Congo-Kinshasa: Kagame Slams DR Congo Over Conflict, Calls Sanctions a 'Distraction From Mismanagement'

Rwandan President Paul Kagame delivered a scathing critique of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the international community this week, dismissing diplomatic… Read more »

Uganda: Eight Clash As Kampala Enters One of Its Most Competitive Mayoral Races in Decades

Kampala has once again plunged into an intense political season as eight contenders line up for one of Uganda's most competitive and symbolically significant positions: the office… Read more »

Uganda: New Female Inmates' Ward At Luzira Prison Set for Commissioning

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has completed a modern housing facility for female inmates at Luzira Women Prison, marking a significant milestone in the country's ongoing efforts… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Exporters to Adhere to International Standards

President Museveni has called on Ugandan traders and exporters to ensure their products meet international standards, emphasizing that compliance is crucial to reducing trade… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Global Deals As Uganda Hosts Buyers' Week

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged global investors and buyers to translate growing interest in Uganda into concrete business deals that create jobs and expand prosperity… Read more »

Uganda: Butime Warns Uganda Risks Losing Tourism Edge As Sector Faces Rapid Disruptions

Tourism Minister Tom Butime has cautioned that Uganda risks losing its competitiveness in the global tourism industry if it fails to adapt swiftly to disruptions reshaping the… Read more »

Uganda: Rotaract Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf Marks First Anniversary With Impactful Celebrations

The Rotaract Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf last evening celebrated its first anniversary, commemorating a year of service, growth, and community impact. The event brought together… Read more »

Uganda: WFP Strategic Plan Targets Major Shift in Karamoja From Aid to Local Food Systems

The World Food Programme (WFP) has unveiled its 2026-2030 Country Strategic Plan (CSP), marking a decisive shift from emergency food aid to sustainable development, with Karamoja… Read more »

Uganda: Laropi Ferry Resumes Service After Two-Week Maintenance

The MV Laropi Ferry, the vital waterway link between Moyo and Adjumani Districts across the River Nile, has officially resumed operations following a 15-day maintenance exercise. Read more »

Uganda: Prof Anthony Mugisha - Kisoro Leaders Petition Museveni Over Stalled Makerere DVC Appointment

Leaders from Kisoro District have petitioned President Museveni to intervene in what they describe as an unexplained and unjustified delay in the appointment of Professor Anthony… Read more »

Uganda: Setting Dogs On Campaign Crowds - Uganda Police Finds a New Depth in Abyss

Just when Ugandans thought the Uganda Police Force (UPF) had exhausted all means of intimidation against opposition supporters, the force has unearthed a new depth straight from… Read more »

Uganda: 'Kasolo Mujje' - King Saha Fights Minister With Songs Over Kyotera Concert Cancellation

King Saha has returned to the studio to release a new song titled Kasolo Mujje, days after Police allegedly canceled his extra concert in Kyotera District. Read more »

Uganda: Eight Sentenced Over Ple Exam Leak Scandal As 21 Others Remanded

Eight people have been sentenced to two years in Luzira Prison or ordered to pay a fine of three million shillings each after pleading guilty to charges of examination malpractice… Read more »

Uganda: Fire Destroys Property Worth Millions in Mutungo

Millions of shillings' worth of property has been reduced to ashes after a fierce night fire swept through timber workshops, welding units, and a small hotel at Kiduuka in Mutungo,… Read more »

Uganda: Joshua Baraka to Give a New Creative Experience in First Local Concert

Joshua Baraka is preparing for one of the defining moments of his career as he gears up for his first major headline concert in Uganda, the Into the Baraka Land Concert, scheduled… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Damulira Urges Boda Boda Riders to Shun Political Chaos During Election Season

General Christopher Damulira, the head of Crime Intelligence at the Uganda Police Force, has called on boda boda riders across the country to avoid acts of violence and political… Read more »

Uganda: Teens Launch High Court Challenge to Australia's Social Media Ban

Australia's landmark social media ban for children is being challenged in the nation's highest court, with two teenagers alleging the law is unconstitutional as it robs them of… Read more »

Uganda: New Railway Line Mapping Begins in Bukasa As Residents Raise Compensation Concerns

Officials from the Department of Railway Transport have commenced boundary marking for a planned new railway line set to pass through Bukasa in Bweyogerere, Kira Municipality--an… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Buikwe Campaign Marred By Teargas and Clashes

National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu's campaign trail in Buikwe District descended into chaos on Wednesday as security forces repeatedly… Read more »

Uganda: Uwezo, Child2youth Foundation Push Mukono Leaders to Act On Early Learning Gaps

Uwezo Uganda, in partnership with Child2Youth Foundation, has engaged Mukono District leaders, educators, and community stakeholders in a public policy dialogue to present findings… Read more »

Uganda: Mafabi Says Museveni Neglected 'NRM Mecca' Luweero

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi has criticized President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for neglecting Luweero District, an area the ruling… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Drums Up Kanungu Tea Farmers

President Museveni has pledged government support for tea farmers in Kanungu District, announcing plans to establish a special fund to help growers access affordable fertilisers. Read more »

Uganda: Buganda Ku Museveni Team Rallies Kakuuto As Leaders Demand Improved Health Services

The Buganda Ku Museveni mobilisation campaign stirred excitement in Kakuuto County, Kyotera District, where thousands turned up as NRM leaders urged residents to support President… Read more »

Uganda: Stakeholders Urge Stronger Political Will As Uganda Marks 16 Days of Activism Against GBV

The Domestic Violence Act Coalition (DVAC) has renewed its call for stronger political commitment to protecting women and girls as Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate… Read more »

Uganda: Rwashande, Ssekikubo Clash Over Fmd Crisis and Leadership Failures in Fiery Lwemiyaga Debate

The Lwemiyaga County parliamentary debate on NBS TV turned heated on Wednesday night as NRM flagbearer Emmanuel Rwashande and incumbent MP Theodore Ssekikubo clashed over the… Read more »