Tanzania: Tanzania Bans Foreigners From Small Businesses

The Government of Tanzania has moved to protect local enterprises by prohibiting non-citizens from engaging in a wide range of small and medium business activities. Read more »

Uganda: Voter Fatigue Threatens 2026 Elections As Turnout Continues to Decline

Voter turnout in Uganda's general elections has steadily declined over recent years, sparking concerns that many Ugandans may be losing faith in the electoral process. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Bids Farewell to Outgoing World Bank Country Manager

President Museveni has commended Ms. R. Mukami Kariuki, the outgoing World Bank Country Manager for Uganda, for her dedicated service and partnership with the government during her… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hails Uganda's Ties With Ireland As He Bids Farewell to Outgoing Ambassador

President Museveni has hailed the longstanding partnership between Uganda and Ireland as he bid farewell to the outgoing Irish Ambassador, Kevin Colgan, at State House Entebbe. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Gives Shs300m Financial Boost to Kampala Street Vendors

President Museveni has extended financial support worth Shs 300 million to street hawkers operating in Kampala City, in a move aimed at empowering informal traders and integrating… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Nyamutooro Launches This Year's Reach a Hand Festival to Empower Girls

The State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development and National Youth Representative in Parliament, Phiona Nyamutoro, has launched the GN Trybe Brave Girls Festival at the Reach… Read more »

Uganda: Hudu, High-Profile Figures to Appear Before NRM Election Disputes Tribunal

Former Masaka Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hudu Hussein is among several high-profile political figures scheduled to appear before the National Resistance Movement (NRM)… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Confirms Membership of Sectoral Committees, Creates New Lands Oversight Team

Parliament has officially designated the membership of its sectoral committees, maintaining National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership across all key oversight bodies, and… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Hepatitis B Fight Undermined By Massive Funding Gap

Uganda's decade-long battle against hepatitis B stands at a critical crossroads as chronic underfunding threatens to reverse the progress made since the country launched a… Read more »

Uganda: Four Killed, 13 Injured After Commuter Taxi Hits Pedestrian and Plunges Into River Malaba

At least four people have been confirmed dead and 13 others injured following a tragic road accident early Monday morning at Amungura Bridge along the Busia-Tororo Road. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Describes Kanyeihamba As 'Unbending Conscience' in Judiciary

National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has paid a stirring tribute to the late Justice George Wilson Kanyeihamba, describing him… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pledges Infrastructure Boost, Urges Strategic Planning to Grow Tourism Industry

President Museveni has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to transforming Uganda into a premier global tourism destination, urging stakeholders to prioritise strategic… Read more »

Uganda: NRM to Elect 2026 Presidential Flag Bearer At National Conference in August

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) will hold its 4th National Conference from August 27 to 28, 2025, at Kololo Independence Grounds, where the party is expected to elect its… Read more »

Uganda: Malende Donates Shs10m As NUP Launches Vetting for Kampala Flag Bearers

Kampala Woman Member of Parliament Shamim Malende has donated Shs10 million to the National Unity Platform (NUP) as the party launched its week-long vetting exercise for… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Starts Vetting Kampala Aspirants Ahead of 2026

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has released its official weekly vetting schedule for aspirants seeking the party's endorsement in various Kampala electoral areas ahead of the… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Calls for Fresh NRM Primaries Free of Firearms

Former Kawempe South MP Mubarak Munyagwa has called for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to organize fresh primary elections--this time in a peaceful environment… Read more »

Uganda: Sseggona Backs NUP Vetting Process, Calls It a Test of Leadership Commitment

As the National Unity Platform (NUP) commences its week-long vetting exercise for parliamentary flag bearers in Kampala, Busiro East MP and senior party member Medard Lubega… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Kicks Off Party Vetting Process, Ssebagala Explains Ticket Requirements

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has commenced its party vetting process, marking a crucial step in the selection of candidates for the 2026 general elections. Read more »

Uganda: Ssemboga Calls for Patience and Reform Amidst Nup Vetting Process Scrutiny

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Uganda: Winfred Nakandi Defends NUP Vetting Process Amid Scrutiny Over Credibility

As the National Unity Platform (NUP) continues its vetting process ahead of the 2026 general elections, Kampala District Woman MP aspirant Winfred Nakandi has spoken out in strong… Read more »

Uganda: Rwashande Denies Claims of Military Interference in Lwemiyaga Primaries

Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande has dismissed allegations of military interference in the recently concluded NRM parliamentary primaries in Lwemiyaga County. Read more »

Uganda: Murari Denies Insulting Mbarara Residents in Viral Screenshot

Former Mbarara City mayoral aspirant Seith Murari has disowned a viral screenshot circulating on social media that appears to show him insulting the people of Mbarara, describing… Read more »

Uganda: Politicians Raise Alarm Over Election Integrity and Apathy in Uganda

As Uganda edges closer to the 2026 general elections, a storm of concern is brewing over the integrity of the country's electoral processes. Read more »

Uganda: 'No Flag, No Support' - Mubende NUP Hopeful Defies Party Unity Call

A prominent National Unity Platform (NUP) parliamentary hopeful in Mubende has caused uproar after declaring she will not support any other candidate if the party denies her the… Read more »

Uganda: Disputed NRM Kampala Mayoral Primaries Spark Uproar Over Electoral Malpractice

Several aspirants in the National Resistance Movement's Kampala Lord Mayoral primaries have rejected the results, citing blatant voter bribery, interference by party structures,… Read more »