Uganda: Govt Launches Electricity Extension Project to Power Masaka Landing Sites

Government has launched a major electricity extension project aimed at connecting previously underserved communities in Masaka District, with landing sites expected to be the… Read more »

Uganda: State House Blames Drivers' Indiscipline for Masaka Road Gridlock

State House has broken the silence on the traffic gridlock along Masaka Road that saw several motorists spend the night on the highway. Read more »

Uganda: Nandala Mafabi Faults Government Over Poor Roads, Insecurity in Abim

FDC presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi has criticised the government for what he described as prolonged neglect of road infrastructure in Abim District, saying the poor… Read more »

Uganda: Independent Candidate Engena Pledges Unity, Investment-Led Growth for Kawempe North

Independent parliamentary candidate Bishop Stanley Edward Maitum Engena has unveiled a vision centered on inclusive development, economic transformation, and political unity for… Read more »

Africa: Towards a United Skies - Why Africa Needs a Joint Pan-African Airline With Continental Shareholders

In the bustling terminals of Entebbe International Airport, frustration has become as common as departure announcements. Uganda Airlines, the country's revived national carrier,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hails Tycoon Nzeyi's Contribution to Uganda's Economic Transformation

President Museveni has hailed businessman and economist Amos Nzeyi as a key contributor to Uganda's economic transformation, citing the role of indigenous entrepreneurs in driving… Read more »

Uganda: Consumers Turn to Agroecological Foods During Festive Season

As families across East Africa head to markets to stock up on food for the festive season, nutritionists and agroecology advocates are urging consumers to reflect not just on… Read more »

Uganda: Festive Season Pushes Ibanda-Mbarara Transport Fares Higher, Straining Commuters' Budgets

Transport fares along the Ibanda-Mbarara route have risen sharply as Christmas travel peaks, leaving many passengers grappling with higher-than-usual costs. Read more »

Uganda: Pride Bank Brings Christmas Cheer to Children With Special Needs in Mengo Kisenyi

Pride Bank has extended festive-season support to children with special needs under the care of the Missionaries of the Poor - Good Shepherd Home in Mengo Kisenyi, reaffirming the… Read more »

Uganda: Election Spending and Grants Pushed Govt Expenditure Well Above Budget in November

Government expenditure rose sharply above planned allocations in November 2025, reflecting fiscal pressures from election-related spending, road maintenance, and additional… Read more »

Uganda: A High Rollers' Affairs At One Man One Bottle With Don Julio

When TikTokers casually remark that "nothing beats a Sheilah Gashumba party," the statement can sound exaggerated. Read more »

Uganda: Speeding UPDF Vehicle Kills Anglican Priest in Abim

A reverend has been knocked dead by an alleged overspeeding Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) vehicle in Abim District as he headed to church for Sunday service, casting a dark… Read more »

Uganda: Church Alleges Drunk UPDF Driver Caused Death of Anglican Priest in Abim

The Anglican Church in Abim has alleged that the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) driver who knocked dead Rev. Bosco Achilla was drunk at the time of the fatal accident. Read more »

Uganda: Msmes in Northern Uganda Reap Benefits From Unbs' Gulu Food Safety Laboratory

Before the establishment of the Gulu Food Safety Laboratory, producers in northern Uganda faced long, costly, and exhausting trips to access critical testing and certification… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pledges Major Road Upgrades in Sembabule

President Museveni has pledged major investments in road infrastructure, electricity, water, and health services for Sembabule District as he concluded his campaign trail in the… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa to Scrap Mpondwe Border Fee and Revive Kasese Economy

The Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate, Mubarak Munyagwa, has pledged to abolish the long-standing Shs10,000 border crossing fee at the Mpondwe border, describing it… Read more »

Uganda: Development Is Good, but Wealth Is Better - Museveni Tells Gomba Residents

President Museveni has reminded the people of Gomba District to prioritise wealth creation rather than focusing solely on demands for development infrastructure. Read more »

Uganda: Fr Ssekabira Charged With Money Laundering

Fr Deusdedit Ssekabira has been charged with money laundering in connection with alleged suspicious financial transactions, according to investigators handling the case. Read more »

Uganda: From Classrooms to Companies - Engineering Bootcamp Equips Ugandan Students to Build Startups

The Royal Academy of Engineering is scaling its impact in Uganda by mobilising its network of more than 100 Africa Prize and Leaders in Innovation Fellowships (LIF) alumni to… Read more »

Uganda: Masaka Sex Workers Declare Support for Museveni Ahead of Rally

Sex workers in Masaka City have publicly declared their support for President Museveni ahead of his campaign rally scheduled for today at Liberation Square. Read more »

Uganda: AIGP Tom Magambo Distances Self From Prof.Kateregga Family Dispute

The Police Director for Criminal Investigations (CID), AIGP Tom Magambo, has dismissed as false a circulating WhatsApp message linking him to the ongoing family dispute between… Read more »

Uganda: Fact Check - Ai-Generated Video of Uganda's First Lady Debunked

A video circulating on social media purporting to show Uganda's First Lady, Janet Museveni, urging citizens not to vote for her husband, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, is… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Innovators Push Ai, Vr, Emerging Tech Into the Mainstream

Uganda's technology ecosystem is quietly but steadily redefining what innovation looks like in East Africa. Read more »

Uganda: MTN Momo Hands Over Refreshed Lira Main Market in Push for Cashless Trade

MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited has formally commissioned and handed over the newly refreshed Lira Main Market to Lira City leadership, concluding a partnership intended to improve… Read more »

Uganda: MTN Momo, URA Deepen Digital Tax Payments to Ease Compliance for Ugandans

MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited, in partnership with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), has unveiled major enhancements to tax and government payment services on the MTN MoMo… Read more »