July 01, 2025
Uganda: Former Allies Collide in Bungokho Central MP Race
A once unshakable political alliance in Bungokho Central has fractured, as Masaba Muhmood--the current Mayor of Industrial Division in Mbale City--launches a spirited bid to unseat… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Fertility Rate Drops to 4.5, but Govt Urges Caution Against Future Decline
Uganda's fertility rate has declined to 4.5 children per woman, reflecting progress in access to reproductive health services and education, according to the 2024 National… Read more »
Uganda: Chaos in Tororo As NRM Members Protest Suspension of District Registrar
Chaos broke out in Tororo town on Tuesday as members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) from Tororo County took to the streets to protest the suspension of… Read more »
Africa: Experts Call for Greener Cities As Climate Change Fuels Health Crisis in Africa
As climate change continues to exacerbate health inequalities across Africa, experts are now calling for cities to integrate more green infrastructure to cushion urban populations… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Reinsurance Company Launches USSD-Based Comesa Yellow Card Verification Platform
Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited (Uganda Re) has in partnership with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) launched a USSD-powered digital verification… Read more »
Uganda: 'I'm What I'm Because of Choppa' - Bobi Wine Pays Tribute to Western Uganda Media Icon Clare Choppa
At the burial of Clare Choppa in Rwiziringiro, Isingiro District on Monday, Bobi Wine delivered a heartfelt tribute, saying he owed much of his stardom to the late media… Read more »
Uganda: Kasese High Court Gears Up to Tackle Criminal Case Backlog in Landmark July Session
In a strategic effort to expedite justice and reduce a growing backlog of criminal cases, the Kasese High Court has launched preparations for a major criminal session set to begin… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Avail Water for Irrigation in the Hilly Areas of Rubanda ,Minister Musasizi Reveals
The state Minister of finance Henry Musasizi has Revealed that Government Plans to avail Water for irrigation in Hilly Areas of Rubanda District. Read more »
Uganda: Push to Integrate French Into Uganda's Primary School Curriculum Gains Momentum
Language educators in Uganda are urging the government to introduce French as a subject in primary schools. Read more »
Uganda: Experts Urge Investment in Reproductive Rights As Fertility Preferences Shift in Uganda
As the global conversation on fertility shifts from population numbers to personal rights, experts in Uganda are calling for increased investment in reproductive agency to address… Read more »
Uganda: Restrictive Laws, Political Pressure Shrinking Media Freedom in Uganda - Report
Uganda's media sector is under growing strain from repressive laws, political interference, and financial pressures that are stifling independent journalism and limiting access to… Read more »
Uganda: Ministry of Health Commissions 134 Community Health Workers in Kyotera
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has commissioned 134 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) who successfully completed six months of… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Warned Against '2.1 Child Crisis' As Global Fertility Falls
Stakeholders in population and reproductive health have warned that the world faces not a crisis of overpopulation or population decline, but a deeper threat to reproductive… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's HIV Numbers Cross 1.5 Million Mark As Adults Bear the Heaviest Burden
Uganda's total number of people living with HIV has surpassed 1.5 million, according to the latest 2024 estimates from the Uganda AIDS Commission, a figure that signals a… Read more »
July 02, 2025
Uganda: Bishop Bukomeko Warns Politicians Against Inciting Fear Ahead of 2026 Elections
As political tensions begin to rise ahead of Uganda's 2026 general elections, the Rt Rev James Bukomeko, Bishop of Mityana Diocese, has called on politicians and civic leaders to… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Police Officers Applauded for Professionalism in Somalia Peacekeeping Mission
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has lauded the 12th Formed Police Unit (FPU) for its exemplary professionalism, discipline, and resilience during a 14-month peacekeeping deployment… Read more »
Uganda: Residents Dismantle Dilapidated Bridge in Protest, Block Minister Bahati's Campaign Convoy
Tension flared in Nyombe Parish, Kahungye Sub-county, Ndorwa County West, as angry residents on Tuesday dismantled a dilapidated bridge along the Rwenkorongo-Nyombe-Katete-Nkora… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Hails Jinja Agricultural Show for Promoting Agriculture, Tourism, Minerals, and Services
President Museveni has commended the annual Jinja Agricultural Show for its central role in advancing Uganda's development strategy anchored in Agriculture, Tourism, Minerals, and… Read more »
July 01, 2025
Uganda: Uganda Makes Significant Strides in HIV Response As Key Indicators Improve Across the Board
Uganda's fight against HIV has shown measurable progress, with more people now accessing testing, treatment, and achieving viral suppression than ever before, according to new 2024… Read more »
June 30, 2025
Uganda: Women Urged to Preserve Nature Through Home Gardening
Women have been urged to preserve nature through planting trees, with a strong emphasis on the transformative role of home gardening. Read more »
Uganda: How Proper Waste Sorting Can Help Solve Kampala's Waste Problem
Waste isn't just a city issue, it starts at home. And so do the solutions. One of the biggest challenges facing Kampala today is the growing amount of unmanaged waste. But there's… Read more »
Uganda: Marketing and Communications Industry Professionals Champion Mental Wellness and Retirement Preparedness At Intersociety Meetup
Over the weekend, members of Uganda's top professional bodies in marketing, advertising, public relations, and human resources came together for the third annual Intersociety Meet… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Hosts Benny Hinn At State Lodge Nakasero
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday hosted world-renowned evangelist Pastor Benny Hinn at the State Lodge in Nakasero, in a deeply spiritual and reflective meeting centered… Read more »
Uganda: Obongi Security Committee Halts Construction Projects Lacking Boqs, Plans
Starting Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, all ongoing construction and renovation projects in Obongi District without approved Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and building plans will be stopped… Read more »
Uganda: NBS Sport Gears Up for Live Coverage of the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup
The Uganda Rugby Cranes XVs are back on home soil after a demanding tour of Southern Africa, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling home campaign at the 2025 Rugby… Read more »
