The Inspectorate of Government has found that Parliament recruited 182 employees without publicly advertising the vacancies between 2021 and 2026, denying many Ugandans a fair chance at employment.
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has demanded a public apology from CBS FM journalist John Paul Ssebaduka for editing and circulating a video that allegedly distorted his remarks about nurses, and has referred the matter to the Uganda Communications Commission.
Public frustration is mounting against Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) over frequent and prolonged power outages, high bills, and slow customer response. Many Ugandans who celebrated the end of Umeme’s concession now say the hoped-for improvement has not materialised, with some pointing to the continued presence of former Umeme managers.
The National Identification and Registration Authority is holding about 5.4 million newly printed national identity cards that citizens have not collected, a backlog attributed to severe understaffing after the mass enrolment exercise ended.
The Attorney General has cautioned against the immediate termination of the contract of the private operator of the Kampala–Entebbe Expressway, warning that failure to follow contractual procedures could expose Uganda to expensive international arbitration.
Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has been released from house arrest following a directive by President Yoweri Museveni. Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced that she will not be prosecuted. Story body:
The government has earmarked 120 traditional secondary schools for phased renovation, focusing on institutions constructed between the 1960s and 1980s that are losing learners to newer schools with better facilities.
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited continues to face intense public and parliamentary criticism over frequent power outages, rising energy losses and slow connections since taking over from Umeme. Many customers say the situation has not improved and in some areas has worsened.
State Minister for Energy Sidronius Okaasai has announced the completion of six of eleven pending power lines, delivering 141,400 new electricity connections. At the same time, Members of Parliament have raised a general outcry over limited connectivity across the country.
President Yoweri Museveni has rejected the resignation of Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Mariam Fauzat Wangadya and instructed her to remain in office. Wangadya revealed this while appearing before Parliament’s COSASE committee.
Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises has paused scrutiny of the Auditor General’s report on the Insurance Regulatory Authority after two individuals appeared claiming the position of Chief Executive Officer.
Sports Minister Peter Ogwang has told Parliament that government is on course to deliver three stadiums to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. CAF has agreed that Aki-Bua Stadium can host matches if required standards are met.
Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs to present the state of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, key achievements and resource requirements for the UPDF.
Kampala Woman MP Shamim Malende has raised the continued accumulation of uncollected garbage in parts of the city as a matter of national importance. Government responded that KCCA is scaling up efforts and will provide additional trucks.
President Museveni and Parliament pay emotional tribute to Gen. Moses Ali as his body is airlifted to Adjumani, ahead of burial tomorrow, Wednesday July 23.
