June 25
Uganda: New Military Taskforce Take On Climate Change, Environmental Security
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs has launched a taskforce to formulate a comprehensive Climate Change and Environmental Security Strategy. Read more »
Uganda: Police Investigate Four Deaths in Kagadi, Buliisa Districts
Police in Buliisa have intensified the search for the body of a man who is said to have drowned in Lake Albert while taking a bath at the shore. Read more »
Uganda: Janet Museveni Hails Watoto Church for Contribution to Uganda
The First Lady and Minister of Education, Janet K. Museveni, has applauded Watoto Church for its significant contributions to the nation of Uganda over the past four decades. Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Recruit 1200 Health Workers
Government has finalized plans to hire health workers to boost the capacity of health facilities around the country, the Uganda Health Commission has said. Read more »
Kenya: Bobi Wine Condemns Abduction of Protestors in Kenya
The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has expressed his concerns regarding the reported abductions of activists in Kenya. Read more »
Uganda: Nile Breweries Trains 400 Bunyoro, Mbarara Retailers in Entrepreneurial Skills
In a bid to stimulate business growth for its retailers, Nile Breweries has trained over 400 local retailers in Bunyoro and Mbarara in entrepreneurship, digital and financial… Read more »
Uganda: Mayiga Condemns Exploitation of Kabaka's Condition
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has again castigated those exploiting the Kabaka's condition to fulfill their own agendas. Read more »
Uganda: NRM Youth Pledge to Be Vanguards in Museveni War On Graft
A group of youth that subscribe to the National Resistance Movement ideology has vowed to join President Museveni to fight corruption "like never before". Read more »
June 24
Uganda: Buganda Kingdom to Spend Shs257bn in 2024/25
Buganda Kingdom presented the Budget for the Financial Year 2024/2025, amounting to Shs257 billion, an increase from the Shs209 billion of the previous financial year. Read more »
June 25
Uganda: Minister Musasizi Rallies Religious Leaders to Preach Against Corruption
The State Minister of Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, has rallied religious leaders in Rubanda District to preach against corruption. Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Tops East Africa for Foreign Direct Investment
Uganda has emerged as the premier destination for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) within the East African Community, according to the 2024 World Investment Report by the United… Read more »
Uganda: Six Security Guards Remanded Over Pulling Gun On Nyamutoro
The Kabale Grade One Magistrate has remanded six private security guards to Ndorwa prison over attempt to shoot a minister at the weekend. Read more »
June 24
Uganda: Ssekikubo Takes to MPs' Village Homes for Censure Signature
Theodore Ssekikubo is a tenacious one. Like the flea that bites and never lets go, the Lwemiyaga County MP has his canines firmly fixed on four parliamentary commissioners and he… Read more »
Uganda: Court Says No Bail Relief Pill to Dispense for Ex-Mulago Boss
A former Mulago Hospital executive director walked into court today expecting just a little bit of bail relief pills but a magistrate told him the dock was not a pharmacy. Read more »
Uganda: Text the Theft - Activists Now Out to Annoy, Shame the 'Corrupt' Via Phones
A group of civil rights lawyers and activists with a growing reputation for angering public officials have initiated a new campaign called "Text the Theft" aimed at exposing… Read more »
Uganda: Trade Ministry's Kavundira Remanded Over Shs3.4bn Coop Fraud
Principal Cooperative Officer Leonard Kavundira of the Ministry of Trade has been remanded to Luzira prison after appearing before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala today, June… Read more »
Uganda: UBC Yet to Pay Besigye Shs80m Court Award
This award stemmed from UBC's refusal to broadcast Besigye's political advertisements during the 2016 general elections. Read more »
Uganda: Finishing School and Getting a Job - Is It Still the Desired Practice in Uganda?
The pressure to finish school and immediately find employment leads to a lack of self-discovery and exploration. Young individuals may feel compelled to choose a career path… Read more »
Uganda: Here Is a New Chapter in Fighting Corruption - Museveni
President Museveni has said a new chapter has been opened in fighting corruption in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Don't Dare - Police Warn MPs Organising Protests Over NEMA Evictions in Lubigi
Police have stated that NEMA's ongoing eviction exercises are legitimate and will provide protection to the equipment and personnel involved throughout the country. Read more »
Uganda: Katanga Murder Case - DPP Accused of Withholding Crucial Evidence From Defence Team
The High Court first ordered the DPP to furnish the defence team with pre-trial evidence and information on March 3 Read more »
Uganda: Kibaale Kiswahili Teachers Seek Govt Support to Implement New Lower Secondary Curriculum
Kiswahili teachers in the Greater Kibaale Districts of Kagadi and Kakumiro district are seeking government support in the implementation of Kiswahili Language in the new lower… Read more »
Uganda: Security Guards Who Pulled Guns On Minister Nyamutoor Face Attempted Murder Charges
The five private security guards who drew guns on the Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development Phiona Nyamutooro and her team last week are facing charges of inciting… Read more »
Uganda: Cheers As Kadaga, Namuganza Bury Hatchet in Busoga
Kamuli District Woman MP and Busoga's political linchpin Rebecca Kadaga and Namutumba iron lady Persis Namuganza had not seen eye to eye in a long while Read more »
Uganda: New National Planning Authority Board Inaugurated
The State Minister for Finance, Amos Lugoloobi has presided over the inauguration of the newly appointed National Planning Authority executive board. Read more »