Uganda: Uganda Airlines Restores Long-Haul Capacity As Airbus A330-800neo Returns to Service

Uganda Airlines has announced the return to service of one of its long-haul aircraft, offering relief after weeks of disruption that had affected its international schedule. Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among, Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Lead Parliament in Mourning MP Nakimuli

Anita Annet Among and Thomas Tayebwa have led Parliament in paying tribute to the late Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament Helen Nakimuli, who died on Saturday afternoon… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Over 200 Civilians Rescued As UPDF and FARDC Raid Major ADF Stronghold in Eastern DR Congo

A joint military offensive by the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) has led to the rescue of more than 200… Read more »

Uganda: Ssenyonyi Says MP Nakimuli Drove Herself to Hospital for Ill-Fated Surgery

The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has said Kalangala District Woman MP Helen Nakimuli drove herself to hospital on Saturday morning before undergoing a surgical… Read more »

Uganda: Kalangala Woman MP Helen Nakimuli Dies After Surgery

Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament Helen Nakimuli has died, her party the National Unity Platform has said. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Links Teenage Pregnancies to Rising Fistula Cases, Targets Emergency Care Gaps

The Ministry of Health Uganda has attributed persistent cases of obstetric fistula to high rates of teenage pregnancy and delays in accessing emergency maternal care, warning that… Read more »

Uganda: Veteran Journalist Joe Nam Shot Dead in Kampala

Unknown assailants have shot dead a veteran journalist in Kampala, police have said. Read more »

Uganda: General Busizoori Urges Dialogue to Resolve Acholi-Madi Land Disputes

The Commander of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division, Major General Felix Busizoori, has called on the Acholi and Madi communities to prioritise dialogue… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Okello Oryem Meets UN Envoy, Calls for Stronger Conflict Prevention Measures

Okello Oryem, Minister of State for International Affairs, held a courtesy meeting with Chaloka Beyani, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention… Read more »

Uganda: Bukomansimbi Residents Cry Out Over Persistent Lack of Clean Water

The shortage of clean and safe water continues to trouble many villages in Bukomansimbi District, particularly in Bukomansimbi North Constituency, where residents are forced to… Read more »

Uganda: Tension Erupts At Kawanda SS Over Headteacher Transfer As Parents Reject New Appointment

Parents, students, and teachers at Kawanda Secondary School, a government-aided institution in Kawanda Sub-county, Sembabule District, have expressed strong dissatisfaction… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Odongo Heads to Türkiye Amid Diplomatic Balancing Act Triggered By Muhoozi Social Media Posts

Foreign Affairs Minister Abubaker Jeje Odongo has travelled to Türkiye for the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026), at a moment when Uganda is quietly managing renewed… Read more »

Uganda: Zeija Commissions Kabale Justice Ministry Regional Office

The Chief Justice of Uganda, Flavian Zeija, has officially commissioned the Kabale Regional Office of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, calling on staff deployed… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda Leaders Raise Alarm Over Surge in Car Theft Cases

Leaders in Ibanda District have raised concern over a growing wave of car theft, calling for heightened security measures and greater public vigilance. Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda District Approves Shs41bn Budget, Targets Improved Service Delivery

Ibanda District Council has approved a Shs41.49 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, signaling a notable increase in funding aimed at improving service delivery across… Read more »

Uganda: Fungaroo Rejects 7-Year Term Proposal, Warns of Weakened Accountability

Obongi MP-elect says extending electoral cycles risks disconnecting leaders from voters and undermining democratic oversight. Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Sparks Outrage, Says Okello 'Deserves No Human Rights' in Ggaba Murder Case

Common Man's Party Presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa has stirred controversy after declaring that murder suspect Christopher Okello Onyum "does not deserve human rights,"… Read more »

Uganda: Kagadi Leaders Sound Alarm Over Rising Fatal Road Accidents

Leaders in Kagadi District have raised concern over a surge in road accidents following a series of fatal incidents that have left several people dead within a short period. Read more »

Uganda: Canadian Tour Agents, Media Endorse Uganda After Immersive Familiarisation Trip

International tour agents and media from Canada have expressed strong confidence in Destination Uganda following a high-impact familiarisation trip organized by the Uganda High… Read more »

Uganda: Over 10,000 Kikuube Residents Benefit From PDM Funds

At least 10,400 residents in Kikuube District have so far benefited from the government's Parish Development Model (PDM), with a total of Shs10 billion disbursed to support… Read more »

South Africa: Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon Takes Global Stride With Cape Town Activation

The Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon is continuing its international expansion with a high-profile activation in Cape Town, South Africa, using the globally renowned Two Oceans… Read more »

Uganda: KCB Uganda Launches Inaugural Schools Chess Tournament

KCB Bank Uganda has unveiled the inaugural KCB Schools Chess Tournament, a purpose-driven national initiative aimed at nurturing strategic thinking, discipline, and confidence… Read more »

Uganda: US Govt Upgrades Kaabong General Hospital Laboratory to Strengthen Global Health Security

The United States Government, in collaboration with the Government of Uganda, today commissioned a newly constructed and upgraded laboratory at Kaabong General Hospital in the… Read more »

Uganda: Stanbic Bank Rewards Top Performers in Entebbe Match Play Series

Stanbic Bank has awarded prizes to golfers in recognition of their exceptional performances and dedication during the annual Stanbic Entebbe Match Play series, a knock-out… Read more »

Uganda: Today in History - Obote Shakes Political Order With 'Pigeonhole Constitution'

On April 15, 1966, Uganda witnessed one of the most dramatic constitutional shifts in its history when Prime Minister Milton Obote introduced a new constitution under heavy… Read more »