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KAMPALA — The decision by Parliament’s Appointments Committee to decline the nomination of Dr. Lawrence Muganga for the position of Minister of State for Internal Affairs has evolved into more than a question of one individual’s eligibility. It has opened a wider national conversation about citizenship, constitutional requirements for public office, institutional transparency, and the relationship between talent mobility and …

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The moral integrity of Thomas Tayebwa has come under intense public scrutiny following his endorsement by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to continue serving as deputy speaker in the 12th parliament. Tayebwa, who served as deputy speaker in the 11th parliament under the embattled outgoing speaker Anita Annet Among (AAA), was endorsed on Sunday evening during a meeting of …

Viewers: 80,003 By Spy Uganda Health officials are racing to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where at least 65 people have died and hundreds more are suspected to be infected. According to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, around 246 suspected cases have now been recorded, raising fears the virus …

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda At least 42 people have been killed in eastern Chad after a dispute between two families over access to water spiraled into a wave of retaliatory violence, government officials confirmed. Deputy Prime Minister Limane Mahamat announced the death toll during a visit on Monday to the village of Igote in Wadi Fira province, near …

By Kayiira Jackson  The stage is set for the 2026 USSSA U20 Boys’ Football Championship following the official draws held today at the USSSA headquarters at GNS Plaza in Kampala. A total of 64 teams have been drawn into 16 groups of four, setting up what promises to be a fiercely contested tournament as schools from …

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan government is moving swiftly to pass the Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2025, a sweeping piece of legislation that officials say will shield the country from foreign interference. However, critics warn the bill could significantly restrict civic space, target the diaspora, and further erode democratic freedoms.The proposed law comes …

KAMPALA — A flashy celebration thrown to mark the appointment of Morris Muhindo as Under Secretary at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs has exploded into a heated debate online, with critics asking one burning question: why throw a party over a civil service appointment? The Friday night bash, attended by a who’s-who of ruling party bigwigs, has left …

There was high drama at Kampala Capital City Authority last week when two powerful female directors reportedly turned City Hall into a battlefield — trading explosive accusations in full view of stunned junior staff and clients. What began as an apparent disagreement quickly escalated into a heated public altercation between two female officials—one is from Directorate of Human Resources and …

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) notice to file and pay monthly taxes by January 12, 2026, three days before the usual deadline (15th January) which also coincides with the highly anticipated January 15 general elections, has triggered anxiety among Ugandans. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, URA urged taxpayers to clear their Value Added Tax (VAT), PAYE, Withholding Tax …