March 09
Uganda: UPDF Commander Questions Police Checkpoints As Cattle Theft Persists in Nakasongola
The Commander of the UPDF Motorized Infantry Division, Major General Charles Byanyima, has called on security officers to intensify efforts in combating cattle theft in Nakasongola… Read more »
Africa: Africa Seeks to Turn Conservation Into a Sustainable Business
Leaders from government, conservation agencies, academia, and the private sector gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for a landmark meeting aimed at exploring how conservation can become… Read more »
Uganda: Police Defend Fatal Shooting of Matugga Salon Owner As Family Demands Justice
Police have defended the fatal shooting of a young salon owner in Matugga during an operation targeting suspected criminal gangs that have been terrorizing residents at night, even… Read more »
Uganda: Us Ambassador Praises Mbarara University As a Global Hub for Research and Innovation
The United States Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp, has reaffirmed US support for scientific and academic excellence in Uganda, describing a degree from Mbarara University of… Read more »
Uganda: Industrial Court Overturns Shs42m Award to Sacked Ugafode It Officer
The Industrial Court has overturned a Shs42 million compensation award previously granted to a former database administrator of UGAFODE Microfinance Limited, ruling that the… Read more »
March 10
Uganda: Police Intensify Community Security Drive in Ibanda to Combat Cattle Theft, Rural Crime
Security leaders and local authorities in Ibanda District have agreed on a series of new measures aimed at tackling persistent rural crime, including cattle theft, land conflicts,… Read more »
Uganda: PAC Summons Public Service Ministry Again Over 301,600 Vacant Public Jobs
The Ministry of Public Service is expected to appear before Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today at 4pm, as lawmakers continue probing the country's massive staffing… Read more »
East Africa: EALA's Dennis Namara Warns EA Community Facing Financial Strain As Member States Delay Contributions
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Dennis Namara has raised concern over the financial and political challenges confronting the East African Community… Read more »
March 09
Uganda: MP Fungaroo Raises Alarm Over Suspected 120,000-Acre Customary Land Grab in Obongi-Yumbe
Obongi Constituency Member of Parliament-elect, Kaps Hassan Fungaroo, has raised alarm over a suspected scheme to sell large portions of communal and customary land in the Ma'di… Read more »
Uganda: Police, Army Launch Operation Against Numberless Vehicles On Ugandan Roads
Security agencies have launched a joint operation targeting vehicles without number plates in a move authorities say is aimed at restoring discipline on Uganda's roads. Read more »
Uganda: Health Risks Escalate As Kenkombe Landfill Overwhelms Mbarara Community
Residents of Rwemigiina Ward in Mbarara are raising urgent concerns over the worsening conditions at the Kenkombe Dumping Site, warning that mismanagement has turned the facility… Read more »
Uganda: Vybz Kartel Denies Reports of Uganda Concert Amid Social Media Rumours
Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel has distanced himself from circulating reports claiming he will embark on an East African tour in May 2026, cautioning fans and promoters that… Read more »
Uganda: UHRC Raises Alarm Over Rising Court Cases Involving Women
The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission, Mariam Wangadya, has raised concern over the increasing number of court cases involving women, noting that many lack legal… Read more »
Uganda: Govt and Private Sector Unite to Accelerate Water and Sanitation Solutions in Uganda
The Ministry of Water and Environment, in partnership with development and private sector actors, has formalized a series of strategic agreements to accelerate progress in water,… Read more »
March 08
Uganda: KCCA Distances Self From Latest Demolition of Part of St.Balikuddembe Market
KCCA has distanced self from the razing down of structures which form part of St.Balikuddembe Market, one of the biggest markets in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Urges Greater Trust in Women's Leadership
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has called for greater trust in women's leadership, saying Uganda's progress shows the importance of placing women in positions of… Read more »
Uganda: Calls for Justice As Endiga Clan Marks Anniversary of Daniel Bbosa's Death
Members of the Endiga Clan have held a solemn remembrance meeting to mark two years since the tragic killing of their former clan head, Engineer Daniel Bbosa, as calls for justice… Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest Two Over Kakumiro Murder
Police in the Albertine region have arrested two prime suspects in connection with the murder of 38-year-old Victoria Namulindwa, a resident of Rwensera B Cell in Kakumiro… Read more »
Uganda: Mao Wants to Fix the Roof Without Fixing the Foundation, That's Huge - Mpuuga
The President of the Democratic Front (DF) and outgoing Nyendo-Mukungwe Member of Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, has raised concerns over Democratic Party (DP) President and… Read more »
Uganda: Muyanga Lutaaya - Understanding Museveni Requires 'Studying Him Like a Course'
Veteran journalist Simon Muyanga Lutaaya has urged the public to closely study the political approach of President Museveni, describing the long-serving leader as someone whose… Read more »
Uganda: Lydia Wanyoto Pledges to Support NRM Agenda As Speakership Race Intensifies
Mbale City Woman Member of Parliament-elect Lydia Wanyoto Mutende has said her focus in the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament is anchored on delivering on the ruling party's… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Babalanda Calls for Faith and Resilience Among Women
The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has called on women across Uganda to strengthen their faith, remain resilient in the face of challenges, and continue… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Muslim Supreme Council Mourns Death of Ali Khamenei
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has joined the global Muslim community in mourning the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing him as a leader whose legacy greatly… Read more »
Uganda: International Women's Day 2026 - Scaling Up Justice Must Include Women and Girls With Disabilities
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Uganda: Rising Vandalism Undermines Uganda's Electricity Reliability, Warns UETCL
Uganda's electricity sector has made significant strides, with the national grid now spanning 5,295 kilometers and electricity access reaching approximately 57% of the population. Read more »
