Uganda: Wakiso Woman MP Race Tightens As Naluyima, Kirabira and Kayesu Vie for Voters

The race for the Wakiso District Woman Member of Parliament has entered a decisive phase, with three strong contenders presenting competing claims to leadership in one of Uganda's… Read more »

Uganda: Kigezi Leaders Urge Museveni to Deliver On Long-Standing Pledges Ahead of Campaign Visit

As President Museveni prepares to launch his re-election campaign tour in the Kigezi Sub-region from November 24 to 26, local leaders are calling on him to use the visit to address… Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Police Rescue 18 Youths From Suspected Trafficking Plot

Police in Tororo District have rescued eighteen youths who were being housed in five rental rooms in Bison 'A' Village, Tororo Municipality, under suspicious circumstances. Read more »

Africa: Shamirah Nabadda Named 2025 CAF Women's Referee of the Year

Ugandan Fifa referee Shamirah Nabadda has won the 2025 Caf Women's Referee of the Year, securing one of African football's top honours at a glittering ceremony held on Monday night… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, Kenya Ramp Up SGR Land Acquisition After Harmonising Standards

Uganda and Kenya have agreed on a series of technical and policy positions to ensure a seamless Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) system connecting the two countries, following a… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Says It Has Expanded Into New Global Markets After Arsenal Deal Ends

The Rwanda government has said its decision to conclude the eight-year Visit Rwanda sleeve partnership with North London giants Arsenal is part of a broader strategy to diversify… Read more »

Africa: Museveni Endorses Visa-Free Africa Bid, Boosting Continental Tourism Campaign

Momentum toward a borderless African travel experience has accelerated after the Trans-Africa Tourism & Unity Campaign secured major backing from President Museveni during a… Read more »

Uganda: Witness Describes Sheikh Muwaya's Blood-Stained Body As Mukulu Trial Enters Day Three

The trial of Jamil Mukulu, alleged leader of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), and 24 co-accused entered its third day at the International Crimes Division of the High Court in… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Appoints Eng. Badru Kiggundu As Busitema University Chancellor

President Museveni has appointed former Electoral Commission chairperson, Eng Dr Badru Kiggundu as the third Chancellor of Busitema University. Read more »

Uganda: Sauda Madada - Court Orders Urgent Treatment for Ailing Nup Supporter

A Grade One Magistrate on Tuesday directed that National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter Sauda Madada receive urgent medical attention after her health deteriorated while in… Read more »

Uganda: Ntungamo Ramps Up Preparations Ahead of Museveni's November 27 Visit

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership in Ntungamo District has intensified preparations ahead of President Yoweri Museveni's expected campaign visit on November 27. Read more »

Uganda: KCCA Leaders Seek Buganda Kingdom's Help in Battle Against HIV

Leaders of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have asked the Buganda Kingdom to partner with them in combating the alarming HIV burden in the capital, particularly in Mutuba 4,… Read more »

Uganda: Kawempe Court Adjourns Bail Ruling for 11 NUP Supporters

The Kawempe Magistrate's Court in Kanyanya on Tuesday revisited the bail application for 11 National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders and supporters, with defence lawyers insisting the… Read more »

Uganda: Government Releases Shs529bn As PDM Enters New Phase

The government has released Shs529 billion to Parish Development Model (PDM) SACCOs across the country, marking a major milestone in what the Ministry of Finance describes as… Read more »

Uganda: Muntu Pledges to Protect Karamoja's Mineral Wealth, Empower Local Communities

Presidential hopeful Mugisha Muntu has vowed to safeguard Karamoja's mineral resources and guarantee that local communities reap tangible benefits from the region's wealth. Read more »

Uganda: Lawyer Wants 2026 Elections Halted Over Prisoner Voting Exclusion

Human rights lawyer Omega Aloyo has filed a judicial review application in the High Court seeking to block the 2026 general elections unless the Electoral Commission (EC) includes… Read more »

Uganda: Kitagwenda MP Asks EC to Throw Out Six Rivals

Incumbent Kitagwenda County MP Joseph Nulu Byamukama has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) seeking the disqualification of six parliamentary aspirants, accusing them of… Read more »

Uganda: Ubos Survey Reveals Uganda's Paradox - 81 Percent National Happiness Amid Deepening Poverty, Corruption

Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has released its 2024/2025 National Governance, Peace, and Security Survey, painting a paradoxical picture of a nation that is overwhelmingly… Read more »

Uganda: 30 Village Savings Groups Commissioned in Adjumani

At least 30 Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Adjumani District have been commissioned, each receiving Shs 3.5 million as a revolving fund aimed at improving the… Read more »

Uganda: Student Shot Dead, Teacher Injured As Police Arrest Turns Fatal At Ngora School

Students and staff of Teso Progressive Academy in Ngora District were on Tuesday left in shock after a policewoman shot dead a Senior Three student and injured a teacher during an… Read more »

Uganda: Pictures - Museveni Tells Buyende Youth NRM Built Uganda On 'Discipline, Hard Work'

President Museveni on Tuesday launched his Buyende rallies with a message centred on peace, history and infrastructure, saying the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has spent four… Read more »

Uganda: Kaliro Leaders Urge Museveni to Tackle Water Shortages, Roads and Health Gaps

Leaders and residents of Kaliro District have appealed to NRM presidential candidate and National Chairman Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to extend water to areas facing severe shortages,… Read more »

Uganda: Finance Trust Bank Achieves Iso Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Information Security

Finance Trust Bank (FTB) has been awarded the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The certification was issued by… Read more »

Uganda: Enterprise Uganda, Hamilton Telecom Partner to Launch Agronet Digital Platform for Farmers

Farmers across the country are set to benefit from a new wave of digital agricultural services following the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Love for Meat Meets the Singleton Experience

Whether it's pork joints at the rugby grounds on a weekend, roadside chicken roasting on charcoal grills, or a well-prepared platter at a family gathering, meat sits at the heart… Read more »