Uganda: Finance Minister Inaugurates New Board for National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board

Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has inaugurated the new board of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), urging its members to strengthen oversight of Uganda's… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Tribunal to Hear Hundreds Primary Petitions Between July 29 and September 1

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Elections Disputes Tribunal will begin hearing all petitions arising from the July 17 parliamentary primaries starting July 29 and running… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Gears Up for 2026 Elections As Promises of Reform Face Lingering Doubts

With the 2026 elections on the horizon, Uganda is entering a critical political moment as rallies and campaigns intensify across the country. Read more »

Uganda: Gulu Launches First-Ever October Fest to Boost Tourism and Celebrate Acholi Culture

Gulu City has officially launched the inaugural Gulu City Oktoberfest, a week-long cultural and tourism celebration set to take place from October 6th to 14th, 2025, at Kahunda… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Ramps Up Accountability and Access in Water Sector With New Collaborative Push

In a strategic move to improve service delivery and accountability, the Deputy Head of Public Service, Jane Kyarisiima Mwesiga, met with officials from the Ministry of Water and… Read more »

Uganda: Sanyuka At 10 - Bugweri Comes Alive With Music and Celebration

As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, Sanyuka TV continued its countrywide activations with a vibrant stopover in Bugweri District last weekend. The event, held at Idudi… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Efficiency As Public Financial Management Reform Strategy in Launched

Government has officially launched the Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform Strategy 2025-2030, a bold initiative aimed at transforming how public funds are mobilized,… Read more »

Uganda: Sheikh Idris Kasujja Highlights Importance of Waqif in Islam On Salam TV's 'Ekkubo Ly'obusiraamu'

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Uganda: Govt Embarks On Mandatory Automated Vehicle Inspections to Curb Road Carnage

The Ministry of Works and Transport has officially begun implementing a mandatory automated vehicle inspection system, starting with the Government of Uganda's fleet, in a bold… Read more »

Uganda: Kakyebezi Retains NRM Ticket for Mbarara City Mayoral Race

Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi has been declared the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearer for the Mbarara City mayoral seat after winning the party primaries with 19,800 votes,… Read more »

Uganda: Drowning - a Silent Killer Claiming Ugandan Lives, Especially Children

As the world commemorates World Drowning Prevention Day, health and safety advocates are raising alarm over the rising number of drowning incidents in Uganda, particularly among… Read more »

Uganda: MP Lulume's Move to PFF Triggers Mass Exodus From DP in Buikwe

The Democratic Party (DP) in Buikwe District has suffered a major blow following the defection of its longtime political heavyweight, Micheal Lulume Bayigga, who has officially… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Politics Under Pressure As Leaders Call for Change, Trust, and a Return to Service

Uganda's political system is under the spotlight as leaders and analysts raise serious concerns about the way politics is being practiced today. Many are calling for big changes to… Read more »

East Africa: Kisubi Hospital Installs East Africa's First Ai-Powered MRI Scanner

Kisubi Hospital is set to open East Africa's first-ever artificial intelligence (AI)-powered MRI machine -- a major step forward for medical care in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni's Letter On NRM Primaries, Reform or Reputation Management?

President Museveni's recent letter addressing the chaos within the NRM primaries became the focal point of a lively discussion featuring Theodore Ssekikubo, Ibrahim Ssemujju… Read more »

Uganda: Mbwatekamwa, Kissanja Walk Out of Mubende Tally Centre in Protest

Igara West legislator Louis Gaffa Mbwatekamwa, along with Mubende District LCV chairperson aspirant Vicent 'Kissanja' Tumusiime Gahanga, dramatically walked out of the tally centre… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Primaries in Nakawa Expose Turnout Gaps and Electoral Concerns

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries in Nakawa, Kampala, have drawn mixed reactions from electoral observers and candidates alike, with concerns ranging from low… Read more »

Uganda: Lawyers, Actvitists Defend Judiciary Amid Museveni's Threat

A group of lawyers, activists, and civil society leaders has strongly condemned President Museveni's recent remarks attacking judicial officers over the granting of bail, warning… Read more »

Uganda: Parish Chief Sentenced to Prison for Stealing PDM Funds in Koboko

A Parish Chief in Koboko District has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to stealing funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM), a government program… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Moses Ali Casts Vote in Adjumani NRM LCV Primaries

The Second Deputy Prime Minister and long-serving Member of Parliament for Adjumani West County, General Moses Ali, today participated in the National Resistance Movement (NRM)… Read more »

Africa: 'A Shot That Would Stop Sperms for 24 Months'

A new male contraceptive is shaking up global conversations around reproductive health--and its potential could be felt in Uganda, where family planning remains largely centered on… Read more »

Africa: AU Commission Launches Platform to Strengthen Africa's Research and Policy

The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and AUDA-NEPAD, has launched the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP). Read more »

Uganda: Mayor Irar Retains NRM Flag for Kotido Municipality

Peter Abrahams Irar, the incumbent mayor of Kotido Municipality, has retained the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag after a commanding win in the party's mayoral… Read more »

Uganda: Namyalo Condemns Multiple Voting in Wakiso and Kampala NRM Primaries

Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, the head of the Office of the National Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has strongly condemned incidents of multiple voting reported… Read more »

Uganda: Chaos Erupts in Iganga As Voters Accuse FFU Officer of Disrupting NRM Primaries

Tension erupted at Kasokoso Primary School in Iganga Municipality on Thursday after voters turned against a police officer attached to the Field Force Unit (FFU), accusing him of… Read more »