Uganda's anti-corruption chief has called on public leaders to declare their wealth by March 2025.
Inspector General of Government Beti Kamya issued the reminder under the Leadership Code Act. The law requires top officials to report their assets, income, and debts every two years.
"The public has a right to demand accountability from its leaders," Kamya said. She warned of strict penalties for those who fail to comply.
The declaration covers members of parliament and executive officers. Leaders must list their businesses, properties, shares, and any debts they have guaranteed for others.
Officials who skip the declaration or file false reports face dismissal or prosecution. The Leadership Code Tribunal works with Kamya's office to...
Uganda has launched its first locally made malaria test kits, marking a major shift from imported diagnostics. The Ministry of Health cleared the kits for delivery to National Medical Stores.
Microhaem Scientifics (MHS), based in Uganda, created these rapid diagnostic tests. The company stands as the first maker of such kits in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Health official Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze warned about fake test kits in the market. "There are fake kits that wrongly diagnose people, putting lives at risk. We must ensure only high-quality, verified diagnostic tools are available," he said.
Uganda faces a large gap in medical testing funds. The country needs $200 million yearly for public health diagnostics but receives only $117 million...
Uganda's ruling NRM party announced that 95% of its voter register has been updated ahead of the July primaries. Party election chief Tanga Odoi announced this.
The update began on January 29 to create an accurate list of party voters. Odoi said the revised register will help ensure fair primary elections for parliament seats.
"We must have primaries for MPs by July. With our polished register, we shall have credible elections," Odoi said.
Members across the country raised issues about the process. In Tororo District, many voters missed the three-day window to check their information.
Charles Owori, district coordinator for the Office of the National Chairman, called for better communication. "The Secretariat should learn to inform...
BMK Group and its partners have gifted two hectares of land to Muslim refugees in Kiryandongo for a new cemetery. The donation came through a joint effort with Salam TV and Salam Charity.
Religious leaders and officials gathered at a Salam Jumah event to mark the handover. Sheikh Siraj Kifampa led prayers and spoke about burial grounds as sacred spaces for remembrance.
"These sites offer spiritual rewards that continue after death," Sheikh Kifampa said at the ceremony.
Hajji Haruna Kibirige from BMK Group pledged ongoing support for humanitarian projects. Salam Charity's Hajji Karim Kaliisa asked the community to help develop the cemetery.
The district's Muslim leader, Sheikh Habib, thanked the donors but pointed to other needs. He...
Uganda has won the Best Stand Award at a major tourism expo in India, marking a significant milestone for the East African nation's tourism sector.
The award ceremony took place at the Indo-Asia Tourism Expo, held from January 30 to February 1, 2025. Uganda's High Commissioner to India, Joyce Kakuramatsi Kikafunda, accepted the honor from Fair Fest Media Ltd CEO Sanjav Agarwal.
Nine Ugandan tourism companies showcased the country's attractions at the event. Their display earned top ratings from both inbound and outbound tourism buyers. Judges based their decision on visitor feedback and stand presentation.
The Ugandan pavilion highlighted diverse tourism offerings, including gorilla tracking, bird watching, cultural heritage sites...
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni called for African self-reliance in food production during a meeting with Gabonese military officers at the Senior Command and Staff College in Jinja.
"You shouldn't import any food. You can grow and process it here because we have many raw materials," Museveni said on Monday. He stressed the importance of adding value to agricultural products, citing cotton as an example.
"A kilo of raw cotton sells for $1, but processed into shirts; it yields $20. Exporting raw cotton means giving away jobs and money to Asian countries," he explained.
The visiting officers - Major Jason Dimitri Raivire, Captain Stephen Obouba, Captain Stephane Meboung, and Captain Mathieu Collard - toured several agricultural...
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has called NRM party lawmakers to meet at State House Entebbe this Friday at 10 am.
The meeting brings together members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party and independent MPs who align with NRM policies. Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua issued the notice to all eligible lawmakers.
The agenda remains unknown to MPs. Some lawmakers suggest the meeting might address the recent Supreme Court decision that limited the General Court Martial's authority.
Another potential topic includes updates on Museveni's nationwide tours promoting the Parish Development Model (PDM). This government program aims to boost economic growth and reduce poverty across Uganda's parishes.
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A boy's difficulty holding a pencil led to a startling discovery in Pune, India. His mother initially thought he was angry, but the struggle signaled something far more serious - Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS).
The rare condition attacked his immune system, causing widespread paralysis. He lost control of his arms, legs, and breathing, requiring ventilator support. The child represents one of 160 GBS cases reported in Pune since January. Five suspected deaths occurred, with 48 patients in intensive care and 21 on ventilators.
GBS symptoms begin with tingling in hands and feet before progressing to muscle weakness. The condition typically worsens over two to four weeks, with mortality rates between 3% and 13%.
Experts trace the Pune...
USAID Faces Major Review Under Trump Administration.
President Donald Trump placed USAID under new oversight, naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Acting Administrator. The move comes with orders for a complete review of foreign aid programs.
The State Department called this an "interim step" to increase control over the agency's work. Officials said changes in the organization might follow.
Rubio has informed Congress about the upcoming review. This signals potential shifts in U.S. foreign aid spending.
Trump criticized the agency on Truth Social, calling it a "TOTAL DISASTER." He claimed USAID funds programs against U.S. interests. The president accused the "globalist elite" of taking over the agency.
The administration aims...
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