Uganda: Six Candidates Face Off in High-Stakes Battle for Kabale Municipality MP Seat

The political atmosphere in Kabale Municipality is heating up ahead of the 2026 general elections, with at least six contenders vying for the Member of Parliament seat a position… Read more »

Africa: Nsamba Urges Africa Union to Address African Conflicts

The African continent has, since its demarcation, grappled with a wave of coups and insurgencies, with several regions struggling to combat the emergence of Islamic terrorist… Read more »

Uganda: Grace Villa Embarks On Shs 995m Ubuntu Resource Centre Project to Empower Girls

The Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, has commended Grace Villa for its continued efforts in transforming the lives of vulnerable girls and empowering them… Read more »

Uganda: The Nakivubo Flood Disaster - When the Impunity of a Few Becomes a National Burden

When the controversy over Nakivubo Channel erupted in August this year--after businessman Hamis Kiggundu began constructing over the city's main drainage channel--Kampala Lord… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Says Kenya Is Positioning As Regional Medical Hub

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that Kenya's ongoing modernisation of health facilities is propelling the country toward becoming East Africa's leading medical… Read more »

Uganda: Teacher Arrested in Kisoro Over Alleged Ple Science Paper Leak

A major examination scandal has hit Kisoro District after a teacher was arrested for allegedly leaking the PLE Science paper to candidates before the official start of the exam. Read more »

Uganda: NUP Demands Investigation Into Death of Missing Supporter's Wife

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has demanded that authorities investigate the sudden death of Monica Nabukeera, the wife of John Bosco Kibalama, a party supporter who went… Read more »

Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Says Kabaka's Birthday Run Has Added Shs3bn in HIV/Aids Fight

The Kingdom of Buganda has reported a major milestone in its HIV/AIDS response efforts, revealing that Shs2.9 billion collected through the Kabaka's 70th Birthday Run has been… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Outlines Seven-Point NRM Agenda, Warns Against Party Indiscipline

President Museveni on Tuesday outlined seven key priorities driving the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government's development vision, highlighting peace, stability, and… Read more »

Uganda: I Started Funding Presidential Campaigns in Mbarara in 1996 - MP Rukaari

The Mbarara City North Member of Parliament, Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari, has revealed that he began funding campaigns for President Museveni and other leaders in 1996. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Deputy Commander Urges Officer Cadets to Embrace Patriotism and Pan-African Values

Officer Cadets of Intake 19/2025 at the Basic Military Training School (BMTS) Kaweweta have been urged to uphold patriotism, nationalism, and Pan-Africanism as guiding principles… Read more »

Uganda: Sembabule Residents Demand Urgent Action On Healthcare, Roads, and Governance From Bobi Wine

Residents of Sembabule District have presented a series of urgent demands to National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as… Read more »

Uganda: When You Remain Poor, You Cheat the Country - Museveni

President Museveni has emphasised the role of wealth creation in the development of the country. Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Says Common Man's Party Can Win If Fundraising Drive Succeeds

Former Kawempe South MP Mubarak Munyagwa has expressed confidence that his party, the Common Man's Party, stands a strong chance of winning the forthcoming elections provided its… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Distances Himself From Former FDC Allies

Mubarak Munyagwa has said his newly formed political outfit, the Common Man's Party (CMP), will not join any coalitions or alliances with other opposition forces, insisting its… Read more »

Uganda: Mpuuga Urges Government to Support Flood-Affected Kampala Traders

The President of the Democratic Front (DF), Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, has called on the government to urgently intervene and support traders in Kampala whose businesses have been… Read more »

Uganda: Rwenzori Fraternity Association Condemns Deadly Attacks, Calls for Calm and Quick Investigations

The Rwenzori Fraternity Association (RWEFRA) has expressed deep concern over the recent wave of deadly attacks that left at least 19 people dead in parts of the Rwenzori… Read more »

Uganda: Time to End Fear-Based Politics in Western Uganda-Munyagwa

Common Man's Party (CMP) leader Mubarak Munyagwa has said that voters in Western Uganda have long been driven by fear rather than conviction when supporting President Yoweri… Read more »

Uganda: Walking to Remember, Walking for Safer Roads

The Joe Walker Remembrance Relay 2025 returns this year with a renewed call to action: to remember those lost on Uganda's roads and to advocate for safer transport for all. Read more »

Uganda: Ssenyonyi Alleges Shs 1.6 Billion 'Service Award Bonanza' Claims Funds Routed Via Parliament Sacco

The Leader of Opposition (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has revealed fresh and explosive allegations against four Parliamentary Commissioners, claiming they have "again" awarded themselves… Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Health Responds to Deworming Incident in Ntungamo

The Ministry of Health today issued a formal statement regarding a serious medication mix-up in Ntungamo District, where a group of school children were mistakenly administered… Read more »

Uganda: Ipola Pushes Indigenous Innovation and Bio-Economy to Strengthen Health Security and Create Jobs

Program Officer for the Pathogen Economy, Patrick Ipola, has reaffirmed Uganda's commitment to harnessing indigenous scientific knowledge, strengthening health security, and… Read more »

Uganda: Gonahasa Highlights Uganda's Leap Toward an Innovation-Driven Economy

The Team Lead at Industry 4.0+, David Gonahasa, has reaffirmed Uganda's commitment to accelerating technological transformation and strengthening its innovation ecosystem. Read more »

Africa: The Making of Better Men - How New Approach to Raising Boys Is Tackling Gender Abuse

On a bright Tuesday morning in Wakiso District, laughter fills the schoolyard of Divine Mercy Junior Primary School. Boys and girls chase one another across the dusty compound,… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Urged to Cut Smartphone Taxes, Prioritise Broadband Use to Close Digital Divide

Stakeholders in the digital ecosystem are calling for a reduction in taxes on entry-level smartphones and a shift in broadband rollout priorities to drive internet adoption,… Read more »