October 14
Uganda: Uganda, Turkish Firm Yapi Merkezi Ink Deal to Build Standard Gauge Railway
Uganda and Turkish construction firm Yapi Merkezi signed a contract on Monday, October 14, to build a 272-kilometre standard gauge railway (SGR) in a bid to boost regional trade,… Read more »
October 09
Uganda: Do All Roads Lead to Rome? Understanding Kampala and Kigali's Approach to Prosperity
There are few things I enjoy more than really observing people, my surroundings, and then trying to make sense of it all. I do that often in Kigali. Read more »
October 07
Uganda: Can Uganda's Oil Development Rid the Region of Imports?
Uganda's oil drilling efforts are taking shape as the country looks to develop its oil and gas industry. Last week, the country received the first batch of coated line pipes as… Read more »
September 26
Rwanda: U19 Women's T20 WC Qualifier - Uganda Set Up Zimbabwe Semifinal After Rwanda Win
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September 24
Rwanda: Ugandan Musician Ray G Reveals Music Projects With Rwandan Artistes
Ugandan artiste Ray G has revealed that he has been working on music projects with Rwandan artistes during his stay in Rwanda. Read more »
September 08
Uganda: Four Key Issues Kampala Declaration Should Consider for Agri-Food Systems
In January 2025, Uganda will host a crucial meeting to adopt a strategy and action plan for the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) post-Malabo… Read more »
September 05
Uganda: Estranged Boyfriend Allegedly Killed Cheptegei Over Property
Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who was admitted to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, has died, Kenyan news outlet Daily Nation reports. Read more »
September 04
Uganda: Bobi Wine Recovering After Violent Confrontation With Security Forces
Uganda's opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is recovering after sustaining an injury in a violent confrontation with security officers in Wakiso… Read more »
August 28
Uganda: Golf - Rwanda's Nsabimana Gears Up for Uganda Open
Budding Rwandan golfer Aloys Nsabimana says he is looking forward to winning the 2024 Uganda Open Golf Championship. Read more »
August 18
Uganda: Uganda Hands Over DR Congo Police Officers Who Fled M23 Rebels
Uganda has handed over nearly 100 Congolese police officers who had fled clashes between the M23 rebels and the DR Congo army in North Kivu province in early August. Read more »
August 06
Congo-Kinshasa: Over 90 DR Congo Police Officers With Guns, Ammo Flee to Uganda As Fighting Intensifies
Nearly 100 police officers from DR Congo fled to neighbouring Uganda over the weekend as fighting between M23 rebels and the military in DR Congo's east intensified, a Ugandan… Read more »
August 04
Uganda: Who Is Natasha Nyonyozi, Miss Uganda 2024/25?
Natasha Nyonyozi was crowned Miss Uganda 2024/25 on Saturday, August 3, at an event held at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. Read more »
July 08
Uganda: Misunderstandings Can't Shake Rwanda-Uganda Relations, Says Ugandan Minister
Uganda's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Henry Okello Oryem, has stressed that relations between Rwanda and Uganda are as solid as a rock. He noted this while speaking as… Read more »
June 06
Rwanda: Kwibuka T20 - Rwanda's Final Spot in Danger After Uganda Loss
Holders Rwanda face a high risk of elimination from Kwibuka Women T20 tournament after losing to Uganda by 12 runs on Wednesday. They now must beat Zimbabwe on Friday to qualify… Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: Kwibuka Women T20 - Nigeria Stun Rwanda As Uganda Take Charge
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May 20
Uganda: Ugandan Military Captures Key ADF Militia Commander in DR Congo
The Ugandan military said on Sunday that it has captured the commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militia and rescued nine abductees in a joint operation in eastern DR… Read more »
March 22
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Son As Army Chief
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday, March 21, appointed Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Read more »
March 17
Africa: Researchers Link HIV Infections Spike to Drought
Scientists say droughts could heighten the transmission of HIV, particularly through activities like transactional sex, The East African reports. Read more »
February 14
Central Africa: The Ben to Entertain Comedy Lovers in Kampala
Rwandan RnB singer, The Ben, and his wife Pamella Uwicyeza this morning landed in Kampala, Uganda, where the artiste is expected to perform at a comedy show hosted by one of the… Read more »
February 08
East Africa: Museveni, Kenyatta Discuss Regional Mission for DR Congo
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday, February 7, received former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta for a discussion about regional peace efforts for DR Congo. Read more »
January 02
Uganda: Uganda Lodges Lawsuit Against Kenya Over Oil Importation
Uganda has taken legal action against Kenya in the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after Nairobi denied a local license to Uganda's government-owned oil marketer, the Uganda… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Uganda: Ugandan Chef Mama D Breaks World Record for Longest Cook-a-Thon
Ugandan chef Dorcus Bashema Kirabo, popularly known as Mama D, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest individual cook-a-thon, surpassing the previous record held by… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Finishes Fourth as Uganda Leads Inter-Parliamentary Games Podium
Rwanda experienced an average performance at the just-concluded EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games 2023 despite hosting the competitions while Uganda maintained their dominance as… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Uganda: Ghetto Kids on Their Dance Journey, Good Moments
Uganda's acclaimed dance group, Ghetto Kids, who arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a performance at TEDxKigali, held an interview with The New Times to talk about their dance journey… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Edge Uganda in ACA T20 Finals League
Rwanda men's cricket team registered one of their biggest victories in international cricket with a two-run win over Uganda in the ACA T20 Africa Cup Finals on Monday at… Read more »