Uganda: EU, Unicef Partnership Transforms Water Access for 165,000 Refugees in Kiryandongo

More than 165,000 refugees in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement are celebrating a major relief following the installation of two solar-hybrid piped water systems that have ended years… Read more »

Uganda: Kyagulanyi Blocked From Campaigning in Kiruhura

National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, was on Wednesday forced to abandon his planned rally in Kiruhura District after violent… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Celebrate Zohran Mamdani's Historic Election As Mayor of New York City

Ugandans at home and abroad have joined in congratulating Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a Ugandan-American born in Kampala, on his historic election as the Mayor of New York City -- making… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Details Major Space Program Upgrades Following PearlAfricaSat-1 Lessons

Uganda is aggressively developing its indigenous space capabilities, with major upgrades at the Mpoma ground station and two new collaborative satellites in the pipeline for launch… Read more »

Uganda: Activists Call for Protection of Women Rights Defenders Ahead of 2026 Elections

Women activists have called on government to safeguard women human rights defenders and civil society actors during the 2026 election period, warning that political seasons often… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Moves to Repair Roads Damaged By Heavy Rains

The Ministry of Works and Transport has warned the public about the severe impact of ongoing heavy rains on Uganda's road network and outlined the government's emergency response… Read more »

Africa: AU Election Mission Calls On Tanzania to Implement Constitutional Reforms and Promote Inclusive Politics

The African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) has called for urgent constitutional reforms and a more inclusive political environment in Tanzania following the country's… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Charts New Automotive Future With Locally Produced Electric Vehicles

Uganda is marking significant milestones in its automotive history, highlighting the country's journey from early vehicle imports to the emerging local electric car industry,… Read more »

Uganda: Makindye West Race Heats Up As Rukundo Highlights Education and Teacher Equity

Makindye West Member of Parliament aspirant under the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) flag, Moses Kanyangoga Moses , has emphasized the need for greater commitment toward… Read more »

Uganda: Delegates Petition EC Over Alleged Forged Signatures On Youth MP Nomination

Two registered voters and delegates in the upcoming Youth Parliamentary Elections have petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC), demanding the removal of their names and signatures… Read more »

Uganda: The Know-It-All Disease Killing Ugandan Businesses

You know that friend who knows everything--the economy, football, relationships, politics, even how to run your business better than you. They'll diagnose your problem, prescribe a… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges On Safe Rice Growing As He Commissions Shs71bn Achomai Irrigation Scheme in Bukedea

President Museveni has commissioned the Shs71 billion Achomai Irrigation Scheme in Kamutur Sub-county, Bukedea District, urging farmers to embrace irrigation-based rice cultivation… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Deploys 10-Year Tax Holiday, National Strategy to Become 'Net Source' of E-Mobility

Uganda is making a strategic pivot to leapfrog the 139-year-old internal combustion engine and establish itself as a global player in the new electric vehicle (EV) market, backed… Read more »

Uganda: EACOP Starts Construction of Nyamasoga-Katooke Road in Hoima

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, the company leading the development of Uganda's crude oil export pipeline, in partnership with Hoima City, has commenced the… Read more »

Uganda: Police Arrest 136 Suspects in Week-Long Crackdown Across Kampala Metropolitan Area

The Uganda Police Force has intensified operations across the Kampala Metropolitan Area, arresting at least 136 suspects in a week-long crackdown on criminal hideouts as part of… Read more »

Uganda: Ikon Awards Team Meets Nyombi, Unveils 2026 Vision 'Going Beyond Borders'

The team behind the iKON Awards and SautiPlus has met with Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), to officially unveil the iKON Awards… Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Works Calls for Safer Road Use Amid Rising Crashes

As Uganda continues to grapple with an alarming surge in road traffic accidents, the Ministry of Works and Transport is calling for stronger partnerships and greater public… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Road Carnage - Mulago Handles 800 Accident Victims Each Month As Boda Bodas Take the Lead

At Uganda's national referral hospital, Mulago, the toll of road traffic accidents is overwhelming -- and the numbers are growing. According to Mudiru Joseph, an orthopedic surgeon… Read more »

Uganda: EOC Flags Persistent Inequalities Amid Progress in Social Services

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has warned that regional, economic and social inequalities continue to limit Uganda's development gains, despite government investments in… Read more »

East Africa: Muhoozi Calls for Smart Border Systems to Counter Rising Regional Threats

Minister of State for Internal Affairs Gen David Muhoozi has called on East African Community (EAC) member states to fast-track adoption of smart border technologies to counter… Read more »

Uganda: Tech Experts Urge Government to Keep Internet On During 2026 Elections

Digital rights advocates have appealed to the government to ensure uninterrupted internet access during Uganda's 2026 general elections, warning that shutdowns would undermine… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Kumi Residents to Focus On Wealth Creation Over Infrastructure Pride

President Museveni has urged residents of Kumi District to prioritize personal wealth creation instead of celebrating government infrastructure projects, saying prosperity will… Read more »

Uganda: Kabaka Sends 102 Farmers to Kenya for Modern Agriculture Training

The Buganda Kingdom has dispatched 102 farmers and livestock keepers from various counties across the Kingdom to Kenya for a five-day intensive agricultural training aimed at… Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga Urges Youth to Embrace Discipline, Hard Work and Cultural Values

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on the youth of Buganda to lead responsible, disciplined, and productive lives, emphasizing that their diligence and… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Chose Money Over the People in Nakivubo Drainage Deal-Munyagwa

Common Man's Party (CMP) leader Mubarak Munyagwa has accused the National Unity Platform (NUP) of prioritising financial interests over the welfare of Kampala residents in the… Read more »