IN a significant move targeting corruption in Uganda, Britain has sanctioned Anita Among, the speaker of the Ugandan parliament, along with two high-profile lawmakers, Mary Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu. This marks the first application of Britain’s sanctions regime aimed at combating corruption in the East African nation. Under the UK’s Global Anti-Corruption sanctions regime, Among, Kitutu, and … Read more
IN a significant development, Uganda’s presidency announced on Friday that China has extended an invitation to Uganda’s energy minister to discuss the country’s ambitious $5bn crude oil pipeline project in Beijing. This move could mark a breakthrough for Uganda, which has been seeking Chinese financiers to support the crucial pipeline. The project is essential for Uganda to … Read more
IN a significant move to enhance its mining capacity and add value to domestic minerals, Uganda is preparing to commission its first tin refining plant in the southwestern region next month, announced a senior official from the mining ministry. President Yoweri Museveni has been advocating for initiatives to maximise the benefits of exports within Uganda. … Read more
IN a significant legal setback for LGBT rights in Uganda, the country’s high court dismissed a petition by an advocacy group seeking government registration. According to a statement from the petitioner’s lawyer, the court ruled against Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) on Tuesday. SMUG had initially filed the suit in Uganda’s high court in 2015 after … Read more