Uganda: Journalist Lubega Vows to Rescue Makindye East From 'Political Prostitutes'

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) parliamentary aspirant Lubega Francis has declared his intention to "rescue Makindye East from political prostitutes," promising a new brand of… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Warns Parish Chiefs Against Excluding Youth, Disabled From PDM Funds

President Museveni has warned parish and sub-county chiefs in the Bukedi Sub-region that any local leader found excluding youth, women, or persons with disabilities from accessing… Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Health Rolls Out Shs360m Immunization Job Aids After Ntungamo Incident

The Ministry of Health has begun distributing Shs 360 million worth of immunisation job aids to strengthen supervision and ensure accuracy in vaccine delivery, weeks after more… Read more »

Uganda: How Climate Change Shapes Politics in Landslide-Prone Elgon

The 2026 election campaigns have placed environmental survival at the heart of political discourse in the Elgon region. Read more »

Uganda: Opposition's Grip On Kampala Deepens As Campaigns Kick Off

Every election season, Uganda's capital city transforms into a political battleground, as rival parties fight for dominance in each of its five divisions. Yet, despite repeated… Read more »

Uganda: 43 NUP Members in Mbarara Charged, Remanded Until November 19

Mbarara Magistrate's Court has remanded 43 National Unity Platform (NUP) members and supporters until November 19, 2025, following their arrest last week while en route to a rally… Read more »

Uganda: Experts Urge Govt to Increase Eye Health Funding As Millions Struggle With Vision Problems

Civil society organizations, health advocates, and international partners have called on the Ugandan government to significantly increase funding for eye health services, warning… Read more »

Uganda: Nine NUP Supporters Remanded to Lira Prison Over Robbery, Property Damage Charges

Nine supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) have been further remanded to Lira Central Prison after failing to produce substantial sureties before the Chief Magistrate's… Read more »

Uganda: Basajjabalaba's Mother Dies in Germany

Hajjat Azida Nanteza Basajjabalaba, mother of NRM vice chairman for the entrepreneurs league, Hajj Hassan Basajjabalaba, has died in Germany after a period of illness, the family… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Pledges to Defend Muslims From Injustice,

Common Man's Party presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga has called on Ugandan Muslims to support his bid for the presidency, pledging to champion justice and equality… Read more »

Uganda: Top Tech Leaders Converge At Exclusive Ctio Summit 2025 in Kalangala

The inaugural CTIO Summit 2025 has concluded, bringing together over 50 top-tier Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) from Uganda and the wider… Read more »

Uganda: Luzzi Criticizes MPs for Buying Ambulances, Says It's the Government's Responsibility

Abraham Luzzi, an independent candidate vying for the Kampala Central Division Member of Parliament seat, has criticized fellow legislators for buying ambulances, arguing that it… Read more »

Uganda: Nakaseke RDC Urges Candidates to Uphold Peace ,Respect During Campaigns

The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Nakaseke District, Rosemary Byabashaija, has cautioned candidates participating in ongoing campaigns to practice mature and respectful… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala MP Candidate Abraham Luzzi Highlights Modest Campaign Spending, Emphasizes Transparency

Abraham Luzzi, an independent candidate for the Kampala Central Division MP seat, has revealed that he has invested minimal resources into his campaign, relying primarily on his… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Secures Coffee Deals Worth Shs10.6 Billion At China International Import Expo

Uganda's coffee industry has received a major boost after local exporters sealed deals worth up to Shs10.62 billion (about $3 million) at the China International Import Expo (CIIE)… Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Rose Namayanja Launches House-to-House Mobilization in Kampala Ahead of 2026 Elections

The Deputy Secretary General of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Rose Namayanja Nsereko, has called on party members in Kampala to put aside their differences and… Read more »

Uganda: Kadaga Rallies Bugweri, Iganga Residents to Back NRM Flag Bearers Ahead of 2026 Elections

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, has urged residents of Bugweri and Iganga districts to throw their full support behind… Read more »

Uganda: UNAIDS' Winnie Byanyima Calls for Urgent, Equitable Access to New HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir

The Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Winnie Byanyima has issued a powerful call for urgent, fair, and affordable access to the new HIV… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Records Sharp Decline in HIV/Aids Infections, Deaths

Uganda has made remarkable strides in the fight against HIV/Aids, with annual Aids-related deaths dropping from 56,000 in 2010 to 20,000 in 2024, according to data presented to… Read more »

Uganda: Experts Urge Caution As Uganda Celebrates World Bank Funding Return

Experts have cautioned Uganda against celebrating the World Bank's return without addressing long-standing governance and efficiency gaps in project implementation. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Reaffirms Commitment to 'One China Principle' On 63rd Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties

On the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Uganda and China, the Ugandan government has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to the "One China… Read more »

Uganda: Obongi Ferry Sees Traffic Surge As Laropi Ferry Undergoes Maintenance

The suspension of the MV Laropi Ferry, which links Moyo and Adjumani Districts via the Laropi-Umi route, has led to a significant rise in traffic on the Obongi route, local… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Warns Sebei On Environmental Misuse, Orders Scientific Boundary Mapping

President Museveni has called for urgent environmental discipline and scientific boundary demarcation around Mt. Elgon as he resumed his campaign trail in Sebei, barely two weeks… Read more »

Uganda: Target Impex Promises to Redefine Bedding in Uganda With Top-Quality, Affordable Products

Target Impex Uganda has vowed to shake up Uganda's bedding industry with a bold promise of unmatched quality, comfort, and affordability as it officially opens this Friday. Read more »

Uganda: Kabale Diocese Vicar General Urges Reverence in Church Amid Rising Commercialization

The Vicar General of Kabale Catholic Diocese, Monsignor Dr. John Vianney Sunday, has cautioned Christians against turning the Church into a marketplace, criticizing the growing… Read more »