Uganda: KCCA Suspends On-Street Parking Along Kampala Road to Ease Congestion

The Kampala Capital City Authority has suspended on-street vehicle parking along sections of Kampala Road and Jinja Road in a move aimed at improving traffic flow and enhancing… Read more »

Uganda: Justice Kazibwe Is New Deputy Chief Justice

President Museveni has appointed Justice Moses Kawumi Kazibwe as the new Deputy Chief Justice. Read more »

Uganda: Digital Skills Empower Women, Youth Businesses in Kikuube

Women entrepreneurs and young business owners in Kikuube District are increasingly turning to digital record keeping to improve business management, strengthen accountability and… Read more »

Uganda: Covid Came, Curfew Came, Karuma Came - Corruption Is Going, and Now It's Kisanja No Sleep

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Congo-Kinshasa/Uganda: Uganda Cubs Crush DR Congo 3-0 in Dream Afcon U-17 Opener

The Uganda national under-17 football team announced their arrival at the 2026 TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in style after brushing aside DR Congo national under-17… Read more »

Uganda: Mityana NRM Elderly Leaders Praise 40 Years of NRM Rule, Demand Improved Healthcare

Elderly leaders of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Mityana District have praised the ruling party's 40 years in leadership, saying the government has implemented… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri Allocates Shs1.8bn for Road and Bridge Improvements

Residents of Rukungiri District are set to benefit from improved transport services after district authorities approved plans to rehabilitate 20 roads spanning 170 kilometres in… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri Council Orders RDC, Diso Offices to Pay Rent From 2026/2027

The Rukungiri District Council has resolved that the offices of the Resident District Commissioner and the District Internal Security Officer will start paying rent to the district… Read more »

Uganda: UEDCL Announces Scheduled Outages On Lugogo-Kampala North Power Line

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited has announced scheduled daytime power shutdowns in selected parts of Kampala served by the Lugogo-Kampala North 132kV… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Praises Rwanda's Discipline and Patriotism, Calls for Stronger Regional Cooperation

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has commended Rwanda for what it described as exemplary discipline, cleanliness, patriotism and national focus, saying Uganda and the wider… Read more »

Uganda: Twelfth Parliament Sworn in - 184 MPs Take Oath On Day One

The morning sun over Kampala carried the weight of a historic transition as the precincts of Uganda's Parliament prepared for a marathon of constitutional duty. Read more »

Uganda: Police Report Peaceful Security Operations During Presidential Inauguration

The Uganda Police Force, in coordination with sister security agencies, has confirmed the successful implementation of comprehensive security and traffic management operations… Read more »

Africa: Museveni Urges African Political Parties to Prioritise Wealth and Job Creation

President Museveni has called on African political parties to prioritise wealth creation, science, technology, and job creation if the continent is to overcome poverty and… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Pledges Expanded Access to Sickle Cell Treatment Nationwide

The Permanent Secretary at Uganda's Ministry of Health, Diana Atwine, has pledged increased access to sickle cell treatment and stronger prevention measures as African health… Read more »

Uganda: Jinja Leaders Sworn in, Urged to Prioritise Unity and Development

Leaders in Jinja District have officially begun a new term of office following the swearing-in of newly elected councillors and District Chairperson Moses Batwala, in a ceremony… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Seeks Stronger Political Cooperation With Venezuela's Ruling Party After Kampala Talks

The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement, Richard Todwong, has reaffirmed the ruling party's commitment to strengthening political, economic and ideological… Read more »

Uganda: Babalanda Pledges Anti-Corruption Fight, Better Services for Budiope West

Milly Babalanda, Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, has pledged to prioritise corruption-free service delivery, youth and women empowerment, and improved social… Read more »

East Africa: Truck Drivers' Protest Cripples Trade Flow At Uganda-Kenya Border

A cross-border truck drivers' strike at the Malaba border earlier this week disrupted trade and transport between Uganda and Kenya, with authorities estimating losses of up to… Read more »

Uganda: Aceng Urges Parliament to Intensify Anti-Corruption Fight

Jane Ruth Aceng has called on the incoming Parliament to intensify the fight against corruption, saying it is critical for Uganda's progress toward sustaining middle-income status. Read more »

Uganda: Nateete-Nakawuka Road Section Closed for Three Months to Allow Drainage Works

The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced the temporary closure of a section of the Nateete-Nakawuka Road around Nateete to allow for ongoing drainage improvement works… Read more »

Uganda: Egypt's President El-Sisi Arrives in Uganda for High-Level State Visit

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has arrived in Uganda for an official visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation on key regional issues,… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala Faces Three-Week Planned Power Disruptions

Electricity consumers in Kampala and surrounding areas are set to experience scheduled daytime power outages for nearly three weeks as the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company… Read more »

Uganda: From Kampala to the Region - Museveni's Seventh Term Draws Global Attention

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Somalia: A Return to Dictatorship Amid Tensions Pushing the Country to the Brink

On May 6, the Somali National News Agency reported that 13 members of what it described as the Khawarij militias, including senior commanders, were killed in a planned military… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri NRM Supporters Hold Live Screening As Museveni Begins Seventh Term

Members and supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Rukungiri District joined the rest of the country in celebrating the swearing-in of President Yoweri… Read more »