August 03, 2023
Uganda: Residents Angry After Health Workers Close Up to Attend Funeral
Leaders in Arua district have expressed concern over absenteeism among health workers, which they say contributes to poor health service delivery in the district. Read more »
Uganda: We Are Not Splitting FDC, We Shall Fight Within, Says Ssemujju's Faction
A group of opposition Forum for Democratic Change members opposed to the leadership of Patrick Amuriat and Nandala Mafabi have said they are not going to allow the party to split… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Embassies to Again Participate in Rotary Cancer Run to Raise Awareness
Uganda's foreign missions will again this year participate in the annual Rotary cancer run as part of the initiative to create awareness about cancer. Read more »
Uganda: 'Boycott Sham Elections Organized By Nandala Group' - Ssemujju Led Faction Asks FDC Members
A group of opposition Forum for Democratic Change(FDC) NEC members has asked party members to boycott the ongoing internal party elections organized by the president Patrick… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Uganda: Strengthening Bonds - Next Media and Startimes Unite for Soccer Success
Pang Xinxing, the founder and chairman of the StarTimes Group, has visited the Next Media Park. His visit was to oversee the partnership between StarTimes and Next Media and… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Uganda: Authorities Crack Down on Dangerous Tyres in Kampala
Over 500 substandard tyres worth Shs 150 million have been seized from traders in downtown Kampala. Read more »
August 04, 2023
Uganda: Kakwenza Petitions EU to Impose Visa Bans on Govt Officials Over Rights Abuse
Award-winning author, Kakwenza Rukirabashaija has petitioned theEuropean Union delegation in Uganda asking that visa bans be imposed on some government officials over their role in… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Uganda: MTN Uganda Launches 5G Network
In a significant stride towards the technological future, MTN Uganda, the leading telecom operator in the country, has unveiled its pioneering 5G network. Read more »
Uganda: Child Labour Remains Uganda's Unspoken Dirty Secret
Child labour is a major problem in Uganda, with an estimated 2.2 million children under the age of 18 working in hazardous conditions. Read more »
Uganda: Tourism Board Resumes Classification, Rating of Hotels in Uganda
Uganda Tourism Board(UTB) has resumed the classification and rating of hotels around the country. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Ministry of Tourism Initiates Birding Research to Boost Tourism Sector
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities in Uganda has taken a significant step towards promoting birdwatching tourism in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Refugees in Tororo Struggle for Survival as Transfer to Camps Delays
The influx of Congolese refugees into Tororo, seeking admission to resettlement camps, has continued to grow, leaving them stranded and in search of odd jobs to survive. Read more »
Uganda: Electoral Commission Launches Roadmap for 2026 General Election, Cautions Parties
The Electoral Commission(EC) has launched the roadmap for the 2026 general elections, as well as the strategic plan for 2022/2023-2026/2027. Read more »
Uganda: Court Injunction Halts UPDF Relocation in Arua District Amidst Controversy
The Arua High Court has issued a temporary injunction that restrains the Arua District local government from discussing, resolving, and relocating the Uganda People's Defense… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints Daughter 'Presidential Advisor'
The President of Rwanda Paul Kagame has appointed his daughter Ange Kagame to take charge of policy and strategy in the office of the president. Read more »
Uganda: 20 Confirmed Dead in Lake Victoria Boat Accident
Twenty(20) people have been confirmed dead after a boat they were traveling in capsized in Lake Victoria on Wednesday morning. Read more »
Uganda: Scores Feared Dead as Boat Capsizes on Lake Victoria
An unknown number of people is feared to have died after a boat on which they were travelling capsized on Lake Victoria in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Woos Japanese Companies to Invest in Value Addition for Ugandan Products
President Museveni has received the Foreign Affairs Minister of Japan, Hayashi Yoshimasa with his delegation at State house, Entebbe. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Uganda: Empowering Girls to Escape Early Marriage
Early marriage is a marriage that takes place before the age of 18. It is a global problem that affects millions of girls and women around the world. Read more »
Uganda: Kabaka Mutebi Reshuffles Buganda Cabinet
A day after the 30th coronation Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi has made massive changes in the Buganda government. Read more »
Uganda: The Changing Face of Towns in Uganda
The urbanization of Uganda is one of the most significant trends of the 21st century. The country's urban population has grown by over 50% in the past decade, and this trend is… Read more »
Uganda: Gender Equality in Uganda
Uganda is a country with a long history of gender inequality. Women have traditionally been seen as inferior to men, and they have faced discrimination in many areas of life.… Read more »
Uganda: Three Trade Ministry Officials Arrested Over SHS 357 Million Fuel Card Forgery
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Uganda: How Security Tracked, Arrested Man Impersonating SFC Major in Kampala
A joint security team in Kampala has arrested five people including a man who has been impersonating as a Major in the Special Forces Command(SFC). Read more »
Uganda: Inflation Drops to 3.9 Percent in Uganda
Inflation has dropped to 3.9% in Uganda, the country's statistics body has revealed. The drop is for the month of July.In June 2023, Uganda's inflation rate stood at 4.9%.The… Read more »