Muhamadi Matovu

UPDF Reserve Force Commander Maj Gen Joseph Ssemwanga has warned Members of Parliament against using security oversight to pursue personal grievances against security personnel, urging them to base their scrutiny on established principles.

Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth has urged Members of Parliament to use public resources responsibly and ensure laws they enact reflect the needs of Ugandans.

Nonprofit organisations are grappling with stricter banking checks, regulatory demands and shrinking donor support, raising concerns about financial accountability, organisational survival and the future of civil society operations.

The opposition party says it will challenge the proposed expansion of URA's access to financial records, while demanding an independent probe into the alleged sharing of national identification data.

Former Agriculture Minister Victoria Ssekitoleko is promoting bamboo as an alternative source of charcoal, saying wider cultivation could create income opportunities while supporting environmental conservation and the development of new industries.

Uganda NGO Bureau says compliance has improved significantly since 2016, but suspensions, donor withdrawals and regulatory uncertainty are putting pressure on civil society organisations and their ability to deliver services.

Traders' association chairperson Isa Sekitto says Uganda needs to lower business costs, revive regional trade and boost exports to increase foreign currency inflows, warning that higher interest rates could constrain business investment.

The construction firm was recognised at the East African Brand Quality Awards 2025/2026, with its chairman crediting employees, clients and partners for supporting its more than five-decade operations.

The proposed committee will assess existing internet resellers and recommend a regulatory framework as the communications regulator pursues operators providing services without licences.

The new sports-focused subscription will carry every Premier League and UEFA Champions League match from November 5, as MultiChoice introduces four packages designed around different budgets and viewing preferences.