National Examination Boards Dissolved in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Restructure Parliament has passed the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Bill, 2024, which introduces significant reforms to Uganda’s vocational education sector. Story by Howwe \ 1733894890
National Sport key in the EAC integration process – Tayebwa The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa says that sport can be used as an important driver in the East African Community (EAC) integration process. Story by Howwe \ 1733894656
National Certification delays at standards body stifling businesses - MPs Legislators complained that UNBS now takes almost a year to respond to a request for certification, saying it has frustrated business and creates a lee way for counterfeit products. Story by Howwe \ 1733250034
National Gov’t addressing concerns of Abavandimwe - Nabbanja The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon Robinah Nabbanja has assured Parliament that government will address the plight of Abavandimwe, a community of Ugandans of Rwandese origin. Story by Howwe \ 1732980813
National Gov’t investigating breach of BOU account It is reported that a group of hackers in Asia breached the Central Bank’s firewalls and withdrew the money which was then wired to accounts in the United Kingdom and Japan. Story by Howwe \ 1732819694
National Gov’t to extend high-speed internet to all sub-counties Baryomunsi made this revelation as he presented a statement on the two projects under the ministry aimed at increasing internet connectivity through construction of optical fiber cables and accelerating electronic systems in government entities. Story by Howwe \ 1732733299
National Deputy Kampala Lord Mayor’s Brother Shot Dead in Robbery Deputy Kampala Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura’s brother, Tugume Albert Cook, was fatally shot during an aggravated robbery at his mobile money shop in Ntinda on Thursday evening. Story by Howwe \ 1732260685
National Accountability committees flag queries in meet with Auditor General The Public Accounts Committees (PAC) have flagged concerns over discrepancies and omissions in financial reporting by the Auditor General of various entities. Story by Howwe \ 1732216906
National Increase public education on the Constitution - Thomas Tayebwa The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has made a call to government and civil society to increase public education on the Constitution. Story by Howwe \ 1731913006
National Tayebwa urges accountants to champion integrity The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has called on Uganda’s accounting professionals to lead the charge against corruption by upholding integrity and transparency in their financial practices. Story by Howwe \ 1731525522
National Uganda’s Second International Airport nears completion This airport is a vital infrastructure project set to greatly boost Uganda’s emerging petroleum industry, as well as tourism and agriculture. Story by Howwe \ 1731349205
National No more UNRA, Road agencies return to Ministry of Works The Uganda National Roads Authority and the Uganda Road Fund have been dissolved and their functions returned to the Ministry of Works and Transport. Story by Howwe \ 1730965704