June 26
Uganda: NEMA Rejects Parliamentary Compensation Calls for Lubigi Wetland Residents
The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has rejected calls from Parliament to compensate residents who had legally occupied the Lubigi wetland. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga to Ruto - Stop Killing Our Children
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has called on President William Ruto's administration to immediately halt what he describes as the "murders, arrests, and detention" of youths… Read more »
June 25
Uganda: Jinja Gets More Factories
Jinja, once known for its industrial prowess, is seeing a resurgence as new factories set up in the area. Read more »
Uganda: Lango Paramount Chief Moves to Block Rival Chief's Coronation
The reigning Paramount chief of Lango, Yosam Odur Ebii, has written to the Inspector General of Police seeking interventions to block the coronation of his rival chief, Eng. Dr.… Read more »
Uganda: Court Martial Chief Mugabe Sworn in for Third Term
Brigadier-General Robert Freeman Mugabe has been sworn in for a third term as Chairman of the General Court Martial (GCM). Read more »
Uganda: Activists Demand Parliament Probe Into Lubigi Eviction
A coalition of human rights defenders has urged Parliament to investigate the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) over allegations of unfair eviction practices in… Read more »
Kenya: Bobi Wine Condemns Abduction of Protestors in Kenya
The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has expressed his concerns regarding the reported abductions of activists in Kenya. Read more »
Uganda: Mayiga Condemns Exploitation of Kabaka's Condition
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has again castigated those exploiting the Kabaka's condition to fulfill their own agendas. Read more »
June 24
Uganda: Buganda Kingdom to Spend Shs257bn in 2024/25
Buganda Kingdom presented the Budget for the Financial Year 2024/2025, amounting to Shs257 billion, an increase from the Shs209 billion of the previous financial year. Read more »
Uganda: Ssekikubo Takes to MPs' Village Homes for Censure Signature
Theodore Ssekikubo is a tenacious one. Like the flea that bites and never lets go, the Lwemiyaga County MP has his canines firmly fixed on four parliamentary commissioners and he… Read more »
Uganda: New National Planning Authority Board Inaugurated
The State Minister for Finance, Amos Lugoloobi has presided over the inauguration of the newly appointed National Planning Authority executive board. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Poisonous Political Climate - Hatred and Divisiveness On the Rise
Experts warn that this poisonous political climate is eroding Uganda's social fabric and threatening the country's stability. "Hatred and divisiveness are becoming the norm, and… Read more »
Uganda: Kagame to Tshisekedi - Rwanda Ready for Military Action
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has said his nation is ready to defend itself against any potential threats even if it needed military action. Read more »
June 23
Uganda: Lubigi Evictions Were a Painful Necessity to Prevent Greater Disasters - NEMA Boss
NEMA boss defends leaving fuel stations and factories in wetlands but says poor people staying there will endanger the population Read more »
June 20
Uganda: MP Mawanda's Home Searched
In a dramatic turn of events, lawyers for Igara East MP Michael Mawanda are urging prosecutors to present their case in court instead of subjecting their client to what they… Read more »
June 21
Uganda: Govt to Connect 54,000 New Customers in Rural Electricity Access Project
Government is targeting to connect 54000 new customers under the Uganda Rural Electricity Access Project (UREAP) before it ends by December, 31. Read more »
Uganda: We Shall Fight Poverty and Its Agents - Minister Kasolo
Microfinance Minister Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune has vowed to wipe out agents of poverty in communities especially those crippling government's intervention initiated to eradicate… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni to Extend Whip to Corrupt District Leaders
President Yoweri Museveni was warned the whip on corruption is going to be extended to other government officials including district leaders like RDCs, chief administrative… Read more »
June 20
Uganda: Ssekikubo Accuses Parliament Official of Sabotaging Censure Motion
Lwemiyaga County MP, Theodore Ssekikubo has accused Ahmed Kagoye, the Sergeant at Arms at Parliament, of ordering the removal of a table and chairs he was using to collect… Read more »
Uganda: 'Parliamentary Committees - Serving the Purpose or Falling Short?'
As the backbone of Uganda's legislative process, parliamentary committees are tasked with scrutinizing policies, overseeing government activities, and representing citizen… Read more »
Uganda: Former ADF Rebels Recount Harrowing Experiences As They Reintegration Into Society
Former ADF rebels, recently rehabilitated, have shared harrowing accounts of coercion, brutal battles, and their fight for survival. These stories come as 30 former rebels,… Read more »
Uganda: UJA Condemns Detention of Two Journalists, Demands Immediate Release
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has condemned the ongoing detention of two journalists, Arirabaki Sengooba and Dickson Mubiru, from Grape Vine Publications and Ono Bwiino… Read more »
Uganda: Can Parliament Sink Any Lower?
The scandals that have shadowed the August House has many already looking forward to what the 12th Parliament is likely to be like, more than a year before the 2026 polls. Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Emyooga Saccos to Receive Additional Shs20m Each, Says Minister Kasolo
The State Minister for Microfinance, Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo has said that each Emyooga sacco in Tororo is to receive shs20 million each in addition to the shs30 million earlier… Read more »
Uganda: SFC Commander Hails Museveni for Building Strong UPDF
The Commander of the Special Force Command (SFC), Maj Gen David Mugisha has applauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander-In-Chief for building a strong and… Read more »