Uganda: Analyst Yusuf Serunkuma Warns of Deepening Intimidation Against Opposition

Renowned political analyst and researcher Yusuf Serunkuma has delivered a sharp assessment of Uganda's current electoral atmosphere, warning that entrenched governments often rely… Read more »

Uganda: Police Deploy 162 Vehicles, 1,040 Motorcycles to Boost Security Ahead of Elections

The Uganda Police Force has enhanced its operational capacity with the deployment of 162 vehicles and 1,040 motorcycles to regional formations and sub-counties across the country. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Gen Z Podcast Spices Up Super Sunday With Arsenal-Chelsea Clash

President Museveni will feature on the ruling National Resistance Movement party's Unstoppable Uganda Gen Z podcast in a conversation recorded earlier today at his country home in… Read more »

Uganda: Police to Reduce Highway Speed Limit to 90km/h Under New Road Safety Guidance

KAMPALA -- The Uganda Police Force has issued new guidance on speed limits nationwide in a renewed push to curb the rising number of road traffic deaths. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Graduates to Prioritize Healthy Lifestyles and Family Wealth

President Yoweri Museveni has urged fresh graduates to adopt healthy lifestyles, avoid alcohol, and focus on building wealth for their families. Read more »

Uganda: PWDs Demand Removal of Taxes On Essential Assistive Tools During Disability Day Celebrations

As Uganda joined the rest of the world in marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Curantis Foundation renewed calls for the government to remove taxes on… Read more »

Uganda: Police Recruit 1,296 From Karamoja to Serve As Special Constables Ahead of 2026 Polls

Police in the Mt Moroto Region have recruited 1,296 youths to serve as Special Police Constables (SPCs) ahead of the upcoming election period. Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Moses Byaruhanga Defends Security Conduct Against Opposition

Senior Presidential Advisor in Charge of Political Mobilization and Chief Agent for the NRM Presidential Flagbearer (2026-2031), Moses Byaruhanga, has spoken out on the rising… Read more »

Uganda: UDB Opens Bunyoro Regional Office in Hoima City

Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the country's Development Finance Institution, has inaugurated a new regional office in Hoima City to improve service delivery across the mid-western… Read more »

Uganda: Vivo Energy Opens New Shell Mawanda Road Fuel Station

Vivo Energy Uganda has unveiled the new Shell Mawanda Road station in Kampala, raising its nationwide network to 195 service stations. It becomes the fourth Shell outlet… Read more »

Kenya: Uganda Chamber of Commerce Petitions Kenya ,Tanzania Over Ocean Access

Uganda's private sector leaders have reawakened the long-standing national debate on the country's access to the Indian Ocean, citing persistent trade disruptions, regional policy… Read more »

Uganda: Over 350 Set to Graduate From Jinja Hotel and Tourism Training College

Excitement is building at the Jinja-based Hotel and Tourism Training College (HTTC) as the lone government-owned tourism and hospitality training institution prepares to pass out a… Read more »

Uganda: UHRC Awards Shs160m to Human Rights Violation Victims in Mbarara

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Tribunal sitting in Mbarara City has awarded a total of Shs160m in damages to victims of human rights violations. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Strengthens Health Service Delivery With More Doctors, Expanded Facilities, and Digital Systems

Uganda is making significant strides in improving health service delivery and expanding health sector investments, according to Richard Kabanda, the Commissioner of Health… Read more »

Uganda: North Kigezi Bishop Decries Corruption, Voter Bribery in Uganda's Politics

The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt Rev Onesimus Asiimwe, has issued a strong warning to voters against accepting money and material handouts from politicians, saying the… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Pledges Fair Wages for Factory and Plantation Workers in Buikwe

National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has vowed to champion new labour laws aimed at ensuring fair pay for… Read more »

Uganda: Protecting Your Finances - A Guide to Fraud Prevention

Fraud is a growing concern in Uganda, with many individuals and businesses falling victim to financial crimes. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Revives Leye Dam to Strengthen Irrigation, Aquaculture Opportunities in Kole

After nearly two decades of inactivity, the government of Uganda has officially restored Leye Dam in Kole District, reviving a critical water infrastructure project initially built… Read more »

Uganda: Four Suspected Gang Members Committed to Kabale High Court for Trial

Four men accused of orchestrating a series of violent attacks, robberies, and killings in Kabale Municipality and neighbouring communities have been formally committed to the High… Read more »

Uganda: EC Partners With NGOs to Promote Violence-Free Voting in 2026 Polls

The Electoral Commission, in partnership with several civil society organisations, has rolled out a nationwide initiative aimed at ensuring a peaceful and violence-free general… Read more »

Uganda: Police Bust Motorcycle Theft, Dismantling Racket, Recover 40 Number Plates in Oyam

Police in Oyam District have recovered dozens of motorcycle number plates and tools believed to be used in an organized motorcycle theft and dismantling racket. Read more »

Uganda: 87-Year-Old Mukono Resident Appeals to Museveni Over Delayed Healthcare Support

An 87-year-old resident of Nsambwe Village, Goma Sub-county in Mukono District, has petitioned President Museveni, seeking urgent intervention to fulfil a pledge made in 2018 to… Read more »

Uganda: Government Urges Dam Operators to Adopt Bujagali's Emergency Preparedness Plan

The government has called on all power dam operators in the country to emulate Bujagali Energy Limited by developing comprehensive Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans (EPRPs)… Read more »

Uganda: Kayunga Health Facility Projects Stall Over Alleged Construction Faults

Authorities in Kayunga District are facing mounting scrutiny over incomplete health facility projects that allegedly flouted Ministry of Health construction guidelines. Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Stops Granting Refugee Status to Ethiopians, Somalis, Eritreans

The Minister of Relief, Disaster Preparedness, and Refugees, Hilary Onek, has stated that the Ugandan government will no longer grant refugee status to citizens from countries that… Read more »