National Prof. Nuwagaba Appointed New Deputy Governor of Bank of Uganda Professor Augustus Nuwagaba has been appointed the new Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda. He replaces Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, who has been promoted to Governor. Story by Howwe \ 1739197380
National Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego Named Bank of Uganda Governor This appointment follows the passing of the late Governor, Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, in January 2022. Story by Howwe \ 1739197166
National UNEB to Release 2024 UCE Results Tomorrow The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced that the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results will be released this week, specifically on February 11th, 2024. Story by Howwe \ 1739196983
National Panic as Ebola Outbreak Is Confirmed in Kampala The Ministry of Health has confirmed a case of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease in Kampala after a nurse at Mulago National Referral Hospital died from the virus on January 29, 2025. This marks Uganda's eighth Ebola outbreak. Story by Howwe \ 1738261946
National Attorney General given ultimatum to amend public finance law While addressing the House on Thursday, 30 January 2025, while considering the 2025/2026 budget framework paper, the Deputy Speaker cited need to restructure Section 13(4) of the PFMA before the next budget (2026/2027). Story by Howwe \ 1738259865
National EC using 2014 census data for update of voter register The Electoral Commission is using the 2014 National Census data to update the national voters’ register ahead of the 2026 general elections. Story by Howwe \ 1738259674
National MPs raise concerns on prisoners' conditions despite infrastructure improvements The Committee on Human Rights has raised serious concerns about the detention conditions of Opposition Leader, Dr Kiiza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obed Lutale Kamulegeya. Story by Howwe \ 1738086633
National Additional US$600M for Kampala projects approved Parliament has approved government’s additional request to borrow and also receive a grant of all totaling to over US$600 million to finance the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme. Story by Howwe \ 1737654041
National House committee to visit Luzira prisons over Dr Kizza Besigye The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has tasked the Committee on Human Rights to investigate the detention conditions of Dr Kizza Besigye. Story by Howwe \ 1737653729
National Shs5 billion needed to kick-start Organ Transplant Council Nabbanja was responding to a written question raised by Koboko Municipality Member of Parliament, Hon. Charles Ayume, during Prime Minister’s Time on Thursday, 23 January 2025. Story by Howwe \ 1737653631
National Parliament approves loans for infrastructure development Parliament has approved government requests to borrow US$15.22 million and US$73.15 million from the African Development Bank Group for the construction of Laropi-Moyo-Afoji Road and the Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi Road. Story by Howwe \ 1736453215
National Soroti University to start Aviation Science courses Soroti University will start teaching Aviation Science after finalizing collaboration agreements with the Ethiopian Aviation University. Story by Howwe \ 1736453001