By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1056 EAT on Monday 25 August 2025 “Uganda has moved a step closer to producing its first oil, following the successful drilling of 15 wells by CNOOC Uganda Limited at the Kingfisher oil field in Kikuube District.” “With only 16 wells remaining before full-scale production, the milestone marks a…
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Isak Ruled Out of Liverpool Clash as Uganda Make Historic CHAN Quarterfinals
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1523 EAT on Friday 22 August 2025 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe remains optimistic that Alexander Isak can be reintegrated into the squad, despite the striker publicly declaring that his relationship with the club “cannot continue.” Isak broke his silence midweek in a strongly worded Instagram post, accusing the…
Judicial Officers Decry Government U-Turn on Promised Salary Increase
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 2044 EAT on Thursday 21 August 2025 All is not well within the judiciary, as deputy registrars, assistant registrars, and chief magistrates accuse the government of backtracking on a previously agreed resolution to enhance their salaries. The judicial officers have expressed frustration over what they describe as a breach…
Uganda, United States Conclude Agreement on Migration Cooperation
Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi updated at 12:16 EAT on Thursday August 21, 2025. The Government of Uganda has entered into a bilateral cooperation agreement with the United States of America to strengthen collaboration on migration and asylum-related matters. Under the new arrangement, Uganda will cooperate with the United States in examining protection requests from…
Uganda’s Road Crisis Deepens: Mounting Dept and Struggling Businesses
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1221 EAT on Wednesday 20 August 2025 On a sweltering afternoon in Najjera, the unfinished Kiwatule–Kira–Kiwogoma road paints a tale of contrasts — one of long-promised progress, and another of daily disruption. Vehicles inch over rough, uneven terrain as traders battle thick dust to protect their goods. Around them,…
NRM Drops Fiona Nakku from Youth MP Contest Citing Age Concerns
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1135 EAT on Wednesday 20 August 2025 The Electoral Commission of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has disqualified Fiona Nakku from the race for the party’s National Female Youth Member of Parliament (MP) flag bearer position, citing age ineligibility. According to the Commission, Nakku does not meet the age…
Constitutional Court Rejects No-Falt Divorce Law
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1431 EAT on Tuesday 19 August 2025 The Constitutional Court, in a 4-1 ruling, has upheld provisions of the Divorce Act requiring couples to state valid grounds before a marriage can be dissolved In the lead judgment, Justice Hellen Obura stated that allowing divorce without an inquiry into the…
Ruth Nankabirwa’s Political Journey: From Kiboga MP to Energy Minister
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1616 EAT on Monday 18 August 2025 In our Senior Citizen Series today, We’re featuring Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu (born 28 November 1965) is a Ugandan politician currently serving as the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, a position she has held since 8 June 2021. Despite…
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