May 11
Uganda: Amuriat Blames FDC Decline On Internal Wrangles, Rise of Nup
Patrick Amuriat Oboi has raised concern over the sharp decline in the number of elected leaders under the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), attributing the downturn to both… Read more »
Uganda: Eng Kajojo Hands Over Kanungu LCV Office, Praises Cao for Administrative Stability
Eng. Sam Arinaitwe Kajojo, the outgoing Kanungu District LCV Chairperson, officially handed over office to Chief Administrative Officer Abdallah Awuye on Saturday, May 10, 2026,… Read more »
Uganda: Itms Celebrates Mother's Day With Safety Gear for Women Boda Riders
As more women in Uganda continue to break into the traditionally male-dominated boda boda industry, a growing movement of female riders is redefining both economic participation… Read more »
Uganda: Salva Kiir in Uganda Ahead of Museveni Swearing-in Ceremony
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has arrived in Uganda ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, scheduled for Tuesday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Read more »
Uganda: Burundi, South Sudan Ruling Party Leaders Arrive Ahead of Museveni Inauguration
Senior leaders of ruling parties in Burundi and South Sudan this evening arrived at Entebbe International Airport ahead of President Museveni's seventh inauguration slated for… Read more »
Uganda: Government Tightens Verification Process in Teso Compensation Program
State Minister for Teso Affairs Kenneth Ongalo Obote has defended the ongoing verification exercise for beneficiaries under the government compensation program, saying it is a… Read more »
Uganda: Aceng - Lubowa Specialized Hospital On Track to Open By End of 2026
Uganda's Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng has said the long-awaited Lubowa International Specialized Hospital is on track to become operational by the end of 2026, as construction… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Passes Out 53 Platoon Commanders in Agago, Urges Stronger Leadership and Discipline
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces has passed out 53 officers who successfully completed the Platoon Commanders' Course at the 5 Infantry Division Training School in Labwordwong,… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni's Seventh Term to Prioritise Trade, Industrialisation, and Youth Transition - - Kakuru
Senior Presidential Advisor on Trade Phillip Kakuru has described President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's upcoming seventh term as a "generational transition" phase expected to focus on… Read more »
Uganda: Government Defends Medical Training Reforms Amid Quality Concerns
Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng has defended government policies aimed at reforming medical training and improving standards in health education institutions across Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Lower Health Facilities Operating At 39 Percent Staffing Level - Health Minister
Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng has disclosed that many lower health facilities across Uganda are operating at just 39 percent staffing levels, a gap she says is significantly… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Faces Critical Shortage of Specialist Doctors - Aceng
Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng has raised concern over Uganda's growing shortage of specialist doctors, warning that the gap is straining the country's capacity to deliver… Read more »
Uganda: Tororo District Faces Shs 24 Billion Budget Shortfall Amid Service Delivery Concerns
Tororo District is facing a budget shortfall of more than Shs24 billion after realizing only Shs62.5 billion out of its approved Shs87.3 billion budget for the 2025/2026 financial… Read more »
Uganda: Three Officers Arrested Over Death, Secret Burial of Congolese National in Kisoro
Police in Kisoro District are investigating the death of a 30-year-old Congolese national who allegedly died in police custody before being secretly buried under unclear… Read more »
Uganda: Government Crackdown On Illegal Businesses Leaves Masaka Traders Struggling
Since the government rolled out an operation targeting business structures operating illegally and outside trade regulations, many traders in Masaka say their businesses have… Read more »
May 08
Africa: African MPs Push Back Against EU 'Interference' in Internal Affairs
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has led African legislators in condemning what they described as growing interference by the European Parliament in the internal affairs of African… Read more »
Uganda: Abandoned Health Centre Turned Into Busy Tomato Market
Residents of Jalamba village have appealed to government and local leaders to urgently restore healthcare services after a government health facility in the area was abandoned and… Read more »
Africa: Uganda Reaffirms Committment to Attend Third Russia-Africa Summit
Gen. Jeje Odongo Abubakhar, Uganda's Minister of Foreign Affairs has held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Sergey Lobanov, Chargé d'Affaires of the Russian Federation to Uganda,… Read more »
Uganda: Opendi Praises 'Hands-On' Nabbanja
Tororo District Woman MP Sarah Opendi has praised outgoing Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja for what she described as a "hands-on" leadership style during her tenure at the helm of… Read more »
May 07
Uganda: Opposition, Analysts Reject NRM Plan to Alter Local Government Councils
Political analysts and local government leaders have strongly criticized a proposed amendment to the Local Government Act, describing it as a political power move aimed at… Read more »
Uganda: Women Leaders Warn of Persistent Political Intimidation After January Elections
Women politicians and activists have raised concerns over continued intimidation, financial barriers and shrinking civic space following Uganda's January 2026 general elections,… Read more »
May 06
Uganda: Accountants Review Domestic Revenue Mobilisation As Uganda's Shs84tn Budget Dominates Pfm Conference Agenda
Accountants and public finance professionals convening under the 4th Public Finance Management (PFM) Conference are set to scrutinise Uganda's domestic revenue mobilisation… Read more »
Uganda: Prisons Boss Elubu Urges Discipline As 100 Prisons Officers Promoted At Luzira Upper Prison
The Assistant Commissioner of Prisons and Regional Prisons Commander (RPC) for Kampala Extra Region, Francis Xavier Elubu, has urged newly promoted officers to uphold discipline,… Read more »
Uganda: TMR Launches 'Mama Run' to Champion Maternal Health Ahead of Mother's Day
TMR International Hospital has announced the inaugural "TMR Mama Run," a community-focused wellness event dedicated to celebrating and supporting mothers. Read more »
East Africa: Uganda International Fashion Week Calls for Participants Ahead of June Return
Organisers of the Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) have announced an open call for fashion designers, manufacturers, content creators, make-up artists, beauty brands, and… Read more »
