February 27
Uganda: Unraveling Opposition - What Is Left for Uganda's Dissenters?
What lies ahead for the opposition in Uganda? With recent political developments, many are left wondering what options remain for those who dissent against the ruling regime. Read more »
Uganda: Dokolo Prepares for By-Election - Local Issues Take Center Stage
Dokolo District readies itself for a by-election to fill the vacant seat of District Woman Member of Parliament. As the campaign season nears, local concerns like infrastructure… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Leadership Rift Deepens
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) finds itself embroiled in internal turmoil as conflicting directives emerge from recent high-level meetings. Read more »
Africa: South Sudan's New Finance Minister Braving 'Ghosts' and Crocodiles
A South Sudan minister has set out to eliminate 'ghost workers' from public payroll and vowed not to pay out a mountain of claims worth millions of dollars until the invoices are… Read more »
February 21
Uganda: Mrs Museveni Assures Namboole Stadium Contractors of Remaining Funds
The Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs Janet Kataha Museveni, has promised to fast-track the release of Shs17 billion needed to complete renovation works on Mandela National… Read more »
Uganda: Transport Minister Katumba Urged to Fast-Track Kampala-Jinja Expressway
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has renewed a call to the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, to fast-track the commencement of works on the 77 km… Read more »
February 19
Uganda: Increase Education Funding to Lower Fees Burden, Unatu Tells Govt
The Uganda National Teachers' Union (UNATU) has urged the government to increase funding for education to save parents from the exorbitant fees charged by private schools. Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe Leaders Clarify On a Move to Refurbish Old Structures
Entebbe, Uganda's first administrative town, holds several historical sites, parks and gardens, schools, residential houses and among others that were built under the colonial… Read more »
February 20
Rwanda: Victoire Ingabire - I'm Ready to Challenge Kagame in July Polls
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza has said she will challenge Paul Kagame in the July 15 vote should she gain her political freedom next month. Read more »
February 18
Uganda: Why Museveni Has Delegated Command Authority to Gen Mbadi
The decision, potentially the first major signal to the much-awaited transition, was announced by the Head of State while presenting the UPDF Establishment 2021 at a Defence… Read more »
February 19
Uganda: What If We Are All Mentally Unwell, We Need a Mental Health Budget
If many of our fellow Ugandans are experiencing mental health challenges, its crucial to recognize the seriousness of the situation. Blaming others might serve a purpose at times,… Read more »
December 15, 2023
Uganda: Govt Starts Restoration of River Sironko Banks
The Ministry of Water and Environment has started the demarcation and restoration of degraded banks along River Sironko under the Ecosystems adaption project. Read more »
December 14, 2023
Uganda: Minister Mayanja Sets Deadline for District Land Boards to Publish Annual Reports
The Minister of State for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, has given all district land boards across the country a deadline of December 31, 2023, to prepare and publish their Annual… Read more »
Uganda: High Court Orders Special General Assembly for Umsc
In a landmark ruling delivered on December 12, 2023, the High Court of Uganda in Jinja has ordered the convening of a special General Assembly for the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Build New Rwenzururu Palace, Says Museveni
President Museveni has said government is set to build a new palace for Rwenzururu kingdom in Kasese to replace the one destroyed in 2016. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Political Transition Has Come, Not Even Museveni Can Stop It, Says Kabuleta
The leader of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), Joseph Kabuleta has declared the arrival of Uganda's political transition. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Uganda: President Museveni, Wesley Mumbere Meet
President Museveni has this afternoon met and held discussions with His Highness Charles Wesley Mumbere the Omusinga of the Rwenzururu Kingdom. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Uganda: Leaders in West Nile Urge Extension of Dr Dip for Unfinished Projects Benefiting Refugee Host Communities
Leaders in the West Nile sub-region are advocating for an extension of the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Projects (DR DIP) to ensure the completion of ongoing… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Trying to Rebuild ''bachwezi Empire'', Says Besigye
Opposition figure, Dr Kiiza Besigye has accused President Yoweri Museveni of using the military to control politics. Read more »
December 08, 2023
Uganda: Lumumba Hails Next Media At Housing Baraza
The Minister in Charge of General duties in office of the Prime minister Justine Lumumba Kasule has hailed Next Media for championing tackling the Sustainable Development Goals. Read more »
Uganda: Tensions Arise As Parliament Summons Key Figures Over Human Rights Abuses
The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has summoned key political figures to address three critical resolutions passed during a heated plenary sitting on Tuesday. Read more »
Uganda: Alcohol Industry Stakeholders Express Concerns Over Restrictive Proposed Bill
In a recent alcohol sector consultative meeting with key ministries, stakeholders have voiced their dissatisfaction with the Private Member's Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2023,… Read more »
Uganda: Local Governments Body Welcomes Proposed Amendments to Public Finance Management Act
The Uganda Local Government Association (ULGA) has expressed its support for the proposed amendments to the Public Finance Management Act, stating that it will enhance government… Read more »
Uganda: Environmentalists Raise Concern Over Threat to Lubigi Wetland
Environmentalists are sounding the alarm, warning that the road section along the entire Lubigi wetland is at risk of curving in due to excessive dumping. Read more »
Uganda: Ubl Wins Environmental, Social and Governance Award
Uganda Breweries Limited has received the Social and Governance (ESG) champion of the year 2023 award at the annual private sector award gala organized by Private Sector Foundation… Read more »