July 09, 2023
Uganda: How Milton Obote Outmanoeuvred Kakonge, Rivals, for Control of UPC and Showed There Are No Permanent Enemies in Politics
At the dawn of Uganda's independence in the 1962 elections, John Kakonge wanted to stand for Kampala East parliamentary seat. Obote was uncomfortable. Read more »
Uganda: Socialite Don Zella Ordered to Pay Shs20 Million in Case Where She Sued Speke Apartments
The High Court in Kampala has ordered socialite Sheila Nadege also known as Don Zella to pay shs20 million as security in a case in which she sued Speke Apartments in Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Experts Warn of Country Losing Its Position As One of World's Major Coffee Producers
Experts have issued an urgent plea for the government and farming community of Uganda to adopt more sustainable methods for coffee farming and production. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Among First Recipients of First-Ever Malaria Vaccine
Twelve countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever Malaria vaccine over the next two years. Read more »
Uganda: Brightermonday Expands Partnership With Employers' Federation
BrighterMonday Uganda signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Uganda Employers expanding their partnership and collaboration further into impact projects… Read more »
Uganda: Airtel Rolls Out HD Voice Calls
Telecom giants, Airtel Uganda have announced the introduction VoLTE Technology to deliver high-definition voice calls to set a new standard for mobile communication in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Loss of Life, Loss to the Economy - the Tragic Case of Uganda's Entrepreneur Mr. Aponye
Some of us have severally written about our state of roads in the country. We have continued to wonder why in this 21st Century of things, Uganda leaders still don't see the… Read more »
Uganda: Report - Higher Education in Crisis As Lecturers Exchange Grades for Sexual Favours
Despite ongoing efforts to eradicate sexual harassment and violence at work, a new report has found that women continue to suffer from such abuse. The issue is often far more… Read more »
Uganda: Newly Graduated Ldus to Be Integrated Into the UPDF
The UPDF have said that the newly graduated LDUs are set to be intergrated into the army and will soon be performing similar work. Read more »
Uganda: Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusoka Pens Walking With Gorillas About Life As an African Wildlife Vet
Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusoka's memoir, "Walking with Gorillas", is a testament to her unwavering dedication to wildlife conservation. Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Explains Shooting Dead of Kenyan Fisherman
The UPDF has broken the silence about circumstances under which a Kenyan fisherman was shot dead in Namayingo earlier this week. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Uganda: Enhancing Financial Literacy to Fight Against Banking Fraud
Financial fraud has become an ever-growing concern in today's digital age. As fraudsters employ increasingly sophisticated tactics, the need for individuals to be financially… Read more »
Uganda: Universities Poised to Become Key Players in Driving Innovation, Growth in Country's Economy
Dr Aminah Zawedde has said the government is working with academia to establish innovation hubs in all universities in the country Read more »
Uganda: City Lawyer Convicted, Fined Shs25 Million, Two Land Brokers Jailed 10 Years Over Fraud
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates court in Kampala has convicted and fined a city lawyer shs25 million and sentenced two land brokers to 10 years imprisonment after being… Read more »
Uganda: NSSF-KAVC International Volleyball Tournament Due Next Month
The 25th edition of the annual Kampala Amateur Volleyball Club (KAVC) International tournament is scheduled for next month, August 4-6 with clubs from across the region expected to… Read more »
Uganda: Congolese Asylum Seekers Arrested With Over 15 Stolen Cars in Kampala
Two Congolese nationals and one Ugandan are being held by police in Old Kampala for allegedly possessing suspected stolen cars in the city. Read more »
Uganda: Six People Missing After Two Boats Capsize in Lake Victoria
The Police marine are looking for six people who died in two boat accidents on Lake Victoria on Wednesday. Read more »
Uganda: NBS Sport's Apio Scoops Inaugural USPA Broadcast Award
Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) held their monthly June Assembly on Monday at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda On Track to Create 300,000 High-Paying Jobs for Young People
Sector players in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) ecosystem have noted that Uganda has the potential to create more than 300,000 jobs for young people through Business… Read more »
Uganda: Voter Bribery Scandal Unfolds in Oyam - Two Arrested By Police (Video)
Two suspects have been apprehended by police in Oyam on allegations of voter bribery. Read more »
Uganda: Student Loan Applications Halted Over Lack of Funds
The Higher Education Students' Financing Board (HESFB) has revealed that it will not receive applications for study loans to the academic year 2023/24. Read more »
Uganda: Isingiro Declared Best Performing District, Kalaki Ranked Worst
Additional reporting by Samuel Muhimba Read more »
Uganda: Do or Die - Armed Men Hold Presiding Officer At Gun Point in Oyam North Election
Unidentified armed men reportedly stormed the Wang Lobo polling station in Otwal sub-county, Oyam district causing chaos at the station. Read more »
Uganda: It Is a Sure Win for us, NRM's Engola Forecasts Oyam Poll Turn Out
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate in the Oyam North Parliamentary by-elections, Samuel Okello Engola Junior has predicated a smooth sail to victory hours… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Led On Wild Goose Chase Over Claims of Using Shs400m to Transport Documents to Entebbe, Says Trade Ministry
The Ministry of Trade Permanent Secretary, Geraldine Ssali has said Members of Parliament on the committee on trade, tourism and industry were led on a wild goose chase with claims… Read more »