October 17, 2022
Uganda: No Major Incidents as 349000 Candidates Start UCE Exams
Exam body, UNEB has said they have not registered any major incidents as candidates started their Uganda Certificate of Education exams today in various centres across the country. Read more »
Uganda: Medics Say Mubende, Kassanda Lockdowns Will Help Country Fight Ebola
In his address on Ebola last week, President Museveni instituted measures to curb the transmission of the highly infectious Ebola Virus Disease in the districts of Mubende and… Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe Airport Records Decline in Passenger Traffic
The number of passengers using Entebbe airport has declined in September, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has revealed. Read more »
Uganda: I Am Not Here to Stay, Museveni Says - But Remains Tight-Lipped on Succession
I am not here to stay; Museveni says but remains tight-lipped on succession Read more »
Uganda: Players in the Food Chain Challenged to Design Interventions to Address Hunger
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, has called on stakeholders in the food chain to examine the current situation in order to address hunger in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Examinations in Mubende, Kassanda Districts to Go on Despite Lockdown, UNEB Assures
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has assured parents and the nation at large that the national examinations in Mubende and Kassanda districts will be conducted as… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Uganda: Drunk Policeman Shoots His Commander in Mbarara
Police in Mbarara district is holding one of its own for attempting to kill his commander in a night shootout. Read more »
Uganda: Herbalists, Religious Leaders Urge Ugandans to Follow Science in Fight Against Ebola
A prominent Christian cleric in Uganda has warned that extreme faith can sometimes lead to mistakes, and has urged religious leaders to believe in science. Read more »
Uganda: Two Former Opposition MPs Join NRM, Say Opposition Lacks Clear Ideology
Two former opposition MPs have crossed to the NRM accusing opposition of lacking clear Ideology among other reasons. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Urges Government to Rescue of Ugandans Stranded in UAE
The leader of the National Unity platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has challenged the government to ensure it brings home hundreds of Ugandans that are stuck in the… Read more »
Uganda: Back Off Twitter, Museveni Orders Son, General Muhoozi
President Yoweri Museveni , the Commander in Chief of the armed forces, has ordered First Son General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to back off making political statements on social media,… Read more »
October 15, 2022
Uganda: Govt Closes Four Ponzi Schemes After One Fleeced Ugandans of Shs 60 Billion
Government through the Ministry of Finance and the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board has closed down four Ponzi schemes that have been masquerading as betting… Read more »
Uganda: One in Five Ugandans Have Mental Health Challenges
According to a report released by Makerere University College of Health Sciences, almost one in five adult Ugandans living in urban areas is afflicted with symptoms of Post… Read more »
Uganda: National Drug Authority Warns Public Against Harmful "Chinese Pill", Says It Can Cause Cancer
The National Drug Authority (NDA) has warned the public against the so called "Chinese Pill" on black market used as a contraceptive, saying that it is a predisposing factor for… Read more »
Uganda: Another Set of Lawyers Abandons Jailed Sipapa
Barely a week after getting instructions for representation, another set of lawyers has thrown in the towel from representing jailed Kampala socialite, Charles Olim, also known as… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Announces Lockdown, Curfew in Mubende, Kassanda Districts Over Ebola
President Museveni has announced a lockdown and curfew in the districts of Mubende and Kassanda for 21 days over the Ebola virus. Read more »
Uganda: NDA Warns of Cancer, Infertility Causing Chinese Contraceptive Pill On Ugandan Market
The National Drug Authority has warned members of the public of a Chinese contraceptive pill which is currently on the Ugandan market but causes cancer and infertility among women. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Given Award for 'Unlocking Uganda's Oil Potential'
President Museveni has been awarded with the prestigious Person of the Year Award from London- Based Energy Year Publication for his "exceptional leadership in unlocking the… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Uganda: Stop Seeking Treatment for Ebola From Traditional Healers, Museveni Warns
President Museveni has warned traditional healers against accepting and admitting Ebola patients but also asked members of the public to avoid seeking treatment from herbalists and… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Uganda: MTN Intensifies the Fight Against Mobile Money Fraud
The MTN Mobile Money managing director, Richard Yego has said the company will hold its first-ever webinar themed Conquer the conmen centred around mobile money fraud. The webinar… Read more »
Uganda: Health Ministry Confirms Ebola Death in Kampala
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the first Ebola death in Kampala. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Uganda: African Countries in Kampala to Benchmark URA on Science-Based Revenue Collection Model
Following the success of Uganda Revenue Authority's (URA) scientific taxation system, countries under the African Tax Administration Forum have converged in Kampala to benchmark… Read more »
Uganda: Hearing of Fraud Case Against Lawyer Nteza Flops
Hearing of a fraud case against lawyer Felix Kintu Nteza has not kicked off as scheduled after his lawyers told court they were not ready. Read more »
Uganda: Local Animal Feed Manufacturers, URA Make Case for Tax on Feed Concentrates Before Parliament
Animal feed manufacturers under their umbrella body, the Uganda Animal Feeds Manufacturers Association(UAFMA) told parliament that the import duty of 10% and VAT of 18% by URA on… Read more »
Uganda: Lukwago Unveils Project to Make Kampala a Green City
Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago has unveiled a joint project that will focus on further building Kampala as a green, sustainable and learning city. Read more »