National Makerere to use part of the UGX 2 Billion Centennial Celebration funds for renovations Uganda’s oldest higher education institution, Makerere University is seeking 2 Billion Shillings for the Centennial Celebrations. Story by Howwe \ 1652262116
National Trouble as Luuka District Engineer is interdicted for abuse of office The Luuka district engineer, Rajab Musisi has been interdicted the, over abuse of office after he was accused of conniving with road contractors and sub-contractors in Luuka and the neighboring districts, to illegally hire out the road equipment. Story by Howwe \ 1652261851
National Rice prices skyrocket as importers pause operations due to 18% VAT levy As food prices continue to increase across the country, rice importers especially from Tanzania have paused their operations following the reinstatement of the 18% Value Added Tax-VAT levy. Story by Howwe \ 1652179329
National 61 Officers and Men to retire from Air Forces, SFC this year The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs/UPDF carried out a documentation and sensitization exercise for Batch 12 retirement and discharge at Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe on Monday. Story by Howwe \ 1652178928
National Internal Affairs Ministry clarifies delays in Passport production The Ministry of Internal Affairs has refuted rumours that they have run out of passport booklets, which has affected production. Story by Howwe \ 1652101077
National Police Traffic Directorate warns of increasing number of accidents as children return to school Passenger Service Vehicle drivers have been warned to respect road signage, to have discipline on the roads and avoid reckless driving, while all passengers are reminded to always wear their seat belts. Story by Howwe \ 1652094317
National Low student, and teacher turn out across the country as schools reopen for second term As the second term of the 2022 academic year begins today in line with the National Education Institutions calendar, several schools in Kampala and the countryside recorded fewer learners on day one. Story by Howwe \ 1652092687
National MPs pass motion on comprehensive Taxation policy Members of Parliament have passed a motion urging the government to develop a document that will be comprehensive on the taxation policy. Story by Howwe \ 1651847862
National Nine people survive death following boating accident at Kasenyi Landing Site Accident Nine people kissed death on Wednesday night when the boat they were travelling in lost its engine and was washed by winds to the shores. Story by Howwe \ 1651745981
National MP grill Land Commission officials over failure to title government land Members of Parliament on the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises on Wednesday grilled officials from the Uganda Land Commission over irregularities surrounding government-owned land. Story by Howwe \ 1651743689
National 24-year-old man killed at his own party The Police in Busoga East are investigating circumstances under which a 24-year-old man Umar Muzungu was killed during a party organized at his house located in Buwologoma village, Nabukalu sub county of Bugiri district. Story by Howwe \ 1651665357
National Police warn fuel station owners over attacks by criminal gangs The police has warned the owners and managers of petrol stations about criminal gangs targeting their businesses. Story by Howwe \ 1651599102