November 01, 2023
Uganda: Motorists Who Fail to Install Digital Number Plates in Their Cars to Pay Shs2 Million Fine
Motorists will have to pay a fine of up to shs2 million or a jail term of one year if they fail to install digital number plates in their vehicles, officials from the Ministry of… Read more »
Uganda: The Magic Bullet Is Here, Says General Katumba as Digital Number Plates Are Rolled Out
The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced the rolling out of the exercise that will see the old licence number plates replaced with digital ones. Read more »
Uganda: Advocates Push for Presidential Approval of Employment Amendment Bill 2022
Women's rights advocates have urged the President to give approval to the Employment Amendment Bill 2022, a measure aimed at providing support to new mothers in fulfilling their… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Ask Investors to Report Corrupt Govt Officials as He Opens Four Points By Sheraton Hotel
President Yoweri Museveni has called upon foreign investors to report government officials that extort money from them for licenses, tax waivers and other investment favors. Read more »
Uganda: Spike in Maternal Deaths Worries Authorities in Kigezi
Stakeholders in Kigezi sub region have raised concern at the rate which mother's die while giving birth in the area. Read more »
Uganda: What Next for Uganda After Being Kicked Out of Agoa?
The United States has scrapped Uganda off the list of beneficiaries of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a major blow to the Ugandan economy, as AGOA has been a major… Read more »
Uganda: Group That Killed Tourists, Guide in National Park Intercepted, Army Says
The Ugandan army has intercepted a group of ADF fighters who were recently involved in the killing of two tourists and their Ugandan driver and a number of them put out of action. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Engages in Negotiations With the World Bank Regarding Funding Amid the Anti-Homosexuality Act
The State Minister for Finance, Henry Musasizi, has confirmed that the government is in the midst of negotiations with the World Bank to address the recent suspension of funding to… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Uganda: Masaka School Fire Death Toll Rises to Seven
The number of pupils who died in a fire that gutted the dormitory at Kasaana Junior Primary School in Masaka City has risen to seven. Read more »
Uganda: FDC Breaks Ties With Katonga People's Govt, Signals End to Reconciliation Hopes
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leadership at Najjanankumbi has officially severed its ties with the Katonga road based People's government led by Dr. Kizza Besigye. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Uganda: Youth Divided Over Move to Increase Youth Representatives in Parliament
Political party youths subscribed to the multi-party youth forum hosted by the Netherland Institute for Multi-Party Democracy (NIMD) are divided over the proposals by the National… Read more »
Kenya: Company Providing Digital Stamps in Uganda, Kenya Wins Court Case
SICPA, a Swiss company providing Digital Stamp Solutions (DTS) in both Uganda and Kenya has won a court case in which a Kenyan senator accused it of earning a tender illegally with… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Uganda: Ministry of Agriculture, NARO Collaborate to Boost Food Security in Karamoja
The Ugandan government is scaling up its investment in the Karamoja region, focusing on improving food security and nutrition. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Uganda: Motorists Warned Against Buying Adulterated Fuel
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has urged the public to purchase fuel from authorised areas and avoid consuming adulterated fuel. Read more »
Uganda: Why Height Isn't an Issue for 2026 Uganda Presidential Success!
In the lead-up to the 2026 Uganda elections, let's tackle a topic that's often shrouded in myth and hearsay: the importance of height when choosing your next president. You see,… Read more »
Uganda: Only Trucks Carrying Locally Manufactured Goods to Present e-Receipts in Kikuubo, Says URA
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has set new Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) guidelines in which only trucks carrying locally produced goods will be… Read more »
Uganda: Child Abuse and Early Marriages Threaten Teso Sub-Region - Urgent Call for Action
Child abuse and early child marriages continue to cast a dark shadow over the Teso Sub-Region, raising deep concerns among development partners who attribute these issues to the… Read more »
Uganda: FDC Accuses EC of Intentionally Delaying LC Elections to Favour NRM
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) of intentionally delaying to organise Local Council (I), II and Women Councils elections in a bid to… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Wildlife Authority Deploys Drones to Increase Security in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park, recently marred by an unfortunate incident where a trio including a British and South African tourist together with their Ugandan tour guide where… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Uganda: President's Office to Inspect Govt Programs, Projects in Lango, West Nile
The Office of the President through the directorate of socio-economic monitoring and research will in collaboration with the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the National Building… Read more »
October 28, 2023
Uganda: Big Interview - I Am Returning to Start From Where I Left, Says Kakwenza
Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, an acclaimed Ugandan author known for his critical views on the government, has announced that he will soon return home. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Uganda: Accidents Kill 63 in One Week on Ugandan Roads
At least 63 people were killed in one week on Ugandan roads, police have said. Read more »
October 28, 2023
Uganda: Family Seeks Justice After 84-Year-Old is Knocked Dead By President's Office Vehicle
A family in Pallisa district is seeking for justice after their 84 year old relative was knocked dead by a vehicle attached to the president' office. Read more »
October 29, 2023
Uganda: Electoral Commission Boss Byabakama Links Electoral Violence to Rising Unemployment
Unemployment among youths, coupled with rising prices of goods and a high cost of living have been identified as the primary contributor to electoral violence during elections in… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Contingent in DR Congo Gets New Deputy Commander
The UPDF contingent under the East African Community Regional Force(EACRF) has welcomed Lt Col Frank Tumwesigye as its new deputy commander. Read more »