ANT’s Alice Alaso Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) says the Sovereignty Bill 2026 is a “death sentence” for Ugandan democracy and economy. The party in a statement spoke against the Bill, whose scrutiny is expected to begin on Monday at the Parliament’s Joint Committees on Defence and Internal Affairs, and that of Legal and Parliamentary Affairs. Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) labelling it a thinly veiled attempt by the ruling elite to consolidate absolute power under the guise of national interest. ANT Acting National Coordinator, Alice Alaso Asianut, described the bill as a direct assault…
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Uganda delegation (right) interacting with the World Bank Africa Region department. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The World Bank has hailed Uganda’s high economic growth rates but noted that this is not corresponding with the improvement in people’s livelihoods. Ndiame Diop, the Bank’s Vice-President for Africa lauded Uganda for the macroeconomic stability but urged the country to translate the growth of the economy into good jobs and poverty reduction. This was during a side meeting between the Uganda delegation led by State Minister for Finance, Henry Musasizi and comprising Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi and Attorney…
The Independent’s Isaac Khisa (RIGHT) receiving his award from Continental Reinsurance Holdings Group Chief Executive Officer Lawrence Nazare in Kigali, Rwanda Kigali, Rwanda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Ugandan business writer Isaac Khisa has been named the overall winner of the 2026 Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards, announced during the 11th Continental Reinsurance CEO Summit held in Kigali, Rwanda, on April 17. Khisa also won the English Print Category for his article “Keeping it home: Africa’s reinsurers in quiet bid to reclaim market” published by The Independent Magazine based in Kampala. The piece examines how African reinsurance firms are stepping up efforts…
Maj. Rtd Jesca Rose Alupo inspecting a guard of honour. PHOTO Emmanuel Olinga Kampala, Uganda | URN | Vice President Rtd Major Jessica Alupo has presided over the passing out of 1,238 recruit warders on Saturday. They completed a nine-month basic recruit warders and wardresses course at the Prison Academy and Training School. Of these, 912 are male, and 326 are female. It is expected that the new warders will address staffing shortages and support the Uganda Prisons Service’s mission of safeguarding and developing society by providing safe, secure, and compassionate detention of detainees. The vice president praised the recruits…
Julius Kakeeto, Chairman Uganda Bankers Association Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) has raised concern over the draft Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, warning that it could negatively impact Uganda’s financial sector and slow down economic growth. In a letter addressed to the Attorney General on April 13, 2026, the bankers’ body said the proposed law, intended to regulate foreign influence, may create uncertainty in the investment climate and discourage foreign direct investment at a time when Uganda is pursuing ambitious economic expansion. UBA cautioned that the bill could trigger a “chilling effect” on investors, potentially weakening…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | he Supreme Court of Uganda on Friday convened a special session to celebrate the distinguished 17-year judicial career of Chief Justice Emeritus Alfonse Owiny-Dollo. The ceremony, attended by the top brass of the legal fraternity and government dignitaries, served as a formal recognition of a tenure described by the court as a period of profound “metamorphosis” for the country’s justice system. The session followed a successful application to formally record Owiny-Dollo’s contributions. Retired Chief Justice Owiny- Dollo served as a High Court Judge (2008–2015), Deputy Chief Justice (2017–2020), and Chief Justice (2020–2026). CJ Emeritus Alfonse Owiny-…
Bobi Wine receives the award. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The National Unity Party President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, was on Friday night honored with the Heroes of Democracy Award by the Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI). “We are proud to announce the recognition of Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) for his commitment to democratic principles, civic participation, and the defense of fundamental rights. Through personal sacrifice and principled leadership, he has inspired millions to believe in the power of peaceful civic engagement and accountable governance,” said Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI). RDI says its mission is to unmask and confront the alliance of…
Ugandan police work at the scene where four children were killed in a stabbing incident at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program School in Kampala, Uganda, on April 2, 2026. Ugandan police on Thursday provided further details on a fatal stabbing incident at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program School in the capital, Kampala, where four toddlers were killed. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua) Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | On Tuesday evening, Amina Namuwaya arrived at Immaculate Heart Primary School as she had done countless times before. She expected to walk straight to her children’s classrooms, collect them, and head home. Instead, school…
Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) officials before Parliament’s Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The private sector has spoken against the proposed tax reforms, warning Parliament that some of the measures risk constraining investment, deepening informality, and undermining post-pandemic economic recovery. Appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development on Wednesday, the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), led by Chairman Richard Sekalala, urged MPS to amend Section 15(1) of the Tax Appeals Tribunal Act. The provision requires taxpayers to pay 30 percent of the disputed tax assessment before appealing. The Association says the requirement,…
Singer and dancer Sandra Naxx is trending for all the wrong reasons after her private videos leaked on social media. Sandra Naxx gained stardom in the Ugandan entertainment circles thanks to her exceptional dance skills. She subsequently took a musical direction, with her Kapati collaboration featuring Alien Skin doing well on music platforms. Unfortunately, her career has been dealt a heavy blow after her bedroom videos found their way on several social media platforms. In one of the videos, Sandra Naxx could be seen half naked, clad in a white undergarment, erotically writhing her waist, as she grooved to Jamaican…