State House has requested an allocation of Shs 83.03 billion to cover pending presidential donations in the 2025/26 financial year. However, only Shs 53.03 billion has been approved, leaving a funding gap of Shs 30 billion. The request was presented by Alex Byarugaba, chairperson of the Presidential Affairs Committee, to the Budget Committee of Parliament.…
Parliament has directed the House Committee on ICT and National Guidance to conduct a thorough investigation into telecom companies’ alleged involvement in illegal SIM card practices. The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, issued the directive during a plenary session following widespread complaints from the public about fraudulent activities linked to mobile numbers. In Uganda the biggest…
Kampala Parents School has once again affirmed its position as a hub of academic excellence, with several students excelling in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). The 2024 PLE results, released on January 23, 2025, portrayed a notable increase in participation, with a total of 797,444 candidates registered for the examinations. Among the highlights are…
Mubende, Uganda – Ugandan billionaire and philanthropist Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and his daughter, Sheena Ruparelia, are set to receive national recognition for their instrumental role in the success of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77+China summits hosted in Uganda last year. The awards will be presented by His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during the…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) for its remarkable performance in Greater Busoga during his recent wealth creation tour. The President applauded the agency for its pivotal role in implementing the Parish Development Model (PDM), which focuses on improving production, storage, processing, and marketing in…
Sustainable development has become the most crucial topic nowadays in the global debate, especially in Africa, where the challenge is to achieve a balance between economic growth and environmental protection. Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and innovator Sanjeev Mansotra focuses on addressing these challenges through creative projects with social, and economic growth, and care for the environment. A…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has come under scrutiny after suspending six staff members, including Secretary Leonard Mulekwah, amid allegations of mismanagement of funds. EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to combating corruption, emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy. The suspensions, announced during a presentation of the Commission’s 2025/26 Budget Framework Paper to the…
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, with boys continuing to outperform girls overall, except in the English subject. UNEB figures reveal that 84,301 candidates achieved Division One, representing 10.7% of those who sat for the exams—a decrease compared to the previous year. Division Two saw the…
he simmering political rivalry in Uganda’s Lango sub-region has taken a dramatic turn, with Minister of Internal Affairs Maj Gen (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire launching a pointed critique of Gender Minister Betty Amongi. Otafiire accused Amongi of failing to meet her responsibilities in Oyam South, which she has represented in parliament since 2011, and questioned her…
After two years in development, Pearl Business Park, a multi-million-dollar project by Sudhir Ruparelia, is ready for occupancy. The landmark property has already generated immense demand and is being hailed as a game-changer on Kampala’s real estate skyline. Located along Yusuf Lule Road, Pearl Business Park combines cutting-edge facilities, sustainable design, and a prime location,…
