November 17, 2023
Uganda: Govt Promises Strategies to Revitalize Tea Growing Industry
Government has developed a Cabinet Paper that will establish a policy to resuscitate the tea growing business in Uganda, the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has said. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Uganda: African Voices Unite to Drive Cervical Cancer Elimination Across the Continent
In collaboration with stakeholders, ACHA will leverage resources and expertise, contributing to women's health, and protecting families and livelihoods Read more »
November 15, 2023
Uganda: Eacop Progress Highlights Impact Mitigation
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is making remarkable progress, with construction activities advancing steadily and a steadfast commitment to minimizing its… Read more »
Malawi: A Year On, Malawi's First Female Police Officer Living With Albinism Speaks Out
For many Malawians, the very idea that a person living with albinism, which has made many into targets for body parts traders, could be recruited to protect ordinary Malawians, was… Read more »
Uganda: TotalEnergies Says Uganda Key to Its Global Plan
TotalEnergies SE has highlighted Uganda's Tilenga project in the Albertine among its key assets for growth globally. The company already commenced drilling in Bulisa and Nwoya… Read more »
Uganda: Human Rights Watch - Support Maternal Community Health Workers
Governments should review their positions on traditional birth attendants and recognise and support their work, including by ensuring they are paid and resourced adequately. That… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Uganda: The Uganda Waragi Village Was the Place to Be At Nyege Nyege 2023
Those who attended the 2023 edition of Nyege Nyege enjoyed a feast of experiences, but the Uganda Waragi village by the festival's title sponsors was the high point. Read more »
November 12, 2023
Africa: WHO Approves First African-Manufactured Malaria Drug
A leading Kenya-based pharmaceutical manufacturer, Universal Corporation Ltd (UCL), has become the first African manufacturer to gain WHO prequalification for their… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Declares War On Kenyan Fuel Middlemen
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October 30, 2023
Uganda: Opposition Women MPs Demand Accountability for Police Brutality
In an emotional testimony presented before the Committee of Presidential Affairs, female opposition Members of Parliament are demanding transparency and accountability concerning… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Economy Grew Faster Amidst High Interest Rates
Uganda's economy grew faster in the last financial year than previously anticipated a good sign for the Bank of Uganda, which is attempting to control the surge in commodity… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Open Champion Peace Kabasweka Wins NCBA Golf Series
Fresh from her recent victory at the Uganda Open, Peace Kabasweka secured another title Saturday when she won the latest NCBA Golf Series in Entebbe with a score of 76 gross. Read more »
Uganda: Tough Times for Ugandan Diplomats
In a space of two weeks, North Korea and Norway announced they were closing their embassies in Uganda. The announcements came as a blow to Uganda which is always dealing with some… Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir Enhances Its Fleet With a Seventh Boeing 737 Aircraft
On Oct.25 RwandAir is continuing its fleet expansion with the delivery of its seventh Boeing 737 aircraft. Read more »
Africa: Uganda to Host Africa Pension Conference, 14 Countries Expected
The Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) will on November 27th - 28th host the 4th Annual Africa Pension Supervisors' Association (APSA) Conference at the Serena… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Africa: Kenya to Lift Visa Requirements for All Africans - President Ruto
Kenyan President William Ruto said on Saturday that Kenya will lift visa requirements for all Africans by the end of 2023 with the aim of boosting trade with African countries. Read more »
October 28, 2023
Uganda: Corruption Hurts Uganda's Image
A new report by the World Justice Project (WJP) has ranked Uganda as the second most corruption-ridden country among the world's poorest countries; the so-called low income… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Uganda: Two Time Winners Akope and Chinhoi Skip Uganda Pro-Open
Former champion Deo Akope, will skip this year's edition of the Johnnie Walker Uganda Pro Golf Open Championship that tees off tomorrow at the Uganda Golf Club. Read more »
October 22, 2023
Uganda: Military Police Equipped With Knowledge of Handling Prisoners
The Commandant Military Police, Brigadier General William Bainomugisha appreciated the Uganda Prisons Academy for training soldiers of Military Police in Prisoners Handling. Read more »
Uganda: Kadaga Calls for Collective Efforts to Achieve Clean Energy Access
The First Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga on Thursday, launched the 5th edition of the Sustainable Development Goals… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Uganda: Economic Structural Transformation As a Pathway to Economic Independence in Uganda
As Uganda celebrates 61 years of independence under the theme 'Sustaining a united and progressive nation, taking charge of our future as a free nation', the country encounters… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Uganda: Tourists killed in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Security teams are pursuing suspected ADF rebels, said to have killed two foreign tourists and a Ugandan in Queen Elizabeth National Park today. Police spokesman Fred Enanga… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Looks to Drones to Protect Its Wildlife
Malawi has announced a new level of protection across its Nyika, Kasungu, Nkhotakota, Majete Vwaza, Liwonde and Elephant wildlife reserves: drones. Read more »
October 16, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Achieves Record Coffee Export Revenues
Uganda has achieved a historic milestone in its coffee exports, generating an impressive $940.3 million in revenues for the 2022/2023 coffee year that concluded on September 30.… Read more »
October 15, 2023
Uganda: Museveni's Endless Complaints
In what has become routine, President Museveni used the Independence Day celebrations to continue his public rants about the enormous challenges his government faces. Read more »