The government has confirmed there will be no further extension to the Uganda Inter-Governmental Fiscal Transfer (UgIFT) program, which is set to end on December 31, 2025. Funded by the World Bank with Shs2 trillion, UgIFT aims to boost service delivery in education, health, and water sectors across Uganda’s 146 …

Several East African terms, including “kitu kidogo,” “panya route,” and “rolex,” have made their way into the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). “Kitu kidogo,” a Swahili phrase meaning “a small thing,” is commonly used to refer to a bribe or inducement, while “panya route,” from the Sheng language, describes secret smuggling …

Uganda’s Energy and Mineral Development Minister, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, has called on Parliament to support increased investment in last-mile electricity connections to enhance the country’s value addition efforts. She emphasized that while the national grid passes through many constituencies, short-stretch distribution lines limit access in key areas. This response followed …

The family of William Okoj, a South Sudanese refugee, is urgently calling on authorities in Sudan and South Sudan to apprehend the soldier responsible for his unjust killing. Okoj was fatally shot on the evening of September 15, 2024, by a soldier from the Sudanese Armed Forces in Kenana, highlighting …

Renowned Ugandan fashion guru Abryanz has made headlines by declining a nomination for the Fashion Influencer of the Year award at a local event, choosing instead to endorse talented singer Elijah Kitaka as a more deserving candidate. Abryanz, a prominent figure in Uganda’s fashion scene known for his style and …

Sub-Saharan Africa is home to over 25.9 million of the 39.9 million people living with HIV globally, yet the region’s significant progress in reducing new infections by 56% since 2010 is at risk. A recent report released ahead of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly highlights the …

Two people survived after a Cessna 152 aircraft, registration 5Y-PSJ, crash-landed inside Nairobi National Park early Thursday morning. The plane, operated by West Rift Aviation School, went down at around 7 a.m. on September 19, 2024. “The Cessna 152 encountered an incident while flying over the National Park. Both crew …

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Uganda has outpaced its regional counterparts in Kenya and Tanzania, showcasing remarkable growth and operational efficiency. At a recent media briefing, Managing Director Patrick Michael Ayota emphasized the Fund’s impressive performance, positioning it as a regional leader. NSSF Uganda exceeded its ambitious 20-year strategic …

In a push to resolve the ongoing security challenges in the Karamoja region, MPs from the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs have called for swift action on the joint border demarcation between Uganda and South Sudan. The recommendation, presented during a plenary session chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa …

Nantamu Emmanuel of Bugiri District has won an incredible UGX 186 million from ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery. Emmanuel’s winning ticket was placed through the quick pick option using the USSD code *278#, with a modest wager of UGX 1,000. Emmanuel plans to use his …