October 28, 2023
Uganda: Corruption Hurts Uganda's Image
A new report by the World Justice Project (WJP) has ranked Uganda as the second most corruption-ridden country among the world's poorest countries; the so-called low income… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Uganda: Tough Times for Ugandan Diplomats
In a space of two weeks, North Korea and Norway announced they were closing their embassies in Uganda. The announcements came as a blow to Uganda which is always dealing with some… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Africa: Kenya to Lift Visa Requirements for All Africans - President Ruto
Kenyan President William Ruto said on Saturday that Kenya will lift visa requirements for all Africans by the end of 2023 with the aim of boosting trade with African countries. Read more »
October 18, 2023
Uganda: Tourists killed in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Security teams are pursuing suspected ADF rebels, said to have killed two foreign tourists and a Ugandan in Queen Elizabeth National Park today. Police spokesman Fred Enanga… Read more »
October 15, 2023
Uganda: Museveni's Endless Complaints
In what has become routine, President Museveni used the Independence Day celebrations to continue his public rants about the enormous challenges his government faces. Read more »
October 01, 2023
Uganda: Tanzanian President Launches Digital Archive of Salim Ahmed Salim
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Saturday launched the Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim Digital Archive, aimed at preserving the country's renowned international diplomat's… Read more »
Uganda: Scientists Urged to Apply Research in Addressing Uganda's Problems
Biotechnology scientists, students and tutors from various higher institutions of learning were advised to ensure that they use their expertise to uplift people's well-being while… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Uganda: New Report Examining Uganda's Foreign Policy
With Uganda playing an increasingly prominent role in international relations through peacekeeping and military intervention, enacting draconian laws with foreign policy… Read more »
September 17, 2023
Uganda: UPC Party Intensifies National Mobilization
Uganda People's Congress (UPC) announced that the Party has made tremendous strides in their quest to re-capture political power through General elections, come 2026. Read more »
Uganda: NRM Secretariat Launches Kiswahili Language Lessons to Aid East African Integration
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party unveiled an ambitious initiative to impart Kiswahili language skills to its members nationwide, in a bid to align with the broader East… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Uganda: Breaking - Police Halts National Unity Platform Nationwide Mobilisation
Uganda Police has suspended NUP countrywide mobilisation activities until further notice. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Uganda: Museveni - Don't Allow Strangers in Churches, Bars
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised parishioners and patrons not to allow people they don't know to access their churches and bars respectively. Read more »
September 07, 2023
Uganda: House Resumes Today After Wednesday Adjournment Over Missing Ministers
The House resumes today, 24 hours after Speaker of Parliament Anita Among hastily adjourned the House due to the absence of government Ministers. Read more »
Gabon: Gabon's Ousted President Ali Bongo Cleared to Go Abroad for Medical Checks
Ousted Gabonese President Ali Bongo can go abroad for medical checkups, according to the country's transitional government. Read more »
September 03, 2023
Uganda: Government Warns Schools On Fees Increment
The Ministry of Education and Sports warned schools against increasing tuition without authorization from the government after Speaker of Parliament Anita Among raised concern over… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's High Commissioner Paul Amoru Presents Letters of Credence to Lesotho King Letsie III
The High Commissioner of Uganda to the Kingdom of Lesotho, Paul Amoru presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Letsie III at the Royal Palace. Read more »
August 31, 2023
Uganda: Parliament Committee Recommends PS Geraldine Ssali Be Sacked
Parliament has adopted a report by its Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry recommending the dismissal of the Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Geraldine Ssali. Read more »
August 23, 2023
Uganda: Parliament Awaits Medical Board Approval to Pay MP Ssegirinya's Bills
Parliament will foot the medical bills of Muhammad Ssegirinya (NUP, Kawempe Division North) once his documents are in order with the Uganda Medical Board. Read more »
August 22, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Telecom Rebrands, Executives Promise Customers Reliable Network
Top government officials and executives at Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited have promised their clients a reliable voice, data, and related services following a… Read more »
August 20, 2023
East Africa: Negotiations On Admission of Somalia Into EAC to Start On Next Tuesday
Negotiations between the East African Community (EAC) and the Federal Republic of Somalia on the admission of the country into the EAC will start on Tuesday next week in the Kenyan… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Uganda: President Returns the Local Content Bill, Again
President Yoweri Museveni has returned the National Local Content Bill, 2022 to Parliament for the second time asking the House to reconsider his earlier recommendations which he… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Uganda: Uganda's Foreign Policy of Strategic Security Through the Non-Aligned Movement
The recently concluded Russia-Africa summit was-in many ways-only but a curtain raising act for the Ugandan delegation. On account of government reportage in Uganda, Moscow was… Read more »
Uganda: Why World Bank Funding Freeze On Uganda Is a Mistake
In a surprising twist, some members of the gay community in Uganda have told The Independent they are not pleased by the recent decision of the World Bank to cut funding to new… Read more »
August 05, 2023
Uganda: 2026 Election to Be Most Expensive Ever
There is growing concern over the ever-rising cost of holding general elections in the country. For example, an election expert told The Independent recently that whereas the… Read more »
August 06, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Interests Japanese in Investing in Uganda
President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday afternoon held bilateral talks with the visiting Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yoshimasa Hayashi and his delegation at State House… Read more »