October 02, 2022
Uganda: Bobi Wine to Judiciary - "Why Pretend You Respect Human Rights By Honouring Benedicto Kiwanuka?"
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has lashed out at the judiciary for honouring the legacy of former Chief Justice Benedicto… Read more »
East Africa: Why Internet Is So Expensive in Uganda Compared to Other Countries in East Africa
Uganda's telecom companies have invested heavily in infrastructure services to boost internet access but the low number of users have limited their ability to lower internet costs… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye Calls for Transparency, Accountability in the Oil Sector
The leader of People's Front for Transition (PFT) Dr Kizza Besigye has asked President Museveni to make public oil sharing agreements to Ugandans, adding that many people are… Read more »
September 29, 2022
Uganda: Solar Technologies Could Become Next Biggest Environmental Threat, Experts Warn
Environmental experts have warned that solar technologies could become one of the biggest environmental threats in the near future due to poor disposal of solar waste. Read more »
Uganda: No Need of a Lockdown, Ebola Is Easy to Fight, Says Museveni As Five Doctors Test Positive
President Museveni has ruled out a lockdown as had been suggested by some sections of the public after the outbreak of the Ebola virus. Read more »
September 28, 2022
Uganda: Reach a Hand Uganda, Dkt Use Music and Drama to Educate Youth On Sexual and Reproductive Health
Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), a civil society organisation in partnership with DKT International have started using music, dance and drama to communicate the various challenges that… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Gets Serious About Mental Health, Funding Plan Mooted
MPs have adopted a motion, urging government to increase funding for mental and psychiatric care services in the country. Read more »
Uganda: NEMA Orders Hoima Sugar to Restore Degraded Kikuube Forest Reserve
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has ordered Hoima Sugar Limited to restore degraded parts of Kikuube mixed land-use project area. Read more »
Uganda: Activists Call for Serious Action to Combat Environmental Degradation
Environmentalists have said the rapidly growing population of Uganda is greatly affecting the country's climate and have called upon leaders and Ugandans to become the lead… Read more »
Uganda: Kasangati Death Sample Is Negative, Ruling Out Any Confirmed Ebola Cases in Kampala
Health minister Jane Ruth Aceng has said samples from the alleged Kasangati fatality have tested negative, meaning that Kampala is still free of Ebola. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Bridget Ssamula Appointed CEO of South Africa Engineering Council
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) has appointed Ugandan engineer, Dr. Bridget Ssamula as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Read more »
Uganda: NGOs Launch Self-Regulation Campaign to Help Fuse Tensions With Govt
In a bid to end the frequent squabbles and clampdown by government, several Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) across the country have launched a campaign in which they will… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Tumwebaze Hails UBL for Creating Market for Ugandan Agricultural Products
The Minister for Agriculture, Frank Tumwebaze has hailed beer company, Uganda Breweries Limited for creating market for local agricultural products that are sold by farmers to the… Read more »
Uganda: Lukwago Calls for Quick Enactment of Law to Regulate Boda Boda
Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago has called upon stakeholders in the transport sector to be supportive and expedite the process of enacting an ordinance to manage boda boda… Read more »
Uganda: Sudhir Recognised for Promoting Tourism in Uganda
The Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has applauded Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, the chairman of Ruparelia Group of Companies , for his passion and leadership in the hospitality and tourism… Read more »
Uganda: Stressed Traders Beg Parliament to Intervene As Taxes Drive Them Out of Business
Traders under the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) have petitioned the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, on the high costs of doing business and prayed that… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Uganda: Museveni to Address the Nation On Ebola As Kasangati Registers Suspected Death
Museveni to address the nation on Ebola as Kasangati registers suspected death Read more »
Uganda: Medical Interns At Hospital Go On Strike Amid Ebola Outbreak
Medical interns at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital have withdrawn their services amidst an ebola outbreak that has claimed 23 lives so far. Read more »
September 25, 2022
Uganda: Health, Consumer Rights Advocates Wary of Hazardous Agro-Chemicals Imported, Used in Uganda
Health and consumer rights advocates have asked government through its ministries, departments and agencies to and urgently audit the chemical and agrochemical manufacturers and… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Uganda: "Vacate Environmentally Sensitive Areas, More Rain Is Coming," - Experts Warn Ugandans
The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has forecast "enhanced" rains in various places this month, and has warned Ugandans to avoid environmentally sensitive areas. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Uganda: Man Who Helped Steal City Bulldozer, Tractor, Arrested After a Month On the Run
A man suspected to be one of the masterminds in the theft of road equipment vehicles from Jinja City council yard has been arrested in Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: I&m Bank Aims for First Place As Corporate League Nears End
With the Corporate League now indispensable in the sporting calendar of more than 100 companies, the inter-company tournament that was held on Sunday September 25 at Kings Park, in… Read more »
Uganda: 'EACOP Is Not a Good Deal for Ugandans'
EACOP is not a good deal for Ugandans. Read more »
Uganda: Government to Start Collecting Vat On Facebook Ads On October 1
Small and medium-sized business owners in Uganda will now have to dig deeper into their pockets after the government imposed VAT on Facebook ads. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Deletes Tweet That Called EU Lawmakers "Jokers" for Opposing Eacop
Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's first son and commander of land forces, has removed a controversial tweet in which he referred to European Parliament (EU) legislators as… Read more »