July 02, 2025
Uganda: Residents Dismantle Dilapidated Bridge in Protest, Block Minister Bahati's Campaign Convoy
Tension flared in Nyombe Parish, Kahungye Sub-county, Ndorwa County West, as angry residents on Tuesday dismantled a dilapidated bridge along the Rwenkorongo-Nyombe-Katete-Nkora… Read more »
July 01, 2025
Uganda: Uganda Begins Fuel Blending to Boost Quality, Cut Emissions, and Lower Prices
Uganda has officially commenced the blending of locally produced fuel with ethanol, a move aimed at improving fuel quality, protecting the environment, and reducing pump prices… Read more »
June 30, 2025
Uganda: MPs and Civil Societies Urge Government to Handle Balaalo Issue With Caution.
The Parliamentary Forum on Land Management, in collaboration with civil societies advocating for land rights, has cautioned the government to approach the issue of balaalo in… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Commemorate Victims of Human Trafficking On July 30
As the country enters the month of July, Uganda prepares to commemorate victims of human trafficking, with national celebrations scheduled for the 30th of July. Read more »
Uganda: Mpigi District Boss, Service Commission Officials Remanded Over Job Bribery Scandal
The Mpigi Chief Magistrates Court has charged and remanded the district chairperson, Martin Ssejjemba, along with Fredrick Kirumira, the Ccairperson of the District Service… Read more »
Uganda: 'I Called Barbie for Help, Bobi Responded With Insults' - Bebe Narrates What Caused Feud
Singer Moses Ssali alias Bebe Cool has opened up on the roots of his long-standing feud with fellow artist and political figure Robert Kyagulanyi commonly known as Bobi Wine. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Condemns Alleged Abduction of NRM MP Tinkasiimire, Demands Immediate Release
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has condemned the alleged abduction of Buyaga West Member of Parliament, Barnabas Tinkasiimire,… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Gives Shs20m to Kalerwe Abattoir Sacco
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has injected Shs20 million into Akaserengeto Savings Group, located in Kalerwe Abattoir, as a show of support for grassroots economic empowerment. Read more »
Uganda: Antimicrobial Resistance in Uganda Reaches Critical Levels, Health Experts Warn
Medical experts are warning that Uganda is facing a growing health crisis due to the increasing resistance of infections to commonly used medicines, especially antibiotics. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Hails 'Selfless' Janet On Her 77th Birthday
President Museveni on Sunday paid tribute to the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, describing her as a resilient woman who stood firmly… Read more »
June 29, 2025
Uganda: Govt Explains Drop in Coffee Prices, Blames Global Oversupply and Strong Harvests
The Ugandan government has broken its silence on the sharp decline in coffee prices that has sparked widespread concern among farmers and sector players. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi's Brother Stranded As Hotel Africana Cancels His Concert
Singer Ivan Bugembe Ssentamu, popularly known as Dax Vibez has announced that his maiden concert that had been slated for August 29, has been cancelled. Read more »
June 26, 2025
Kenya: Ruto Signs Finance Bill 2025 Into Law
Kenya's President William Ruto has officially signed the Finance Bill 2025 into law, introducing sweeping fiscal reforms aimed at increasing revenue, managing public debt, and… Read more »
Uganda: Ssekikubo Shot, Supporter Killed in Campaign Rally Violence
A political rally in Lwemiyaga County, Sembabule District ended in tragedy after MP Theodore Ssekikubo was shot and a supporter identified as Alex Sembusi, 25, fatally wounded. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Warns Officials Over Banyarwanda Discrimination
President Museveni has warned government officials against continued discrimination of Indigenous Banyarwanda by denying them national documents such as passports and identity… Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Launches Anti-Sexual Harassment Campaign At Masaka High Court
In a bid to build safer and more respectful court environments, Uganda's Judiciary on Wednesday launched an anti-sexual harassment sensitisation campaign at the Masaka High Court… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's UGX 72.4 Trillion Budget Targets Poverty, but Delivery Gaps Persist
Despite allocating billions to pro-poor initiatives, Uganda's FY2025/26 national budget faces questions over regional disparities, execution efficiency, and program impact. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Welcomes Group of Former Opposition Youth to NRM
President Museveni has officially welcomed 191 youth who recently crossed from opposition political parties to the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Read more »
Uganda: Kiboga's Sharon Nassolo Nominated for Central Youth MP
Sharon Nassolo Umutoni, the Secretary for Female Affairs in Kiboga District on the National Youth Council has officially been nominated to carry the NRM flag as the Central Youth… Read more »
June 25, 2025
Africa: Empire in the Sky - How Africa's Digital Future Is Being Colonised Again
It begins with a promise. A satellite dish on a tin roof. A blinking terminal in the middle of rural Kisii. Suddenly, a boy can watch a YouTube video without buffering. Read more »
Uganda: 'You've Entered the Game We Know Perfectly Well,' Minister Musasizi Warns Religious Leaders Over Election Meddling
State Minister of Finance and Rubanda District NRM Chairperson, Henry Musasizi, has issued a stern warning to religious leaders in the region, accusing them of meddling in local… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Blames Balaalo 'Blind Actors' for Foot-and-Mouth Outbreaks
President Museveni has launched a blistering attack on what he called "blind actors" among the Balaalo pastoralist community, accusing them of fueling Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Announces 2026 Presidential Bid, Calls for Protest Vote
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has formally submitted his expression of interest to run for Uganda's presidency in 2026 under the National Unity… Read more »
June 23, 2025
Uganda: NRM Supporters Clash With Police in Namutumba Over Chairperson Election Dispute
Namutumba Town was engulfed in chaos early Thursday morning as police fired tear gas and warning shots to disperse National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters protesting against… Read more »
Uganda: Party Harmonisation Efforts Spark Debate Over Internal Dissent
A growing trend of harmonization and consensus-building within Uganda's major political parties, particularly the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the ruling National Resistance… Read more »
