A

allafrica.com

@allafrica 13 hours ago

PAC Wants Members Dropped, Barred From Sectoral Committees

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) wants its membership reduced by half and legislators serving on the accountability committees barred from joining sectoral committees, arguing that competing parliamentary assignments are undermining audit scrutiny, constituency representation and members' performance.

read more

Other Headlines

A

allafrica.com

@allafrica Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:11:13

Mao Rejects Release of Political Detainees As Precondition for National Dialogue

[Nile Post] Justice Minister Norbert Mao has rejected calls by opposition leaders for the unconditional release of political detainees and the return of Ugandans living in exile to be made preconditions for the proposed national dialogue, arguing that the issues should instead be discussed at the negotiating table.

read more
A

allafrica.com

@allafrica Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:11:14

MP Balaba Urges Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee to Turn Induction Knowledge Into Effective Oversight

[Nile Post] Rubanda West Member of Parliament Bruce Balaba has called on members of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee to translate the knowledge gained during their induction into effective legislation, rigorous oversight and a foreign policy that delivers tangible benefits to Ugandans.

read more
A

allafrica.com

@allafrica Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:13:05

Experts Worried As Isimba Dam Spillway Damages Unrepaired As Rains Loom

[Independent (Kampala)] Jinja, Uganda I Urn -- As the country enters a season of potentially enhanced rainfall, unresolved defects at Isimba Hydropower Plant have renewed fears about the dam being flooded by excess water.

read more
A

allafrica.com

@allafrica 17 hours ago

Pearl Bank Supports Key Events At Emorimor's 4th Coronation Anniversary in Teso

[Independent (Kampala)] Soroti -- With 100 kits to their name, Pearl Bank participated in last weekend's Teso Run that is part of the commemoration of Emorimor Paul Sande Etomeileng Emolot's 4th Coronation Anniversary celebrations.

read more
A

allafrica.com

@allafrica 17 hours ago

Bank of Uganda in 100 Percent Surplus Increase Despite Year of Troubles

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Bank of Uganda recorded a surplus of 1.32 trillion in the financial year 2025/26, representing a 100 per cent increase from the previous year, while boasting lower than forecast expenditure figures.

read more
A

allafrica.com

@allafrica 17 hours ago

Okere Shea Coop Exports 23 Tons of Shea Butter to United States

[Independent (Kampala)] Otuke -- The Okere Shea Cooperative Society Limited in Otuke District has more than doubled its exports of processed Nilotica shea butter to the United States, shipping 23 metric tonnes compared with nine tonnes in the previous year.

read more
A

allafrica.com

@allafrica 21 hours ago

Abodo Calls for Timely Election Petition Hearings At Lugazi Court

[Nile Post] Principal Judge Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo has urged judicial officers handling election petitions to adhere to strict timelines, maintain order in court and safeguard their well-being amid the demanding workload associated with resolving electoral disputes.

read more
A

allafrica.com

@allafrica 21 hours ago

Improved Rice Production Helps Refugees and Hosts Build Peace in West Nile

[Nile Post] Refugees and host communities in Uganda's West Nile sub-region are recording improved rice harvests and incomes following the introduction of improved seed varieties and modern farming techniques under a Japan-funded project aimed at promoting women's economic empowerment and peaceful coexistence.

read more
A

allafrica.com

@allafrica 21 hours ago

Kitwe Health Centre Iv Struggles With Staff Shortage As Deliveries Reach 220 Monthly

[Nile Post] Kitwe Health Centre IV in Ntungamo District is struggling to meet growing healthcare demands with a severely limited workforce, handling up to 220 deliveries a month with just eight midwives and two doctors.

read more
A

allafrica.com

@allafrica 21 hours ago

Jinja High Court Reports 1,000-Case Backlog As Principal Judge Inspects Courts

[Nile Post] Jinja High Court has reported a backlog of approximately 1,000 cases, including more than 500 criminal matters, as the Judiciary's leadership assesses challenges affecting the administration of justice at court stations in Jinja and Buikwe districts.

read more
A

allafrica.com

@allafrica 21 hours ago

Parliament Director Peter Busiku Graduates With Phd in Law and Politics

[Nile Post] Peter Busiku, a senior director in Uganda's Parliamentary Service, has graduated with a PhD in Law and Politics from Unicaf University of Zambia.

read more
A

allafrica.com

@allafrica 21 hours ago

Quality Chemical Industries CFO Named Uganda's CFO of the Year

[Nile Post] Fredrick Kakooza, Chief Finance Officer of Quality Chemical Industries Limited, has been named Uganda's 2026 Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of the Year at the 10th annual ACCA Uganda and Deloitte Uganda CFO Awards.

read more
A

allafrica.com

@allafrica 21 hours ago

PAC Chair Opposes Splitting Committee As Bbaale MP Seeks End to Voice Voting

[Nile Post] The Chairperson of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee for Central Government, Patrick Nsamba Oshabe, has opposed a proposal to split the committee into PAC One and PAC Two, arguing that inadequate funding and staffing are the main obstacles to clearing the backlog of accountability reports.

read more
A

allafrica.com

@allafrica 21 hours ago

Joy for Children Uganda Launches Podcast to Amplify Children's Voices

[Nile Post] Joy for Children Uganda (JFCU) has launched a child-centred advocacy podcast to amplify children's voices and promote their participation in decisions affecting their lives.

read more
A

allafrica.com

@allafrica 21 hours ago

PLU Dismisses Letter Suspending Frank Gashumba As 'Fake'

[Nile Post] A letter purportedly issued by the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), announcing the immediate suspension of Frank Gashumba over alleged attacks against Balokole and Pentecostal churches, has been dismissed as fake by the party's General Secretary.

read more