September 18, 2022
Africa: U.S. Envoy Slammed for Downplaying Climate Crisis in Africa
Green campaigners from the Sub-Saharan African region on Saturday slammed the United States Climate Envoy John Kerry for giving lip service to the continent's quest for a… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Uganda: State of Uganda-Rwanda Border Town Shocks Ministers
Top cabinet ministers have been shocked at the rotting state of Uganda's newly constructed one-stop border post of Katuna while the Rwanda side Gatuna is sparkling and meticulously… Read more »
Uganda: Makerere's Lumumba Hall to Get a Coat of Paint for First Time in 50 Years
Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has ordered students residing in Lumumba Hall of residence to immediately vacate and pave way for its renovation. Read more »
September 13, 2022
Uganda: Don't Involve Me in Your Internal Issues, Museveni Says After 'Toboa' Chants
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has told Kenyans not to involve him in their internal affairs. Read more »
September 07, 2022
Uganda: Prime Minister - Nyege Nyege Will Go Ahead
The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has overruled Parliament, and given organisers of the Nyege Nyege festival a green light for it to go ahead as planned September 15th to 18th,… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Uganda: Vandals Drive Transport Ministry to Embrace Concrete Rail Sleepers
The Ministry of Works and Transport has resorted to the use of concrete sleepers over the steel ones in restoration of the railway to curb vandalism. Read more »
Uganda: Absa Partners With the Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology
Absa Bank Uganda has partnered with the Uganda Institute of Information and Communication Technology (UICT) to provide ICT skills training to youth in vocational institutions… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Call a Halt to School Fees Increment
Members of Parliament on the Committee on Education and Sports want the line ministry to develop a tuition policy for all schools to ease the pressure of school fees rates on… Read more »
Uganda: Totalenergies EP Uganda Equips Project Affected Persons in Buliisa
TotalEnergies EP Uganda has this week reiterated its commitment to supporting sustainable and inclusive economic growth through income generating activities by the Tilenga project… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Uganda: A History of Groundbreaking Research At Makerere University
Since its humble beginning in 1922, Makerere University has been able to transform communities and societies through its wealth of human capital, numerous research outcomes, and… Read more »
Uganda: Nup to Shun Forthcoming EALA Elections
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, has announced the National Unity Platform-NUP's decision to shun the forthcoming elections of the East African… Read more »
Uganda: Stanbic Bank Boosts Customers Amidst Tough Economic Environment
Stanbic Bank customers can now expect to enjoy flexible terms when accessing loans including an increased loan tenure of up to 84 months and zero percent arrangement fees on all… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Attends Graduation of 1st United South Sudan Army
President Yoweri Museveni was on hand today to witness the graduation of the 1st batch of the necessary unified forces of the Republic of South Sudan as UGANDA is one of the… Read more »
August 28, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Pay Sparks Equality Demand
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines earns Shs87 million, the Director Maintenance Shs80 million per month, Chief Financial Officer Shs73 million, and Manager… Read more »
August 24, 2022
Uganda: Govt Alters Pdm Payouts, Eyes Supplementary
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Planning), Amos Lugoloobi, has said that government will now pay the Parish Development Model (PDM) monies in… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Insurance Premiums Up 18.5 Percent to Shs711.6bn
Insurers in Uganda have recorded an 18.5% growth in gross written premiums for the six-month period ending June.30 to Shs 711.6bn. Read more »
Uganda: MTN Uganda to Connect Network Sites to Hydro-Electric Grid
MTN Uganda is embracing renewable energy with the connection of all its network sites to the hydroelectric grid. Read more »
Uganda: MPs Want Head Teachers Punished Over Increased School Fees
Legislators want head teachers of government-aided schools who increase fees without permission from the Ministry of Education and Sports reprimanded. Read more »
Uganda: Isimba Dam Shutdown
The abrupt shutdown of the 183MW Isimba hydropower plant on Aug.08 continues to cause anxiety amongst Ugandans, with many urging authorities to penalize those that caused the… Read more »
Uganda: Vietnamese Envoy Meets Deputy Speaker Over Coffee Processing
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has called for cooperation with Vietnam to develop the country's coffee value chain for the benefit of farmers. Read more »
August 21, 2022
Uganda: Conservationists Want Bugoma Forest Made National Park
A study recently undertaken to identify the tourism potential of Bugoma Central Forest Reserve in mid-western Uganda has found that converting the forest into a national park could… Read more »
August 19, 2022
Uganda: Security Arrest Criminal Gang Leader in Kitgum Municipality
Security personnel in Kitgum district have arrested the 7th ring leader of criminal gangs who have been terrorizing the district in the past three weeks. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines CEO Fails to Present Academic Papers
The Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprise (COSASE) has embarked on a process of evaluating the curriculum vitae and qualifications of Uganda Airlines'… Read more »
Uganda: Corruption, Connivance Caused Isimba Plant Shutdown
Lawmakers have said that corruption and connivance are to blame for the shutdown of Isimba hydropower plant. Read more »
Uganda: Increase Funding to Physical Planning Board - Tayebwa
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has called on the Ministry of Finance to increase funding to the National Physical Planning Board for it to effectively execute… Read more »