National Hon. Betty Amongi signs Bilateral Labour Agreement with the State of Qatar, to Facilitate Formal Empowerment The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon Betty Amongi Akena has today signed a Bilateral Labour Agreement between the government of the State of Qatar and the government of Uganda to facilitate safe & formal labour externalisation to Qatar. Story by Howwe \ 1712041923
National UPDF Deputy Air Force Commander Stephen Kiggundu Dies in Bathroom Tragic news struck the UPDF Air Force as Brigadier General Stephen Kiggundu, the Deputy Commander, died on Easter Sunday evening. Story by Howwe \ 1712041395
National H.E the President’s Easter Message President Museveni, extends warm greetings and congratulations on the occasion of Good Friday and Easter. Story by Howwe \ 1711918332
National Govt tables Shs58 trillion budget for 2024/2025 Musasizi called for House support in processing and passing the Bill ahead of the new financial year. Story by Howwe \ 1711653525
National Water, Environment agencies ask for more funds in next budget According to the Minister, Hon. Sam Cheptoris, low funding to the Ministry has failed to match the growing water demands and water use patterns, especially with high population growth that has surpassed the rate of infrastructure development. Story by Howwe \ 1711653421
National Local political leaders to get salary enhancement Local government leaders will receive a 100 per cent pay increment starting the next financial year, the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Rapheal Magyezi has said. Story by Howwe \ 1711570512
National Defence spending Shs400m monthly to fly troops to Somalia The Ministry of Defence is spending a total of Shs400 million monthly to fly troops to Somalia and other destinations following the grounding of planes owned by Uganda Air Cargo. Story by Howwe \ 1711569034
National Security sector facing Funding Gaps Amidst Counterterrorism Efforts The Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi says that they have made significant strides in combating terrorism through the joint efforts of security and intelligence teams. Story by Howwe \ 1711053924
National Mulago seeks Shs10 billion for ICUs Mulago National Referral Hospital is in need of over Shs10 billion to fully functionalise its intensive care units (ICU). Story by Howwe \ 1711053655
National UNBS team fails to defend budget, sent away The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has failed to defend their budget item of Shs3.363 billion allocated for the general use of goods and services. Story by Howwe \ 1710961813
National Schools Ordered to Close Indefinitely due to extreme temperatures The South Sudanese government, through the Ministry of Health, has directed the indefinite closure of schools starting today, Monday, March 18, 2024, due to extended periods of high daytime and nighttime temperatures. Story by Howwe \ 1710836665
National Uganda Wildlife Authority admits lack of due diligence in contracting firm Members of Parliament sitting on the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) have interrogated Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) officials regarding a loss of Shs180 million incurred in a contract related to the gorilla permit system. Story by Howwe \ 1710788932