Uganda: No Easier Way to Transform Lives Than Coffee, Says CJ Dollo

The Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny Dollo, has advocated for compulsory coffee growing across the country, saying it is the surest way to lift incomes and drive national development. Read more »

Uganda: Inter-Religious Council of Uganda Urges Urgent Resolution to Teachers' Strike

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has called for an immediate resolution to the ongoing nationwide strike by arts teachers in government-aided schools, warning that the… Read more »

Uganda: Concerns Raised Over Unregulated e-Cigarettes Flooding the Market

The Uganda Health Communication Alliance (UHCA) has warned that "unregulated" e-cigarettes and tobacco products are increasingly entering Uganda, posing serious public health… Read more »

Uganda: How Trash Is Making Kampala Air Unsafe to Breathe

In our busy city of Kampala, we all see the problem of too much trash on the streets. But there is a hidden danger that comes from this waste problem: it is poisoning the air we… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Launches Nationwide Mandatory Long-Distance Route Marches to Enhance Combat Readiness

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has launched a nationwide program of mandatory long-distance route marches for all its divisions, marking a renewed focus on operational… Read more »

Uganda: Nakasongola MP Mutebi Withdraws From Race, Cites Party Unity

Nakasongola County MP incumbent Noah Mutebi Wanzara has announced his withdrawal from the 2026 parliamentary race just weeks before the Electoral Commission nominations. Read more »

Uganda: Mbidde Blasts Nup's Vetting Process, Calls It a 'Mere Teradiddle'

The Vice President of The Democratic Party (DP) Fred Mukasa Mbidde has striked a scathing attack on the National Unity Platform (NUP)'s vetting process, describing it as opaque,… Read more »

Uganda: NUP's Mufumbiro, Kaija and Co. Denied Bail

The Kawempe Chief Magistrate's Court has denied bail to 10 members of the National Unity Platform (NUP), including Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, Achileo Kivumbi,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni's Tenure Vital for Uganda's Continental Influence, Says Envoy

Uganda's Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, Rebecca Amuge Otengo, has credited President Museveni's leadership with enhancing Uganda's… Read more »

Uganda: Centenary Bank Hands Over Homes to Vulnerable Elderly in Jinja

As part of the national celebrations marking the International Day for Older Persons, Centenary Bank, in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development,… Read more »

Uganda: French Embassy Partners With Stanbic Business Incubator to Train Start-Ups for Green Economy

The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has signed a new grant agreement with the Embassy of France in Uganda to finance the Green Tech Incubator and Accelerator for… Read more »

Uganda: Public Sector HR Managers Endorse Bill to Regulate Profession

Public sector human resource managers have endorsed the Human Resource Management Professionals Bill 2025, proposing amendments they say will strengthen regulation and eliminate… Read more »

Uganda: Kassanda Residents, Religious Leaders Alarmed Over Rising Political Tensions

Residents and religious leaders in Kassanda District have raised concerns over growing political divisions in the area, warning that these tensions are fueling fear, hostility, and… Read more »

Uganda: Besigye Plea Taking Stalls As Judge Orders Written Submissions

The plea-taking of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye stalled on Tuesday after the High Court directed that all submissions be made in writing, declining to allow him to… Read more »

Uganda: Besigye's Detention a Result of Museveni's Hate and Impunity - Gen Muntu

Presidential candidate Mugisha Muntu has attributed opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye's continued detention to President Museveni's "hate and impunity." Read more »

Uganda: Kazinda's Family Petitions Chief Justice Over Delayed Supreme Court Ruling

Relatives of Geoffrey Kazinda, the jailed former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister, have petitioned Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo over what they describe… Read more »

Uganda: Defence Minister Urges Ugandans to Prioritise Eye Checkups

State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Huda Oleru, has called on Ugandans to take eye health seriously by seeking regular medical checkups, warning that untreated… Read more »

Uganda: Northern Uganda Has Every Reason to Vote Museveni - Says Among

The NRM second vice chairperson, Anita Among has said Northern Uganda has every reason to support President Museveni in the forthcoming 2026 general election. Read more »

Uganda: Roy Ssemboga Rejects NUP Electoral Committee Findings After Losing Flag

Former Makerere University Guild President Roy Ssemboga has rejected the findings of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Electoral Management Committee (EMC), saying the process of… Read more »

Uganda: Journalist Dean Saava Remanded Over Illegal Broadcasting, Defamation

The Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court in Makindye has remanded journalist Dean Lubowa Saava to Luzira Prison until October 13, 2025, on three criminal charges related to… Read more »

Uganda: Kitagwenda Workers Defy National Strike, Continue Service Delivery

Civil servants in Kitagwenda District have opted out of the ongoing nationwide strike by local government workers, choosing to remain at their duty stations despite pressure to… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Rules Out Immediate Salary Rise for Teachers

The government has said it cannot increase teachers' salaries at the moment due to financial constraints, despite an ongoing strike that has crippled learning in public schools for… Read more »

Uganda: Private School Owners Urge Govt to Fund Salaries of Science Teachers

Private school proprietors have asked government to extend salary support to science teachers in private institutions, warning that the widening pay gap with public schools is… Read more »

Uganda: Study in Ireland - Sharz Consults On Next Radio

The Morning Switch show on Next Radio today hosted two distinguished guests to spotlight opportunities for Ugandan students aspiring to pursue higher education in Ireland. Read more »

Uganda: 'I Am Not Bitter', Sseggona Responds to NUP

The internal politics of the National Unity Platform (NUP) took center stage on NBS Barometer on Tuesday night, as the party's process for issuing MP party cards for the 2026… Read more »