October 22, 2023
Uganda: Military Police Equipped With Knowledge of Handling Prisoners
The Commandant Military Police, Brigadier General William Bainomugisha appreciated the Uganda Prisons Academy for training soldiers of Military Police in Prisoners Handling. Read more »
Uganda: Kadaga Calls for Collective Efforts to Achieve Clean Energy Access
The First Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga on Thursday, launched the 5th edition of the Sustainable Development Goals… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Uganda: Economic Structural Transformation As a Pathway to Economic Independence in Uganda
As Uganda celebrates 61 years of independence under the theme 'Sustaining a united and progressive nation, taking charge of our future as a free nation', the country encounters… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Achieves Record Coffee Export Revenues
Uganda has achieved a historic milestone in its coffee exports, generating an impressive $940.3 million in revenues for the 2022/2023 coffee year that concluded on September 30.… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Looks to Drones to Protect Its Wildlife
Malawi has announced a new level of protection across its Nyika, Kasungu, Nkhotakota, Majete Vwaza, Liwonde and Elephant wildlife reserves: drones. Read more »
Uganda: Tourists killed in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Security teams are pursuing suspected ADF rebels, said to have killed two foreign tourists and a Ugandan in Queen Elizabeth National Park today. Police spokesman Fred Enanga… Read more »
October 15, 2023
Uganda: Museveni's Endless Complaints
In what has become routine, President Museveni used the Independence Day celebrations to continue his public rants about the enormous challenges his government faces. Read more »
Uganda: Ai Solution Wins TotalEnergies Revolution Hackathon
An innovative solution utilizing artificial intelligence to identify optimal locations for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points has clinched the top spot in the prestigious… Read more »
Uganda: Six Teachers Jailed Over Leaked Exams
Buganda Road court has remanded six people including headteachers to Luzira prison over alleged examination malpractice. Among those remanded are Daniel Oleja, Michael Ijalla, and… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Uganda: UHRC Closes File on Missing NUP Supporters After Families Decline to Cooperate
The Uganda Human Rights Commission-UHRC has closed the files of 18 supporters of the National Unity Platform-NUP Party reported missing in the period from 2020 to 2023. These were… Read more »
Africa: Ugandan Doctors Win Africa Young Innovators for Health Award
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) and Speak Up Africa have announced the winners of the second edition of the Africa Young… Read more »
October 01, 2023
Uganda: Tanzanian President Launches Digital Archive of Salim Ahmed Salim
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Saturday launched the Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim Digital Archive, aimed at preserving the country's renowned international diplomat's… Read more »
Uganda: Scientists Urged to Apply Research in Addressing Uganda's Problems
Biotechnology scientists, students and tutors from various higher institutions of learning were advised to ensure that they use their expertise to uplift people's well-being while… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Uganda: Uganda's NSSF Declares 10 Percent Interest Rate for Fy 2022/23
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September 24, 2023
Uganda: East African Sports Ministers Preparing Joint Afcon 2027 Bid
Sports ministers from Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda convened here on Friday to discuss their joint bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Read more »
September 22, 2023
East Africa: Why Ugandans, East Africans Celebrate the East African Crude Oil Pipeline
The EACOP will generate considerable economic benefits for Uganda. The project is estimated to attract billions of dollars in foreign direct investment, leading to increased… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Must Sign Employment Bill to Protect Workers - Human Rights Watch
President Yoweri Museveni should sign into law the recently amended employment bill that was passed in May this year to protect employees particularly women, from various forms of… Read more »
Uganda: Behind the 'Back to School Plague'
Parents are often confused by the changes and diseases children are diagnosed with during the first days of reporting back to school for a new term. This is in most cases… Read more »
Uganda: Court Upholds Decision to Indefinitely Suspend Students Found With Drugs
The High Court has upheld the decision of schools to indefinitely suspend students found in possession of drugs that may endanger public safety, health, and morality. Read more »
Uganda: In the Footsteps of a Wildlife Ranger
It is about 6am on a cool early morning when Sam Mwandha, the executive director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority flags off 18 teams comprising four members each from the tail-end… Read more »
September 24, 2023
Uganda: 13 Ugandans Allegedly Abducted By South Sudanese Authorities Released
Police in Uganda revealed that the 13 Ugandans who were allegedly abducted by the South Sudanese authorities in Koch sub-county Yumbe district, in retaliation, towards the arrest… Read more »
Uganda: American Ambassador's Dilemma in Uganda
A video of U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, pitching to American investors why they should invest their dollars in Kenya triggered debate on why American ambassadors cannot… Read more »
Uganda: NEMA Launches Countrywide Anti-Litter Campaign
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), rolled out a countrywide anti-litter campaign to help stop littering, which has been a nagging headache for the country. Read more »
Uganda: Police Officers Urged to Embrace Cybersecurity for Enhanced Safety
Police officers received a resounding call to embrace cybersecurity, safeguarding both personal and institutional data. Read more »
Uganda: DPP Withdraws Charges Against First Son General Muhoozi
In a shocking turn of events, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew charges of disobedience and common nuisance against First Son also Senior Presidential Advisor for… Read more »