Uganda: Fewer Road Crashes Registered During 2025 Festive Season, Police Say

The Uganda Police Force has reported a reduction in road crashes during the 2025 festive season compared to the same period last year, citing improved compliance and coordinated… Read more »

Ethiopia: More Than 20 Ethiopian Migrants Killed in Road Accident

At least 22 migrants have been killed and 65 others injured after a lorry they were travelling in overturned in Ethiopia's north-eastern Afar region, authorities have confirmed. Read more »

Uganda: Sand Quarry Collapse Kills Two in Kanungu

Grief engulfed Kanyamisinga village in Kanungu District on January 4, 2026, after a sand quarry collapse claimed the lives of two men during a routine sand-loading exercise. Read more »

Uganda: Ban Tuk-Tuks From Northern Bypass Before They Cause a Preventable Tragedy

The Northern Bypass was built to function as a high-speed urban corridor, allowing traffic to flow smoothly around Kampala without the congestion and unpredictability of city… Read more »

Uganda: Boda Boda Rider Murdered, Motorcycle Stolen in Kamuli

A 30-year-old boda boda rider has been murdered and his motorcycle stolen in Kamuli Municipality, in what Police believe was a case of aggravated robbery carried out under the… Read more »

Uganda: Seven Family Members Who Died in Masaka Road Accident Laid to Rest

A somber mood engulfed Kyogo Church of Uganda in Kamwezi Sub-county, Rukiga District, as mourners gathered to bid farewell to seven members of one family who lost their lives in a… Read more »

Uganda: State House Blames Drivers' Indiscipline for Masaka Road Gridlock

State House has broken the silence on the traffic gridlock along Masaka Road that saw several motorists spend the night on the highway. Read more »

Africa: Towards a United Skies - Why Africa Needs a Joint Pan-African Airline With Continental Shareholders

In the bustling terminals of Entebbe International Airport, frustration has become as common as departure announcements. Uganda Airlines, the country's revived national carrier,… Read more »

Uganda: Festive Season Pushes Ibanda-Mbarara Transport Fares Higher, Straining Commuters' Budgets

Transport fares along the Ibanda-Mbarara route have risen sharply as Christmas travel peaks, leaving many passengers grappling with higher-than-usual costs. Read more »

Uganda: Speeding UPDF Vehicle Kills Anglican Priest in Abim

A reverend has been knocked dead by an alleged overspeeding Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) vehicle in Abim District as he headed to church for Sunday service, casting a dark… Read more »

Uganda: Church Alleges Drunk UPDF Driver Caused Death of Anglican Priest in Abim

The Anglican Church in Abim has alleged that the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) driver who knocked dead Rev. Bosco Achilla was drunk at the time of the fatal accident. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pledges Major Road Upgrades in Sembabule

President Museveni has pledged major investments in road infrastructure, electricity, water, and health services for Sembabule District as he concluded his campaign trail in the… Read more »

Uganda: CAA Engages Stakeholders On Uganda's Aviation Growth, Safety and Future

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has held a stakeholder breakfast meeting to review the current status of the aviation industry, discuss emerging opportunities and… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Airlines Plans Fleet Expansion, Boosts Crew to Address Flight Delays

Uganda Airlines has announced plans to increase its number of crew members and expand its fleet in response to passenger complaints about flight delays, the airline's board said on… Read more »

Uganda: Entebbe New Passenger Terminal to Open in January , Says UCAA Director General Bamwesigye

Uganda's aviation sector is closing 2025 on a high note, with the newly completed passenger terminal at Entebbe International Airport set to open to the public in January 2026 amid… Read more »

Uganda: Three Killed, Four Injured in Trinity Bus Crash in Rukiga District

Three people died on the spot while four others were injured following a single fatal road crash involving a Trinity bus along the Kabale-Mbarara Highway in Rukiga District, police… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Promises More Tarmac Roads for Kakumiro As He Wraps Up Bunyoro Campaigns

President Museveni has concluded his campaign trail in the Bunyoro sub-region with renewed pledges to expand infrastructure and promote wealth creation in the area. Read more »

Uganda: How Incorrect Tyre Pressure Can Turn Your Drive Deadly

The roads are already filling up with vehicles. Some have been in the garage or compound for months, parked as the owners use other means but they are suddenly needed to hit the… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pledges Better Roads in Kyenjojo

President Museveni has allayed fears of the people of Kyenjojo about their roads which are in a bad shape. Read more »

Uganda: Four Killed After Taxi Crashes Into Train in Bugweri

Four people have been confirmed dead and others injured following a crash at the Butongole Railway crossing in Bugweri District . Read more »

Uganda: Taxi Drivers Warned Against Involvement in Election Violence

The Chairman of the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF), Hajji Rashid Sekindi, has called on taxi drivers across the country to reject any form of violence before, during,… Read more »

Uganda: Reckless Overtaking Blamed As Seven Injured in Buikwe Highway Crash

Seven people were seriously injured on Friday afternoon in a road crash at Bulumagi Village, a well-known accident blackspot along the Kampala-Jinja highway in Buikwe District. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pledges to Improve Road Connectivity in Lango

President Museveni, who is also the NRM presidential candidate has pledged to continue improving road infrastructure in the Lango sub-region as part of his 2026 campaign… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pledges Roads, Railway, and Airport for Kasese

President Museveni has officially launched his campaign in the Rwenzori Sub-region, beginning with a rally in Kasese District, where he reassured residents of continued peace and… Read more »

South Africa: Kiira Ev Kayoola Arrives in Johannesburg As Expedition Team Showcases Electric Vehicle Innovation

Uganda's Kiira EV Kayoola bus made its debut in Johannesburg today, marking a key milestone in the country's electric vehicle (EV) journey and underlining the growing prominence of… Read more »