Uganda: Government Confirms 7-Year Term Proposal As Debate Intensifies

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has confirmed that a proposal to extend the tenure of Parliament and the Executive from five to seven years is officially under… Read more »

Uganda: Govt, Experts to Tackle Youth Job Crisis At Labour Convention

Government officials, labour experts and private sector leaders are set to converge in Kampala for the 4th Annual National Labour Convention and Expo 2026, as concerns grow over… Read more »

East Africa: East Africa's Trade Wall - Tear Down Barriers or Share the Blame

East Africa's trade story is one of promise repeatedly slowed by its own policies. The numbers suggest momentum: intra-regional trade has climbed from about $9.8 billion in 2021 to… Read more »

Uganda: New State Attorneys Warned On Corruption, Bias

Newly appointed State Attorneys have been warned against corruption, bias, and ethical compromise as the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) begins a week-long… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Commissions Pan-African Research Complex At Kyankwanzi

At the sidelines of the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) Leaders' Retreat in Kyankwanzi, President Museveni has commissioned the construction of the Rtd Gen Caleb… Read more »

Uganda: Karamoja Varsity Disputes NCHE Claims Over Accreditation, Governance

Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) has rejected allegations by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), setting up a dispute over compliance, governance,… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda University to Roll Out Full Science Programmes in Major Academic Expansion

Ibanda University in Ibanda District is set to introduce full-fledged science degree programmes as part of a strategic expansion aimed at strengthening its academic portfolio and… Read more »

Uganda: Three Tororo Hospital Officials Arrested Over Patient Extortion

Three officials from Tororo General Hospital have been arrested by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) over allegations of patient extortion and misconduct uncovered during a… Read more »

Uganda: Kapatu Refutes NCHE Claims, Defends Legal Compliance in University Establishment

Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) Project has dismissed claims by the National Council for Higher Education, insisting it has met all legal requirements and remains… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda University VC Raises Alarm Over Rising Youth Mental Health Crisis

The Vice Chancellor of Ibanda University, Professor Peter Kanyandago, has expressed concern over the rising burden of mental health challenges among young people in Uganda, calling… Read more »

Uganda: Regional Integration Takes Centre Stage At Kyankwanzi Retreat

Regional integration and governance reform have taken centre stage at the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) Leaders' Retreat at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in… Read more »

Uganda: Construction of Jinja District Headquarters Stalls

Construction of the Jinja District headquarters has stalled at 65 percent completion, with district officials citing persistent funding shortfalls from the central government as… Read more »

Sudan: Uganda Hosts Sudanese Students for Exams Amid War Disruptions

Uganda is hosting thousands of Sudanese students for their national secondary certificate examinations in a major effort to sustain education amid the ongoing conflict in Khartoum. Read more »

Uganda: Low Judiciary Funding Blamed for Remand Home Congestion in Uganda

Low funding in Uganda's Judiciary has been blamed for the congestion of remand homes, with delays in case handling continuing to worsen across the justice system. Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Showcases Coffee Excellence At World of Coffee Expo SAN Diego 2026

Uganda has once again asserted its presence on the global coffee stage, making a strong impression at the World of Coffee Expo San Diego 2026 in the United States. Read more »

Uganda: Sudanese Embassy Appeals for Eased University Entry for Displaced Students Sitting Exams in Uganda

The Sudanese Embassy in Uganda has appealed to authorities to ease university admission requirements for Sudanese students sitting national examinations in Kampala, warning that… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hails Gen Saleh's Sacrifice, Patriotism in Liberation Struggle

President Museveni has hailed Caleb Akandwanaho, famously known as Gen. Salim Saleh, for sacrificing his youthful days to join the liberation struggle, describing him as a symbol… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges NRM MPs to Drop Foreign Trips, Focus On Constituencies

President Museveni has urged newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to reduce foreign travel and dedicate more time to… Read more »

Uganda: 10 Killed in Manafwa, Buyende Motorcycle Crashes As Police Intensify Road Safety Crackdown

At least 10 people have died in two separate motorcycle crashes in eastern Uganda, with traffic police linking the fatalities to overloading, speeding, and reckless riding as… Read more »

Uganda: Double Eviction Leaves Ntungamo Garage Owners Stranded As Forestry Crackdown Intensifies

Garage owners and mechanics in Ntungamo Municipality are facing mounting uncertainty after being subjected to back-to-back evictions that have left many without a stable place to… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Reaffirms Strong Türkiye Ties Amid Diplomatic Ripples Over Muhoozi Remarks

The government has reaffirmed its strong and growing bilateral relations with the Republic of Turkey following high-level diplomatic discussions held in Kampala on Monday between… Read more »

Uganda: Ggoobi Urges NRM MPs to Reject 'Budget Games,' Push Accountability and Infrastructure-Led Growth

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathan Ggoobi, has urged political leaders to take a more deliberate role in steering Uganda's socio-economic… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Hosts Chinese Investors for High-Level Trade, Tourism Investment Tour

Uganda is currently hosting a high-level delegation of Chinese investors and industry representatives as part of the ongoing Uganda-China Coffee Investment and Destination Tour, a… Read more »

Uganda: Renewed Fight Against HIV/Aids As 140,000 Participate in Kabaka Birthday Run

It was a renewed fight against HIV/AIDS as thousands on Sunday morning participated in the 13th Kabaka Birthday run at Bulange, Mengo, the Buganda Kingdom headquarters. Read more »

Uganda: Mbidde Rules Out Mao's Speakership Bid, Cites NRM Tradition and Cooperation Deal Limits

Democratic Party vice president Fred Mukasa Mbidde has publicly cautioned party leader Norbert Mao against pursuing the Speakership, arguing that political realities, party… Read more »