April 09
Uganda: Uganda to Launch Climate Camera Into Space - Musenero
The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero, has revealed that Uganda will this year deploy a space-based climate monitoring camera in a bid to… Read more »
April 08
Uganda: You Must Fight for Africa's Strategic Security - Museveni Tells NRM MPs
President Museveni has called on leaders across the continent to prioritise Africa's strategic security, warning that without unity and technological advancement, the continent… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Set for May 12 Swearing-in
President Museveni will be sworn in for his seventh term in office on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, following his victory in the January 15 presidential elections. Read more »
Uganda: Ggaba Daycare Killer Sought Wealth Through Human Sacrifice, Court Hears
A 34-year-old man accused of killing four children at a daycare centre in Ggaba, a suburb of Kampala, believed he would gain wealth through human sacrifice, according to… Read more »
Uganda: Gomba Farmers Urge Govt to Subsidise Guatemala Grass Seeds to Boost Milk Production, Prevent Livestock Deaths
Cattle farmers in Gomba District have called on the government to subsidize Guatemala grass seeds, saying the high-nutrition fodder could help reduce livestock deaths during dry… Read more »
Uganda: CSOs Warn Debt-Heavy Budget Threatens Service Delivery
The Executive Director of Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), Julius Mukunda, has expressed concern over the government's budget allocation for the 2026/2027 financial… Read more »
April 09
Uganda: Opposition Warns Against 'Draconian' Sovereignty Bill
The Opposition in Uganda's Parliament is mobilizing lawmakers across party lines to resist the proposed National Sovereignty Bill 2026, arguing that it threatens governance, human… Read more »
April 08
Uganda: Buganda Leaders Trained On 'Tubeere Balamu' Health Insurance Initiative
Leaders in the Buganda Kingdom have been trained on the "Tubeere Balamu" health insurance scheme, an initiative aimed at improving access to affordable healthcare among the… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Secures Shs 2.1 Trillion for Urban Development Programme to Boost Jobs and Infrastructure
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has announced the approval of a $540 million (approximately UGX 2.1 trillion) funding package from the World Bank to implement… Read more »
Uganda: New Urban Programme Aims to Decongest Kampala, Drive Economic Growth in Cities
Uganda is turning to its cities as engines of economic transformation, following the approval of a $540 million urban development programme by the World Bank. Read more »
Uganda: Activists Demand Urgent Action As Alcohol Abuse Tightens Grip On Kampala Youth
Civil society activists under the Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance have called on the government, religious leaders, and Members of Parliament to intensify efforts to combat… Read more »
Uganda: NRM MPs-Elect Begin Intensive Kyankwanzi Retreat Ahead of 12th Parliament
Members of Parliament-elect from the National Resistance Movement have commenced a week-long retreat at the National Leadership Institute aimed at preparing them to execute party… Read more »
April 07
Uganda: Museveni Pays Tribute to Fallen Supreme Court Justice Nshimye
President Museveni has paid tribute to the late retired Supreme Court Justice Augustine Nshimye Ssebutulo, describing him as a principled and committed judicial officer who served… Read more »
Uganda: Mukono Traders Relocated After Eviction, Raise Concerns Over New Market Conditions
Authorities in Mukono Municipality have relocated traders to a new site following their eviction from Kame Valley Market, sparking mixed reactions over the suitability of the new… Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo Races to Complete Roads, Hospital Projects Ahead of Financial Year Deadline
Ntungamo District is racing against time to complete critical development projects, including the renovation of Itojo General Hospital, upgrades to several schools, and the… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Speaker Summons MPs for Emergency Sitting Amid Threats of Her Removal
South Sudan's Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba, has summoned all Members of Parliament and government ministers to an emergency sitting,… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Orders Reopening of Ggaba Schools Following Deadly Daycare Attack
Government has ordered the reopening of Ggaba Primary and Secondary Schools that were closed following last week's deadly attack at a daycare centre in Ggaba, in which four young… Read more »
Africa: Govt Allocates Shs905bn for Afcon 2027 Preparations
The Ugandan government has committed a whopping UShs 905 billion towards preparing for the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027. Read more »
Uganda: Opposition Unveils Alternative Budget, Warns of 'Illusion' of Economic Growth
The Opposition has released a stark alternative budget for the 2026/27 financial year, warning that the country's apparent economic growth masks deep fiscal strain and a shrinking… Read more »
Uganda: Iso Boss Orders Crackdown On Illegal Occupants in Nsoowe Forest
The Director General of Internal Security Organisation, Arthur Mugyenyi, has directed security agencies in Gomba District to take decisive action against activities threatening… Read more »
Uganda: Community Initiative Revives Indigenous Food Systems in Teso
Despite a range of government policies aimed at improving nutrition--including the Uganda Nutrition Action Plan, the Health Sector Development Plan, and the Uganda Food and… Read more »
Uganda: Woman Crushed By Truck After Jumping Off Motorcycle in Tororo
Police in Tororo District are investigating a fatal road crash that claimed the life of a 40-year-old woman along the Tororo-Mbale Road. Read more »
Uganda: Mao Confirms Participation in NRM Leaders' Retreat At Kyankwanzi
Democratic Party (DP) President Norbert Mao has confirmed he will participate in the upcoming Leaders' Retreat organized for National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary… Read more »
Uganda: Old Students Return to Inspire Academic Success At Namagabi SS
Namagabi Secondary School has taken a bold step toward strengthening academic excellence by bringing together Old Boys (OBs) and Old Girls (OGs) to collaborate with the school… Read more »
Uganda: Civil Society Urged to Strengthen Role in Policy Implementation
Robinah Rubibwa, a senior official at the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), has lauded civil society organizations (CSOs) for their critical role in… Read more »
