Uganda: Minister Attributes Delayed Lifting of Animal Quarantine to District Officials' Inaction

Uganda's Minister of Agriculture, Frank Tumwebaze, has pointed to the failure of top district officials to update the Ministry on the status of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) as the… Read more »

Uganda: 748,924 Households Don't Have Toilets - Census Report

The just released final report of the 2024 national population and housing census has indicated that 7% of the total households in the country representing 748,924 don't have… Read more »

Uganda: Among Urges MPs to Maintain Decorum, Avoid External Influences

The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has emphasised the importance of lawmakers conducting themselves with decorum and respect during parliamentary proceedings. Read more »

Uganda: Stop Sabotaging District Service Commission Operations - Minister

Minister Mugasa accused RDCs, district chairpersons, and CAOs of pressuring DSCs to give jobs to their relatives or individuals who bribed them. Read more »

Uganda: Relatives of Suspects in Ndiga Clan Leader Murder Case Appeal for Release

Their plea follows the confession of the prime suspect, Lujja Tabula, who admitted to killing Bbosa and claimed the co-accused were not involved. Read more »

Uganda: Henry Katanga's Sister Tells Court of Domestic Violence Before Tragedy

During her testimony, Nyangweso revealed that Katanga had long been suspicious of his wife's actions. Read more »

Uganda: 11.9 Million Ugandans Are Illiterate - Census Report

The latest 2024 census report released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics(UBOS) has indicated that 26% of Ugandans are illiterate. Read more »

Uganda: Operation Shujaa - Joint Forces Review Progress to Chart Way Forward

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have concluded their periodic review meeting for Operation Shujaa after… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Human Rights Commission Urges Protection for Karamojong Street Children

With the growing number of women and children leaving Karamoja for urban centers, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has renewed its call for the protection of their rights. Read more »

Uganda: U.S. Sanctions On Police Officers a Step Toward Justice for Torture Victims - Bobi Wine

In a statement, Kyagulanyi lauded the US government's decision, calling it a significant step toward achieving justice for victims of abuse in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: FDC Katonga Members Court Hearing Flops, Further Remanded

Lead defense attorney Erias Lukwago expressed strong discontent over the delay, arguing that it infringes on the rights of the accused and prolongs their suffering. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Slams Intellectuals for Failure to Address Socio-Economic Issues

Speaking at the reopening of Makerere University's iconic Main Building, the Ivory Tower, Museveni urged academics to focus on innovation and practical solutions that drive… Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among Urges MPs to Boost Efficiency Amidst Busy Electoral Calendar

With the electoral calendar heating up, MPs will spend more time in their constituencies, potentially affecting parliamentary business. Read more »

Uganda: Child Rights Advocates Call for Urgent Reforms to Address Healthcare Discrimination

Child rights advocates are calling for urgent policy reforms to tackle healthcare discrimination faced by children in marginalised communities. Read more »

Uganda: Tayebwa Urges Business Leaders to Provide Exceptional Customer Service to Spur Growth

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has emphasised the importance of exceptional customer service during the launch of Dorothy Kyeyune's book, Without the Leader,… Read more »

Uganda: Ankole Saccos Trained in Financial Literacy

Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs)from Ankole sub region have Read more »

Uganda: UN Highlights Importance of Early Detection and Treatment for Breast Cancer

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off this October, the United Nations (UN) has reiterated the importance of early detection and treatment in improving survival rates for… Read more »

Uganda: Breaking the Silence - Breast Cancer Awareness and Hope

Did you know breast cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide? In 2022, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 670,000 deaths globally which is like… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Inks Export Deal With China for Chilies and Aquatic Products

Uganda has signed two critical export protocols with China, marking a new chapter in the country's agricultural trade. Read more »

Uganda: Forensic Expert Admits to Collecting Parallel Evidence in Katanga Murder Trial

Dr Andrew Mubiru, the eighth witness the prosecution put to the stand a month ago, remains the subject of intense cross-examination by the defence team - for many reasons. Read more »

Uganda: Archbishop Kaziimba - Music, Dance, and Drama Are Essential for Gospel Preaching

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has emphasised the importance of Music, Dance, and Drama (MDD) as effective means for spreading the… Read more »

Uganda: New UN Country Representative Presents Credentials to Foreign Affairs Minister

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba has today received Dr. Robin Nandy, the new UNICEF Representative to Uganda, who officially presented his credentials at a… Read more »

Uganda: Police Hunt for Man Who Fleeced Kampala Pastor of Shs700m

Police in Kampala have started a manhunt for a man who fleeced shs700 million from a Kampala pastor in the name of helping him acquire licences for his two TV stations from Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Launches Nationwide Coffee Registration to Meet EU Standards

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF), has initiated a nationwide registration of coffee value chain actors to enhance compliance with international… Read more »

Uganda: Nabbanja Shows Off Global Award Tabled in Parliament.

Uganda's Parliament has erupted in applause for Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja after she bagged a prestigious global award, shining a spotlight on the country's hardworking fisher… Read more »