August 07
Uganda: Health Ministry Needs Extra Shs18 Billion for Interns
This revelation was contained in a statement to the House by the Minister of State for Health (General duties), Anifa Kawooya on Tuesday, 06 August 2024. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Muhwezi Promises Statement On MPs' Arrest
The Minister for Security, Jim Muhwezi, has promised to present a statement explaining the Monday arrest of two opposition Forum for Democratic Change legislators together with… Read more »
Uganda: 'Giant People-Attacking Crocodile' Captured
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) said Tuesday that it had captured a 4.5-meter-long crocodile that mauled several people at a landing site in Ntoroko District in the Western… Read more »
August 06
Uganda: Paris 2024 - Uganda's Peruth Chemutai Takes Silver
Results of athletics women's 3,000m steeplechase final at Paris 2024 Read more »
Uganda: Paris 2024 - Peruth Chemutai Out to Defend Olympic Gold
Tonight, Chemutai enters the final of the same event at the Paris Olympic Games, aiming to replicate her Tokyo triumph. It will be Chemutai's best-ever-turn around since the Tokyo… Read more »
Uganda: Monkeypox - Uganda On Guard Against Disease
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has provided Uganda's Ministry of Health with a set of 2,400 test kits to strengthen the country's response to Monkeypox through rapid… Read more »
August 04
Uganda: Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa Survives in Helicopter Crash
A helicopter carrying Ugandan Deputy Speaker of the Parliament Thomas Tayebwa suffered an accident on Saturday night in the western district of Mbarara, but there were no… Read more »
August 01
Uganda: Corruption in Uganda - a Catalyst for Increased National Debt
Corruption is a major obstacle to Uganda's development, impacting governance, economic stability, and the social structure. A severe consequence of widespread corruption is the… Read more »
Kenya: Mpox - Kenya Confirms First Case in Passenger Traveling From Uganda
Kenya on Wednesday declared an outbreak of monkeypox (mpox) in the country following its detection in Taita Taveta, southeast of the country's capital of Nairobi. Read more »
July 31
Uganda: Museveni Engages Standard Chartered Bank On Funding Key Projects
On July 25, President Yoweri Museveni met with a team from Standard Chartered Bank's Export Finance division at State House, Entebbe, to explore potential funding for various… Read more »
July 25
Uganda: Childhood Hepatitis B Risk High Despite Vaccine
Despite the introduction of the Hepatitis B (HBV) birth dose vaccine in 2023, public health officials acknowledge persistent challenges in achieving optimal immunisation coverage… Read more »
July 23
Uganda: Anti-Corruption Demo - Activists Beewol, Maulanareign Arrested
Teams from the Uganda Law Society are stationed at several police stations to help over 30 activists arrested at today's demonstrations against corruption. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Steps Up Competition With New Flights
Uganda Airlines is stepping up competition against Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and RwandAir with the launch of new flights to Abuja in Nigeria, Lusaka in Zambia, and Harare… Read more »
July 22
East Africa: Military Spending Rising in East Africa Region
Governments that allocate substantial resources to the military can inadvertently increase the political power of the military. Read more »
July 21
Uganda: Riots, Illegal Demonstrations Will Not Be Allowed - Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni Saturday night concluded his national address on wealth creation and the environment, by sending a veiled warning to youth who plan to march to parliament… Read more »
July 16
Uganda: Ugandan Economy Back On Track, DRC Reparation Continues - Ggoobi
Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi has said Uganda's economy is back on track, and indications are of even stronger growth in the coming years. Read more »
East Africa: EAC - Uganda to Host 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum
Uganda will host the 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) to address crucial issues that enhance internet development and governance in the region, the East African… Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Anita Among - Parliament Committed to Working With the Church
Parliament is committed to working with the Church to promote and protect biblical values, the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has assured Christians. Read more »
July 15
Uganda: Police Ready to Hand Back Thousands of Impounded Boda Bodas
Police has asked owners of thousands of motor cycles (boda boda) held outside many stations in Kampala, to pick them. They did not specify if any fines will be paid by the owners. Read more »
Uganda: New Project Targets Lucrative Furniture Market in Uganda
Two companies - Gestures, a creative furniture manufacturer based in Uganda, and bkvv Architecten, a renowned architectural firm based in the Netherlands with extensive experience… Read more »
July 12
Uganda: Uganda Baati Expands Market Presence With New Luwero Showroom
Uganda Baati Limited has opened a new showroom in Luwero District. Officials have said the expansion marks the company's 14th showroom nationwide and reinforces its commitment to… Read more »
July 10
Uganda: Tayebwa Calls for Free Educational Websites
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has emphasised the importance of making educational websites accessible to all children, especially in rural areas. Read more »
July 08
Africa: Africa-Caribbean Trade Poised to Hit $1.8 Billion By 2028
Trade between Africa and the Caribbean could soar to $1.8 billion annually by 2028, provided that value addition, trade facilitation, and enhanced logistics are prioritized,… Read more »
Uganda: 10 African Countries With the Largest Armies
In a recent global power ranking of 145 nations, it is evident that the size of a nation's economy or population does not necessarily correlate with the size of its military or… Read more »
July 02
Uganda: Centenary Bank Hands Relief to Kasese Flood Victims
Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, in response to the devastating landslides and floods that struck Kasese District in May, displacing over 1,000… Read more »