June 30
East Africa: Uganda Forces in Fierce Battles With Al-Shabaab
The al-shabaab militia is launching more attacks on Ugandan forces than at any other African Union forces of the Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Read more »
Kenya: Effect of Kenya Protests On Uganda
Shortly before 3pm on June 25, something unexpected happened in Westlands, an affluent suburb of Nairobi. Cars started making U-turns with motorists warning oncoming traffic about… Read more »
Uganda: Ruto's Shambolically Risky Gamble
Many people have hailed President William Ruto of Kenya for yielding to popular pressure not to sign the controversial Finance Bill. A friend in diplomatic circles in Kampala… Read more »
July 01
Uganda: Uganda in Top 10 African Countries That Attracted Most FDI in 2023
While the clean energy sector draws significant global foreign investment to Africa, particularly green hydrogen, solar, wind, and battery manufacturing, this is not Africa's only… Read more »
June 26
Uganda: Stigma Threatens Antiretroviral Therapy Success
Concern over young girls and women dropping from HIV care programs undermines efforts Read more »
June 25
Uganda: CSOs Identify Key Opportunities in the Shs72 Trillion Budget
The non-governmental organisations call for strong anti-corruption measures and debt reduction Read more »
Uganda: Trade Ministry Official Joins MPs in Luzira in Sh3.4 Billion Court Case
The Anti-corruption Court in Kampala has remanded Leonard Kavundira, the Principal Cooperative Officer from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives to Luzira prison for… Read more »
Uganda: Afreximbank Pledge $2bn to Africa Health Security Plan
Afreximbank and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced a new cooperation agreement at the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation in… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Clays Unveils a 5-Year Strategic Plan
Uganda Clays Limited has unveiled a 5-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction, boosting shareholder value, and fostering employee engagement. Read more »
June 21
Uganda: Hacks On How to Kick Out School Fees Pressure
As a parent, one of the greatest challenges to your resolve and financial planning skills is managing school fees payments. Read more »
June 20
Uganda: Schools in West Nile and Kiryandongo Switch to Smart Stoves to Minimize Tree Cutting
Up to 26 institutions including schools and a prison in West Nile and Kiryandongo districts have embraced alternative sustainable cooking energy as a result of the intervention of… Read more »
Uganda: Hundreds Benefit From Medical Camp Organized By CNOOC in Kikuube
The Chinese oil giant China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) in Uganda is holding a two-day medical camp in the country's western district of Kikuube, where hundreds of… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Moots Joint Venture As Umeme Exit Nears
The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa says the government plans to enter into a joint venture or partnership arrangement to operate the country's… Read more »
Uganda: Chief Justice Owiny Dollo to Lead Tororo College Obs in Grand Fundraising Dinner Today
Months of preparation and mobilisation by old boys of St Peter's College Tororo climax today with a fundraising grand dinner tonight at Silver Springs Hotel in Kampala. Read more »
June 19
Uganda: Uganda Bankers Chairman Urges Entities to Embrace ESG
Businesses have been encouraged to embrace Environmental Sustainability Governance (ESG) practices which are more than a regulatory requirement, but a strategic move towards… Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Anita Among - Summon MPs Through Me
The Speaker, Anita Among has directed the Police to summon Members of Parliament under investigation, through her. Read more »
June 18
Uganda: Intra-African Trade Values Hit U.S.$192 Billion
Intra-African trade recorded an improvement in the past year but remained relatively low compared to other regions, according to Afreximbank's African Trade Report 2024, titled… Read more »
June 17
Uganda: Nile Basin Countries Urged to Utilize Nile River for Common Development
Scholars have called for the Nile Basin countries to join forces to fairly utilize the Nile River to meet their peoples' soaring demand for water, energy, and food. Read more »
Uganda: Why Women's Participation in Uganda Politics Is Cosmetic
Political parties in Uganda have a long way to go to improve the position of women in their ranks. This according to a study by Kyambogo University lecturer, Hannah Muzee, of the… Read more »
June 14
Uganda: Budget 2024/2025 - Agro-Industralisation, Tourism and Mineral Devt to Propel Economy's Expansion
Uganda's growth strategy for the 2024/2025 Financial Year is anchored on agro-industrialisation, tourism development, mineral development including oil and gas, and technology and… Read more »
June 13
Uganda: Uganda Names Final Squad for World Rugby Sevens 2024 Repechage in Monaco
Uganda coach Tolbert Onyango has named the final men's squad that will tussle it out in the World Rugby Sevens 2024 Repechage slated for June 21-23 at the Stade Louis II in Monaco,… Read more »
Uganda: Legislators, District Leaders Urged to Monitor Govt Programmes
Members of Parliament have been urged to work closely with district leaders in monitoring government programmes to ensure successful implementation. Read more »
June 12
Uganda: Ugandan Heads of Missions in the Region Back Home for Retreat
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has convened a landmark retreat with heads of Uganda Missions stationed in neighboring countries to enhance economic growth and development. Read more »
June 10
Uganda: Museveni's Eye On Money Lenders, Economy
In his latest State of the Nation Address 2024, President Yoweri Museveni wants to cap interest rates charged by money lenders who he said exploit desperate borrowers by charging… Read more »
June 07
Uganda: Good to See President Promising Action On Corruption
The most striking part of the President Yoweri Museveni's State of the Nation address was his firm stance on corruption. Declaring proof of a corruption racket within the… Read more »