April 07
Uganda: How Covid-19 Disrupted Students' Lives and Learning [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
The COVID-19 pandemic, declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, spread rapidly across the globe, reaching Uganda later in March 2020. In response, the… Read more »
April 06
Uganda: How U.S. Tariff Neocolonialism Undermines Global Economic Stability [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
The U.S. administration's protectionist policies have caused significant uncertainty. Read more »
April 04
South Sudan: Museveni Visits Juba Amid Tension in Oil-Rich East African Nation
ENA
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday arrived in the South Sudanese capital of Juba for a visit. Read more »
Uganda: Hima Cement Gives Kabaka Birthday Run Sh20 Million Boost to Fight HIV/Aids
Independent (Kampala)
Hima Cement has reaffirmed its commitment to community health by contributing sh20 million towards this year's Kabaka Birthday Run and celebrations, a landmark event aimed at… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Broadcasters Demand Justice for Attacked Journalists, Compensation for Equipment
Nile Post
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has pledged to pursue justice for journalists who were assaulted during last month's Kawempe North by-election. Read more »
Uganda: Magoro Residents Petition Vice President Over Disputed Angisa Land
Nile Post
Residents of Magoro Sub-county in Katakwi District have petitioned Vice President Rtd. Maj. Jessica Alupo over the contested Angisa land, which the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)… Read more »
Uganda: Ministry of Education Presents Budget, Arts Teachers Left Behind
Nile Post
The Ministry of Education and Sports, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, has presented a proposed budget of Shs 843.99 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year to the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda, Ethiopia Resume Joint Ministerial Commission After Six Year Break
Nile Post
Following a six-year break, the Ethiopia-Uganda Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) kicked off in Addis Ababa. Read more »
Uganda: Katikkiro Urges Men to Take Lead in HIV/Aids Fight Ahead of Kabaka's Birthday Run
Nile Post
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called upon men to be firm and bold in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS. Read more »
Uganda: Besigye Supporters Fill Nakawa Court Ahead of Ruling On Phone Access
Nile Post
Supporters of Dr. Kizza Besigye and members of the People's Front for Transition (PFT) thronged Nakawa Magistrates' Court this morning, where the opposition leader is set to appear… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Leads Community Clean-Up in Entebbe to Enhance Aviation Safety
Independent (Kampala)
In a bid to promote environmental conservation and enhance aviation safety, Uganda Airlines has launched a community clean-up initiative in Kigungu, Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: MPs, ULs Up in Arms Over 'Abuse' of Bail, Delays in Ssemakadde's Appeals
Independent (Kampala)
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has expressed concern over what they say are inexplicable delays in hearing cases in which their President, Isaac Ssemakadde, wants the Court to… Read more »
Uganda: KCB Bank Uganda Leads the Charge in Health and Fitness As Kyambogo Ultra Challenge Run's Main Sponsor
Independent (Kampala)
KCB Bank Uganda, a leading regional financial institution, is proud to announce its participation as the main sponsor of the Kyambogo Ultra Challenge Run, continuing its commitment… Read more »
Uganda: Eron Kiiza Finally Granted Bail, but Fixed At Sh20 Million
Independent (Kampala)
The High Court's Criminal Division has today granted bail to lawyer Eron Kiiza. Read more »
April 03
Uganda: Museveni Visits South Sudan For Mediation Talks
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in Juba, the latest high ranking official to enter the country that's facing turmoil after the arrest of the South Sudan Vice-President Riek… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 3, 2025
allAfrica
Uganda's Museveni Visits South Sudan For Mediation Talks Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Launches a Landmark Malaria Vaccine Rollout, With Support From Malaria Consortium
Malaria Consortium
Yesterday, 2 April, marked a pivotal step forward for child health: almost 2.3 million doses of malaria vaccines are due to be distributed across Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Eyes Billions in New Taxes On Beer, Cigarettes
Nile Post
The Ugandan Ministry of Finance has proposed significant tax hikes on cigarettes, locally brewed beer, and imported goods, aiming to generate billions of shillings for… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Leads Community Efforts to Clean Up of Kigungu to Reduce Bird Strikes
Nile Post
Officials from Uganda Airlines have spearheaded the cleaning of Lake Victoria's shoreline in Kigungu, Entebbe Municipality as one of the ways to reduce bird strikes. Read more »
Uganda: Katikkiro Calls for Dialogue Among Conflicting Parties
Nile Post
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on Ugandans, including politicians, to denounce violence and embrace dialogue as a means of resolving conflicts. Read more »
Uganda: Kitagwenda Politics Heat Up As RDC Kenyonyozi Joins Chairperson Race
Nile Post
The political landscape in Kitagwenda District is set for a shake-up as Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ephrance Kenyonyozi officially declares her bid for the… Read more »
Uganda: Kamwenge Leaders Sound Alarm Over Collapsed Bridge, Urge Urgent Action
Nile Post
Residents and local leaders in Kamwenge District are urgently calling for intervention following the collapse of the Kyitabashegu community access bridge, which was swept away by… Read more »
Uganda: Kakumiro Residents Threaten 2026 Election Boycott Over Delayed Hailstorm Relief
Nile Post
The storm, which occurred in September, lasted for two hours and caused widespread destruction in villages such as Mumbali, Kyakasimbazi, Karokarungi, Karama, Kitahemba, and… Read more »
South Sudan: President Museveni Visits South Sudan Amid Escalating Political Crisis
Nile Post
President Museveni has arrived in Juba, South Sudan, on a working visit at the invitation of President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Speedy Motorbike Taxis Will Slow Down for Cash - If Incentives Are Cleverly Designed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Every day, 10 people die on the roads of Kampala, Uganda's capital. Read more »
