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The Committee on East African Community (EAC) Affairs has called for the creation and deployment of a professional joint force at entry points of all partner states so as to end border conflicts. The Committee, headed by Hon. James Nsaba Buturo argued that despite the existence of EAC protocols on peace and security, member states still grapple with civil unrest and border conflicts. “The Protocol speaks to promoting peace, security, and stability within the Community and good neighborliness. However, little success has been registered evidenced by the insecurity among member states,” said Hon. Buturo while presenting the Committee Report on…

The Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries has recommended a phased increase in funding for the Agro-Industrialization Programme, advocating for a rise in its budget allocation from the current 2.4 percent to 5 percent of the national budget. This, the Committee says, will align with Uganda’s commitment under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) to allocate 10 percent of the national budget to agriculture by 2025. This was one of the recommendations presented by Committee Chairperson Hon. Linda Auma, who presented the committee report during the House sitting chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, on Thursday, 10…

The Minister of State for Works, Hon. Musa Ecweru has revealed that the bad state of some roads is attributed to a Shs1.3 trillion debt that the now rationalised Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) owed to contractors. Ecweru’s assertion followed an outcry by a cross section of Members of Parliament over the bad state of roads and bridges around the country. The concerns were raised as the House chaired By Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, debated a report from the Committee on Physical Infrastructure on the sector’s budget priorities for financial year 2025/2026. The minister said that they had inherited the…

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), Hon. John Mulimba has revealed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will reduce the number of diplomatic missions abroad from the current 38 to about 15 according to a president directive citing cost concerns and questions around their effectiveness. Mulimba made the disclosure during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 while responding to concerns raised by Members of Parliament over the deteriorating performance of Uganda’s foreign missions. “President Museveni has directed a cost-benefit review of all 35 foreign missions, with a view to reducing the number to around 15.…

Lawmakers have tasked the Ministry of Public Service to clean up the payroll of police officers in a bid to put an end to complaints of unpaid salaries of officers. The Members of Parliament made the demands while responding to a statement of the Minister of Defence and Internal Affairs, Gen. Kahinda Otafiire that was presented by Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry), Hon. David Bahati during plenary sitting on Thursday, 17 April 2025. The minister said that some officers have not been paid due to a mismatch in names and dates of birth. “In 2023, the…

On March 29, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, Iradukunda Rebecca Hope, 18 years old took home the iKon Award Rising Star accolade for her debut performance in the TV series Crossroads. Although Iradukunda is still pursuing her studies, she has passionately delved into acting—an art that is rapidly earning her a spotlight in the film industry. As a young person, the model turned actress, has had a fascinating journey, from making decisions about her career path to receiving full support from her parents to pursue a future in the acting world. We sat down with her to talk about…

Musician Kiggundu Bruno, commonly known as Bruno K, has been awarded 130 million Shillings by the High Court after he successfully sued an American music company for infringing on his copyright. The Commercial division of the High Court presided over by Justice Patricia Mutesi found that Black Market Media, an American based music promotion company that also opened offices in Uganda in 2020, unfairly benefited from the songs composed by Bruno K. “I’m satisfied that the Plaintiff’s copyright was infringed when his songs were struck down from YouTube, when his YouTube channels were taken down, when false claims of copyright…

Kampala Capital City Authority’s City Hall Court Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Nicholas Aisu has allowed an application by musician Moses Ssali, popularly known as Bebe Cool, permitting police to examine comedian Alex Muhangi’s YouTube channels over allegations of copyright infringement. The court ruling, delivered on Thursday, is part of an ongoing case in which Bebe Cool accuses Muhangi of illegally using his content in fifteen YouTube links, which were reportedly also broadcast on NTV, a local television station. According to court records, Bebe Cool filed the complaint earlier this year, alleging that Muhangi infringed on his neighbouring rights under…

The appeal of the iKon Awards has proven irresistible for the many filmmakers as seen by the huge participation in an initiative that does not offer a cash prize that normally accompanies such accolades.The awards, now in their 3rd edition, have gained public and government attention following the Uganda Communications Commission’s endorsement earlier this year.  GTiven the capital-intensive nature of organizing the awards—which do not require a paid ticket or a purchased table to enjoy the glamour of the night—we caught up with an exclusive interview with one of the organizers of the iKon Awards – Usama Mukwaya, the Producer…

Uganda Breweries’ leading rum, Captain Morgan set Mbarara party scene ablaze with the Spice Takeover launch at Soho Terrace Bar. This marks the return of the thrilling consumer experience for a second edition this year. The announcement was made during a mini spice takeover experience, where Mbarara party lovers were immersed in the world of Spice with signature rum-based cocktails, vibrant red-themed photo booths, and a diverse lineup of top DJs from Kampala and Mbarara including Dj Tonny and Red, hosted by MC Kartel and Jokwiz Klean. Set to take place this July at University Inn, the Spice Takeover Mbarara…