December 14, 2022
Uganda: Govt Given Nine Days to Release Kabuleta
Leaders of National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) last week gave the government up to December 14 to release their president Joseph Kabuleta who is said to be in poor health… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Addresses U.S.-Africa Summit
Here is Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's speech at the ongoing Africa-USA leaders summit. The topic was: Partnering for sustainable health cooperating and security Read more »
December 13, 2022
Uganda: New Public Health Law Coming
Uganda's unending battles against deadly infectious diseases like Ebola, COVID-19 and Marburg are among the factors that have prompted the government to swiftly amend its 87… Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Petitioned Over Palliative Care Legislation
The Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU) has petitioned Parliament for a national palliative care policy which will facilitate access to services by the terminally ill. Read more »
Uganda: Disappearing Ebola Outbreak Challenges Vaccine Testing
December 05 marked 80 days of responding to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda and seven days since the last confirmed case in one of the worst hit districts called… Read more »
Uganda: Cambridge University Agrees to Return Stolen Colonial-Era Artefacts
The University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) is in talks with the Uganda Museum about repatriating the objects to the east African nation in 2023. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Uganda: Blankets and Wine Winds Up 10th-Anniversary Celebrations With Yemi Alade
The last 10th Anniversary edition of Blankets and Wine was nothing but fun, fashion, and real December enjoyments delivered by Nigerian Afro-pop singer, Yemi Alade exceptionally. Read more »
Uganda: Ssekajugo, Okullo Come Top in 2022 Uganda Seniors' Golf Tourney
Dr James Ssekajugo and Esther Okullo have been crowned 2022 Uganda Seniors' golf champions. Read more »
Uganda: HIV/Aids Injectable Treatment Drug
Researchers of the vaccine programme at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) will start conducting a study among females below 25 years to assess the efficacy of Lenacapavir, an… Read more »
Uganda: Magengo and Chesang Shine As Uganda's Team Takes Shape
Leading Cross Country results Read more »
Uganda: Tanzanian President Pardons Over 1,600 Prisoners in Commemoration of 61 Years of Independence
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has pardoned 1,631 prisoners in commemoration of the east African nation's 61 years of independence on Dec. 9, an official said late… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Uganda: 'Being Rogue' and 'Vagabonding' Are No Longer Offences, Constitutional Court Rules
The Constitutional Court in Kampala nullified sections 168(1) (c) and 168(1) d) of the Penal Code Act which criminalized being rogue and vagabond. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Uganda: Advocacy Through Art
In a bid to continue spreading the message about teenage pregnancies and sexual violence against children, ActionAid International Uganda embarked on a one-week campaign in… Read more »
Uganda: URA Urged to Sensitise Traders On New Tax System
Parliament calls for sensitization of traders before the full implementation of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS). Read more »
Uganda: Government Confirms End of Umeme Contract
Electricity distributor, Umeme's contract will run its full course but will not be renewed by government in 2025. Fears that the Umeme concession would be terminated before 2025… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Calls for Countrywide Power Coverage
Legislators have called on government to ensure that electricity access across the country is improved for the benefit of Ugandans in different sectors of the economy. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Embarks On Project to Improve Regional Trade in Seed Potatoes
The East African Community (EAC) has handed over laboratory equipment to member states of the regional bloc as part of a project aimed at improving regional trade in seed potatoes… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Namuganza Faces Censure
Parliament has passed a motion that could see the Minister of State for Housing, Persis Namuganza censured for derogatory remarks and disrespectful conduct. Read more »
November 28, 2022
Uganda: Analysis - Ebola Fight
The Ministry of Health on average receives about 160 alerts every day of possible Ebola, according to the Disease Outbreak News (DON) of Nov.24 by the World Health Organisation… Read more »
December 01, 2022
Uganda: MPs Irked By the Raids On Police Posts, Urge Govt to Watch Over Veterans
Members of Parliament have expressed concern over the recent attacks on police posts in which officers on duty were injured or killed and guns stolen. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Urges Finance Minister to Resolve Challenges Slowing Saving Groups
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has tasked the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and other stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the challenges… Read more »
Uganda: Deputy Speaker Urges MPs to Adhere to Parliament Rules
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has urged legislators to strictly adhere to the Parliamentary rules of procedure when debating in the House. Read more »
Uganda: Patrick Ayota Takes Charge of NSSF
Patrick Oyota has been re-appointed Deputy Managing Director of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for five years, and will be in charge as the search for a Managing Director… Read more »
Uganda: Three Priorities to Make Schools Safe for Girls to Combat Gender-Based Violence
Every year at the end of November, activists speak out to remind the world of the scourge of gender-based violence and the World Bank lends its voice to the 16 Days campaign to… Read more »
Uganda: World Cup - Dancing Ugandans to Face Champs New Zealand
Netball World Cup 2023 DRAW Read more »