Uganda: Traffic Diverted As Section of Karuma-Kamdini Road Caves in

The Ministry of Works and Transport has issued an urgent travel advisory following the worsening of a dangerously weakened section of the Karuma-Kamdini Road on the Gulu Highway,… Read more »

Uganda: Kasanje Health Centre III Boosts Maternal Care With Shs 62 Million Ultrasound Donation

Kasanje Health Centre III has received a major upgrade in maternal healthcare services, thanks to the donation of a new ultrasound machine and other essential medical equipment… Read more »

East Africa: Minister Mbadi Urges EAC States to Remove Non-Tariff Barriers to Boost Regional Trade

The Minister of State for Trade, Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, has called on the eight East African Community (EAC) Partner States to eliminate all existing non-tariff barriers (NTBs)… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Rallies Bugisu NRM Leaders to Guard Against Opposition Lies

President Museveni has urged National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in the Bugisu sub-region to remain steadfast, reject what he described as lies and distortions from… Read more »

Uganda: Winnie Byanyima Demands Immediate Release of Besigye On First Anniversary of Detention

On the first anniversary of the abduction and continued detention of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, his spouse and UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, issued a… Read more »

Uganda: Floods Bring Ntungamo Municipality to a Standstill As Residents Count Heavy Losses

Heavy flooding has once again paralysed Ntungamo Municipality, leaving residents counting losses after homes, plantations and businesses were submerged following hours of… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Says Poor Uptake of Wealth-Creation Enterprises to Blame for Bukedi's Poverty

President Yoweri Museveni has attributed Bukedi's entrenched poverty to what he described as the population's reluctance to embrace the government's key wealth-creation… Read more »

Uganda: Criminal Elements Should Not Be Allowed to Spoil Our Peaceful Election

We have entered week seven of the presidential campaigns and perhaps the first week for the parliamentary ones. So far, we are witnessing a global gold-standard peaceful election,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Reassures Tororo Residents On Delayed Road Project, Administrative Reforms, Social Services

President Museveni has reassured the people of Tororo District that the long-awaited tarmacking of the Nagongera-Busolwe Road, a project stalled for years, is finally set to… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Pushes for Unity, Grassroots Mobilization in Kampala

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is intensifying preparations for the 2026 general elections in Kampala, emphasizing reconciliation and unity among party members. Read more »

Uganda: Staying Under Mao's DP Would've Been Political Suicide - Luttamaguzi

Nakaseke South MP, Paulson Luttamaguzi Ssemakula, has said that remaining in the Democratic Party (DP) under the leadership of Norbert Mao would have ended his political career. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Prisons Service Resumes Joint Annual General Meetings to Strengthen Teamwork ,Service Delivery

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has resumed its annual tradition of holding joint general meetings for officers at all levels, popularly known as "Kachoke Madit," at the Prisons… Read more »

Uganda: IMF Set to Review Uganda's Post-Financing Assessment in January 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that its Executive Board is expected to consider Uganda's Post-Financing Assessment (PFA) in January 2026. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Warns Citizens Against Involvement in Uganda Politics Following Arrest of Activists

Kenya's High Commissioner to Uganda, Joash Maangi, has cautioned Kenyan nationals against involvement in Uganda's internal political affairs, stressing that such actions could… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Inclusive Transformation As He Rallies Voters in Kibuku

President Museveni has urged Ugandans to consolidate the peace and stability achieved under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) by embracing wealth creation and supporting… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Prisons Appeals for Clemency to Ease Severe Overcrowding Crisis

Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has urged the government to grant pardons to inmates convicted of minor offenses, citing the urgent need to tackle severe overcrowding in the country's… Read more »

Uganda: Incumbent Abdul Mutumba Launches Campaigns to Retain Kiboga West Seat in Parliament

The campaign season in Kiboga West has intensified as incumbent Member of Parliament Hajji Abdul Mutumba Ssetuba officially launched his campaign rally, four days after the… Read more »

Uganda: Rebecca Kadaga Launches 'Vote Museveni' Campaign in Kamuli, Calls for Unity Ahead of 2026 Elections

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, has officially launched the Vote Museveni campaign in her home district of Kamuli,… Read more »

South Sudan: Kiir Sacks and Demotes VP Bol Mel to Private

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday night dismissed Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, stripped him of all his political and military ranks, and demoted him… Read more »

South Sudan: Bol Mel Speaks Out After Kiir Strips Him of Vice Presidency

South Sudan's Dr Benjamin Bol Mel has broken his silence a day after being dismissed from the office of Vice President by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, choosing a tone of calm… Read more »

Uganda: Nakalema Urges Govt to Cut Taxes On New Innovations to Attract Investors

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema, has urged the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and the Ministry of Finance to review taxes on new… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Commission Runner Cheptegei's Shs26bn Hotel in Kapchorwa

President Museveni has commissioned a new hotel owned by Uganda's celebrated long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei in Kapchorwa District. Read more »

Uganda: Kween RDC, NRM Chairman Trade Corruption Accusations Before Museveni

President Museveni's rally in Kween on Tuesday saw drama as the area RDC, Hope Atuhaire, and district NRM chairman, Steven Mangusho, traded accusations before the President. Read more »

Uganda: 'Mr. Economy' Abraham Luzzi Pledges Transparent, Digital-First Leadership for Kampala Central

Abraham Luzzi, popularly known as "Mr. Economy" and a candidate for the Kampala Central Division MP seat, has reaffirmed his commitment to integrity, accountability, and… Read more »

Uganda: Common Man Party's Moses Bigirwa Urges Abraham Luzzi to Prioritize Policy Over Personal Engagements

Moses Bigirwa, Secretary General of the Common Man's Party, has advised Abraham Luzzi, a candidate for Kampala Central Division MP, to concentrate on policy issues rather than… Read more »