Busein Samilu

Kampala

Reporter at Chimp Reports

Works @DailyMonitor , Uganda's leading Daily Newspaper Former Reporter at Sunrise Newspaper

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Inside the NRM vote hunting playbook

6 days ago | monitor.co.ug | Busein Samilu

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party on Tuesday embarked on countrywide validation of their voters’ register and election of village chairpersons ahead of the 2026 General Election. The strategies will act as the foundation for the party’s mass mobilisation driven by the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) led by Ms Hadijah Namyalo, the national coordinator.
Retracing the road to white smoke

6 days ago | monitor.co.ug | Busein Samilu

The journey to the white smoke — the centuries-old signal that a new pope has been elected — began on April 28, when the Vatican announced that the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis would convene on May 7. At exactly 6:07pm last evening, white smoke billowed from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, signalling that the cardinals had chosen the 267th pope. Moments later, the Vatican confirmed that American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost had been elected.
Court denies Kyambogo suspended students relief, blocks return for exams

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Busein Samilu

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Govt commits on ending Uganda’s prolonged energy poverty

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Busein Samilu

The government has launched a new mobile and affordable solar kit to bridge the electricity access gap in rural Uganda, where millions still live without safe lighting or a way to charge essential devices.
Gov’t tasks employers to designate Labour Safety Officers

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Busein Samilu

The government has tasked all employers, especially those in factories and industries, to designate a dedicated labour safety officer responsible for the welfare and safety of employees at the workplace. Officials from the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development noted that while a few employers have complied with this directive, the majority remain reluctant. “Every workplace must have a specially designated safety manager responsible for ensuring that all employees are safe at work.
Contractor halted Busabala roadworks last year, says government

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Busein Samilu

A company contracted to upgrade the Busabala Road, which claimed the life of a businessman Rajiv Ruparelia, suspended works last year over payment delays, the Works ministry said yesterday. Speaking to reporters at the ministry headquarters yesterday, Gen Katumba Wamala, the minister of Works and Transport, said China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) suspended works last October. “The Busabala Road contractor suspended the works over delayed pay.
Chinese delegation to visit Uganda as coffee exports boom

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Busein Samilu

A delegation of Chinese coffee industry stakeholders is expected to visit Uganda later this month for a national origin tour, Uganda’s Ambassador to China, Oliver Wonekha, has announced. Speaking on May 3 at the ongoing 137th China Import and Export Fair, popularly known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, Ambassador Wonekha said the visit aims to strengthen trade ties between the two countries, following China’s rise as a key importer of Ugandan coffee.
Activists petition African rights court over climate crisis obligations

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Busein Samilu

What you need to know:Activists demand African court to hold states accountable for climate change. African climate justice activists have petitioned the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (AfCHPR), urging it to issue an advisory opinion on African states' obligations in the face of the climate change crisis.
Over 5,000 refugees, host communities get village saving federations to boost household incomes

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Busein Samilu

What you need to know:The VSLFs launched by ADRA Uganda, under its Resilience Enhancement for Adapting to Sustainable Livelihoods, (REAL) project will bring together more than 70Village Savings and Loans Assocaitions (VSLAs).
Who determines the cost of fuel in Uganda?

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Busein Samilu

The price Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc) charges private oil marketing companies (OMCs) is primarily determined by global benchmark rates, known as Platts. These account for between 80 percent and 87 percent of Unoc’s sale price, according to company officials. With the elimination of Kenyan middlemen, Unoc says pump prices have been steadily dropping since July 2023. A review of Unoc’s pricing alongside Platts data shows that fuel costs have fallen consistently over the past year.