July 19, 2023
East Africa: EAC Regional Force Commanders Meet to Evaluate Operations in DRC
The East African Community Regional Force Commander, Major General Aphaxard Kiugu has commended the EACRF peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a job so far… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Rescues 14 Female Captives From ADF As Hot Pursuit Continues
The UPDF has as part of the joint operation Shuja in eastern DRC with FARDC rescued 14 female captives from the Allied Democratic Forces(ADF) group. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Uganda: Police Launch Manhunt for Killers of Crested Cranes in Lwengo District
In a tragic incident that has sparked outrage among wildlife conservationists, eleven grey-crested cranes, the national symbol of Uganda, have been found dead in Lwengo District. Read more »
Uganda: 11 Judicial Officers Nominated for Acting Judge Positions, Including Public Relations Officer Jameson Karemani
Adam Nuwamanya and David Ijjo Read more »
Uganda: MPs Question National Standards Body Over 'Briefcase' Contractor
One of the six companies contracted by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) to provide Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) services has come under scrutiny. Read more »
Uganda: Parliamentary Committee Seeks Clarification On Alleged Ministry Headquarters Relocation Deal
The Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Tourism, and Industry has directed the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperative, Geraldine Ssali, to provide… Read more »
July 16, 2023
Uganda: Mwiru Did Not Inform Ant He Was Leaving, Party Learned of Departure From Media
The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) is disappointed at Paul Mwiru's decision to quit the party as he has been a pivotal member whose contributions extended far beyond… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Uganda: FDC to Proceeds With Elections Amid Internal Disagreements
The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has announced that it will continue with its plans for internal elections, despite facing resistance from a faction of leaders… Read more »
Uganda: FDC Fight - Ssemujju, Lukwago, Turinawe Plotting the Return of Besigye to Active Politics - Source
Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda and his group are allegedly strategising for the return of Dr. Kizza Besigye to active politics, according to sources within the Forum… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Six Acting Registrars
President Yoweri Museveni under the advice of Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has appointed six acting registrars of the High Court. Read more »
Uganda: FDC Fight - Amuriat Faction Wants Ssemujju to Apologise, Step Down
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Patrick Oboi Amuriat faction has demanded that Kira Municipality MP and FDC party spokesperson Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda apologise for holding… Read more »
Uganda: Ssemujju Threatens to Reveal Mafabi and Amuriat's Secret Dealings With Museveni If Provoked
Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the Kira Municipality MP has threatened to reveal the secret dealings of Forum for Democratic Change(FDC) president Patrick Oboi Amuriat and the secretary… Read more »
Uganda: Former Mbarara Archbishop Paul Bakyenga Is Dead
The former Archibishop of Mbarara, Paul Bakyenga has passed away at the age of 79. Read more »
Uganda: Airtel, Prudential's Low-Cost Insurance Scheme Reaches 370,000 Customers in Four Months
The recently launched Hospital Sente Micro Insurance by Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL) in partnership with Prudential Uganda and Turaco Insurance Brokers Limited has… Read more »
Uganda: Mugisha Muntu's Prophecy Comes to Pass At FDC
When Patrick Amuriat contested against Mugisha Muntu as President of FDC, the campaign got heated up and later turned shabby; Mugisha Muntu was treated as if he had never been a… Read more »
Uganda: What Happened to the Steady Progress NRM Promised?
Those gallant NRM honchos and ideologues who coined the slogan Steady Progress as a theme statement of the NRM Manifesto in the run up to the general elections in 2016 must have… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni to Grace East African Pastors Conference in Kampala
President Museveni as well as American philanthropist, president and founder of Breath of the Spirit International Ministries Dr. Michelle Corral are scheduled to grace this year's… Read more »
Uganda: Gen Kayihura, 10 Other Generals All but Ready for Retirement From UPDF
Gen Kale Kayihura is a few steps closer to officially retiring from the active service of the UPDF after going through some of the final stages of the retirement process. Read more »
July 16, 2023
Uganda: NCHE - Underfunding Leading to Low Quality Graduates
The National Council of Higher Education (NCHE) has blamed the increase in low quality graduates in Uganda on underfunding. Read more »
Uganda: MPs Call for Standard Gauge to Curb Exorbitant Railway Rehabilitation Costs
Members of Parliament are calling for the country to shift from meter gauge railway to standard gauge. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Ambassador Recognises Ugandans for Active Participation in Addis Conference
The ambassador of Ethiopia to Uganda, Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu has awarded a certificate of appreciation to the Ugandans who participated at the recent concluded 2nd High-Level… Read more »
July 15, 2023
Uganda: Coca Cola Uganda Helps the Next Generation Grow Their Skills
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), has said it is set to skill over 10,000 Ugandan youths in 10 higher education institutions across the country with work-readiness skills to… Read more »
July 16, 2023
Uganda: Cultural Heritage Rocks the Runway At Afri Art and Fashion Show
It was a display of the Ugandan and African cultural heritage at Motiv in Kampala on Saturday evening at the second edition of the Afri art and fashion show organised by Trillion… Read more »
Uganda: Who Is Dr. Apio Otuko, the New Oyam North MP?
Dr. Eunice Apio Otuko is a politician, activist, researcher and writer known for her unwavering commitment to human rights and democracy in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Kadaga, Ssekandi On the Spot for Withdrawing Pension More Than Once
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has directed the Ministry of public service to seek legal guidance from the Attorney General, Kiwanuka Kiryowa, on former public… Read more »