NRM supporters in Bukedea district held a protest at the district headquarters demanding an explanation from the authorities for being denied the right to vote leaders to fill the grassroots structures. The anti-riot police were deployed to stop the protest.

Leaders from Bunyoro have asked locals not to sit on their laurels and wait for the windfall after oil production commences. This comes at a time the sub-region continues to lag behind in development despite having abundant land and water resources.

GroFin Funds an Africa Fund offers loans and equity capital in local currency to small and medium Enterprises has launched the first of its kind, uncapped and unlimited-life fund to support growth of small and growing businesses in uganda. The GroFin Small and Growing Businesses (SGB) Fund aims to support over 9,800 under-served entrepreneurs and […]

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has stepped up pressure on the squatters on a portion of its land at Lubowa in Wakiso District in preparation for the development of the Housing project. The development will comprise of 2,741 houses, and associated amenities on a total of 565 acres. The Fund also constructed 4 police […]

The Archbishop of Kampala Diocese Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga has called upon the youth to embrace Pope Francis as he visits the country in November. The prelate made the remarks while meeting students from different institutions who gathered at Nsambya youth community center for a symposium ahead of the Pope’s visit.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are among African countries that will benefit from a $2.04 billion (€1.8 billion) emergency fund set up by the European Union to address the causes of migration and displacement of persons on the continent. The fund, to be officially launched before the end of the year, will help the countries address […]

The Leader of truth and Justice Platform Erias Lukwago has blamed the failure of The Democratic Alliance to pick a joint candidate, on lack of transparency and fairness among the members. The Truth and Justice Platform has also declared that they will no longer deal with the Alliance which they say has lost track.

Former Makerere vice chancellor and presidential aspirant Professor Venansius Baryamureeba has unveiled his 12-point manifesto three days after returning his presidential nomination forms to the electoral commission. Top on Dr. Baryamureeba’s manifesto is education, health and job creation if elected as President in 2016. Baryamureeba also says he will restore presidential term limits and institute […]

Majority parties in The Democratic Alliance (TDA) have endorsed former Prime Minister, Amama Mbabazi, as a joint presidential candidate for the 2016 polls. The majority parties are: DP, UPC, JEEMA, Federal Alliance and PPP. TDA is a coalition of the main opposition political parties and pressure groups seeking to wrest power from the ruling NRM […]