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…
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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…
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…
Ill Health Forces Adjournment of Lukwago Treason Case to July 7
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1129 EAT on Wednesday 1 July 2026 Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago on Monday failed to appear before the Chief Magistrate’s Court after being admitted to Mulago National Referral Hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment. Lukwago, who faces charges of misprision of treason, was expected to…
Kabaka Mutebi Calls for Rule of Law, Unity and Accountability in Meeting with Buganda Clan Leaders
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1238 EAT on Thursday 25 June 2026 Kabaka Mutebi Calls for Upholding Rule of Law, Warns Against Selective JusticeThe Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has called for strict adherence to the rule of law, warning that selective enforcement of laws and disregard for established cultural and legal…
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