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 »
Uganda: Chinese Firm to Upgrade Key Road in Uganda's Mountainous Eastern Region
Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has launched the upgrade of a 39-km road in Sironko District of the mountainous Eastern Region, together with the Chinese construction firm… Read more »
June 03
Uganda: 'Weakened' Speaker Among Faces Humiliation From MPs
The month of May has been a tough one for Speaker of Parliament Anita Among as she battled pressure from powerful quarters including President Yoweri Museveni, the U.K. and the… Read more »
Uganda: Dr Mugisha - We Support Targeting of Individuals, Not Blanket Sanctions
May 29, 2024, marked exactly one year since the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) became law. It has been globally criticised for marginalising the minority community, including Dr… Read more »
June 02
Uganda: Uganda Scores Average On Oil and Minerals Contract Openness
With a score of 78.5 points out of a possible 100, Uganda has been commended by the Oslo-based Extractives Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) Board following a recent… Read more »
May 30
Uganda: Ugandan Space Engineer Mujuni One of 31 Picks for International Astronautical Congress
Ugandan Space Engineer Edgar Mujuni has been named as one of the world's top 31 Emerging Space Leaders by the International Aeronautical Federation (IAF). Read more »
May 29
Uganda: Uganda Tops Africa in Peacekeeping Operations
Uganda is the leading African nation in peacekeeping operations and one of the top three worldwide according to a new factsheet released by SIPRI, a tracker of military data, ahead… Read more »
Africa: Support the 'Clean Ethiopia' Initiative - for Ethiopia, but Also Africa's Sake
In 1896, Ethiopians triumphed over colonial forces in the historic Battle of Adwa, securing their country's independence and making Ethiopia, alongside Liberia, the only African… Read more »
Uganda: China Invites Museveni for FOCAC Forum in Beijing
China has incited President Yoweri Museveni for at the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will take place in Beijing from 3 rd to 8 th September 2024. Read more »
May 23
Uganda: Mainstream Mental Health in All MDAs
Parliamentary Commissioner and Nyendo - Mukungwe Member of Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga has called on government to plan for mental health services in all its departments and… Read more »