Uganda: Police Stretched As Crime Report Exposes Personnel Shortages

The latest Uganda Police Force crime report has exposed significant staffing gaps across key departments, revealing an overstretched force grappling with growing public demand. Read more »

Uganda: Experts Call for Integration of Herbal Medicine in Healthcare

Health experts are increasingly highlighting the role of natural living and holistic health, as growing research points to the potential of plant-based compounds in supporting… Read more »

Uganda: New Maternity Ward From Rotary Boosts Maternal Health Services in Mbale

Expectant mothers in Mbale District have received a major boost following the commissioning of a fully equipped maternity ward at Bunampongo Health Centre III. Read more »

Uganda: Lawyer Jet Tumwebaze Challenges Sodo Kaguta's Academic Documents in Court

The High Court of Uganda has received an election petition challenging the victory of Mawogola North Member of Parliament Godfrey Aine Kaguta Sodo. Read more »

Uganda: MTN Momo Launches New Campaign to Drive Cashless Payments

MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited has unveiled a new phase of its flagship "Power to Be More" campaign, dubbed "The Power of MoMo," in a strategic push to accelerate Uganda's… Read more »

Uganda: DPP Pushes Digital Transformation to Strengthen Justice Delivery

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has launched a high-level engagement with regional officers to accelerate its digital strategy, focusing on improved data… Read more »

Uganda: Competence Based Education Training Is a Must for Higher Institutions of Learning

Higher education institutions must adapt to the new secondary curriculum and stay connected with the marketplace by collaborating with the private sector. Moreover, it's crucial to… Read more »

Uganda: Youth Leaders Warn of Toxic, Costly Politics Locking Women Out of Leadership

Youth leaders have raised alarm over a combination of sexual exploitation, cyberbullying, and the rising cost of politics, warning that these challenges are increasingly pushing… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Oryem Hails Women Diplomats for Shaping Uganda's Voice Globally

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello, has praised the pivotal role of women in advancing Uganda's interests internationally. Read more »

Uganda: Akii-Bua Stadium Construction Reaches 50 Percent

Construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached nearly 50 percent completion, with works progressing ahead of schedule, raising optimism for early delivery of… Read more »

Uganda: Kings College Buddo Marks 120 Years As Government Pledges Pay Rise for Arts Teachers

The Vice President, Rt Maj Jessica Alupo, has revealed that government is still working on a plan to increase salaries for Arts teachers by up to 25 percent, urging them to remain… Read more »

Uganda: Child Trafficking Fuels Rising HIV Crisis Among Youth in Kalangala

Kalangala District is facing a deepening public health and child protection crisis, with rising HIV infections among young people increasingly linked to child trafficking and… Read more »

Uganda: Rotary Boosts Maternal, Child Health Services in Tororo

Atangi Health Centre III, located in Kaliate Sub-county in Tororo has long been one of the busiest health facilities in the district, serving a catchment population of over 15,000… Read more »

Uganda: Murder-Suicide Attempt Leaves One Dead in Luweero

Police in Luweero District are investigating a murder-suicide attempt that left a young woman dead and the Zirobwe Town Council community in deep shock on Saturday night. Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Targets Nordic Market for Tourism Growth

Uganda has taken a major step to expand its tourism market in Northern Europe, hosting its first-ever Uganda Tourism Symposium in Copenhagen. Read more »

Uganda: Phase Two for Namboole Remodeling to Cost Shs225bn

The government is set to formally hand over Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) to the UPDF for a comprehensive $60 million (about Shs 220 billion) remodel. Read more »

Uganda: UNBS Intensifies Fight Against Fuel Malpractices

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has intensified efforts to curb fuel adulteration and inaccurate… Read more »

Uganda: Zigoti Town Council Yet to Enforce Trade Order Amid Ongoing Preparations

Despite the nationwide implementation of trade order regulations aimed at improving business organization and urban management, Zigoti Town Council has yet to fully roll out the… Read more »

Uganda: Ssabagabo Ssekanyonyi Dominates Mukwenda Cup As Youth Talent Shines in Ssingo

Excitement and celebration marked the finals of the Mukwenda Cup competitions held at Ssingo Ssaza Stadium, where Ssabagabo Ssekanyonyi Sub-county emerged the overall winner,… Read more »

Uganda: Lt Gen Okidi Tasks Graduates On Command, Discipline and Readiness

The Commander Air Force, Charles Okidi, has emphasized the need for operational excellence and strong leadership among military officers, noting that modern warfare demands… Read more »

Uganda: 67 Fishermen Arrested As Kalangala Authorities Intensify Crackdown On Illegal Fishing

Authorities in Kalangala District have intensified operations against illegal fishing on Lake Victoria, with Resident District Commissioner Fred Badda issuing a stern warning to… Read more »

Uganda: Henry Musasizi Commends Progress At Ntungamo Coffee Park

The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has appreciated the progress of the Inspire Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo during a visit he… Read more »

Uganda: Veteran Women MPs Warn New Female Legislators Against Romantic Entanglements in Parliament

Veteran female legislators have advised newly elected women Members of Parliament to avoid romantic relationships with male colleagues, cautioning that such involvements have… Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga, Muvawala Urge Schools to Prioritize Practical Skills Over Exam Scores

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, and his Busoga counterpart, Dr. Joseph Muvawala, have called on schools across Uganda to shift from exam-focused teaching to a… Read more »

Uganda: Buganda Lukiiko Speaker Urges Schools to Prioritize Talent Development

The Speaker of the Buganda Lukiiko (Parliament), Patrick Luwaga Mugumbule, has emphasized the importance of nurturing students' talents at all levels of education, commending… Read more »