August 03, 2023
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 »
Uganda: For Money, the Media Allowed to Be Captured
The National Association of Broadcasters, media managers and experts, the ministries of Finance and that of ICT and National Guidance, are debating whether the government should… Read more »
July 29, 2023
Uganda: The Tragedy of Uganda's Opposition
The opposition in Uganda claim to have a broad strategic objective: to end dictatorship, incompetence, corruption, human rights abuses and build political institutions and… Read more »
July 28, 2023
Uganda: Meet the Young African Creatives Behind Disney's Kizazi Moto
Disney's 'Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire' is an anthology series blending various mythologies with sci-fi and fantasy. It consists of ten episodes created by talented African… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Talks Oil, Nuclear Power With Putin
President Yoweri Museveni Thursday evening held bilateral talks with his host President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Uganda: Less Than 50% of Ugandan Entities Have Data Protection Policies - Ernst & Young
Less than half of local entities have data protection policies, strategies, and frameworks, a new report shows, signaling possible chances of data privacy breaches. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Uganda: Ugandans Struggling to Make Financial Transactions in Europe
Uganda's Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has come out to allay the fears of some Ugandans who in recent weeks have shared their frustration via social media about their… Read more »
July 23, 2023
Uganda: Male MPs Launch Platform to Advocate for Gender-Related Issues
Male Members of Parliament launched a platform dubbed the Uganda Men Parliamentary Association (UMEPA). The MPs said the forum will bring together Men in the house to advocate for… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Summoned to Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among directed the Minister for Defense to provide an explanation for the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) establishing a private… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Invites South Africans to Explore Investment Opportunities
In a bid to increase trade with South Africa and invites businessmen with interest in East Africa to consider exploring Uganda's various business and investment opportunities,… Read more »
Uganda: Nema's Akankwasah Wins Abeto Peace Award 2023
The executive director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Dr. Barirega Akankwasah is one of the eight awardees of the Always Be Tolerant Organisation (ABETO)… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Uganda: Nile Special Wins 'Most Admired Ugandan Alcoholic Beverages Brand'
Nile Special has been recognized as the 'most admired Ugandan brand' in the alcoholic beverages' category as well as one of the top 10 brands doing good for people, society, and… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Central Africa: Women Meet to Discuss Great Lakes Peace and Justice
Women from the Great Lakes region have held an inception meeting on 'Women leading on peace and Justice 'organised by ActionAid Australia and ActionAid International Uganda. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Uganda: Opposition Parties Could Face Same Fate - Besigye
Former leader of FDC Dr Kizza Besigye has said his party is a victim of 'state capture' and must change strategy or they will end up as partners of the ruling NRM. Read more »