June 22
Uganda: Archbishop Kaziimba Urges Protection, Justice and Economic Empowerment for Widow
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has called for stronger legal and social protection for widows, warning that many continue… Read more »
Uganda: Korea Foundation Launches Uganda Advocates Programme to Boost Youth Engagement in Health Development
The Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) Uganda Office has launched its first-ever KOFIH Uganda Advocates Programme, an initiative designed to engage young people… Read more »
June 16
Uganda: Kira Poultry Farmer Expands Flock From 200 Chicks to 7,000 After ONC Support
A poultry farmer in Kitukutwe Village, Kira Municipality, has expanded his enterprise from a small startup of 200 chicks into a thriving agribusiness with more than 7,000 chickens… Read more »
Uganda: Ebola Fears Cut Donor Support As Nalukolongo Care Home Appeals for Help
- A community care centre in Nalukolongo that provides support to vulnerable people has raised concerns over a sharp decline in donor support following the Ebola outbreak, warning… Read more »
June 04
Uganda: India Delivers Fresh Medical Aid to Boost Uganda's Ebola Response
India has delivered a second tranche of medical assistance to support Uganda's Ebola response efforts, reinforcing international support for the country's campaign to contain the… Read more »
June 03
Uganda: Mungu Feni Foundation Signs MOU With Madi and West Nile Diocese to Support Vulnerable Communities
Mungu Feni Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Madi and West Nile Diocese aimed at uplifting and supporting vulnerable communities across the West… Read more »
May 25
Uganda: Onc Donates Bull, Food Items to Muslims Ahead of Eid Al Adha
The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) Manager and Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye has donated food items and a bull to the Muslim… Read more »
Uganda: Women Appeals for Help for 8-Year-Old Granddaughter With Heart Defect
An elderly grandmother in Kitwe village, Kanoni Town Council in Gomba District, is struggling to care for her eight-year-old granddaughter who was born with a hole in the heart and… Read more »
May 20
Uganda: Egypt Reaffirms Scholarship Support for Ugandan Students
The government of Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to offering scholarship opportunities to Ugandan students as part of efforts to strengthen the long-standing bilateral… Read more »
May 14
Uganda: Centenary Bank, Nsambya Babies Home Launch Fourth Edition of Charity Walk to Support Vulnerable Children
Centenary Bank together with the Child Welfare and Adoption Society, has launched the fourth edition of the Nsambya Babies Home Charity Walk, scheduled to take place on July,25,… Read more »
May 11
Uganda: Mufti Mubaje Urges Muslims to Embrace Zakat, Commends Sponsorship of Hajj Pilgrims
The Mufti of Uganda, Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has urged Muslims to embrace the giving of Zakat, describing it as one of the key ways of preserving wealth through the blessings and… Read more »
May 06
Uganda: Museveni Sponsors 150 Muslims for This Year's Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has sponsored 150 Muslims for this year's Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Read more »
May 05
Uganda: Rubanda Disburses Shs350m to Vulnerable Groups to Boost Household Incomes
Rubanda District authorities have disbursed over Shs350 million to support vulnerable groups under various government livelihood programmes aimed at boosting household incomes and… Read more »
April 15
Uganda: US Govt Upgrades Kaabong General Hospital Laboratory to Strengthen Global Health Security
The United States Government, in collaboration with the Government of Uganda, today commissioned a newly constructed and upgraded laboratory at Kaabong General Hospital in the… Read more »
April 14
Uganda: Madhvani Foundation Unveils Shs750m Scholarship Fund for 2026-2027 Academic Year
The Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation has announced a Shs750 million scholarship package for the 2026-2027 academic year, aimed at supporting Ugandan students pursuing both… Read more »
April 09
Uganda: Government Asked to Boost Funding for Student Science Innovations
The government has been called upon to invest more resources in students developing innovations in science and technology, to help them grow their ideas and contribute to national… Read more »
Uganda: France, EU Commit Shs735bn to Rehabilitate Nalubaale and Kiira Dams
The government of France and the European Union have committed Shs735 billion toward the rehabilitation of Uganda's Nalubaale and Kiira hydropower stations in Jinja, in a major… Read more »
April 01
Uganda: NSSF Launches Nationwide Livelihood Programme to Expand Social Security Coverage
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has launched a nationwide livelihood programme aimed at expanding social security coverage to Uganda's informal sector, starting in Busale,… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni, World Bank Delegation Discuss Strategic Development Priorities
President Museveni has met with a delegation from the World Bank led by Qimiao Fan, Division Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda. He was accompanied by Francisca… Read more »
March 24
Uganda: Ecobank Uganda, Red Cross Rally Corporate Leaders to Support Initiative to Keep Girls in School
Ecobank Uganda Limited, in partnership with the Uganda Red Cross Society has hosted a CEO Fundraiser Breakfast that brought together corporate leaders, development partners, and… Read more »
March 18
Uganda: How Is Zakat Al-Fitr Empowering Vulnerable Families?
Zakat al-Fitr, the obligatory end-of-Ramadan charity, is increasingly being recognised as more than a religious ritual it is a powerful tool for community development and social… Read more »
March 16
Uganda: Pearl Bank Donates to Islamic University in Uganda
Pearl Bank has donated water tanks and assorted food items to Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) in celebration of Ramadan and Women's month season that are key highlights during… Read more »
March 15
Uganda: Bou Donates Shs250m Patient Monitors to Boost Maternal and Critical Care
The Bank of Uganda has donated 17 patient monitors worth Shs250 million to the Ministry of Health, aiming to strengthen maternal and critical care services and reduce preventable… Read more »
March 11
Uganda: Leaders, Residents Seek Support After Heavy Rains Damage Roads in Nshanjare
Leaders and residents of Nshanjare Town Council in Rubanda District are appealing to the government for urgent intervention to reopen and repair roads that were severely damaged by… Read more »
March 09
Uganda: Kampala Flood Victims Threaten Demonstration Over Delayed Compensation
Traders affected by recent floods in Kampala have announced plans to stage a protest on the 25th of this month, accusing the government of failing to compensate them despite… Read more »
