Uganda: Amnesty Urges Probe Into Alleged Security Force Abuses During January 15 Polls

Amnesty International has called for urgent investigations into alleged human rights violations by security forces during Uganda's disputed January 15 presidential and… Read more »

Egypt: Uganda Showcases Tourism Diversity to Egyptian Delegation in 10-Day Tour

Uganda has concluded a 10-day familiarisation trip for an Egyptian delegation, a strategic initiative aimed at advancing the country's Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD)… Read more »

Uganda: Today in History - Queen Elizabeth II Inaugurates Owen Falls Dam

On this day in 1954, Queen Elizabeth II officially inaugurated the Owen Falls Dam in Jinja, in one of the most defining moments of Uganda's colonial-era development. Read more »

Uganda: Okello Convicted of Ggaba Daycare Murders, Awaits Sentencing

The High Court has convicted Christopher Okello Onyum of murdering four children at a daycare centre in Ggaba, after Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha ruled that the prosecution had… Read more »

Uganda: Boda Rider Lynched Over Suspected Bag Snatching

Police in Arua City are investigating a case of murder by mob action following the killing of a 20-year-old boda boda rider in Central Division. Read more »

Uganda: Judgement Day for Okello in Ggaba Daycare Murders Case

By the close of business this Thursday, Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the brutal killing of toddlers at a daycare centre in Ggaba, will learn his fate. Read more »

Uganda: Bushenyi Road Crash - Drivers Renew Calls for EPs

Eight people were killed early Saturday in a crash along the Mbarara-Bushenyi-Ishaka road, sharpening calls for the urgent return of automated traffic enforcement systems amid… Read more »

Uganda: PWDs in Kabale Cry Out Over Eviction, Warn of Return to Street Begging

People with physical disabilities operating in Kikungiri, Kabale Municipality, have raised concern over their future after being instructed to vacate the area, warning that the… Read more »

Uganda: Flood Victims Storm Naguru Police Headquarters Over Delayed Compensation

Traders affected by last year's devastating floods in Kampala on Wednesday converged at the Naguru Police Headquarters, demanding government intervention over delayed compensation. Read more »

Uganda: Ntungamo Faces Rising HIV, TB Burden As Rights Body Probes Barriers to Care

Ntungamo District is grappling with a growing dual public health challenge, with HIV/Aids prevalence rising to 6 percent--above the national average of 5.1 percent--alongside… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Signs New Labour Law but Minimum Wage Remains Elusive

President Museveni has assented to the Employment (Amendment) Act, 2025, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening worker protections--but leaving the contentious issue… Read more »

Uganda: Bunyoro Leaders Pile Pressure On Govt to Prioritise Women's Empowerment

Leaders in Masindi District under the Bunyoro Kingdom have intensified pressure on government to prioritise women's empowerment, warning that persistent challenges continue to hold… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Signs Landmark Copyright Law to Boost Earnings for Creators and Curb Piracy

President Museveni has signed into law the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Act, 2026, completing a legislative process that began with Parliament's passage of the… Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni Assents to Eight Major Laws, Tightens Health, Energy and Justice Systems

President Museveni has signed into law eight major Acts of Parliament, introducing wide-ranging reforms in Uganda's health, energy, labour, justice, and public sector management… Read more »

Uganda: Government 'Quietly Edits' Sovereignty Bill, Narrows 'Foreign Agent' Definition Amid Criticism

The government has tabled sweeping amendments to the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, currently before Parliament's Legal and Defence Committee, in a move that substantially alters… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Diocese Launches 'Green Pilgrimage' Ahead of Uganda Martyrs Day

The Diocese of Kasese has unveiled an innovative environmental campaign aimed at blending faith with ecological responsibility, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: More Ugandans Take Up EACOP Jobs As Project Nears Completion

Ugandans are increasingly taking up the majority of jobs on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project as it moves closer to completion, the company has announced. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Announces Shs20bn Disaster Support for Kampala Traders Affected By Floods

Government has announced a Shs20 billion ex-gratia relief package for traders affected by recent flash floods in parts of downtown Kampala, as authorities move to address the… Read more »

Uganda: Government Moves to Restore Basement Shops As Recovery Efforts Begin After Disaster

Attention has turned to traders operating in basement commercial spaces as government begins phased recovery efforts following the recent disaster that disrupted business… Read more »

Uganda: Mukono MP Maseruka Calls for Youth-Driven Policy Shift

Mukono South Member of Parliament-elect Robert Maseruka of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has called for a renewed focus on youth-led governance and long-term national… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Showcases Tourism On French TV Series Échappées Belles

Uganda has secured major international visibility following its feature on Season 20 of the French travel documentary series Échappées Belles, broadcast on France 5… Read more »

Uganda: 'We're Not Stateless' - Diaspora Rejects Classification in Controversial Sovereignty Bill

A growing wave of opposition from Ugandans living abroad is placing Parliament's proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 under increased scrutiny, with critics warning that… Read more »

Uganda: Sovereignty Bill Is a Time Bomb for Coffee Industry

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East Africa: Uganda Is Saving More and Building Less, and That Should Worry All of Us

A recent statement by President Museveni regarding the investment posture of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has reignited a deeper question about Uganda's economic… Read more »

Uganda: The Protection of Sovereignity Bill - The First Agent of a Foreigner

The title, "Regulating Foreign Influence Without Stifling Growth," which captioned the article of the learned Attorney General, published in the New Vision newspaper on 21st April… Read more »