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KAMPALA With just days to go before the official nomination of presidential candidates, the Electoral Commission has issued updates to aspirants regarding the status of their submitted supporter lists, in accordance with Section 10 of the Presidential Elections Act. As of Friday, September 19, the Commission had notified 27 out of the 38 aspirants who have submitted their lists. Of …

BUSINESS In a landmark move to deepen financial inclusion and empower communities with investment knowledge, the Capital Markets Authority of Uganda (CMA) and the Uganda Financial Literacy Association (UFLA) have officially launched the Masaka Financial Literacy Chapter. The initiative, unveiled today in Masaka, aims to decentralize financial education and capital markets awareness, bringing vital information and resources directly to local …

KAMPALA The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has lifted its suspension on the operations of Boona FM 91.8 in Rukungiri Municipality, after nearly one week of suspension over regulatory breaches. On September 11, the station management announced that it was closing operations temporarily to comply with earlier directives by UCC over breaching broadcasting standards. The suspension was however politicized with many …

By Leonard Kamugisha Akida, KAMPALA The Electoral Commission (EC) has revised its roadmap for the 2026 presidential elections, moving the official start of campaigns from October 4 to September 29, 2025. EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said the change was made to avoid a “dead period” between the nomination of candidates and the commencement of campaigns. “Previously, campaigns were scheduled …

OPINION By Gilbert Akampa Kakurugu,  As Uganda’s third school term unfolds, classrooms across the country remain eerily quiet not because of holiday breaks, but because hundreds of Arts and Humanities teachers have downed their tools in protest. Their strike, now entering its fifth day, is a direct response to the government’s failure to honor her pledge made three years ago: …

OPINIONIn Uganda, every mother has a secret superpower; buying clothes that can fit for two year, or three. If you grew up here, you probably remember that oversized dress or shirt your mother proudly called ‘Mwana Akula’– meaning the child is growing or will grow. Those days, some people thought it was a little evil trick, but our mothers were …

By Leonard Kamugisha Akida, KAMPALA Cabinet has approved the establishment of a monthly National Cleaning Day, with the exercise scheduled to take place on the last Saturday of every month, officials have announced. The resolution, passed by Cabinet on August 11, is awaiting official launch by the President’s Office, after which the exercise will be rolled out nationwide. “The day …

NATIONAL The Minister of State for ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Godfrey Kabyanga, has hailed the National Medical Stores (NMS) for its cutting-edge medical warehouse in Kajjansi, describing it as a symbol of Uganda’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery. The facility, the largest government-owned medical warehouse on the African continent, was showcased during a recent visit by over 30 Government …

OPINIONUganda has witnessed remarkable economic growth and holds great promise for the future, however a midst this progress, there is one vital aspect that remains untapped which is youth unemployment. Currently Uganda’s youth unemployment rate according to Uganda bureau of Statistics (UBOS) 2024 report, stands at 16 percent among those aged 15 to 30. A recent report from the National …

NATIONAL The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has come under scrutiny over its silence on the continued salary disparities in the public service. The criticisms follow an ongoing nationwide strike by arts teachers in government-aided schools who on Monday laid down their tools after government failed to honour an earlier commitment to raise their salaries of arts teachers in line with …