May 19
Uganda: Uganda's Mixed Record On Prosecuting Powerful Officials
The investigations involving former Speaker Anita Among are unfolding against a complicated legal and political backdrop in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: NUP Fronts Paul Mwiru for Speakership
The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has announced its decision to field Paul Mwiru as its candidate for Speaker of Parliament, saying the move is intended to restore the… Read more »
May 18
Uganda: Church Calls for Calm After Martyrs Day Celebrations Postponed Over Ebola
The Uganda Episcopal Conference has officially guided Catholics across the country to remain prayerful and calm following the postponement of this year's National Uganda Martyrs… Read more »
Uganda: Congolese Pilgrims Return Home After Ebola Fears Halt Martyrs Day Pilgrimage
Hope and excitement among Congolese pilgrims in Kasese District turned into disappointment after government postponed this year's Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations due to the Ebola… Read more »
May 19
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Backs Tayebwa for Deputy Speaker Slot
Muhoozi Kainerugaba has endorsed Thomas Tayebwa to retain his position as Deputy Speaker in the forthcoming 12th Parliament. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Bans Handshakes As Ebola Response Measures Tighten
The Ministry of Health has announced a temporary ban on handshakes and other forms of physical greeting following the confirmation of two Ebola cases from the Democratic Republic… Read more »
Uganda: U.S. Embassy in Kampala Suspends Visa Services Over Ebola Outbreak
The United States Embassy Kampala has announced a temporary suspension of all visa operations in Uganda, citing concerns related to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. Read more »
May 18
Uganda: Court of Appeal Opens Two-Day Civil Appeals Session to Tackle Case Backlog in Kampala
The Court of Appeal sitting in Kampala has commenced a two-day civil appeals session aimed at reducing the growing case backlog at the appellate court, with several of the matters… Read more »
Uganda: Government Moves to Crack Down On Illegal Mineral Dealers With Tough New Rules
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has announced tougher measures targeting unlicensed mineral dealers as government moves to streamline Uganda's mineral trade and… Read more »
Uganda: Namugongo Preparations Continue Despite Martyrs Day Postponement Over Ebola Fears
Painting, cleaning, compound sweeping, and other beautification works continued today at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrines despite government postponing this year's Martyrs Day… Read more »
Uganda: EACOP Champions Skills Transfer As Uganda Prepares for Sustainable Growth
As Uganda prepares for first oil production in July 2026, the country's oil and gas sector is entering a transformative phase driven by skills development, capacity building, and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Will Buy Shares in Regional Refinery - Museveni Tells Dangote
President Museveni has expressed Uganda's support for a proposed regional oil refinery project following talks with Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote on… Read more »
May 17
Uganda: Museveni Backs Dangote's Regional Refinery Plan
President Museveni has endorsed plans for a proposed East African regional refinery championed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, saying the project aligns with Uganda's… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Postpones Martyrs Day Celebrations Over Ebola Threat
President Museveni has announced the postponement of this year's Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, citing fears of Ebola transmission from the neighboring Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Signs Sovereignty Act As First Law of Seventh Term
President Museveni has signed the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 into law, making it the first legislation assented to during his seventh constitutional term in office. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Women Drinking Like Fish, Report Warns
Uganda is facing an escalating alcohol abuse crisis, with new findings showing rising consumption among youth and women, high levels of heavy episodic drinking, and widening gaps… Read more »
May 14
Africa: Museveni, Gabon's Nguema Discuss Industrialisation and African Self-Reliance
President Museveni has hosted President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon at State House, Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: Centenary Bank, Nsambya Babies Home Launch Fourth Edition of Charity Walk to Support Vulnerable Children
Centenary Bank together with the Child Welfare and Adoption Society, has launched the fourth edition of the Nsambya Babies Home Charity Walk, scheduled to take place on July,25,… Read more »
Uganda: Elections Are Over, the New Presidenti Is Sworn in, Now Is Time to Get to Work
Now that the new president has been sworn in for the 2026-2031 term, the end of the election period marks the beginning of a new Kisanja work period. Read more »
Uganda: Moyo - One Killed, Eight Hurt in Truck Accident Along Ubbi Hill
A road crash along Ubbi Hill in Laropi Sub-County has left one person dead and eight others injured after a Fuso Fighter truck reportedly developed mechanical problems and… Read more »
Uganda/Kenya: Teen Cranes Name Provisional Squad for Kenya Double-Header in U-17 World Cup Qualifiers
The Uganda U-17 Women's National Team, also known as the Teen Cranes, has announced a provisional squad ahead of their second-round FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2026 qualifiers… Read more »
Uganda: NSSF Targets Shs80 Trillion Assets Through Leadership Coaching Strategy
Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund Patrick Ayota has urged chief executives and business leaders to embrace workplace coaching and mentorship, arguing that… Read more »
Uganda: Allen Kagina Calls for Stronger Technical Skills to Unlock Oil and Gas Jobs
The Chairperson of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Allen Kagina, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to empowering Uganda's workforce and unlocking… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Begins Journey to Miss Universe With Inaugural National Competition
Uganda has officially launched the inaugural Miss Universe Uganda 2026 competition, marking the country's first participation in the globally renowned Miss Universe platform. Read more »
Uganda: Mukono Closes Peter Bakaluba Era As New District Leadership Takes Over
Mukono District has officially closed a significant political chapter following the handover of office by outgoing District LCV Chairperson Peter Bakaluba Mukasa and District… Read more »
