By Derrick WerikheKAMPALA – Hon. Jacqueline Mbabazi has officially been sworn in as the Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by government officials, family members, and supporters.During the ceremony, Mbabazi took the oath of office and pledged to serve Ugandans diligently in her new role. Her appointment…
Arsenal are interested in Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez but face competition to sign him from Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, according to Diego Simeone. The Atletico Madrid manager confirmed the interest at his press conference before the two sides meet in Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg at Metropolitano Stadium. “I’m not inside Julian Alvarez’s…
By Faith Kwagala Wide salary differences among presidential advisors have sparked public concern, with figures ranging from Shs 2.3 million to as high as Shs 100 million per month. Reports indicate that former Makerere Vice Chancellor Dr. Ezra Suruma tops the list, followed by Dr. Betty Namukwaya earning Shs 90 million, while some senior political…
By Faith Kwagala The proposed Shs200 increase on fuel excise duty will further burden struggling taxpayers, economic analysts warn.If Parliament passes the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill 2026, petrol duty will rise to Shs1,750 per litre and diesel to Shs1,430.Ibrahim Musa Ladu reports that while the government downplays the increase as modest, experts liken it to…
REAL MADRID star Federico Valverde was rushed to hospital after a second training ground bust-up with his own team-mate. Reports in Spain say that the Uruguayan continued a feud with Aurelien Tchouameni from Wednesday and sustained a blow that needed medical attention. A “very serious” incident is described by Marca , with Valverde and Frenchman Tchouameni arguing in the…
By Faith Kwagala The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, has emphasized that stable prices are essential for maintaining a strong Ugandan shilling and supporting economic growth. Speaking in Masindi, he explained that when prices remain steady, people gain confidence in their money, encouraging saving and investment.He noted that Uganda’s stable…
