Uganda: Namirembe Cathedral Holds Memorial Mass for Rhoda Kalema

A memorial mass is underway at Namirembe Cathedral this Thursday morning to honour the life and legacy of Rhoda Kalema, Uganda's pioneering female politician and former Member of… Read more »

Uganda: The Afrigo Effect - Why Uganda Still Dances to the Same Band After 50 Years

When Afrigo Band formed in 1975, the world was a different place. Idi Amin was President of Uganda. Mobile phones did not exist. The internet was science fiction. Most Ugandans got… Read more »

Uganda: Youth Demand Justice As Pre-Baraza Puts Spotlight On SRHR, Incarceration, Legal Reform

In a joint effort to advance reproductive justice litigation, Reach A Hand Uganda and Afya na Haki hosted the 3rd Annual Reproductive Justice Litigation Dialogue, dubbed the GN… Read more »

Uganda: 'Marry and Get a Free House' - Katumba Promises Gen Zs

Presidential hopeful John Katumba has promised to provide free housing to young people who get married, if elected in the 2026 general election. Read more »

Uganda: 'Govt Spending Reveals Priorities' - Kiyega Slams Lack of Transparency in Infrastructure Funding

Renowned Economics and Apsiring Makindye West MP Rogers Kiyega raised serious concerns about Uganda's fiscal priorities, especially in relation to the consistent push for… Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Buy Mayuge Sugar Factory From Busoga Farmers, Says Museveni

President Museveni has announced that the government will purchase the Mayuge Sugar Factory for Busoga sugarcane farmers. Read more »

Uganda: Katumba Vows Liberation-Led Change in 2026, Calls for Independent Police and Youth Empowerment

2026 Presidental Aspirant, John Katumba, made a passionate appeal for change ahead of the upcoming general election, calling for an independent police force, youth-centered… Read more »

Uganda: Rhoda Kalema's Body Arrives in Uganda Ahead of Official Burial in Kiboga

The remains of Hon. Lay Canon Rhoda Kalema Nsibirwa, one of Uganda's pioneering female politicians and a champion of women's rights, arrived at Entebbe International Airport on… Read more »

Uganda: Hoima District Leads in Fighting Maternal Mortality, Its City Records Highest Deaths in Bunyoro

Hoima district has emerged as the best-performing area in the Bunyoro region in the fight against maternal mortality, reporting zero maternal deaths in over the past 400 days. Read more »

Uganda: MPs Concerned Over Police Downsizing of New Recruits

Members of Parliament have raised concerns over reports that the Uganda Police Force is downsizing its newly recruited constables. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Orders Immediate Formation of Sugar Council, Pledges Fair Prices for Cane Farmers

President Museveni has directed the immediate establishment of the long-delayed Sugar Council, stressing its vital role in regulating the sugar industry, resolving disputes, and… Read more »

Uganda: Mysterious Disease Kills Goats and Sheep in Kagadi

A strange livestock disease, suspected to be either Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) or Orf virus, has struck parts of Kagadi District, killing several goats and sheep. Read more »

Uganda: Cholera Crisis in North Darfur Puts Over 640,000 Children At Risk, Warns Unicef

The ongoing conflict in North Darfur, Sudan, has triggered a severe public health emergency, with cholera spreading rapidly and threatening the lives of over 640,000 children under… Read more »

Uganda: Land Dispute Frustration Mounts in Kasese As Resolution Process Stalls

Thousands of land dispute claimants in Kasese District are growing increasingly frustrated over delays in implementing a government directive aimed at resolving their long-standing… Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among Blames Negligence for Rising School and Road Tragedies

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has expressed alarm over the increasing number of avoidable tragedies in schools and on roads, urging responsible authorities to act swiftly… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Tribunal Releases First Batch of Election Petition Rulings

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal has released its first set of rulings from the recently concluded hearings into petitions arising from the party's… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Directs Fishermen to Take Lead in Protecting the Lake

President Museveni has directed that indigenous fishermen take the lead in managing Uganda's lakes, supported by the Uganda People's Defence Forces' Fisheries Protection Unit… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Secures Funds for Critical Road Projects

The Minister for Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has announced that funds have been secured to begin work on critical roads and complete the rehabilitation of the… Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Internal Affairs Cracks Down On Extortion in National ID Registration

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has taken decisive action to curb extortion, corruption, and bribery within the national identity card registration system. Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Calls for Election of Leaders With Integrity and Respect for Buganda's Values

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on Ugandans aspiring for political leadership to uphold the cultural values and principles of Buganda while promoting… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Primaries - A Costly Curse After the 'Lining Up' Decision?

What began as a bold step toward transparency in 2020 is now being questioned for its unintended consequences. Read more »

Uganda: Economic Strain Grows As Mityana Businesses Struggle Without Streetlights

Traders and residents in Mityana Municipality are raising concerns over the persistent darkness that falls over their roads and workplaces every evening due to non-functioning or… Read more »

Uganda: Suspect Surrenders to Police After Fatal Attack in Oyam

Police in Oyam District have launched investigations into the murder of a 36-year-old man, who was allegedly attacked and hacked to death by a group of assailants in the early… Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Dombo Defends Party Primaries, Promises Action On Petitions and Voter Bribery

The Director of Communication for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Emmanuel Dombo, has defended the party's just-concluded primary elections, describing them as a… Read more »

Uganda: Parish Priest and Driver Remanded Over Murder of Teen in Buyende

A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Owori Silver Osuna, 33, and his driver, Robert Gabula, have been remanded to Buyende Government Prison over their alleged involvement in the… Read more »