December 19
Uganda: Private Sector Optimism Soars As Stanbic Pmi Hits 55.7
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's private sector remains resilient with the Stanbic Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for November climbing to 55.7, up from 52.9 in October. This marks the eighth… Read more »
Uganda: Agriculture Minister Tumwebaze Gives Fresh Directives to Improve Extension Services
Independent (Kampala)
The role of Uganda's agricultural extension system was questioned recently when a leading official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) told a… Read more »
December 18
Uganda: Bobi Wine Condemns Heavy Security Deployment At NUP Gathering
Nile Post
National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has condemned what he described as heavy-handed actions by security forces to disrupt a planned… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Demands Uganda to Issue an Official Apology for the Offensive and Dangerous Comments of Museveni's Son
SNA
Sudan has demanded an official apology from the Ugandan government for the offensive and dangerous comments published by the Commander-in-Chief of the Ugandan People's Defense… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Launches Lukhonge Skilling Hub
Nile Post
According to State House Controller Jane Barigye, the government invests Shs900 million every six months to cover materials, feeding, salaries, and operational expenses at each of… Read more »
Uganda: Mrs Museveni Unveils Makerere's New School of Law, Refurbished Lumumba Hall
Nile Post
The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has commissioned Makerere University's new School of Law building, reopened the renovated Lumumba Hall, and laid the… Read more »
Uganda: Final Touches Set Karuma Bridge for Friday Reopening
Nile Post
Karuma Bridge, a crucial link on the Kampala-Gulu highway, was closed in May this year after authorities identified significant structural cracks, deeming it unsafe. Read more »
Kenya/Uganda: CAF President Motsepe Set to Visit Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in CHAN Push
Capital FM
Confederation of African Football (CAF) boss Patrice Motsepe is expected in the country Friday morning to inspect progress of work ahead of next year's Africa Nations Championship… Read more »
Uganda: Police in Tororo Arrest 18 in Intelligence Led Operation Ahead of Festive Season
Nile Post
Tororo Police have intensified security operations ahead of the festive season, with an intelligence-led operation resulting in the arrest of 18 individuals suspected of criminal… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Gold Export Data Continues to Haunt Sector
Independent (Kampala)
Where does Uganda source the millions of dollars' worth of gold it exports annually? This question often dominates discussions involving artisanal miners, gold traders, government… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Asks Leaders to Document PDM Beneficiaries
Nile Post
President Museveni has challenged leaders, especially chairpersons at different levels and sub county chiefs, to document the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Signs Agreement to Host Unesco Antenna Office
Nile Post
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Odongo Jeje Abubakhar has together with the Director UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for Eastern Africa, Ms. Haxthausen Louise signed a Host… Read more »
Uganda: Residents of Busaba Sub-County At Risk of Waterborne Diseases
Nile Post
Residents of Busaba Sub-County in Butaleja District are at an increased risk of contracting cholera, dysentery, typhoid, and other waterborne diseases following the contamination… Read more »
Uganda: Yellow Fever Case Confirmed in Kasese
Nile Post
This confirmed case comes a year after the district's mass yellow fever vaccination campaign, which aimed to cover 95% of eligible individuals aged 9 months to 60 years Read more »
Uganda: Floods Leave Hundreds Stranded On Adjumani-Sinyanya Road
Nile Post
Hundreds of passengers were left stranded on Tuesday evening along the flooded Adjumani-Sinyanya road after vehicles failed to access the Sinyanya ferry landing site due to two… Read more »
Uganda: PM Nabbanja Inspects Key Roads in Kampala
Nile Post
Most roads in Kampala are on deplorable state with some industrial area largely impassable Read more »
Uganda: Former MP Abbas Agaba Vows to Improve Lobbying for Kitagwenda, Eyes 2026 Comeback
Nile Post
Kitagwenda district could have been at a much higher level in terms of service delivery if I had remained in Parliament. For a district to fully benefit from the national cake, it… Read more »
Uganda: GBV Survivors in Rural Areas Can Only Dream About Access to Justice
Observer
Imagine a young girl on Sigulu island in Namayingo district, her body bruised, her spirit broken, walking miles to a health facility only to be turned away; not for lack of… Read more »
Uganda: Kitwe Islamic School Celebrates Unity As Mosque Congregation Rejoins Umsc
Nile Post
The Second Deputy Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Hafidh Muhammad Harunah Bukenya, has called on Muslim parents to prioritize their children's education, describing it as a key driver for… Read more »
Uganda: Stanbic Bank Appoints Mumba Kalifungwa As New CEO
Independent (Kampala)
Stanbic Bank Uganda has named Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2025, following regulatory approvals. Mumba, who succeeds Anne Juuko,… Read more »
Uganda: Eacop Equips Youth From Project Affected Households With Vocational Skills
Nile Post
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd has facilitated the skilling of youth from project-affected households as part of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP). Read more »
Uganda: Dr. Magoola Wins Prestigious Molecular Biologist Award for His Cutting Edge Vaccines Research
Nile Post
Dr. Matthias Magoola, the founder and Managing Director of Dei Biopharma Ltd, has been recognised at the prestigious International Molecular Biologist Awards for his contributions… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Jacob Oboth Oboth Donates Yellow Tents to His Constituents
Nile Post
West Budama Central Constituency turned a vibrant shade of yellow as Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, the Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs, donated 100-seater yellow tents to each of… Read more »
Uganda: China Railway Seven Group, NEC Revitalize Karuma Bridge
Nile Post
The project's scope included demolition and reconstruction of the bridge deck system, retrofitting of foundation and structural elements, milling and waterproofing, accident… Read more »
December 17
Uganda: Ugandan Court Asks Government to Pay LRA War Crimes' Victims
VOA
A Ugandan International Crimes Division Court has ordered the Ugandan government to pay reparations to war crimes victims affected by atrocities committed by former Lord's… Read more »
