National Government Amends Controversial Sovereignty Bill Ahead of Parliamentary Debate Government amends Sovereignty Bill, removing controversial clauses and redefining “foreigner” ahead of parliamentary debate. Story by Howwe \ 1777571331
National Government Confirms Continued Enforcement of Trade Order Government confirms continued enforcement of trade order, directing traders to operate in designated markets to ensure clean and organized urban areas. Story by Howwe \ 1777402003
National Parliament passes Shs84.3 trillion 2026/27 Budget Parliament has passed a Shs84.3 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year following the adoption of the Appropriation Bill and the report of the Budget Committee Story by Howwe \ 1777311381
National Gov’t suspends trade order enforcement The Minister of State for Trade, Cooperatives and Industry (Industry), Hon. David Bahati has revealed that government has suspended the trade order across the country. Story by Howwe \ 1777310951
National Parliament rejects taxing ‘Nkuba kyeyo and Kadama’ earnings Parliament has passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, rejecting a government proposal to tax income earned and sent home by Ugandans living and working abroad. Story by Howwe \ 1776968750
National Okello Searched ‘How to Behead’ Before Invading Ggaba daycare centre Okello Onyum’s google search history included queries about ISIS and specific, graphic instructions on how to behead victims. Story by Howwe \ 1776932016
National Government Assures Country of Stable Fuel Supply Government assures Ugandans of stable fuel supply, citing adequate stock levels and incoming shipments despite occasional shortages and price fluctuations. Story by Howwe \ 1776795766
National Mivumba hit with 30% tax as Parliament raises VAT threshold to Shs300m Parliament has considered and approved a raft of bills introducing or increasing taxes on various goods intended to raise revenue to fund government activities in the new financial year. Story by Howwe \ 1776794955
National Finance Committee Wants PDM funding structure Reviewed He warned that while the model offers simplicity in implementation, it risks spreading resources too thinly and weakening impact in high-poverty areas. Story by Howwe \ 1776406529
National Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania at Risk of Losing AFCON 2027 Hosting Rights Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania risk losing AFCON 2027 hosting rights as CAF reportedly considers Algeria, South Africa, and Egypt as backup options. Story by Howwe \ 1776363098
National USA reportedly planning to secure custody of Ggaba Child Killer Claims emerge that the US is seeking custody of Ggaba daycare killings suspect Christopher Onyumu. Story by Howwe \ 1775806613
National Legislators seek dialogue over Karamoja Varsity certification Members of Parliament on the Committee of Education and Sports have pledged to push for the establishment of Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) Story by Howwe \ 1775757634