March 03
Uganda: Museveni, Anna Mkapa Reaffirm Uganda-Tanzania Ties
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted former Tanzanian First Lady Anna Mkapa, who paid a courtesy call on him at State House, Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: Mpuuga Warns Opposition Faces Leadership Crisis After Election Loss
Mathias Mpuuga, president of the Democratic Front, has warned that Uganda risks a leadership crisis if opposition actors fail to recalibrate, emphasizing that his own political… Read more »
March 02
Uganda: Busoga NRM Leaders Throw Weight Behind Among's Speakership Bid
Leaders from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the Busoga sub-region have intensified efforts to mobilise support for Anita Among ahead of the forthcoming election for… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Regrets 'One-Sided' Us Sanctions
The Government of Rwanda has said it "regrets" what it described as one-sided sanctions imposed by the United States against the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four of its senior… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Youths Protest 'Political Fishing', Say Opposition Recruits Are Demoralizing Loyal Cadres
The (NRN), a youth-led pressure group within the ruling (NRM), has criticized what it calls the growing trend of recruiting opposition politicians into the party and rewarding them… Read more »
Uganda: Mukono Residents Demand Accountability Over Illegal Charges At Public Hospital
The community dialogue, organised by Living Goods, brought together Ministry of Health officials, district leaders, and administrators from Mukono General Hospital to address… Read more »
Uganda: Parliamentary Journalists Equipped to Tackle Policy and Budget Reporting
The Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA) convened a high-impact training for journalists under the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA), focusing on public policy… Read more »
Uganda: Butambala Leaders Decry Underfunding By Uganda Road Fund
Leaders in Butambala District have criticized the Uganda Road Fund over what they describe as inadequate funding for district roads, arguing that the limited resources have… Read more »
February 28
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Confirms Death of Lt Col Willy Ngoma
The March 23 Movement (M23) has confirmed the death of Lieutenant Colonel Willy Ngoma, a commander and military spokesperson in its armed wing. Read more »
March 01
Uganda: Cotton Price Volatility Hits Kasese Farmers As Rising Input Costs Squeeze Profits
Cotton farmers in Kasese District are expressing frustration over fluctuating prices that they say are causing heavy losses despite significant investment in production. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Suspends Entebbe-Dubai Flights
Uganda Airlines has temporarily suspended scheduled flights between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) following a closure of the airspace… Read more »
Uganda: Police Hunt for Suspects in Lwengo Coffee Trader Killing
Residents of Kengwe Village in Kyazanga Sub-county have been left in shock following the brutal murder of a local coffee trader. Read more »
Uganda: Floods Sweep Away Millions in Mineral Wealth As Kilembe Tailings Collapse Into River Nyamwamba
Leaders in Kasese District are raising alarm over the continued erosion of copper and cobalt tailings into River Nyamwamba, warning that government may have already lost more than… Read more »
Uganda: Man Arrested in Kaabong for Buying Gun in South Sudan for Cattle Raids
Authorities in Kaabong District have arrested a man accused of purchasing an illegal firearm from South Sudan and using it to raid cattle and terrorize local communities. Read more »
Uganda: Ivan Tibaijuka, the Boda Rider Who Spends Half His Day Volunteering to Help Schoolchildren Cross Streets
Ivan Tibaijuka has become a familiar figure in Hoima for schoolchildren, waking up every morning to help them safely cross busy roads near Hoima central police station--all at no… Read more »
Uganda: Gomba Farmers Adopt M-Cash System to Access Subsidised Inputs Under Climate Smart Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has intensified efforts to support farmers under the Climate Smart Agriculture programme by easing access to essential… Read more »
Uganda: Rakai Pupils Struggle to Study in Dilapidated School Structures
Parents, teachers, and pupils at Kaseese Parents Nursery and Primary School in Kakinga Parish, Kibanda Sub-county, Rakai District, have raised concern over the deteriorating state… Read more »
Uganda: Buganda Prince Nakibinge Calls On Parliament to Address Political Detentions
The Titular Head of Muslims in Uganda, Prince Kassim Nakibinge Kakungulu, has called on Parliament to exercise its authority and address the continued detention of individuals held… Read more »
Uganda: Rotary Club of Bukerere Brings Free Medical Services to Thousands in Mukono
More than 1,000 residents of Goma Division, Mukono Municipality, are set to benefit from a free medical outreach organized by the Rotary Club of Bukerere St. Charles Lwanga at St.… Read more »
Uganda: Man Arrested for Murdering Wife Following Domestic Violence
Police in Adjumani District have arrested a 62-year-old man in connection with the murder of his wife after a domestic violence incident in Dzaip Sub-county. Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Focus On Infrastructure Maintenance - Minister
The government will prioritise maintainance and rehabilitation of existing roads, developing the standard gauge railway, and growth of Uganda Airlines to improve transport… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Tells Ugandans in Iran to 'Leave Through Any Means Possible'
The government has issued a security advisory to its citizens in Iran following escalating military tensions in the Middle East, urging caution and recommending evacuation where… Read more »
Uganda: Meat Safety Concerns Rise As Lira City Abattoir Faces Poor Sanitation
Residents and leaders in Lira City have raised alarm over the deteriorating conditions at the city's main abattoir, citing poor hygiene, inadequate sanitation, and waste management… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Salutes Kwar Adhola Owori On His 100th Birthday
President Museveni has commended Moses Stephen Owori, the Kwar Adhola of the Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution, for his century-long life, exemplary leadership, and partnership… Read more »
Uganda: Smirnoff Ice Fiesta 2026 Kicks Off in Mukono, Promises More Energy and Flavor
If you felt the energy shift this weekend, it was probably Smirnoff Fiesta making its 2026 comeback and Mukono was the first to catch the vibe. Read more »
