National Conditions set in approved political parties' funding Bill IPOD’s functions now range from conflict prevention and dispute resolution to serving as a mechanism for continuous engagement on legislative and policy issues. Story by Howwe \ 1747768160
National Billions for the Few: Lubowa Hospital and Roko Spark Budget Fury in Parliament The government has earmarked over UGX720 billion for various private ventures and debt repayments in the 2025/26 national budget. Story by Howwe \ 1747677942
National Private Member presents Bill to Regulate Political Party Funding Parliament has begun scrutinizing the Political Parties and Organizations (Amendment) Bill, 2025, following its introduction by Napak District Woman MP Hon. Faith Nakut during a plenary sitting chaired by Speaker Anita Among on Wednesday, 14, May 2025. Story by Howwe \ 1747677332
National Woman Gives Birth to Six Babies, 5 Boys and a Girl Born at just 7 months through a C-section at Neo Care Fertility Centre in Mbarara City, the tiny miracle squad (five boys and one girl) is now under round-the-clock care at Holy Innocents Children’s Hospital. Story by Howwe \ 1745558586
National NEC Opens Armoured Vehicle Showroom for Civilians The National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), the business arm of the UPDF, has, in conjunction with STREIT (U) Ltd, launched their first armoured vehicle showroom outside their Nakasongola factory. Story by Howwe \ 1745557665
National Maj Gen Richard Otto Takes Over as UPDF Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security Maj Gen Richard Otto Takes Over as Chief of Defence Intelligence, Vows to Uphold Trust and Leadership Story by Howwe \ 1745388422
National Museveni Vows to Increase Local Council Leaders' Salaries President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasized the urgent need to prioritize household income generation, describing it as a cornerstone of national development. Story by Howwe \ 1744913760
National Entebbe Airport Sees Passenger Growth in March 2025 Entebbe International Airport recorded 83,661 arriving and 94,722 departing passengers in March 2025, totaling 178,383 international passengers an average of 5,754 per day. Story by Howwe \ 1744913643
National Sugarcane Bill Passed, Sugar Council to regulate sugar sector Parliament has passed the Sugarcane (Amendment) Bill, 2023 providing for self-regulation of the sugarcane industry by a stakeholder council. Story by Howwe \ 1744874836
National Avoid violence and promote peace, Dr. Kaziimba tells MPs Dr. Kaziimba asked politicians to avoid a repeat of the violence witnessed during the recently concluded by election for the Kawempe Division North Member of Parliament. Story by Howwe \ 1744616131
National MPs call for a joint EAC force to end border conflicts In Uganda, Buturo noted that cross-border traders have suffered the impact of instability in the region with some that have been killed while others have lost properties. Story by Howwe \ 1744615980
National Renewal of national IDs to start soon - Gen. David Muhoozi The report was presented by Committee Chairperson, Hon. Wilson Kajwengye on Wednesday, 09 April 2025. Story by Howwe \ 1744268068