August 10, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Will Develop With or Without Loans - Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has explained that Uganda's anti-homosexuality law does not target anyone for being a homosexual, but makes it illegal to recruit or coerce others. This… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Uganda: Opposition Challenges Govt on Water Transport Safety
The Opposition in Parliament has castigated the government's lukewarm response to lake week's boat accident on Lake Victoria which claimed at least 20 lives. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Defends Cost of Digital Number Plates, Going Ahead With Project in October
The cost of the new number plates that are expected to be rolled out later in the year were a result of a financial model used for their pricing. The Minister for Security Jim… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Invites Algeria to Uganda for Coffee Value-Addition Joint Venture
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has invited Algeria to join Uganda in setting up a joint venture with an aim of adding value to coffee. Read more »
Uganda: World Bank to Stop Funding Uganda Over Anti-Gay Law
The World Bank has suspended all future funding for projects in Uganda, citing human rights violations after the enactment of an anti-homosexuality law. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Uganda: Failure to Pay Medical Interns Is Dangerous, Say Experts
Healthcare worker strikes in Uganda are likely to have greater negative impact on poor and vulnerable patients, according to research published in Cureus, a journal of medical… Read more »
August 05, 2023
Uganda: 2026 Election to Be Most Expensive Ever
There is growing concern over the ever-rising cost of holding general elections in the country. For example, an election expert told The Independent recently that whereas the… Read more »
August 06, 2023
Uganda: Government Extends Commitment to Curb Trafficking
The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Internal Affairs vowed to double its efforts in ensuring that it eliminates the vice of human trafficking which is one of the big… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Cautions Politicians and Civil Servants Frustrating Investors
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni reiterated his call to stop the exportation of raw materials, saying that Uganda loses a lot of money annually due to such an economic undertaking. Read more »
Uganda: Government Cuts Internet Cost By 50% to Improve Service Delivery
Uganda Government reduced the Cost of the Internet from US$ 70 to US$35 per Mbps per month to facilitate service delivery, according to a statement released by the Ministry of ICT… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Interests Japanese in Investing in Uganda
President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday afternoon held bilateral talks with the visiting Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yoshimasa Hayashi and his delegation at State House… Read more »
Uganda: National Conference On Communications Returns for Its 8th Edition This October
Following the success of the event last year, the National Conference on Communications (NCC) shall return for its eighth edition this October. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Uganda: Electoral Commission Releases Road Map to 2026 Uganda General Elections
The Electoral Commission has released the roadmap leading to the 2026 General Elections, with focus on early preparations and adequate funding for all activities. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Sends Two Teams to World Schools Chess Championships
Two Ugandan teams that are set to compete at the FIDE World Schools Team Championship, have arrived in Kazakhstan hours after being flagged off by the National Council of Sports… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Uganda: Govt Names Steering Committee to Spearhead Co-Op Bank Revival
The dream of reviving the cooperative bank is getting closer to reality as a steering committee is commissioned by the government. Read more »
Uganda: GOtv Introduces New Package for Soccer Fans
GOtv has announced the introduction of GOtv Supa+, a tailored package that will see die-hard fans watch their loved players as the 2023/24 premier league season kick-off on Aug.12. Read more »
Uganda: 'Inconsistency in Policies Will Derail Investment in E-Mobility'
Uganda's manufacturers are ready to invest in the emerging E-Mobility sub-sector but the government's inconsistency in investment policies will derail progress, according to the… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Stunned By Lack of Rules as Govt Picks Firm to Run National Lottery
MPs are concerned that government has identified a company to manage the lucrative national lottery without regulations in place. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Uganda: Price of Internet Cut By Half - ICT Minister
Minister for ICT and National Guidance Chris Baryomunsi has announced a 50% reduction in the price of the internet. Read more »
Uganda: Airtel Uganda Activates First 5G Site at Bulange
Airtel Uganda has activated the first 5G site at Bulange in Mengo to boost connectivity and digital inclusion in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Time for Uganda's Scientists to Focus On Splitting Atoms to Manufacture Land
Uganda's atomic scientists and other related professionals should now probably focus on splitting atoms to manufacture land. This has been the unsuccessful call by many concerned… Read more »
Uganda: Africa's Tourism Industry On the Rebound
Following the COVID-19 pandemic crisis that left the tourism industry across the continent on the brink of collapse, the sector is said to be on the rebound, according to the… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Uganda: Phaneroo Shatters Guinness World Record for Longest Applause
In a dazzling display of unity, passion, and unwavering devotion, Phaneroo, a renowned religious organization, etched its name in history by breaking the Guinness World Record for… Read more »
Africa: Museveni, Muhoozi At Russia Africa Summit
President Yoweri Museveni and son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, were part of a handful of African leaders at the Russia Africa summit in St. Petersburg held July 27-28 which most… Read more »
Uganda: Drilling for Oil Under Conservationist Spotlight
Drilling of production wells for both the Kingfisher and Tilenga oil projects has picked up pace in recent months ahead of first oil scheduled for 2025. Read more »