Uganda: Parliament Reconvenes for Showdown On Sovereignty and Tax Bills

Parliament is set to resume its sitting today, with lawmakers expected to consider a number of controversial bills, including proposals on sovereignty and tax amendments likely to… Read more »

Uganda: Ntinda Clinic Accused of Injuring Baby During Treatment, Still Demands Shs50,000 Balance

A mother in Ntinda-Kigoowa, a suburb of Kampala, is seeking justice after her one-year-old son allegedly sustained injuries during treatment at a private clinic during the Easter… Read more »

Uganda: Mulago Rolls Out Multi-Stage Cleft Care for Children

Specialists at Mulago National Referral Hospital are providing free, comprehensive cleft care--from counselling to multi-stage surgeries--helping restore health and hope for… Read more »

Uganda: Absa Uganda Posts Shs222bn Profit

Absa Uganda posted a net profit of Shs222 billion for the financial year 2025, the bank has announced. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Puts MPs Through Firearms Drill, Sounds

President Museveni has led Members of Parliament through a firearms training exercise at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi, using the session to emphasise national… Read more »

Uganda: State House Says Woman Illegally Registered Family Land, Sold 29 Hectares, Evicted Heirs

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (Shacu) has dismissed as false claims circulating on social media by Cynthia Saanah Kamanzi, stating that investigations instead point to… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Tables Sovereignty Bill With 20-Year Jail Terms, Multi-Billion Fines

Government has tabled the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 before Parliament, proposing sweeping restrictions on foreign influence, including heavy fines, long prison terms,… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Records Progress Under Vision 2040 Amid Ongoing Structural Challenges

Uganda has registered notable progress in key development sectors under Vision 2040, even as challenges in human capital development, mineral exploitation, and regional balance… Read more »

Uganda: MPs Press Ogwang On Afcon 2027 Readiness Gaps Despite Shs800bn Investment Plan

Parliament has questioned government's readiness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), pressing for detailed explanations on whether ongoing investments will be… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Ogwang Reassures Parliament On Afcon 2027 Readiness

The Minister of State for Sports, Peter Ogwang, has assured Parliament that Uganda is firmly on course to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), citing coordinated… Read more »

Uganda: Police Receive New Breathalysers

The Uganda Police Force has received new traffic enforcement equipment, including breathalysers, aimed at strengthening efforts to curb drink-driving in the capital. Read more »

Uganda: From Postbank to Pearl - A Homegrown Bank Reimagining Banking in Uganda

There is something quietly significant unfolding in Uganda's banking sector, and it goes beyond the headline figures. Read more »

Uganda: Manufacturers Urge Parliament to Crack Down On Informal Businesses Over Tax Losses

The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has called on Parliament to take firm action against informal businesses, warning that their rapid expansion is undermining the country's… Read more »

Uganda: Confusion As Parents of Allegedly Stolen Baby Arrested in Kayunga

Confusion has erupted in Kayunga District after a couple who had been searching for their allegedly stolen baby at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital were arrested by authorities,… Read more »

Uganda: Madhvani Foundation Unveils Shs750m Scholarship Fund for 2026-2027 Academic Year

The Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation has announced a Shs750 million scholarship package for the 2026-2027 academic year, aimed at supporting Ugandan students pursuing both… Read more »

Uganda: Molly Katanga Pushes Back On Motive Claims

In the High Court today, the Katanga trial shifted, if only momentarily, from blood and ballistics to balance sheets and boardrooms. The prosecution, led by Jonathan Muwaganya,… Read more »

Uganda: Health Experts Push for Wider Use of Physiotherapy As Chronic Illnesses Rise

Health practitioners are calling for the wider integration of physiotherapy into mainstream healthcare as Uganda grapples with a growing burden of chronic diseases linked to… Read more »

Uganda: Justice Bareeba Urges Kabale University Law Students to Embrace Digital Skills

Rosemary Bareeba, the Resident Judge of the High Court in Mukono, has urged university students to prioritise career readiness and responsible use of social media as they prepare… Read more »

Uganda: Kayunga Residents Accuse Police of Releasing 'Bijambiya' Suspect

Residents of Busaana Sub-county in Kayunga District have expressed outrage over what they describe as questionable police conduct following the alleged release of a suspected… Read more »

Uganda: Alupo Urges New NRM MPs to Shun Extravagance, Embrace Discipline

Vice President Jessica Alupo has urged newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to adopt disciplined lifestyles and avoid… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Targets Shs2,600tn Agro Market but Output Gaps Persist

Uganda is positioning itself to tap into a fast-growing global agricultural market projected to exceed $700 billion (about Shs2.6 quadrillion) by 2033, but persistent challenges in… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Moves to Clear Illegal Structures in Trade Order Crackdown

Authorities in Kasese Municipality have announced a crackdown on illegal business structures, with enforcement operations set to begin on April 15, 2026. Read more »

Uganda: Justice Ministry Opens Kabale Regional Office to Expand Legal Services in Kigezi

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has launched the Attorney General's Chambers Kabale Regional Office, aimed at bringing legal services closer to residents of the… Read more »

Uganda: Kazo Among Pilot Districts for Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Rollout

Kazo District has been selected among the first districts in Uganda to pilot a new long-acting HIV prevention injection as the country steps up efforts to reduce new infections. Read more »

Uganda: Woman Dies in Domestic Violence Incident in Mubende

A 42-year-old woman has died following a violent domestic altercation with her husband in Mubende District, in a case that has renewed concern over rising incidents of domestic… Read more »