June 08
Uganda: Today in History - ADF Attack Leaves 80 Students Dead At Kichwamba
One of the darkest days in Uganda's modern history unfolded on this day in 1998, when Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels attacked Uganda Technical College, Kichwamba, in… Read more »
Uganda: Law Society Condemns IGG Over 'Trial By Media' in Refugees Corruption Probe
The Uganda Law Society has strongly criticised the Inspectorate of Government over what it describes as "trial by media" and violations of constitutional rights following the… Read more »
Uganda: NUP Elects New Parliamentary Caucus Leadership
The National Unity Platform has elected a new parliamentary caucus leadership and reaffirmed its commitment to defending electoral victories, strengthening internal coordination,… Read more »
Uganda: Kigezi Pushes for Tourism Roads, Health Funding Ahead of Budget Reading
Leaders and residents in the Kigezi sub-region have outlined key priorities they want addressed in the 2026/2027 National Budget, which is expected to be presented on Thursday,… Read more »
Uganda: Three Held Over Murder of 51-Year-Old Man in Rukungiri
Police in Rukungiri District are holding three suspects over the murder of a 51-year-old man at Kimbugu Village, Nyabushenyi Parish in Nyarushanje Sub-county. Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest Two in Mukono Over Electricity Infrastructure Vandalism Crackdown
The Uganda Police Force has arrested two suspects in Mukono District during an intelligence-led operation targeting the vandalism of electricity infrastructure, following a wave of… Read more »
Uganda: Government Hands Over Coffee Processing Equipment to Boost Value Addition in Kasese
Government of Uganda has stepped up efforts to commercialize agriculture and transform rural livelihoods through a new initiative focused on coffee value addition in Kasese… Read more »
Uganda: The Cost of Connectivity - How Smartphone and Mobile Money Taxes Could Be Slowing Digital Economy
In Uganda today, the smartphone has evolved far beyond a communication device. It is now a bank, a classroom, a marketplace, an office--and for many young people, a critical tool… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Mark 37th Heroes' Day With Scaled-Down Ceremony At State House
Uganda will tomorrow, Tuesday June 9, 2026, mark the 37th Heroes' Day Anniversary in a scaled-down ceremony at State House Entebbe, with organisers limiting attendance to fewer… Read more »
Uganda: Western RCC Warns Ibanda Leaders Over Corruption, Absenteeism
The Western Regional Resident Commissioner (RCC), Colonel James Mwesigye, has warned leaders and civil servants in Ibanda District to strengthen the fight against corruption and… Read more »
Africa: World Cup - Africa's Best Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan Denied US Visa
A Somali referee celebrated as Africa's best has reportedly been denied entry into the United States and sent back to Turkey upon arrival at Miami International Airport, preventing… Read more »
June 09
Uganda: Police Reveal Identities of Eight Suspects in Murder of Rugby Star Sydney Gogondyo
Police have unveiled the identities of eight suspects so far arrested in connection with the mob killing of Uganda Rugby Cranes player, Sydney Gongodyo last week, Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Law Society Calls for National Action Against Mob Violence After Rugby Star Killing
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called for a united national campaign against lawlessness and mob violence following the tragic death of national rugby player Sydney Gogondyo, 27,… Read more »
Uganda: Mufti Mubaje Calls for Unity Among Bugisu Leaders Amid Rising Political Divisions
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called for unity of purpose among political and cultural leaders in the Bugisu sub-region, urging them to abandon divisions… Read more »
Uganda: Kabale Residents Demand Urgent Fix to Sewer Overflow On Makanga Road
Residents and business operators along Makanga Road in Kabale Municipality have called on the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to urgently repair a sewer line… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament to Vote On Shs734 Billion Solar Irrigation Loan
The 12th Parliament will hold its fourth sitting of the First Meeting of the First Session on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with lawmakers expected to consider a government request to… Read more »
Uganda: New Cabinet Members Sworn-in, Set for Orientation At Kyankwanzi
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Uganda's newly appointed Cabinet ministers and Ministers of State, marking the beginning of a new… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Assures WHO of Uganda's Readiness to Contain Ebola
President Museveni has assured the World Health Organization (WHO) of Uganda's continued preparedness to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasizing the need for stronger… Read more »
June 08
Uganda: Ebola Scare At Lira Regional Hospital Ends As Tests Return Negative
A suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case in Lira City has been ruled out after laboratory tests returned negative results, even as a 42-year-old boda boda rider who had been… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Pushes Coffee Value Addition Drive to Boost Rural Transformation in Kasese
The government has intensified efforts to commercialise agriculture and transform rural livelihoods through a new coffee value addition initiative in Kasese District. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Rolls Out Alien Registration As NIRA Activates New Identification System for Foreign Residents
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced the rollout of a new registration exercise targeting all legally resident foreign nationals in Uganda,… Read more »
Uganda: Politician Besigye Sues Govt, Muhoozi Over 'Kenya Abduction' and Rights Violations
Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, have filed a fresh application before the High Court seeking declarations against the… Read more »
June 07
Uganda: Vipers Sack Belgian Coach
Uganda Premier League defending champions, Vipers Sports Club have sacked their head coach,Ivan Jacky Minnaert. Read more »
Uganda: Kidnap Suspects Lead Detectives to Woman's Body in Wakiso
Police have recovered the body of Babirye Lydia, a 52-year-old resident of Kigowa, Ntinda, following investigations into her reported kidnapping. Read more »
Uganda: UPDF 3 Infantry Division Commander Commends Security Stakeholders for Sustaining Peace in Karamoja
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has commended security stakeholders in North Karamoja for their collective… Read more »
