Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1130 EAT on Wednesday 2026 The government has begun rehabilitating Ugandan nationals repatriated from South Africa following recent unrest and xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, in which at least three Ugandans were reportedly killed. The returnees are undergoing psychosocial counselling and reintegration training at the National Leadership Institute…
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Mbarara Businesswoman Faces Fraud Claims Over Shs 60 Million From MP
Updated by HICGI News agency at 1043 EAT on Tuesday 7 July 2026 KAMPALA — A 53-year-old businesswoman from Mbarara City has been arrested in Kampala for allegedly defrauding an unnamed Member of Parliament of Shs 60 million after falsely claiming to be an official from the Office of the President. Addressing journalists, police spokesperson…
Dr Ssengonzi Honoured as Uganda Public Finance Management Champion
By HICGI News Agency at 1526 EAT On Monday 6 July 2026 Dr. Ddamulira Ssengonzi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has been recognised as Uganda Public Finance Management Champion by Public Opinions. The award forms part of the Responsible Investment Global Award, an initiative by Public Opinions aimed at recognising…
Motor Dealers Raise Alarm Over Corruption, Delays in Digital Number Plate Acquisition
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1058 EAT On Monday 6 July 2026 Motor vehicle and motorcycle dealers have called on the government to terminate its 10-year contract with Russian firm Joint Stock Company Global Security, alleging corruption and persistent failures in the implementation of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS). The ITMS was…
More Than 270 Ugandans Return Home as South Africa Evacuation Gets Underway
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1049 EAT on Friday 3 July 2026 ENTEBBE — At least 273 Ugandan nationals have safely returned home from South Africa in the first phase of the government’s voluntary repatriation programme for citizens affected by the recent wave of anti-illegal immigration protests and xenophobic violence. The returnees arrived…
Uganda Announces Three-Year Tax Holiday to Support Tourism Recovery
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1410 EAT on Thursday 2 July 2026 Uganda has introduced a three-year income tax holiday for qualifying tourism start-ups as part of efforts to attract greater private investment into one of the country’s fastest-growing economic sectors. Industry experts say the incentive could help encourage entrepreneurs to invest in…
Nigeria to Push for Compensation for Citizens’ Abandoned Property in South Africa
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1340 EAT on Thursday 2 July 2026 Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it plans to raise the issue of compensation for property abandoned by its citizens with South African authorities through high-level diplomatic engagements. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa told the BBC that the matter would…
Dr. John Matogo Babu Honoured with International Human Rights Recognition Certificate
By HICGI News Agency at 0751 EAT on Thursday 2 July 2026 KAMPALA – Ugandan Clergy and human rights advocate Bishop Dr. John Matogo Babu from Arua has received an International Recognition Certificate from the Implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (IUDHR), in recognition of his outstanding dedication and leadership in advancing human…
