May 24, 2023
Uganda: Members of Parliament Receive Death Threats
Members of Parliament have reported that they are continuously receiving death threats from individuals disguising themselves as 'Association of tired officers in Uniform Uganda'… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Uganda: 'Fight Against Fakes' Campaign Launched in Elgon Region
Anti-Counterfeit Network Africa in conjunction with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Interpol, Judicial Training… Read more »
Uganda: Makerere Vice Chancellor Nawangwe Suspends Student Over 'Illegal Activities'
There is tension at Makerere University following the suspension of a student, Kizza Adonia, by Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe for allegedly organizing an illegal… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Uganda: New Law to Impose 30% Tax on Betting
Parliament has passed the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Bill, 2023 that will revise the existing tax of 20 per cent under the existing law to 30 per cent for a gaming activity. Read more »
May 04, 2023
Uganda: Court Rules on Digital Coin Transactions in Uganda
The High Court in Kampala dismissed an application which sought to quash a Bank of Uganda directive that barred licensed entities and individuals from facilitating crypto… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Uganda: Police Hunting for Former MP Odonga Otto
The Territorial Police in Aswa Region and Pader district have put out teams to find and arrest former MP Odonga Otto and a group of vigilantes after they were captured on video,… Read more »
May 02, 2023
Uganda: Parliament Passes Amended Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Parliament has reconsidered the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023 and passed it with amendments to the 4 clauses that President Yoweri Museveni objected to. Read more »
April 16, 2023
Uganda: MP Arrested Over Charcoal Looting
THE INDEPENDENT l Kilak South MP was arrested by police in Gulu city for allegedly inciting locals to loot charcoal. Olanya was arrested from For-God parish in Bardege-Layibi… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Uganda: Parliament Concerned About Security of Ugandan Businesses in DRC
The Committee on Foreign Affairs is concerned about the security of Ugandans and their businesses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »
April 09, 2023
Uganda: IGP Ochola Reshuffles 69 Officers in Latest Changes in Police
The Inspector General of Police, John Martins Okoth Ochola made new changes and appointments affecting 69 police officers. Read more »
March 27, 2023
Uganda: Minister for Presidency Babalanda Cited in U.S.$1.8 Million Scandal
The Minister for Presidency Milly Babalanda was cited in an Shs7 billion scandal involving the government printers- Uganda Printing and Publishing Company (UPPC). Read more »
March 26, 2023
Uganda: Littering Fine of Shs 6 Million to Start in April
Officials from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) said in less than two weeks, the enforcement of an express penalty… Read more »
March 23, 2023
Uganda: Encroachers Attack Soldiers Building Mandela Stadium Namboole
Three UPDF soldiers were injured today when defiant encroachers on land belonging to the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole attacked engineers on surveying duty. Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Seeks Shs1.6 Billion for Judges Security
The Judiciary is courting Parliament to approve a supplementary request of Shs1.6 billion for the personal security of judges and other judicial officers. Read more »
March 20, 2023
Uganda: Protect Freedoms and Rights in Anti-Gay Bill - Lawyers
The offences in the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023 are vague and go against the principal of legality under the Constitution of Uganda, according to Dr. Adrian Juuko, the… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Uganda: Police Want All Buildings to Have Fire Hydrants
The Directorate of Fire Prevention and Rescue Services of the Uganda Police is working on a law that will make it mandatory for every building owner to put in place fire hydrants… Read more »
Uganda: Foreign Students Without Legal Papers to Be Deported
Foreign students studying in Uganda without the required legal papers may face deportation according to government authorities. Read more »
March 08, 2023
Uganda: We Are Not 'The Gays', We Are Okay
Lately, homosexuality in a hostile takeover has grabbed our social media feeds and news headlines. The news headlines must be grateful for the break. Read more »
March 06, 2023
Uganda: Parliament Passes Law to Regulate Doping in Sports
Parliament has passed the National Sports Bill, 2022 that will establish the National Anti-Doping Organisation in Uganda, in accordance with requirements of the World Anti-Doping… Read more »
March 05, 2023
Uganda: BAT Uganda Calls on Govt to Help Fight Illicit Trade
BAT Uganda has called upon the Government to ramp up efforts to curb illicit trade in cigarettes, which it says is impacting the sustainability of its business. In its 2022… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Uganda: This Isn't the Museveni That We Have Known
A Cabinet minister accused of drawing a pistol during an argument with a woman has resigned, Radio Uganda announced Wednesday. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Uganda: Why Parliament Debates Homosexuality
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa last week led the August House into a debate about homosexuality. Read more »
January 26, 2023
Uganda: Parliament to Investigate Shs588 Billion Tax Exemptions
Muwanga Kivumbi was unamused by the majority report, and noted that government could be losing well up to Shs8 trillion in tax exemptions, which he said makes no sense in light of… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Uganda: Police Issue New Safety Guidelines for Events Organisers
Police issued new security and safety guidelines to be followed by event organisers and music promoters wherever they organise concerts moving forward this year. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Uganda: Number of Detained Persons Inflated, Says Army
The Joint Chief of Staff of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda has said the number of detained persons circulated by activists is an exaggeration. Read more »