May 09
Uganda: Rising Cases of HIV In Children Cause For Concern
Nile Post
The Greater Masaka region has witnessed a troubling increase in the number of children born with HIV, with health officials reporting an estimated three to five paediatric cases… Read more »
Uganda: Algae Chokes Lake, Leaves Kasensero Residents At Crossroads
Nile Post
The tranquil waters of Lake Victoria have turned into a battleground for survival in Kasensero, a bustling fishing community nestled along its shores in Kyotera District. Read more »
Uganda: Income Tax Amendments Will Derail Economic Progress [opinion]
Observer
Parliament, through its sectoral committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has called upon the general public, all stakeholders and other interested parties to… Read more »
Uganda: URA to Deploy Drones On Smugglers At Border Points
Nile Post
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) will not leave even a rat squeeze through to evade taxes and the latest after the hullabaloo over EFRIS is the deployment of surveillance drones… Read more »
May 08
Uganda: Lukaya Devastated By Floods - Community Appeals for Urgent Help
Nile Post
Lukaya town in Uganda lies in ruins after devastating floods ripped through the community. Blamed on clogged waterways and environmental neglect, the floodwaters have brought… Read more »
Uganda: Leaders Warn Against Hiding People With Disabilities During Census
Nile Post
With only a few days left until the census night, leaders in the Wakiso district have urged the population to include individuals with disabilities in the enumeration exercise. Read more »
Africa: World Health Organization Advises Updated Vaccine Composition to Tackle SARS-CoV-2 Evolution
Nile Post
In a recent update from the World Health Organization (WHO), it has been highlighted that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, continues to circulate and evolve, posing… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Takes Strides in Fight Against HIV/Aids
Nile Post
Dr. Daniel Byamukama, the head of HIV Prevention at Uganda AIDS Commission has shed light on the nation's ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS. Read more »
May 07
Uganda: 70 Arrested in Major Crackdown On Kira, Namugongo Criminals
Nile Post
Police have successfully apprehended 70 suspects in a coordinated operation targeting criminal activity along the northern bypass and surrounding areas within Kiira Road and… Read more »
Uganda: Police to Extend Canine Services to 13 More Districts
Nile Post
The Uganda Police Force has said that it will soon extend canine services to 13 more districts. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Exempts Electric Vehicle Makers From Stamp Duty
Independent (Kampala)
Companies manufacturing electric vehicles, electric batteries, or electric vehicle charging equipment or fabricator of a frame and body of an electric vehicle; and employ 80… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Demands Statement On Karuma Bridge
Independent (Kampala)
Members of Parliament have asked government to provide the likely implications of restricted access to Karuma bridge, which has been found to be compromised. Read more »
Uganda: How Flooding, Landslides Are Soaking and Submerging Economy [opinion]
Nile Post
One of the most immediate economic impacts of flooding and landslides is the destruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities. Read more »
May 06
Uganda: Forced From the Flock - LGBTQ+ Believers Are Being Pushed Out of Churches in Uganda
Global Press Journal
"The gospel that is being preached on the pulpit these days is just meant to insult and belittle us," says a Ugandan churchgoer. Read more »
East Africa: Uganda At Risk of Catastrophic Flooding As Kenya and Tanzania Struggle
Nile Post
The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi has called on the government to provide an update to Ugandans regarding their preparedness to prevent a potential climatic catastrophe… Read more »
Uganda: Is There Witchcraft in Football, or We Are Just Being Africans?
Observer
Drama ensued at the Masindi Municipal stadium on April 19, when Kitara FC hosted Vipers SC in the Uganda Premier League. Read more »
Uganda: Alarming Number of Premature Deaths Linked to Air Pollution, Nema Warns
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has expressed deep concern about the alarming number of premature deaths attributed to air pollution. Read more »
Uganda: Concerns Rise As Political Parties Inflate Membership Numbers Ahead of 2026 Polls
Nile Post
With the countdown to the 2026 polls underway, political parties in Uganda are intensifying their recruitment efforts, aiming to bolster their ranks ahead of the elections. Read more »
Uganda: Census - Govt Declares Friday Public Holiday
Nile Post
The government has declared Friday May 10 a public holiday to enable citizens to fully participate in the sixth National Housing and Population Census. Read more »
Uganda: Over 200 Acts to Perform At Vumbula Festival
Observer
At least 200 acts are slated to perform at this year's Vumbula Uganda festival, which will take place at Nile Nest Resort, Jinja from May 31 to June 3. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Held Captive in Myanmar Freed
Nile Post
Some of the Ugandans who had been held captive by rebels in Myanmar have been freed, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has said. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among Presses for Expedited Repair On Karuma Bridge
Nile Post
Parliament has urged the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to prioritise and expedite the repair work on Karuma Bridge to minimize delays faced by road users during the… Read more »
Uganda: Urgent Repairs for Karuma Bridge
Nile Post
Heavy rains have revealed a hidden threat on a vital Ugandan artery - the Karuma Bridge. Though no surface cracks were found, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) discovered… Read more »
Uganda: Kabaka Still Abroad for Treatment - Mayiga
Nile Post
Many, especially on social media had pressed Katikkiro Mayiga to address concerns regarding the Kabaka's whereabouts. Read more »
Uganda: National Census - Ugandans in Diaspora to Be Counted Digitally, Says UBOS
Nile Post
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has revealed that Ugandans living abroad will be recorded during the forthcoming national census. Read more »