March 16
Uganda: Water Quality Still a Challenge in Uganda
Access to clean water remains a significant concern in Uganda, despite an increase in improved drinking water sources. Read more »
South Sudan: Kiir Sacks New Finance Minister, Appoints 12th Man in 13 Years
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has sacked his finance and planning minister after just six months in office. Read more »
March 15
Uganda: New Study Highlights Status of Women At Work in Uganda
BrighterMonday Uganda in partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Uganda announced the publication of their first edition of the status report titled, "Women… Read more »
March 14
Africa: Africa Experiencing Slow Internet Connection, Microsoft Says Issue Being Fixed
Microsoft Africa is close to fixing an outage that's been plaguing users across the continent. The culprit? Damaged undersea fiber optic cables messing with internet traffic. Read more »
Uganda: High Cost of Internet, Smart Devices Frustrating Uganda's Digital Transformation Journey - Minister Baryomunsi
The Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has said the high cost of purchasing smart devices like phones is still frustrating Uganda's digital transformation… Read more »
March 13
Uganda: Exorbitant Private Hospital Fees - Balancing Healthcare Access and Affordability
Uganda grapples with a growing public outcry as citizens express concern over the exorbitant fees charged by private hospitals, raising questions about healthcare access and… Read more »
March 07
Uganda: Hoima Officials Raise Concern As Construction of Shs33bn Maternity Facility Fails to Take-Off
Leaders in Hoima are concerned over the delayed start of the construction of the four-storey maternity and paediatric complex. Read more »
Uganda: State House Investors Protection Unit, Unoc Discuss Progress of Oil and Gas Sector
The State House Investors Protection Unit Head, Col. Edith Nakalema has assured Ugandans that the government is committed to ensuring that the target of producing the first oil in… Read more »
Uganda: KCCA Casual Laborers' Salaries Take Another Twist, Mayors Whip Speaker Among
In a heated exchange over payment of salaries for Kampala city casual laborers, the city division mayors criticized the minister for public service Lucy Nakyobe for delaying… Read more »
Uganda: Exports Board Urges Caution On Alcohol Control Bill
The Uganda Export Promotions Board has urged Parliament to critically asses the impact passing the Alcohol Drinks Control Bill 2023 would have on the economy if passed in its… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Commits to Oil and Gas Sector Development
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has reiterated commitment to developing national content within the oil and gas sector. Read more »
March 05
Uganda: British Council Sets the Stage for Creative Economy Week
In a lively and engaging media briefing hosted by the British Council in Uganda, the spotlight shone brightly on the nation's burgeoning creative economy, particularly within the… Read more »
March 04
Uganda: Police Salute Ochola for Improving Efficiency in Force
Police have hailed outgoing Inspector General, John Martins Okoth Ochola as one who helped improve the force's efficiency. Read more »
February 29
Uganda: Insurer Dangles Endowment Plan for Savings Growth
As the new year progresses, many individuals find themselves grappling with unmet resolutions and increasing financial stress. Read more »
Southern Africa: Uganda Still Below Average in Personal Data Protection - New Report
The latest report by the Unwanted Witness, a civil society organization that advocates for digital rights and privacy has indicated that Uganda is still below the average in terms… Read more »
Uganda: Midwives and Nurses 2023 Results Released
Of the 4,255 candidates, 2,808 were for certificate programmes, while 1,447 were for diploma. Read more »
Uganda: Locals Decry Disruptions From Kabale-Kisoro Road Collapse
The Kabale-Kisoro Road section in Hamurwa Town Council, Rubanda District, caved in last year, disrupting transport network and the entire nucleus of economic activity. Read more »
February 28
Uganda: TotalEnergies to Build Capacity for Local SMEs to Participate in Oil and Gas Sector
Zoramu consulting group and Invest in Africa in partnership with TotalEnergies EP Uganda have launched the Industry Enhancement Center (IEC), a sector-led initiative aimed at… Read more »
Uganda: Prisons Baffled By Rise in Inmate Numbers Despite Drop in Crime Rate
Uganda Prison authorities have raised concern over the rise in the number of inmates despite the drop in the crime rate. Read more »
Uganda: Global Economics Expert Sachs Commits to Supporting Uganda in Formulation of NDPIV
Renowned professor of economics Jeffrey Sachs has committed to supporting the National Planning Authority (NPA) in the ongoing Fourth National Development Plan (NDPIV) formulation… Read more »
February 27
Africa: South Sudan's New Finance Minister Braving 'Ghosts' and Crocodiles
A South Sudan minister has set out to eliminate 'ghost workers' from public payroll and vowed not to pay out a mountain of claims worth millions of dollars until the invoices are… Read more »
February 25
Uganda: MPs Dismayed After Police Moves to Sell Idle Shs28b Chopper
Members of parliament have tasked the Attorney General and the office of the IGG to investigate what they termed as wasteful expenditure by police when it purchased a nine -seater… Read more »
February 21
Uganda: Mrs Museveni Assures Namboole Stadium Contractors of Remaining Funds
The Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs Janet Kataha Museveni, has promised to fast-track the release of Shs17 billion needed to complete renovation works on Mandela National… Read more »
Uganda: Transport Minister Katumba Urged to Fast-Track Kampala-Jinja Expressway
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has renewed a call to the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, to fast-track the commencement of works on the 77 km… Read more »
February 19
Uganda: Naro Licenses More Seed Companies to Boost Seed Exports
The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) has made a move to license more 10 seed companies to boost the supply and export of seeds both locally and internationally. Read more »