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The directive follows a recent inspection in which none of the 30 commuter taxis assessed met basic safety and mechanical standards. Some of the vehicles reportedly had torn seats tied together with strings, while parts of their bodies were secured using ropes, raising concerns about their ability to transport passengers safely. The post Minister Byamukama Orders Crackdown on Dangerous…
The journalists’ body has also questioned the continued detention of Astezas, arguing that it contravenes the constitutional requirement governing the period within, which an arrested person must be brought before court. In a protest note shared on the UJA platform, the association cited Article 23(4)(b) of the 1995 Constitution, which provides for the 48-hour limit. The post UJA Protests…
Osborn was received by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni at State House Entebbe on August 19th, 2026, ahead of Rwabwogo’s consecration scheduled for August 23th, 2026, at Covenant Nations Church in Luzira which will also coincide with the church’s 20th anniversary celebrations. The post LaDonna Osborn Returns to Uganda for Rwabwogo’s Episcopal Consecration…
The statement comes at a sensitive moment following the recent general election. Türk underlined that the protection of civil and political rights remains vital to maintaining public confidence in the electoral process and ensuring long-term stability. The post UN Human Rights Chief Expresses Concern Over Arrests of Opposition Members in Zambia appeared first on Nexus Media .
Citing U.S. data from 2024, she said IP-intensive industries generated $11.4 trillion in GDP, 44 percent of private-sector output, supported 65.8 million jobs, and accounted for more than 80 percent of commodity export value. Copyright-intensive sectors, including music, delivered the highest earnings premium, with workers earning 130 percent more than those in non-IP industries. The post U.S.…
Twiineamazima said the exhibits included hunting nets, spears, pangas, knives, unidentified roots and leaves, smoked and fresh suspected wild meat, three pairs of oribi horns, five bushbuck horns and porcupine quills. The post 22 Arrested in Nakaseke Over Alleged Illegal Wildlife Possession appeared first on Nexus Media .
UPC urged government to reconsider the welfare of medical interns within the broader context of strengthening Uganda’s health system, arguing that realistic measures are needed to restore stability to the medical profession and reduce the frequency of industrial action. The post UPC Welcomes Intern Sponsorship but Warns Offer is Inadequate appeared first on Nexus Media .
Rusoke also distinguished the alleged Ugandan operation from the legitimate HUT8 Corporation, saying the Canadian-listed company had publicly distanced itself from alleged activities being carried out in its name in Uganda. The post Police Clarifies Statement on HUT8 Operations in Uganda, Warns Public Against Further Payments appeared first on Nexus Media .
“The President is of the view and has guided that we should not subject the pay of medical workers to tax the way it is done to the soldiers and other armed forces,” Baryomunsi said. The post Baryomunsi: President Museveni Directs Tax Exemption for Medical Workers’ Payments appeared first on Nexus Media .
Gulu City authorities have welcomed the tournament, saying it will boost local business by increasing demand for accommodation, transport, and hospitality services during the two-week event. The post Gulu to Host 2026 Inter-Forces Sports and Shooting Championship appeared first on Nexus Media .
The judicial officer presiding over the case, Magistrate Rophine Achayo, granted each of the eight doctors cash bail of UGX 200,000, while their sureties were each ordered to execute a non-cash bond of UGX 3 million. The post Eight Pay Protest Medical Interns Granted Bail appeared first on Nexus Media .
Media reports indicate 1.2 million people work as boda boda riders in Uganda, which makes the motorcycle taxi business the second largest employer in the country, right after agriculture. The post Boda Boda Debt Financing, High Mobile Money Charges Impede Financial Growth of Uganda’s Youths-FDC appeared first on Nexus Media .
