Uganda: Prosecution Raises No Objection to Kivumbi's Sureties

The prosecution team led by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Thomas Jatiko and Chief State Attorney Richard Birivumbuka on Monday raised no objection to the suitability of… Read more »

Uganda: Fire Destroys Students' Property At Ngora School As Police Probe Cause

Police in Ngora District are investigating a fire outbreak that occurred on the morning of May 31, 2026, at Mukura Union Vision Primary and Secondary School in Mukura Town Council. Read more »

Uganda: Banyarwanda Citizenship Revisited - Beyond Politics and Prejudice

The debate surrounding Banyarwanda citizenship in Uganda has once again resurfaced, this time in the wake of recent public appointments. As has often been the case, the discussion… Read more »

Uganda: Ntungamo Allocates Shs100 Million for Bwongyera HCIII Renovation As Residents Call for More Staff

Bwongyera Health Centre III in Ntungamo District is set to benefit from a Shs100 million renovation and facelift in the 2026/27 financial year, a move aimed at improving healthcare… Read more »

Uganda: Police Tighten Traffic Enforcement in Mityana After Fatal Crash Linked to Reckless Youth Driving Group

Police in Mityana District have introduced stricter traffic enforcement measures following a fatal road crash that left two women dead and four others injured in Mityana… Read more »

Uganda: Judiciary Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Transformation, Court Expansion and Adr to Improve Access to Justice

The Judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to justice across Uganda through ongoing reforms that include court expansion, digitisation of services,… Read more »

Uganda: Nema Issues 21-Day Ultimatum to Encroachers in Lumpewo Wetland

The National Environment Management Authority has issued a stern directive to individuals accused of encroaching on the ecologically sensitive Lumpewo wetland, setting a 21-day… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda's Besigye Treason Trial - Why Are Intelligence Chiefs Taking the Stand?

The decision to line up serving and former heads of Uganda's military intelligence apparatus in the treason prosecution of Kizza Besigye has pushed the case into a more complex… Read more »

Uganda: Today in History - Museveni Warns Ssebaana Over Boda Boda Taxes

One of the most significant political battles over Kampala's informal transport sector reached a critical point on June 2, 2004, when President Museveni and then Kampala Mayor John… Read more »

Uganda: Experts Warn On Rising Workplace Safety Risks

Occupational health and safety experts have raised concerns over the continued prevalence of workplace accidents and work-related illnesses in Uganda's industrial sector, prompting… Read more »

Uganda: Presidential Secretary Mafumo Defends Janet Museveni Amid FDC Criticism

Assistant Private Secretary to President Museveni, Kefa Mafumo, has defended First Lady Janet Museveni's continued tenure as Minister of Education and Sports, dismissing calls by… Read more »

Uganda: Medical Intern Crisis Exposes Paradox in Museveni's Science-Led Economy

Uganda's science policy carries a paradox that is becoming increasingly difficult to reconcile with lived reality. On paper, the state has firmly committed itself to a science-led… Read more »

Uganda: On the Sanctity of the Pen - a Charge to Those Who Wield It

The pen is not a toy. It is a scepter. In the hands of the righteous, it builds empires of truth. In the hands of the reckless, it becomes a dagger that strikes in the dark. Read more »

Uganda: Ministerial Nominees Face Parliament's Appointments Committee

The Appointments Committee of Parliament convened on June 1, 2026, to begin the vetting of newly appointed ministers in a closed-door session involving all 37 members of the… Read more »

Africa: 20 African Cities Selected as Full U.S. Visa Processing Hubs

Kampala has been retained as one of only 20 US visa processing hubs in Africa under a major restructuring plan by the administration of President Donald Trump, positioning Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Kabale District Boss Calls for Stronger Political-Technical Cooperation

Kabale District Chairperson Denis Nzeirwe has called for greater teamwork and cooperation between the district's political and technical wings to enhance service delivery. Read more »

Uganda: Boda Boda Rider Dies After Crashing Into Bus On Kabale-Kisoro Highway

RUBANDA -- Police in Rubanda District have registered a fatal road crash that claimed the life of a 28-year-old boda boda rider after his motorcycle collided with the rear of a bus… Read more »

Uganda: Dancehall Artist Master Parrot Dies in Road Crash

Dancehall artiste David Sifaayo, better known by his stage name Master Parrot, has died following a road accident in Kampala. Read more »

Uganda: I Hold Only Ugandan Citizenship, Says Sanjay Tanna

Trade Minister-designate Sanjay Tanna has said he holds only Ugandan citizenship as he addressed public scrutiny surrounding some of President Museveni's recent ministerial… Read more »

Uganda: BOU Approves Absa Uganda Takeover of Standard Chartered Retail Business

Absa Bank Uganda Limited has received regulatory approval from the Bank of Uganda to acquire the Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business of Standard Chartered Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Artillery Commander Emphasises Physical Fitness As Key to Combat Readiness

The Commander of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Artillery Division, Maj Gen Daniel Kakono, has said that physical exercise plays a critical role in preserving life,… Read more »

Uganda: Today in History - Muslims Unite Under One Council

June 1, 1972 marked one of the most significant moments in the history of Islam in Uganda as the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) was officially inaugurated, bringing together… Read more »

Uganda: Kitara FC Crowned 2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup Champions After 2-1 Win Over SC Villa

Kitara FC were crowned champions of the 2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup after edging SC Villa 2-1 in a thrilling final played at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Saturday, May 30. Read more »

Uganda: Kivumbi Seeks Bail As International Crimes Division Hears Terrorism Case

The International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court is expected to hear a bail application filed by former Butambala County Member of Parliament, Muwanga Kivumbi, who has… Read more »

Uganda: Babalanda Rallies Basoga to Uphold Integrity, Faith and Fight Corruption

The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has called on the people of Busoga to embrace equitable service, strengthen their faith in God and actively participate in… Read more »