Uganda: More Ugandans Take Up EACOP Jobs As Project Nears Completion

Ugandans are increasingly taking up the majority of jobs on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project as it moves closer to completion, the company has announced. Read more »

Uganda: Chimpanzee Injures Baby in Mubende

Residents of Nsegenya Cell in West Division, Mubende Municipality, are in shock after a chimpanzee attacked and injured a one-year-old baby during a morning incident that has left… Read more »

Uganda: Bukomansimbi Residents Cry Out Over Persistent Lack of Clean Water

The shortage of clean and safe water continues to trouble many villages in Bukomansimbi District, particularly in Bukomansimbi North Constituency, where residents are forced to… Read more »

Uganda: Man Killed By Elephant At Murchison National Park

Police in Kiryandongo District have launched investigations into circumstances under which a 34-year-old man, identified as Paul Mutoro, was killed by an elephant inside Murchison… Read more »

Uganda: Water Crisis Deepens in Tororo As Boreholes Break Down

Access to clean and safe water remains a pressing challenge for many residents in Tororo District, as a growing number of community boreholes fall into disrepair. Read more »

Uganda: Buganda Promotes Tree Planting, HIV Awareness As Part of Kabaka Birthday Activities

As the Buganda Kingdom marks the birthday of the Kabaka, Minister for Local Government and the Kabaka's Tours Joseph Kawuki has called on parents and the general public to take… Read more »

Uganda: Planned Water Shutdown to Affect Large Parts of Kampala On Friday

Residents and businesses across Kampala should prepare for a full-day water supply interruption on Friday, April 10, 2026, following an announcement by the National Water and… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda to Launch Climate Camera Into Space - Musenero

The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero, has revealed that Uganda will this year deploy a space-based climate monitoring camera in a bid to… Read more »

Uganda: Iso Boss Orders Crackdown On Illegal Occupants in Nsoowe Forest

The Director General of Internal Security Organisation, Arthur Mugyenyi, has directed security agencies in Gomba District to take decisive action against activities threatening… Read more »

Uganda: NEMA Orders Eviction of Illegal Wetland Occupants Ahead of Renewed Crackdown

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has ordered all individuals and entities illegally occupying wetlands to vacate immediately, warning that enforcement… Read more »

Uganda: Solar-Powered Water System Boosts Access for Refugees, Host Communities in Adjumani

Thousands of refugees and host community members in Ayillo II Refugee Settlement, Pakele Sub-county, now have improved access to safe and clean water following the handover of a… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri Launches Shs 1 Billion Solar-Powered Water Project to Serve 23 Villages

The Izinga Solar Water Supply System, a Shs 1 billion solar-powered water project, has been officially commissioned in Rukungiri District, promising to produce up to 45,000 litres… Read more »

Uganda: Government Launches Resettlement of Landslide Victims in Elgon

The State Minister for Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Lilian Aber, has launched the resettlement of landslide victims in Giriki, Kween District, urging beneficiaries to use… Read more »

Uganda: Stray Elephant Captured, Relocated to Kibale National Park After Months of Terror in Kamwenge

A stray elephant that had terrorized communities in Kamwenge District for months has finally been captured and relocated to Kibale National Park, bringing relief to residents. Read more »

Uganda: Government Launches Second Phase of Elgon Landslide Resettlement Programme

Government has launched the second phase of a resettlement programme for landslide victims in the Elgon sub-region, with each verified household set to receive Shs.10 million and… Read more »

Uganda: Stray Elephant Captured and Relocated to Kibale After Months of Chaos in Kamwenge

After months of roaming farmland and damaging crops in Kamwenge District, a stray elephant has finally been captured and relocated to Kibale National Park, bringing relief to local… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Residents Urged to Relocate As Heavy Rains Raise Flood Fears

Residents living in disaster-prone areas of Kasese District have been urged to relocate to safer locations as heavy rains continue to batter the region, heightening fears of… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala Flood Victims Rush to Verify Names Ahead of Shs20bn Compensation

Flood-affected traders in Kampala have flocked to FUTA offices to verify whether their names appear on the compensation list, as authorities prepare to release funds within three… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Ramps Up Disaster Preparedness As Flood Risks Rise

Authorities in Kasese District have intensified disaster preparedness measures as the rainy season begins, urging residents in high-risk areas to consider early evacuation to avoid… Read more »

Uganda: Chimps Attack Leaves Two Infants Dead in Masindi

Masindi District has witnessed a disturbing rise in human-chimpanzee conflicts, with at least 11 people attacked and two infants killed in the past seven months, according to local… Read more »

Uganda: Community-Led Tree Planting Initiative Targets Forest Loss in Adjumani District

Refugee-hosting Adjumani District has intensified efforts to address rapid forest depletion, with the rate of forest cover loss now reported to be twice that of replanting. Read more »

Uganda: Mityana Municipality Cracks Down On Street Vendors to Restore Order and Improve Sanitation

Authorities in Mityana Municipality have stepped up efforts to restore trade order and improve sanitation by removing vendors from streets and enforcing stricter regulations for… Read more »

Uganda: Beauty Meets Climate Action As Youth Take Center Stage At Environment Week

The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Water and Environment Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi, has challenged young people to take the lead in tackling climate change, describing them as… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri School Gets Relief As Centenary Bank Donates Water Tanks

Centenary Bank's Rukungiri Branch has donated two 5,000-litre water tanks worth Shs2.5 million to Our Lady of Good Counsel Nursery and Primary School to help address persistent… Read more »

Uganda: Kyambogo Flooding Cuts Off Jinja Highway

Traffic along Kyambogo on the busy Jinja Highway was thrown into disarray Wednesday morning after heavy rainfall cut off sections of the road, leaving motorists stranded and… Read more »