Uganda: Government Releases Shs529bn As PDM Enters New Phase

The government has released Shs529 billion to Parish Development Model (PDM) SACCOs across the country, marking a major milestone in what the Ministry of Finance describes as… Read more »

Uganda: Muntu Pledges to Protect Karamoja's Mineral Wealth, Empower Local Communities

Presidential hopeful Mugisha Muntu has vowed to safeguard Karamoja's mineral resources and guarantee that local communities reap tangible benefits from the region's wealth. Read more »

Uganda: Lawyer Wants 2026 Elections Halted Over Prisoner Voting Exclusion

Human rights lawyer Omega Aloyo has filed a judicial review application in the High Court seeking to block the 2026 general elections unless the Electoral Commission (EC) includes… Read more »

Uganda: Kitagwenda MP Asks EC to Throw Out Six Rivals

Incumbent Kitagwenda County MP Joseph Nulu Byamukama has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) seeking the disqualification of six parliamentary aspirants, accusing them of… Read more »

Uganda: Ubos Survey Reveals Uganda's Paradox - 81 Percent National Happiness Amid Deepening Poverty, Corruption

Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has released its 2024/2025 National Governance, Peace, and Security Survey, painting a paradoxical picture of a nation that is overwhelmingly… Read more »

Uganda: 30 Village Savings Groups Commissioned in Adjumani

At least 30 Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Adjumani District have been commissioned, each receiving Shs 3.5 million as a revolving fund aimed at improving the… Read more »

Uganda: Student Shot Dead, Teacher Injured As Police Arrest Turns Fatal At Ngora School

Students and staff of Teso Progressive Academy in Ngora District were on Tuesday left in shock after a policewoman shot dead a Senior Three student and injured a teacher during an… Read more »

Uganda: Pictures - Museveni Tells Buyende Youth NRM Built Uganda On 'Discipline, Hard Work'

President Museveni on Tuesday launched his Buyende rallies with a message centred on peace, history and infrastructure, saying the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has spent four… Read more »

Uganda: Kaliro Leaders Urge Museveni to Tackle Water Shortages, Roads and Health Gaps

Leaders and residents of Kaliro District have appealed to NRM presidential candidate and National Chairman Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to extend water to areas facing severe shortages,… Read more »

Uganda: Finance Trust Bank Achieves Iso Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Information Security

Finance Trust Bank (FTB) has been awarded the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The certification was issued by… Read more »

Uganda: Enterprise Uganda, Hamilton Telecom Partner to Launch Agronet Digital Platform for Farmers

Farmers across the country are set to benefit from a new wave of digital agricultural services following the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Love for Meat Meets the Singleton Experience

Whether it's pork joints at the rugby grounds on a weekend, roadside chicken roasting on charcoal grills, or a well-prepared platter at a family gathering, meat sits at the heart… Read more »

Uganda: Government Reaffirms Commitment to Secure Land Rights As Relapu Project Concludes

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening land governance and protecting vulnerable communities from unlawful evictions, officials announced on Monday during the… Read more »

Uganda: Doctors Urge Early Antenatal Care to Reduce Premature Births in Uganda

As Uganda marked World Premature Day, doctors at Kampala Hospital called on pregnant women to begin antenatal care immediately after confirming pregnancy, warning that late visits… Read more »

Uganda: 'Leave Our Husbands Alone' - Ntale Declares War On Side Chicks

Songstress Irene Ntale has urged unmarried women involved with married men to respect committed relationships. Read more »

Uganda: Police Dog Tracks, Leads Police to Arrest Suspected Livestock Thief in Kiruhura

Police in the Rwizi region have arrested a man linked to a recent incident of animal theft following a successful K9-led operation in Kiruhura District. Read more »

Uganda: Akena's Blame Games Over His Presidential Ambitions Sound Childish

The contested Uganda People's Congress (UPC) President General, Hon. Jimmy Akena, has embarked on a campaign of blaming President Yoweri Museveni for his recent political… Read more »

Uganda: Galaxy FC Crowned First-Ever Invincibles As Kisoba League Season Finale Delivers Thrills

Galaxy FC completed a season for the ages over the weekend, becoming the first ever Invincibles in the Kitabi Seminary Old Boys Association (KISOBA) League history and celebrating… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda's Coffee Loses a Key Aroma With the Passing of Dr Iyamulemye

The aroma of Uganda coffee feels a little emptier in the country this morning with the passing of Dr Emmanuel Iyamulemye, the former Managing Director of the Uganda Coffee… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Hands Over Five Congolese Soldiers to Fardc in Continued Spirit of Regional Cooperation

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Force (UPDF), working closely with the Regional Immigration Office in Mbarara, has formally handed over five Congolese soldiers to the Armed Forces of… Read more »

Uganda: Medical Interns Take On Govt Over Four-Month Delayed Allowances

The Federation for Uganda Medical Interns (FUMI) has demanded the urgent release of delayed allowances, accusing the Ministry of Health of breaching formal agreements and acting… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Coffee Industry Mourns Former Ucda Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel Iyamulemye

Uganda's coffee sector is mourning the passing of Dr. Emmanuel Iyamulemye, the former Executive Director of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), who died on the morning… Read more »

Uganda: Pictures - Museveni Promises Bugweri Hospital Upgrade and Pushes Four-Acre Model

President Museveni on Monday addressed rallies in Bugweri District with a reminder of his historic links to the area and a renewed call for families to embrace enterprise-based… Read more »

Uganda: Pictures - Museveni Pledges Roads and Progress in Namutumba

President Museveni reminded residents of Namutumba that Busoga was a key area during Uganda's liberation struggle, noting the sacrifices of local cadres. Read more »

Uganda: Human Trafficking Institute Honors Abodo On Historic Appointment As Uganda's First Female Principal Judge

The Human Trafficking Institute (HTI) on Tuesday hosted a congratulatory breakfast at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel in honour of Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, celebrating her… Read more »