June 19
Uganda: Minister Balaam Barugahara Hails NGOs for Role in Advocating for Children's Rights
State minister for gender in charge of youth and children Dr. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has hailed NGOs for playing a crucial role in advocating for children's rights. Read more »
Uganda: Give Me Summons Before Arresting My MPs - Among
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has expressed her disapproval of the arrest of MPs by the police without providing summons to her. Read more »
Uganda: Refugee Host Community Rehabilitates 2278 Hectares of Degraded Land
Robert Ezati, 57, of Adim Parish, Beliafe Subcounty, in West Nile District of Terego, has endured years of agonizing helplessness while others clear trees to make room for tobacco… Read more »
June 18
Uganda: Microfinance Officials to Produce Detail of Emyooga Beneficiaries
The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) instructed officials from the Microfinance Support Centre to compile a comprehensive list detailing recipients of Emyooga funds in… Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Asks Mitooma Voters to Keep Otafiire, Stop 'One-Term Politics'
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa, has lashed at people who are after changing legislators every election cycle. Read more »
Uganda: Lifestyle - Could the Lack for Jobs for the Youth Be Blamed for the Rise of Promiscuity in Our Society?
As I left home at 6:10 AM today, rushing to work like a bird racing to catch the early worm, I was met with a bit of commotion outside my gate. Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Path to Redemption - Overcoming Corruption Scandals
In recent weeks, Uganda's National Resistance Movement (NRM) has been embroiled in a series of corruption scandals that have shaken the party's foundations. With several Members of… Read more »
June 19
Uganda: Govt Unveils Plans to Support Exporters
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Mr Ramathan Ggoobi, has outlined strategies on how the government intends to support producers and service providers who engage… Read more »
June 18
Uganda: Many Have Permits but Ignorance of Traffic Laws Cited in Accidents
Taxi driving, boda boda riding, washing bays are some of the common businesses done by those that love transport. Read more »
Uganda: Brig Gen Mugabe's Third Term Sparks Human Rights Concerns
Human rights activists and legal experts are urging reforms in military courts, emphasizing the need to uphold human rights and proper judicial practices. Their concerns have… Read more »
Uganda: NRM CEC Drops Committee Leaders
The National Resistance Movement (NRM)'s Central Executive Committee (CEC) has directed the Government Chief Whip to advertise all sectoral committee positions after deciding to… Read more »
Uganda: Ssekikubo Suspends Deadline in Hunt for Eight More Signatures
The movers and seconders of the motion seeking to impeach four Commissioners of Parliament have now declared the process timeline open-ended, saying they will run the desk until… Read more »
June 19
Uganda: NFA, Bunyoro Fight Over Budongo Forest Boundaries
Settlers on the boundaries of Budongo Forest Reserve in Bunyoro say they have no intention to vacate swathes of the land as demanded by the National Forestry Authority (NFA). Read more »
June 18
Uganda: Police Report Increased Violence Against Officers
Police have reported an increase in acts of obstruction and violent attacks on its officers, which has forced it to close some of its posts upcountry. Read more »
Uganda: Kampiringisa - Juvenile Detention Centre Says Cases Are High
The Principle of the National Rehabilitation Centre, Kampiringisa, Ms Teopista Mutooro, has revealed that they receive at least 16 juveniles a month. Read more »
Uganda: Evangelist Gary Skinner Asks Religious Leaders to Fight Corruption
Renowned evangelist Gary Skinner has asked religious leaders to make the fight against corruption and moral decay their gospel, saying the two vices are impediments to development… Read more »
Uganda: One-Year-Old Girl Electrocuted in Luwero
A girl aged one year and eight months has been electrocuted in Kalongo-miti zone, Luwero town council, Luwero district. The victim has been identified as Kevira Nampijja. Read more »
Uganda: Illegal Power Connection Fees for Nankabirwa
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa has cautioned Ugandans against paying illegal fees for power extension in their villages. About 57.2 % of people in… Read more »
Uganda: Anti Corruption Crusaders Raise Concern Over Shs500m 'Service Award' By UIA Staff
Anti-corruption crusaders are concerned about the increasing entitlements among public servants of what is termed as service awards and Honorariums given to them in public offices. Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Releases List of Successful Recruits
The UPDF has the list of successful applicants wishing to join the Ugandan army. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Responds to Critical Equipment Shortage At Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital
Following concerns that raised the shortage of delivery beds at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital, Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, has… Read more »
Uganda: NEMA Defends Lubigi Demolition Amid Public Outcry
The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has defended the ongoing demolition in the Lubigi wetland, an exercise that has left thousands homeless. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Car Import Trade - Economic Engine and Regulatory Shifts
The car import business in Uganda is a multi-million dollar industry. In recent years, the revenue generated from taxes and duties on imported vehicles has consistently bolstered… Read more »
Uganda: Is NEMA Prioritising Nature Preservation or Favouring the Wealthy?
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party, led by Joseph Kabuleta, has raised questions about the actions of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Read more »
June 17
Uganda: Terego Intensifies Drive to Restore Grey Crowned Cranes
Conservation efforts in Terego have successfully restored the previously destroyed breeding places of the Grey Crowned Crane. Read more »