July 05
Uganda: Rotary Cancer Run Targets Raising Shs3bn This Year
Organisers have said they are seeking to raise at least shs3 billion during this year's Rotary Cancer run. Read more »
Uganda: NCBA Bank, Forestry Watchdog Commit Shs45m to Restoring Degraded Forests
NCBA Bank, in collaboration with the National Forestry Authority (NFA), has allocated over UGX 45 million for tree planting in degraded forests. This initiative, which aims to… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Supporters Gather At Kololo to Applaud Museveni for 'Steady Leadership'
Thousands of NRM supporters have gathered at Kololo independence grounds to celebrate and thank president Museveni for his leadership and spearheading the country for close to 49… Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Tightens Noose Around Bailiffs Without Academic Documents
The Judiciary has given bailiffs without required academic documents a month to rectify the records or have their licence revoked. Read more »
Uganda: ICT Ministry Spurs Growth With Innovations and Strategic Roadmap
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Ms Amina Zawedde, has reported significant growth in the ICT sector, marked by advancements in regulatory… Read more »
July 04
Uganda: Entebbe Gets New Police Chief
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Steven Twinomugisha has been appointed as the new District Police Commander of Entebbe Central Police Station. Read more »
Uganda: Drunkards and Marijuana Smokers Can't Remove Museveni - Mpuuga
Former National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for Buganda Mathias Mpuuga has said the country needs sober leaders to remove President Museveni from power. Read more »
Uganda: Famed for Throwing Yellow Pigs, Activists Threaten to Hit Kampala Streets Again
Youth human rights activists have vowed to return to the streets and demonstrate if corruption persists. Read more »
July 03
Uganda: MTN Launches Five-in-One SME Solutions Package
MTN Uganda has launched their innovative five-in-one solutions package targeting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at Nakawa Market. Read more »
Uganda: Belgian Development Agency Roots for Comfort in School Infrastructure
Belgian development agency, Enabel, has called upon different stakeholders in both private and public education sectors to adopt infrastructure policies in schools to boost leaner… Read more »
Uganda: From Isingiro to Nakivale, a Road From Hell
For long, the Isingiro to Rakai Kyotera via Nakivale road has been in the budget for different financial years for it to be upgraded to tarmac but the financial years end without… Read more »
Uganda: Moses Bonde - Mitooma Musician Stings MP Over Service Award
Embattled Commissioners of Parliament facing censure over the contentious service award bonanza definitely want to see the end of people talking about their woes but a singer in… Read more »
July 04
Uganda: Amuru PDM Agent Arrested
Authorities in Amuru District are holding Laurence Kidega, an agent with the Parish Development Model (PDM) for alleged misappropriation of funds. Read more »
Uganda: Insurance Companies Raise Shs1.6 Trillion in Gross Premiums
Uganda's insurance industry raised shs1.6 trillion in gross written premiums in the year 2023, the regulator, Insurance Regulatory Authority has said. Read more »
Uganda: UCAA Promises Drainage Redesigns to Prevent Future Entebbe Airport Floods
The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) questioned officials from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Wednesday about recent… Read more »
Uganda: Mubaje Warns Muslims Against Politicking At Burials
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has asked the muslim community to refrain from politicking at burials. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Roofing Group Setting the Standard for Environmental Sustainability.
The top steel producer in Uganda, roofings group, has become a sustainable model in a time when environmental issues are of utmost importance. Roofings group is well-known for its… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Extends Local Govt Terms for Third Time Amidst Logistical Challenges
The Ministry of Local Government has extended the term of office for local councils (LCs) by 180 days for the third time, following the expiration of their current term. Read more »
Uganda: Police Summons Music Duo Kataleya & Kandle Over Libel Accusations
Police in Kampala have summoned renowned musical duo Kataleya & Kandle over accusations of libel. Read more »
Uganda: Kabale Cracks Down On Shisha Smokers
The Kabale district health officer and Police have cracked the whip on smokers of shisha and tobacco in public places. Read more »
Uganda: Judge to Determine Whether Lead Prosecutor in Katanga Murder Trial Stands Down
The High Court has slapped four of murder suspects in late businessman Henry Katanga trial with new charges. Read more »
Uganda: Former U.S. Diplomat Frustrated By Washington's Use of Gay Strings On Uganda
Four former top diplomats express strongly critical views of US policy in Africa at the inaugural Carnegie Africa Forum in Washington. Read more »
Uganda: Second Phase of Project to Counter Biodiversity Loss Launched
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched the second phase of the Biodiversity 2030 (BIODEV) project to assess the drivers of biodiversity loss caused… Read more »
July 03
Uganda: Katanga Trial - Defence Team Slams 'Unfair' Addition of New Charges
The High Court on Wednesday granted the prosecution's application to amend the charges against four persons accused in the alleged murder of businessman Henry Katanga. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Leaves Legislators Grambling Over Govt Priority
Parliament has reversed its re-allocations in the Financial Year 2024/25 Budget worth Shs750.47 billion. Read more »