May 31, 2022
Uganda: Mubaje's Tenure As Mufti Expires in July
The tenure of Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the mufti of Uganda expires on July 14, 2022. Read more »
Uganda: MTN Unveils Winners of MTN Ug Hip-Hop Awards 2022
It was a display of the glitz and glam at Uganda's biggest hip-hop night at the 2022 MTN UG Hip-Hop awards as MTN unveiled this edition's winners over the weekend. Read more »
May 30, 2022
Uganda: Revenue Authority Says Tax Fraud Among VAT Taxpayers is 'Massive'
The Uganda Revenue Authority(URA) has said it has so far recovered Shs 21 billion out of Shs 50 billion as it tries to nip in the bud a massive VAT tax perpetuated by some… Read more »
Uganda: JEEMA Roots for Proportional Representation in Parliament
Justice Forum (JEEMA) has launched the campaign to diversify the message of proportional representation as an alternative electoral system to counter the current first past the… Read more »
Uganda: Allied Health Workers Stick to Their Guns, Say They Won't Resume Work
The Allied Health Professionals Alliance has threatened to withdraw emergency services and committed not to give in to what they refer to as "government intimidation" until their… Read more »
May 29, 2022
Uganda: Government Raises Red Flag Over Sudden Increase in the Number of People Suffering From Malaria
The Ministry of Health has raised a red flag over the sudden increase in the number of people suffering from malaria across the country. Read more »
Uganda: Kabuleta to Busoga - 'Don't Lose Hope, We Shall Get Out of Poverty'
The leader of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), Joseph Kabuleta, has said it is still possible to restore hope among Ugandans as the country continues to grapple… Read more »
May 28, 2022
Uganda: You Have Three Days to Return to Work or Be Dismissed - Govt Tells Striking Nurses
Government has given a three day ultimatum to striking allied workers to return to work or else they will be sucked for absconding from duty. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Calls for Proper Utilisation of Resources Allocated At Uganda Railway Corporation
The Minister of State for Transport, Fred Byamukama has advised Uganda Railway Corporation to ensure proper management and accountability of all resources at their disposal, if the… Read more »
Uganda: People Living With Albinism Call for Support in Fight Against Skin Cancer
Activists have asked the government, civil society and Ugandans at large to support people living with albinism in acquiring cryo guns to help in the early detection of skin… Read more »
May 27, 2022
Uganda: How Uganda Development Bank Limited (Udbl) Can Spearhead Post Covid-19 Recovery of the Tourism Sector
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Uganda: Museveni Urges DPP Staff to Avoid Corruption, Be Patriotic
President Museveni has urged staff of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to be patriotic and avoid corruption. Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Lt. Colonel Arrested With Ivory in Katakwi
A senior officer in the UPDF, Lt. Col. Ariko Robert, 54 has been arrested in Katakwi while attempting to sell ivory. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Kasaija Snubs Cosase Again, Probe Committee Furious
Hon. Charles Bakabulindi, the Workers' MP noted that Kasaija is known for contempt of Parliament Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Oil & Gas Industry Is a Solution, Not Problem, to Our Green House Gas Emission Reduction Targets
In this article of my series on environment and social aspects related to oil and gas developments in Uganda, I specifically address the concerns relating to Green House Gas (GHG)… Read more »
Uganda/Tanzania: CHAN 2022 - Uganda Faces Potential Tanzania Qualifying Clash
Uganda faces a potential clash against Tanzania for a place at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals to be held in Algeria in January 2023. Read more »
May 26, 2022
Uganda: Museveni Appoints 16 High Court Judges in Acting Capacity
President Museveni has appointed in acting capacity 16 Judges of the High Court into the judiciary service to help in clearing the case backlog in Ugandan courts. Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Claims Journalists Beaten Outside UN Officers Compensated, Journalists Reject Claim
The UPDF has said that all journalists who were battered by military police at the UN offices in Kololo in 2019 were compensated. Read more »
Uganda: Airtel, K2 Telecom Renew Partnership
Telecommunication giants, Airtel Uganda and Buganda Kingdom owned K2 telecom have renewed their partnership.Airtel, K2 telecom Read more »
Uganda: Besigye Challenges "Expensive" Bail in High Court
Four time presidential candidate, Dr.Kizza Besigye has filed an appeal before the High Court in Kampala challenging the unfair terms that were imposed on him before he is released… Read more »
Uganda: Insurance Premiums Grow to Shs1.2trillion
The insurance sector registered a 10.61% growth in written premiums to a tune of shs1.2 trillion for the year ended 2021. Read more »
Uganda: Insurance Companies Paid Out Shs 564.8bn in Claims in 2021
The Insurance Regulatory Authority(IRA) has revealed that insurance companies paid out shs 564.8 billion in claims in the year ended 2021. Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Oulanyah in Landslide Victory As Omoro Stays in Family's Grip
NRM's Oulanyah in landslide victory as Omoro stays in family's grip Read more »
Uganda: Stanbic Bank Slashes Interest Rates On Personal Loans
Ugandans looking to buy their first house can now do so with up to 100% financing from Stanbic Bank at 14.5% per annum in a move aimed at helping working Ugandans to live rent-free… Read more »
May 25, 2022
Uganda: Museveni Pledges Shs100m for Omoro Saccos
At about 1pm on Tuesday, President Museveni arrived at Odek Primary school to meet the Omoro NRM leaders and voters from the area. Read more »