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Dr Sudhir Ruparelia Warns Public Against Fake X (Twitter) Account

Prominent Ugandan tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia has issued a public warning regarding a fraudulent account impersonating him on X, formerly Twitter. Mr. Ruparelia, chairman of the Ruparelia Group, stated Wednesday that he does not operate any account on the social media platform. The
June 16, 2025

Gov’t Unveils New Strategies to Counter Human Trafficking

The Ministry of Internal Affairs, together with the Coordination Office for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons (COPTIP), has concluded new communication strategies that will enhance the fight against human trafficking. CP Julius Twinomujuni, the National Coordinator of COPTIP, said the new strategies
August 15, 2023

UNBS ED Ebiru Sacked For Bribing Board Shs 100M To Retain Job

The Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards David Livingstone Ebiru has been dismissed for bribing the UNBS Board to retain his job. Ebiru’s woes started when he appeared before Parliament’s Committee on Public Accounts – Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State
August 5, 2023

Uganda Refugee Hosting Districts To Get Internet Connections

Refugee hosting districts around the country will soon be connected to high speed internet under the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project (UDAP-GOVNET). According to Dr. Hatwib Mugasa, the Executive Director of the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-Uganda), the move aims at promoting digital
August 5, 2023

Museveni Reiterates Directive On Timber Export Ban

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed his June 21st, 2023, ban on the exportation of unprocessed timber in Uganda in order to reverse the worrying trend of deforestation.          The President made the reminder on August 4th, 2023, at
August 5, 2023

Refugee Hosting Communities To Get Internet Connections

Refugee hosting districts around the country will soon be connected to high speed internet under the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project (UDAP-GOVNET). According to Dr. Hatwib Mugasa, the Executive Director of the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-Uganda), the move aims at promoting digital
August 3, 2023

EC Unveils 2026 Election Roadmap,Promises Free,Fair Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, launched its strategic plan 2022-2027 at Hotel Africana in Kampala with a road map for the general election 2025/2026. During the launch, the Chairperson of Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama
August 3, 2023
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