Uganda: Luzzi Proposes 70% Development Budget Rule, Shs 200,000 Minimum Wage in Economic Reform Plan

Independent Kampala Central parliamentary aspirant Abraham Luzzi has unveiled a major economic reform agenda centered on restructuring national spending, increasing domestic… Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni Bids Farewell to Bishop Okude of Katakwa Diocese in Kenya

President Museveni has joined hundreds of Christians in bidding farewell to Rt Rev John Okude Omuse, the outgoing Bishop of Katakwa Anglican Diocese in Kenya, who retired after… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Reaffirms Strong Security Partnership With European Union

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Monday welcomed Johan Borgstam, the European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, at the… Read more »

Uganda: Seven Candidates Seek to Unseat Nantaba As Kayunga Woman MP

Eight women have kicked off campaigns for the Kayunga District Woman Member of Parliament seat, setting the stage for one of the most competitive races in the district's political… Read more »

Uganda: Karamoja Schools Struggle With Acute Furniture Shortage

Schools across the Karamoja sub-region continue to grapple with severe shortages of classroom furniture and essential learning materials, forcing pupils to study in difficult and… Read more »

Uganda: Rybakina Upsets Sabalenka to Claim Record £4m Prize

Elena Rybakina claimed the biggest payday in women's tennis history by beating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in the WTA Finals. Read more »

Uganda: Half of Pajar Primary Pupils in Kaabong Forced to Sit On the Floor Due to Lack of Desks

At Pajar Primary School, both pupils and teachers are battling harsh learning conditions caused by a chronic shortage of desks and chairs. Read more »

Uganda: Notorious Robber Posing As Soldier Arrested in Kotido

Security forces in Kotido District have arrested a 21-year-old man accused of terrorizing residents while disguised in military uniform, in a move authorities say will help restore… Read more »

Uganda: Youth Urged to Champion Peace and Integrity Ahead of 2026 Elections

Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has urged Ugandan youth to reject political manipulation and become champions of peace and integrity as the country heads… Read more »

Uganda: Mukono Gender Committee Commends Progress On Ntenjeru-Bule Road Construction

The Mukono District Gender Committee has commended the progress of construction works on the 7.8-kilometre Ntenjeru-Bule Road in Mpatta Sub-county, describing the project as a… Read more »

Uganda: Villa Cruise to Emphatic Win Over Bournemouth

Aston Villa swaggered to their biggest Premier League win of the season with an emphatic four-goal victory over Bournemouth. Read more »

Uganda: Stanbic, French Embassy Launch Greentech Accelerator to Support Youth and Women Entrepreneurs

The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL), in collaboration with the French Embassy in Uganda, on Friday officially launched the Stanbic GreenTech Accelerator, a two-year… Read more »

Uganda: Deputy CJ Zeija Urges Ugandans to Embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution to Ease Case Backlog

Deputy Chief Justice Flavian Zeija has urged Ugandans to adopt Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms such as mediation and plea bargaining to promote quicker access to… Read more »

Uganda: UWA Extends Relief to Sebei Landslide Survivors With Blanket Donations

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has provided relief to families affected by the recent landslides in the Sebei Sub-region, donating 500 woolen blankets to support survivors… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala Archdiocese Youth Apostolate Run Champions Environmental Conservation

The Kampala Archdiocese Youth Apostolate Run on Sunday drew hundreds of enthusiastic participants united by a shared mission to protect the environment and promote sustainable… Read more »

Uganda: Mubende Hotel Manager Arrested Over Fatal Stabbing of Worker

Police in Mubende District have arrested Genesis Dduhimbaazi, the manager of Prime Rose Hotel, over the alleged murder of a long-serving hotel employee, amid family claims that the… Read more »

Uganda: Asiimwe Urges Hoima Residents to Vote Museveni and Party Flagbearers

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairman for Western Uganda and Hoima City, Engineer Jonard Asiimwe, has urged residents to support President Museveni and all NRM… Read more »

Uganda: Nansana Residents Take Matters Into Their Own Hands Over Neglected Roads

Frustration is rising among residents of Nansana Municipality, who claim Division leaders have repeatedly failed to deliver on long-delayed road construction projects, leaving… Read more »

Uganda: KCCA Launches Drainage Works to Curb Flooding in City Centre

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has begun drainage improvement works along Allen and Ssebaana Roads to address persistent flooding in the city. Read more »

Uganda: Kigongo Urges NRM-Leaning Independents in Jinja to Step Aside for Party Flagbearers

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Vice Chairperson, Alhaji Moses Kigongo, has urged all NRM-leaning independents in Jinja City to step down in favor of official party… Read more »

Uganda: Two Fake UPDF Officers Arrested in Iganga Attempting to Defraud Parliamentary Aspirant

Police in Iganga District have arrested two men accused of impersonating Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) officers and attempting to defraud a parliamentary aspirant using toy… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Demands Museveni Order Release of 18 Missing Supporters and Sam Mugumya

The National Unity Platform has renewed calls for the government to account for at least 18 of its supporters allegedly abducted by security forces between 2019 and 2021, alongside… Read more »

Uganda: Activists Push for Government Policy to Make Artificial Limbs Affordable for Amputees

The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) has urged the government to develop a national policy that will make artificial limbs (prosthetics) more accessible and… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Swears in New IGG, Principal Judge, and DPP

President Museveni has sworn-in newly-appointed top judicial officers and the Ombudsman in a ceremony held at his ongoing campaign trail in Bugisu sub-region. Read more »

Uganda: Byaruhanga Says He Is the Only One Who Can Defeat FDC's Businge in Masindi Municipality

Masindi District Chairman Cosmas Byaruhanga has said he is the only candidate capable of defeating incumbent FDC legislator Joab Businge in Masindi Municipality, arguing that the… Read more »