Tag: Uganda

Uganda sues Kenya over oil importation deal

The Ugandan government has sued Kenya on the recent stalemate over the importation deal of petroleum oil from Mombasa port. This after Kenya declined a request to have Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) register as an oil marketing company locally to use Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)’s network for handling and transporting fuel headed to Uganda. […]

World Bank stops public financing to Uganda over Anti-homosexuality Act

The World Bank has frozen funding for Uganda over its Anti-Homosexuality Act. In a statement, World Bank said that the Act contradicts its values of non-discrimination on the basis of race, gender, or sexuality. “Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act fundamentally contradicts the World Bank Group’s values. We believe our vision to eradicate poverty on a livable planet […]

Uganda: 25 killed by militants in school attack

At least 25 people have been killed at a school in western Uganda by rebels linked to the Islamic State group. A further eight people remain in a critical condition after the attack on Lhubiriha secondary school in Mpondwe. Police say the attack on Friday was carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) – […]

Museveni speaks on COVID-19 status after ‘ICU’ reports

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has given an update on his COVID-19 status hours after reports that he was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). In an update on Tuesday night, Museveni claimed that he had been busy doing paperwork, although he stayed in isolation after a second test came out positive. “By Friday, all […]

Museveni’s wife speaks after reports of ailing husband

Uganda’s First Lady Janet Museveni has spoken after reports emerged that the country’s President Yoweri Museveni had tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, Janet thanked the clergy for praying for ailing Museveni, although she steered away from mentioning COVID-19. “Bishops, pastors, brothers, sisters in Christ, men and women of God, Today, the Lord leads […]

Uganda’s speaker of parliament allegedly banned from travelling to US

Uganda’s speaker of parliament Anitah Among has allegedly been banned from travelling to the United States of America(USA). This is according to MP Asuman Basalirwa who was the mover of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill that was on Monday, May 29, 2023, signed into law by President Kaguta Museveni. Asuman claims Anitah’s Visa has been cancelled until […]

Security guard locks out govt workers over salary arrears

A security guard employed by Njeru Central Division, Njeru Municipality in Buikwe District in Uganda on Monday locked about 50 government workers out of the administration block over alleged nonpayment of salary arrears. Mr Karim Kanku, 67, who reportedly demands about Shs1.8m in salary arrears accrued over the past nine months, says he has endured […]