Government

Uganda Prisons Struggle with Overcrowding and Infrastructure Deficiencies

The Uganda Prisons Service is facing severe challenges, including overcrowded facilities, inadequate infrastructure, and health risks, according to the annual…

Government to Allocate UGX 23 Trillion for Debt Repayment in Next Fiscal Year

The Ministry of Finance has disclosed that the Ugandan Government is set to allocate up to UGX 24.9 trillion for…

Anti-Corruption Court to Review Kitutu’s Challenge Against IGG Summons

The Anti-Corruption Court is gearing up to address an application filed by Goretti Kitutu, Minister of Karamoja Affairs, challenging her…

Vacant Electoral Commission Offices Await Presidential Appointments

As of January 7, 2024, the Electoral Commission (EC) offices have remained vacant following the expiration of the commissioners' tenure,…

Minister Amongi Introduces Amendments to Occupational Safety and Health Act

The Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi, presented the "Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Bill, 2023"…

Parliament Approves Six-Month Extension for LC Committees’ Term

Parliament has granted approval for a six-month extension of the term of office for Local Council (LC) committees, including LC1s…