August 10, 2023
Uganda: MP Basalirwa - God Will Help Us Survive, We Were Created By Him, Not World Bank
The Member of Parliament for Bugiri Municipality Asuman Basalirwa has lambasted the World Bank for expressing double standards after the institution banned Uganda from seeking any… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Uganda: Media Owners Warn of Serious Job Losses If Presidential Directive on Govt Adverts Not Reconsidered
Media owners have warned that if the government directive on limiting advertising to Uganda Broadcasting Services and New Vision stands, hundreds of people stand to lose their… Read more »
Uganda: Country Warned to Prepare for El Nino Until End of 2023
In anticipation of the likely El Nino conditions, experts are advising decision makers and the general public to develop preparedness and response actions to manage the potential… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Will Develop Without World Bank - Museveni
President Museveni has insisted that Uganda will do with or without the support of the World Bank. Read more »
Uganda: Wamala Warns Ugandans Using the Lake in August to Be Extra Vigilant
The Minister of Works, Transport, and Communication, Gen. Katumba Wamala, has warned the public to be cautious while using Lake Victoria especially at night during the three months… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Ogwang - 'She Cranes Coach Does Not Have Contract With the Netball Federation'
The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang has clarified that the senior national netball team (She Cranes) head coach Fred Mugerwa does not have a contract with the Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Tanzania Offers Ugandan Shippers 30-Days Free Storage Period
Port Authorities are key stakeholders in facilitating trade and creating competitive markets/economies. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Uganda: Balaam Barugahara Elected President of Ugandan Entertainment Promoters
Businessman, Balaam Barugahara has been elected the president of the National Federation of Entertainment Promoters Limited (NAFEP). Read more »
August 09, 2023
Uganda: Funding Pause 'To Protect Sexual and Gender Minority Groups' - World Bank
The World Bank Group has said it will pause public financing to Uganda over the country's adoption of the Anti-Homosexuality law. Read more »
Uganda: Hima Cement Skills-up 3,000 Masons in Countrywide Builders' Workshops
Hima Cement Limited has concluded a series of builders' workshops conducted across the country by industry experts over the last three months in which 3000 masons got training on… Read more »
Uganda: NAB Executive Advances Towards Resolution On Govt Advertising Directive
In a significant development for Uganda's private media landscape, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) made substantial progress on Tuesday in their efforts to address… Read more »
Uganda: Lato Launches Solid Foods for Infants
Pearl Dairy Farms Limited, the manufacturers of Lato dairy products, has launched a new product line of complementary feeding solution for infants. Read more »
Uganda: FDC Crisis Deepens As Amuriat Sends Ssemujju, Lukwago for Disciplinary Action
In what looks like another showdown in the once strongest opposition party in Uganda, Forum for Democratic Change president Patrick Amuriat has sent several party members including… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Uganda: Drug Shortage At Nawalkoke Health Centre III Affects Patient Numbers
Nawalkoke Health Centre III, located in Kaliro District, has been experiencing a persistent shortage of drugs for the past three months, resulting in a significant reduction in the… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Demand More Govt Action to Recover Bodies of Drowning Victims
Parliamentarians Call for Urgent Action in Retrieving Bodies of Lake Victoria Boat Tragedy Victims Read more »
Uganda: Atei Launches Tree Planting Campaign in Karamoja
In a remarkable proactive green revolution campaign, Africa Tourism & Environment Initiatives (ATEI) has begun a collaboration between the church and Uganda Cashewnut Value… Read more »
Uganda: Thalassemia in Uganda - Prevalence, Causes, and Efforts for Treatment
Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder affecting hemoglobin production, crucial for oxygen transport. Read more »
Africa: African Leaders Arrive in Uganda for G-25 Africa Coffee Summit
The President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Her Excellency, Sahle-Work Zewde has today arrived in Uganda ahead of the second G-25 Africa Coffee Summit. Read more »
Uganda: Police to Sign MOU With Indian Hospital for Specialized Treatment of Ugandan Officers
The Uganda Police Force is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Rajagiri Hospital in India which will see officer get specialized treatment from the facility. Read more »
Uganda: Nandala Asked Me to Hide the Shs300m Dirty Money So Ura Could Not Tax It, Says Besigye
Forum for Democratic Change founding leader, Dr.Kizza Besigye has accused current party Secretary General, Nandala Mafabi of telling lies in regards the shs300 million that… Read more »
Uganda: Why FDC Reconciliation Over 'Dirty Money' Accusations Not About to Happen
Regardless of the vision of the FDC elders' committee led by Dr. Frank Nabwiso to reconcile the different warring factions, harmonize their differences and to rejuvenate the party,… Read more »
Uganda: URA Calls for Private Sector Cooperation to Hit Shs 29.7 Trillion Revenue Target
The Uganda Revenue Authority has called for cooperation by the private sector in closing revenue leakages if the organisation is to hit its revenue targets. Read more »
Uganda: Security Issue Guidelines Ahead of New Premier League Season
Police have issued guideline to be followed by members of the public, especially bars and other entertainment places as the new football season opens. Read more »
Uganda: FDC Sack Ssemujju As Party Whip in Parliament
The Forum for Democratic Change Party (FDC) has sacked their Parliamentary Chiefwhip Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda and replaced him with Mawokota South Member of Parliament Yusuf… Read more »
Sudan: Nakibinge Calls for Peace in Sudan
The titular head of Muslims in Uganda Prince Kassim Nakibinge has asked the warring factions in Sudan to call for a cease-fire and restore peace in the country. Read more »