April 19
Uganda: Two Killed in Nansana
Police in Kampala have started investigations into circumstances under which two people were killed in Kawuuwa and Gganda Central in Gganda village Nansana municipality, Wakiso… Read more »
April 17
Uganda: Magistrate Says Husband Killed in Horrific Entebbe Accident
Raphael Okiot, a lawyer, has been a teaching assistant at the Law School of his alma mater, Uganda Christian University Read more »
April 18
Uganda: Protesting Traders Set to Meet Museveni
In the midst of escalating tensions over the new Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) taxation system, Joseph Kabuleta has cautioned traders not to get their… Read more »
Uganda: Mubende Officials Arrested Over State of Maternity Ward
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) has arrested Mubende District officials over neglect of duty leading to loss of taxpayer money. Read more »
Uganda: Trade and Finance Committees Meet Key Stakeholders Over Striking Traders
The joint committee of Trade and that of Finance is this morning are expected to meet the different stakeholders over the ongoing traders strike. Read more »
Uganda: Can Alliances Resolve Political Divisions?
In the wake of Uganda's prolonged political uncertainty and the failure of transitional efforts, citizens and analysts alike are searching for pathways to resolve the deep-seated… Read more »
April 17
Uganda: Deep-Rooted Election Violence Keeps Democracy in Shackles
Uganda has a complex history of human rights violations, including under the rule of Idi Amin from 1971 to 1979, where thousands were killed and many more tortured. Read more »
Uganda: What Next for Banks That Have Not Hit the Shs150bn Capital Requirement?
In 2022, Finance minister Matia Kasaija signed a ministerial instrument, increasing the minimum capital requirements for banks by 6 Times or 500 percent, from Shs25 billonto Shs150… Read more »
Uganda: Victoria University Pays Tribute to Former Chancellor Martin Aliker
Victoria University has described the late Dr Martin Jerome Aliker as a man who championed transparency and diligence in places of work. Read more »
Uganda: Equity Bank Supported My Path to Empowerment - Mwesigwa
My name is Allan Mwesigwa, age 32 years, I hail from Gita-Nabutaka village in Nangabo town council, Wakiso district. Read more »
Uganda: We Are Not Going to Surrender - Amuriat
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Patrick Amuriat says he will never surrender in the struggle to liberate the country despite the turbulent political scene that is being… Read more »
Uganda: Buliisa Locals Storm Court Over 'Unfair' Oil Project Compensation
When oil was discovered in the Albertine graben in 2004, it was followed by land acquisition by different companies involved in exploration activities. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Releases More PDM Funds
The government has released more money towards its household poverty alleviation initiative, the Parish Development Model (PDM). Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Approves Merger of Wildlife Entities Uwa and Uwec
Parliament has approved the merger of the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). Read more »
Uganda: Strong Wind Leaves Kabale School Naked
KABALE | Nyabushabi Primary School in Kabale District is seeking urgent assistance after a strong wind blew off the roofing of a classroom block, leaving up to four classes looking… Read more »
April 16
Uganda: Kyagulanyi Supports Traders' Strike
As traders sit and have their businesses closed, boycotting hefty taxes imposed on them, opposition political leader Robert Kyagulanyi has welcomed the move saying this is the way… Read more »
April 17
Uganda: We're Watching You, Kyagulanyi Tells New Party Recruits
National Unity Platform president Robert Kyagulanyi has warned those joining the party to get tickets that they will be disappointed. Read more »
Uganda: Witchdoctor Who Worked With Kato Kajubi to Serve Life in Prison
Tycoon Godfrey Kato Kajubi was in 2012 convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for hiring Umar Kateregga and his wife Mariam Nabukeera to slaughter 12-year-old Joseph Kasirye… Read more »
Uganda: Family Feared Dead After Cement Mixer Truck Crushes Car
An entire family is feared dead after a cement mixer truck crushed a Mitsubishi RVR vehicle in which they were travelling Wednesday morning. Read more »
Uganda: Stakeholders Advocate for Enhanced Mail Security Standards Amid E-Commerce Surge
Amid the rapid growth of electronic communication and e-commerce, stakeholders have underscored the urgent need for improved mail security standards, cybersecurity measures, and… Read more »
Rwanda: Exiled Rwandan Accused of Terrorism Financing Is Dead
Renowned Rwandan industrialist and businessman, Tribert Rujugiro Ayabatwa, has passed on at the age of 82. Read more »
April 16
East Africa: EAC Integration Remains a Pile of Paperwork
A regional intergovernmental organization comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: MPs Want Alcohol, Cigarettes to Meet Donor Funding Deficit
The Health Committee of Parliament has called for a 20-percent increase in taxes on harmful products such as alcohol and tobacco to offset the reduction in funding from donors to… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Call for Justice Reforms At National Court Open Day
Litigants embroiled in long-standing land disputes raised their voices in frustration, calling upon Justice Minister Nobert Mao and Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo to intervene,… Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest Two Over Attempt to Kill Murder Case
Police of Arua District have in detention two suspects who were arrested for attempting to bribe a Criminal Investigations Officer to kill a murder case. Read more »