July 23, 2023
Uganda: Nema's Akankwasah Wins Abeto Peace Award 2023
The executive director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Dr. Barirega Akankwasah is one of the eight awardees of the Always Be Tolerant Organisation (ABETO)… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Uganda: Nile Special Wins 'Most Admired Ugandan Alcoholic Beverages Brand'
Nile Special has been recognized as the 'most admired Ugandan brand' in the alcoholic beverages' category as well as one of the top 10 brands doing good for people, society, and… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Central Africa: Women Meet to Discuss Great Lakes Peace and Justice
Women from the Great Lakes region have held an inception meeting on 'Women leading on peace and Justice 'organised by ActionAid Australia and ActionAid International Uganda. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Uganda: Opposition Parties Could Face Same Fate - Besigye
Former leader of FDC Dr Kizza Besigye has said his party is a victim of 'state capture' and must change strategy or they will end up as partners of the ruling NRM. Read more »
July 16, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Slaps Tax On Facebook, Netflix
Parliament imposed a tax on companies reporting losses for more than seven years with 50% of the losses carried forward now being subject to tax in new amendments to the Income Tax… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Bureau of Statistics Pushes for a New Census Date
Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), a body mandated to provide and maintain the National statistical system, asked for more time to prepare for the forthcoming National Housing and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines to Start Direct Flights to India
Uganda's national carrier, Uganda Airlines said it's in the advanced stages of launching direct flights to India. Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Contingent in DRC Joins Drive to Fight Cholera
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Contingent operating under the East African Regional Force (EACRF) to keep peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) joined the… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Advocate for Funds for Local Council Elections
Legislators tasked the Ministry of Finance to prioritise funding of the elections for Local Councils I, II and the women's councils. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Uganda: Only 1% of Women-Led Business Firms in Uganda Participate in Public Procurement
Uganda's public procurement sector offers immense economic opportunities to the citizens but there remains a stark gender disparity as only 1% of women-led firms actively bid for… Read more »
Uganda: Implement Road Safety Act, Speaker Directs Govt
The rampant road carnage in the country has reawakened concerns on road safety, with the Speaker, Anita Among calling for implementation of the Road Safety Act. Speaker Among made… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Get First-Ever Malaria Vaccine
In response to high demand for the first-ever malaria vaccine, Uganda has been listed among 12 countries in Africa that will be allocated a total of 18 million doses of RTS,S/AS01… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Uganda: Multichoice Uganda Excites Fans, Media At Pre-Seaon Football Tourney
MultiChoice Uganda has hosted media partners and football fans to the New Football Season Tournament at Kati Kati. The tournament, which served as a platform to usher in the return… Read more »
Uganda: Youth Voices Take Center Stage Demanding #TheFutureWeWantUG
In a social media phenomenon that has captured the attention of millions, youth have unleashed a storm on Twitter with their rallying cry for a brighter future. Under the trending… Read more »
East Africa: Tanzanian President Calls for Removal of Trade Barriers With Malawi
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for the removal of trade barriers on the East African nation's border with Malawi to boost trade between the two countries, the… Read more »
Uganda: UK Terror Alert On Uganda
A terror warning issued by the U.K. has left Ugandan security on high alert. After two deadly attacks on Ugandan troops in Somalia and a rebel attack on a school in Kasese, it… Read more »
Uganda: How UNRA Merger Collapsed
Seven months after the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was to have wound down and its mandate remerged with its mother Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) under a… Read more »
Uganda: Behind Uganda's Tax Treaty Clash With the Netherlands
The Netherlands has been one of the top ten sources of foreign direct investments (FDI) for Uganda since the two countries signed the treaty in 2004. Read more »
July 09, 2023
Uganda: Student Loan Applications Halted
The Higher Education Students' Financing Board (HESFB) revealed that it will not receive applications for study loans for the academic year 2023/24. Read more »
Uganda: Danish Embassy Insists On New Ugandan Passport
The Danish Embassy in Kampala insisted that holders of the new Ugandan new polycarbonate passports will not receive Visa approvals until the verification process is done. Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Approves Increase of High Court Judges to 151
Parliament upped the number of High Court judges from the current 83 to 151, after agreeing with Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Hon. Norbert Mao on the need for… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Dr Sozi Appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique
Dr Catherine Sozi was appointed as the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Bureau of Statistics Trashes Reports of Bad Blood With U.S. Govt
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) trashed media reports claiming bad blood between the country's statistics body and United States Embassy in Kampala over Uganda Demographic… Read more »
Uganda: Kiswahili to Be Made Compulsory in Schools
The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East Africa Community Affairs, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga disclosed that the Government of Uganda is to make the Kiswahili language a… Read more »
Uganda: Inside Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusooka Memoir 'Walking With Gorillas'
Uganda's first wildlife veterinarian and founder of non-governmental organisation, Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusooka, has unveiled her memoir… Read more »