Author: C-News Bureau Chief

C-News Bureau Chief In a recent strategic review aimed at evaluating budgetary allocations for the fiscal year 2024/25, key stakeholders, led by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, convened alongside his technical team at Serena Kigo. The meeting also involved the participation of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service, Catherine Musingwire, and representatives from the Ministry of Local Government. The focal point of this gathering was a comprehensive examination of the outcomes stemming from the recent payroll audit commissioned by the Auditor General, coupled with an in-depth analysis of the projected wage bill…

C-News Bureau Chief The coaching merry-go-round spins rapidly in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League! Former Uganda Cranes captain and dynamic midfielder, David Obua, has stepped down as the head coach of URA FC amid a whirlwind of speculation. The club announced last Friday that both parties reached a mutual agreement to cut short Obua’s one-year contract just five months in. The club issued a brief statement confirming the departure, citing “careful consideration and mutual agreement” between both parties. The details behind Obua’s sudden exit remain shrouded in secrecy, with neither the club nor the coach shedding light on the reasons.…

C-News Bureau Chief The Stanbic Uganda Cup has thrown up unprecedented excitement this year with a guaranteed new winner as the football giants were ousted in thrilling quarterfinal matches. The semifinal stage will feature Kitara FC, BUL FC, NEC FC, and Pajule Lions, marking a stark departure from the norm. In one of the most electrifying games of the tournament, Kitara FC ousted defending champions Vipers SC in a nerve-racking penalty shootout that ended 5-4, following a 2-2 deadlock in extra time in Masindi. Paul Mucurezi became the hero for Kitara, netting both goals, while Vipers’ efforts by Yunus Sentamu…

C-News Bureau Chief UPCOMING FIXTURES: April 19: Kitara vs Vipers, April 20: BUL vs Express, April 21: SC Villa vs Bright Stars, April 23: Vipers vs Maroons, April 24: Express vs Kitara, April 24: NEC vs BUL April 25: Gaddafi vs SC Villa The final stretch of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League promises to be highly competitive as four teams — Kitara FC, BUL FC, and SC Villa — vie to dethrone the defending champions, Vipers, in what is shaping up to be one of the most closely contested title races in recent years in local football. With just six…

C-News Bureau Chief In an electrifying clash at Kavumba Ground on Wednesday, NEC FC delivered a stunning performance, ousting Police FC with a decisive 2-0 victory in the first quarterfinal of this year’s Stanbic Uganda Cup. Strikers Cromwell Rwothomio and Gaddafi Wahab emerged as the match’s heroes, each netting a goal to secure NEC’s unprecedented journey to the semifinals. This victory is particularly remarkable given Police FC’s formidable track record as last season’s runners-up. The Cup fever is set to continue this Saturday, April 13, with an anticipated showdown between two former champions. BUL FC, the 2022 Cup victors, will…

C-News Bureau Chief In Uganda, the reliance on private educational institutions is significantly higher compared to neighboring countries, as highlighted by the World Bank’s Uganda Economic Update. The 2019/20 academic year saw only 62 percent of primary students attending government-supported schools, a figure notably lower than the 92 percent average in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania. At the secondary level, the situation is similar, with just 43 percent in government institutions, almost half the regional average of 85 percent. For pre-primary-aged children, public school attendance is a mere 20 percent, contrasting sharply with a 76 percent regional average. The report…

C-News Bureau Chief NJERU: Moses Logono stepped up when it mattered most, delivering a crucial equalizer just eight minutes from time to salvage a 1-1 draw for Busoga United against SC Villa in a thrilling showdown in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League clash on Thursday, April 4. The electrifying encounter unfolded at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. SC Villa, driven by the desire to break their 20-year league title drought, seized the initiative with a goal from Charles Lwanga after 20 minutes of intense action. Despite the setback, SC Villa’s resolve remained unyielding as they pressed on. However, their…

C-News Bureau Chief KAMPALA –In January 2024, Uganda’s export landscape revealed the East African Community (EAC) as its dominant market, claiming a substantial 38.2 percent share, according to the country’s macroeconomic policy department’s February 2024 report. Kenya stood out within the EAC, receiving 30.4 percent of Uganda’s total exports to the region, underscoring its pivotal role in regional trade. Following closely were the Middle East and the European Union, capturing 26.4 percent and 17.5 percent of Uganda’s export markets, respectively, with the United Arab Emirates notably absorbing 97.1 percent of the nation’s exports to the Middle East. On the import…

C-News Bureau Chief KAMPALA – To combat the widespread fraud in the processing of special certificates of title, the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development has implemented additional administrative measures, as articulated by Acting Commissioner of Land Registry, Baker Mugaino. These measures include the requirement of a Police Report confirming the loss of title and the physical appearance of Registered Owners for identification purposes, presenting their National Identity Cards/Passports, and Local Council One introduction letters. In a memo dated March 26, 2024, addressed to all registrars of titles, Mugaino outlined further protective measures initiated by the Land Information System…

KAMPALA –In the wake of the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Uganda’s tourism sector emerged as a beacon of resilience and recovery in 2023, according to the 2024 MTWA Statistical Abstract released by the Policy Research and Planning Division of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities. The report presents a comprehensive overview of the sector’s performance, highlighting significant growth and pivotal trends that shaped the landscape of international tourism in Uganda. One of the standout achievements of Uganda’s tourism industry in 2023 was the remarkable recovery in tourist arrivals, showcasing a 56.4% increase from the previous year.…