21 October 2025 Government says it will investigate and take action against security officers involved in partisan politics ahead of the 2026 general elections. This after the leader of opposition in parliament Joel Ssenyonyi presented a matter of national importance in parliament over security officers defacing National Unity Party presidential flag bearer Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu’s posters. Ssenyonyi notes that other security officers openly campaign for the National Resistance Movement presidential flag bearer. He points out an allegation against a UPDF Air Force Commander who was recorded campaigning for President and de-campaigning the opposition candidate Robert Kyagulanyi. Ssenyonyi also raised concern over the Chief Administrative officer of Adjumani Ocen James Andrew who allegedly instructed all primary and secondary school head teachers in the district to mobilize learners to attend NRM flag bearer campaign in Adjumani. The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao says that this matters should be investigated and action taken against the culprits. Story by Kenneth Lukwago
21 October 2025 The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa postpones debate on the suspended teachers’ strike for two weeks, pending the completion of a report by Parliament’s Committee on Education. Teachers, under their umbrella organization UNATU, suspended their one-month-long strike last week during which they were demanding a salary increment to give Parliament time to process their petition. The matter was raised in parliament by Tororo District Woman MP Sarah Opendi, noting that teachers had given a two-week ultimatum when suspending their strike. Opendi questioned steps being taken by Parliament to address the matter within that time frame given by the teachers. In response Deputy Speaker Tayebwa says that their matter was referred to parliaments committee on Education. Tayebwa asks MPs to wait for the findings and recommendations of the Committee. Story by Rose Namale
21 October 2025 The World Bank resolves to resume concessional financing to Uganda and plans to disburse over $ 2 billion of new money to finance the country’s development in the next three financial years. Concessional financing are loans offered with lesser terms and conditions. Interest rates that come with them are normally those below the market and normally come with longer grace periods. In 2023, the World Bank halted financing to Uganda after passing the Anti-Homosexuality law arguing that it was harsh in nature and that it contracted its values. Currently , the World Bank’s total investment in the country is $4.9. Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi says the money will be invested in roads and bridges, electricity transmission, building infrastructure in cities,schools,IT,Agriculture, water and irrigation , skilling and social protection. In a statement , Ggoobi says this has been reached at following a number engagement government officials have held with World Bank officials in Washington D.C. Meanwhile, Ggoobi says the International Finance Cooperation provide patient capital to private sector investors in minerals , renewables, agro-industrialization, science and innovation and co-invest with government owned Enteprises. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya.
21 October 2025 Government says it will investigate and take action against security officers involved in partisan politics ahead of the 2026 general elections. This after the leader of opposition in parliament Joel Ssenyonyi presented a matter of national importance in parliament over security officers defacing National Unity Party presidential flag bearer Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu’s posters. Ssenyonyi notes that other security officers openly campaign for the National Resistance Movement presidential flag bearer. He points out an allegation against a UPDF Air Force Commander who was recorded campaigning for President and de-campaigning the opposition candidate Robert Kyagulanyi. Ssenyonyi also raised concern over the Chief Administrative officer of Adjumani Ocen James Andrew who allegedly instructed all primary and secondary school head teachers in the district to mobilize learners to attend NRM flag bearer campaign in Adjumani. The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao says that this matters should be investigated and action taken against the culprits. Story by Kenneth Lukwago
21 October 2025 The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa postpones debate on the suspended teachers’ strike for two weeks, pending the completion of a report by Parliament’s Committee on Education. Teachers, under their umbrella organization UNATU, suspended their one-month-long strike last week during which they were demanding a salary increment to give Parliament time to process their petition. The matter was raised in parliament by Tororo District Woman MP Sarah Opendi, noting that teachers had given a two-week ultimatum when suspending their strike. Opendi questioned steps being taken by Parliament to address the matter within that time frame given by the teachers. In response Deputy Speaker Tayebwa says that their matter was referred to parliaments committee on Education. Tayebwa asks MPs to wait for the findings and recommendations of the Committee. Story by Rose Namale
21 October 2025 The World Bank resolves to resume concessional financing to Uganda and plans to disburse over $ 2 billion of new money to finance the country’s development in the next three financial years. Concessional financing are loans offered with lesser terms and conditions. Interest rates that come with them are normally those below the market and normally come with longer grace periods. In 2023, the World Bank halted financing to Uganda after passing the Anti-Homosexuality law arguing that it was harsh in nature and that it contracted its values. Currently , the World Bank’s total investment in the country is $4.9. Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi says the money will be invested in roads and bridges, electricity transmission, building infrastructure in cities,schools,IT,Agriculture, water and irrigation , skilling and social protection. In a statement , Ggoobi says this has been reached at following a number engagement government officials have held with World Bank officials in Washington D.C. Meanwhile, Ggoobi says the International Finance Cooperation provide patient capital to private sector investors in minerals , renewables, agro-industrialization, science and innovation and co-invest with government owned Enteprises. Story by Wycliffe Sebunya.
