communications and Information Technology Angellah Kairuki said on Friday. × Speaking at the opening of the “Experience China” High-Tech Fair at the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center complex in Dar es Salaam, Kairuki highlighted tangible gains Tanzania …

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has announced plans to recruit 142,500 polling officials following the release of UGX 56.9 billion by the Ministry of Finance. The development marks a significant step toward organizing the long-delayed LC 1, LC 2, and Women Council elections across the country. The funding is expected to facilitate the entire electoral process. It will cover recruitment, training, and …

Viewers: 30,004 By Spy Uganda Kaabong District—The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has taken decisive action to halt illegal gold mining operations in Loyoro Sub-county, Kaabong District, following a fatal pit collapse that left three artisanal miners buried alive, underscoring the deadly consequences of Uganda’s illegal gold rushes. A high-level joint enforcement and inspection team comprising of officials …

× The revision resulted from an application filed by Dr Kasasa’s children led by Moses Kanyike Kasasa and Anwar Sempira Kasasa challenging the settlement which a section of their siblings reached with the administrators of the estate of Sir Edward Mutesa the former Kabaka of Buganda. Five Justices of the Supreme Court led by Justice Percy Night Tuhaise, and others …

Kyankwanzi – The Government of Uganda has intensified efforts to streamline public sector recruitment, directing that all government job advertisements must include clear disclaimers discouraging bribery of recruitment officers. Mr. Ben Kamumanya The directive was issued by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, during the opening of a two-week orientation for Heads of Human Resource Management from …

Kampala– The Acting Chief Registrar, HW Lamunu Pamella Ocaya, on Thursday presided over a high-level meeting of Registrars from various Registries and Divisions to review draft case targets for the Financial Year 2026/2027. Acting Chief Registrar Pamella Lamunu (courtesy photo) The meeting, held at the Supreme Court Building Conference Hall in Kampala, focused on aligning performance benchmarks to enhance efficiency …

KAMPALA — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is facing renewed accusations of using state force to protect his long-held grip on power, following an election period marked by alleged malpractice, deadly violence, and the abduction of opposition figures. Museveni, who has ruled Uganda since 1986, moved closer to another term after elections conducted under heavy security deployment and an internet shutdown. …

Kampala — Former State Minister of Finance Gabriel Gadison Ajedra Aridru has done it again! Even before his fiery divorce battle with ex-radio queen Aisha Alibhai is concluded, the ex-minister has gone ahead to introduce another woman — his fourth official partner! Sources in Arua and Kampala tell Red Pepper that Ajedra recently introduced one Shantal Nyakato to his family …