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The National Housing Construction Company Limited (NHCCL), a key pillar in Uganda’s push for modern housing and sustainable urbanisation, is now staring at a deepening crisis after the Auditor General’s December 2025 report laid bare a trail of financial missteps, stalled projects, and internal intrigue that threatens to derail its mandate. At the centre of the storm is Chief Executive …

Mukono District Local Government has intensified joint multi-sectoral monitoring of government-funded projects across lower local government entities, with leaders taking firm action against contractors who have failed to meet agreed timelines. The development was revealed during a debrief meeting held at the district headquarters following a two-day monitoring exercise conducted by a team comprising officials from the Office of the …

The Mukono District Local Government, in partnership with the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, has intensified monitoring of development projects while advancing plans to establish a ferry connection between Mukono and Ggaba. The multi-Sectoral monitoring exercise brought together district leaders, technical teams, and officials from the central government to assess …

A storm is brewing at the Uganda Wildlife Research and Training College after the latest report by the Office of the Auditor General of Uganda unearthed a trail of troubling gaps in funding, stalled projects, questionable contracts and a shocking governance vacuum at the country’s premier wildlife research training institution. College Principal, Robert Baluku, now finds himself presiding over an …

Kampala — Billions meant to lift Uganda’s Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) out of poverty are now under intense scrutiny after a Value for Money audit exposed glaring weaknesses in planning, verification, monitoring and system management at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development. At the centre of the storm are the Ministry’s top technocrats — Permanent Secretary Aggrey David …

Kampala — Billions meant to lift Uganda’s Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) out of poverty are now under intense scrutiny after a Value for Money audit exposed glaring weaknesses in planning, verification, monitoring and system management at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development. At the centre of the storm are the Ministry’s top technocrats — Permanent Secretary Aggrey David …

Post Views: 3 AMBROSE KWERONDAIN KISOROwww.mknewslink.com President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, through the former Inspector General of Police, Rtd. Gen. Kale Kayihura, has urged residents of Kisoro District to grow Hass avocados as a way of generating household income, fighting poverty, and reducing alcohol abuse. Gen. Kayihura made the remarks yesterday on the second day of his tour across various …

By Our Reporter Mbale City, Uganda The Bugisu Cultural Institution has warned against attempts by individuals and groups allegedly using cultural platforms to undermine ongoing and planned government projects in the Bugisu sub-region. Speaking to this publication in Mbale City, the institution’s spokesperson, Steven Masiga, cautioned a section of the Bamasaaba community against what he described as subversive activities being …

Butaleja – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised Butaleja District for its steady development across key sectors, noting that the area has made remarkable progress in water access, electrification, agriculture, and social services. Addressing thousands of supporters at Booma Grounds, the NRM Presidential flag bearer said the district’s achievements reflect improved planning, commitment, and effective use of government programs. Museveni …

Amos Tayebwa|Mbarara On 9th October 2025, Uganda was celebrating 63 years of Independence  and the country has registered progress in infrastructure and economic development. However, there is a need to strengthen and protect the country’s resources, economy and other government programs or projects. According to Capt. John Bosco Bamuturaki Tumusiime, former Mbarara District LC5 Chairman and current Kashari South NRM MP Flag bearer said …