Uganda: Police Launch School Road Safety Campaign to Curb Rising Child Road Accidents

The Traffic Police have launched a nationwide road safety campaign targeting primary school children amid growing concerns over the rising number of minors killed or injured in… Read more »

Uganda: Kacere Primary School in Shambles As Learners Study in Makeshift Structures

Kacere Primary School in Rubaare Sub-county, Rushenyi County, Ntungamo District is struggling with deteriorating infrastructure and limited learning resources, raising growing… Read more »

Uganda: Boxing Great Usyk Defends Verhoeven Title Fight

BBC - Unified world champion Oleksandr Usyk said he should be allowed to "do what I want to do" as the heavyweight great defended his decision to face boxing novice Rico Verhoeven… Read more »

Uganda: Constitutional Court to Hear 12 High-Stakes Petitions in One-Day Kampala Session

The Constitutional Court of Uganda will tomorrow, April 15, 2026, sit in Kampala for a one-day session during which 12 constitutional petitions are scheduled for hearing, with… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri High Court Opens Criminal Session With 40 Serious Cases

The Rukungiri High Court has commenced an in-house criminal session featuring 40 cases on the cause list, covering a wide range of serious offences including aggravated defilement,… Read more »

Uganda: Abodo Launches Nkumba University Moot Court to Boost Practical Legal Training

Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo, has officially launched a new Moot Court facility at Nkumba University, calling it a key step in strengthening practical legal training for… Read more »

Uganda: Muslim Leaders Warn Over Declining Standards in Qur'anic Teaching

Religious leaders have expressed concern over what they describe as declining standards in Qur'anic teaching in Uganda, warning that improper instruction methods risk distorting… Read more »

Uganda: Aptech Relaunches in Uganda With Global Degree Pathways to Boost Youth Skills

Technology training provider Aptech has relaunched operations in Uganda, with a renewed focus on equipping young people with practical digital skills and offering pathways to… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF, Civil Leaders Forge New Strategy to Consolidate Peace in Karamoja

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has convened a four-day high-level engagement with civil, political and community leaders from the Karamoja sub-region to reinforce peace… Read more »

Uganda: Man Killed By Elephant At Murchison National Park

Police in Kiryandongo District have launched investigations into circumstances under which a 34-year-old man, identified as Paul Mutoro, was killed by an elephant inside Murchison… Read more »

Uganda: Fire in Seeta Disrupts Traffic On Kampala-Jinja Highway

Traffic along the busy Kampala-Jinja Highway was on Wednesday morning heavily disrupted after a fire gutted a timber-filled building in Seeta, near Mogas petrol station. Read more »

Uganda: Law Society Rejects Seven-Year Term Proposal, Warns of Constitutional Crisis

The Uganda Law Society has opposed proposals to extend political terms from five to seven years, warning the move could undermine democratic principles and trigger legal and… Read more »

Uganda: Prisons Van Crushes Blogger Covering Ggaba Murder Suspect

An online blogger, identified as Ronald Mulwana, who operated a TikTok account under the name PL on TV, is feared dead after being knocked down by a Toyota Hiace van transporting… Read more »

Uganda: Nameere Declares Herself 'Commander 001' in Anti-Corruption Push

Masaka City MP-elect rallies new legislators and citizens to join a collective fight against graft as President Museveni issues fresh warnings on corruption. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Steps Up Mediation in Amuru-Adjumani Land Dispute

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has stepped up peace engagements aimed at resolving the long-standing land conflict between communities in Amuru and Adjumani districts in… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Moves to Fast-Track Regional Livestock Movement Protocol

Uganda has joined regional efforts led by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to fast-track the signing and ratification of a key protocol aimed at regulating… Read more »

Uganda: I Don't Want to Hear Corruption Again in Parliament - Museveni Warns NRM MPs

President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stern warning against corruption in Parliament, vowing decisive action against both bribe takers and givers . Read more »

Uganda: 1,500 Babies Born Annually With Cleft Lip and Palate in Uganda

About 1,500 children are born each year with cleft lip and palate in Uganda, with experts warning of serious feeding and breathing challenges that require urgent and specialized… Read more »

Uganda: Cleft Condition Triggers Abandonment, Experts Warn

Families and health experts are raising concern over the social and emotional challenges surrounding cleft lip and palate, with stigma, abandonment, and limited awareness… Read more »

Uganda: Entebbe Chief Magistrate Leads Plea Bargaining Drive At Kitala Prison

The Entebbe Chief Magistrate, Stella Maris Amabilis, has led a plea bargaining sensitisation exercise at Kitala Prison as part of the Judiciary's ongoing efforts to reduce case… Read more »

Uganda: Youth Financial Inclusion Rises, but Enterprise Growth Still Out of Reach for Many Businesses

Uganda's financial inclusion story is often framed as a success, with millions now connected to banks, SACCOs, and mobile money platforms. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Launches 'Nutrition for All' Campaign to Combat Rising Child Malnutrition

The Government of Uganda has stepped up efforts to combat malnutrition with the launch of the "Nutrition for All" campaign, as health experts and development partners raise alarm… Read more »

Uganda: Alupo Reaffirms Government Commitment to Faith-Based Partnerships in Service Delivery

Vice President Jessica Alupo has reaffirmed government's commitment to deepening cooperation with religious institutions, saying faith-based partnerships remain central to service… Read more »

Uganda: Mugerere Commissions 11-Member Committee to Steer Bugerere Masaza Cup Preparations

Ssaza Bugerere chief, commonly known as Mugerere Samuel Ssemugooma, has officially unveiled an 11-member committee tasked with spearheading preparations and mobilisation efforts… Read more »

Uganda: ULs Warns Against Proposed Seven-Year Parliamentary Term Extension

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has warned against a reported proposal to extend the parliamentary term from five to seven years, cautioning that any such constitutional amendment… Read more »