Uganda: Museveni , Scientists Discuss Progress in Transforming Uganda Into Science-Led Economy

President Museveni has met a team of scientists and members of the innovation support ecosystem, led by Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, at… Read more »

Uganda: Bushenyi District Boss Pulls Out of Race After Meeting With Museveni

The race for Bushenyi District Local Council V (LCV) chairmanship ahead of the 2026 general elections appears set, as ex-journalist Prosper Twebaze remains unopposed following… Read more »

Uganda: Felicite Nson Takes Over As New Uganda Breweries Managing Director

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has announced the appointment of Felicite Nson as Managing Director, making her the first woman to lead one of Uganda's most iconic and enduring… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan-Born Mukasa Shines As Man City Beat Huddersfield

Ugandan football fans have a new reason to cheer as Divine Mukasa starred in his debut for Manchester City yesterday. Read more »

Uganda: UPL 'Player of the Match' Award to Start At Shs100,000, Says Fufa

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that the Player of the Match award in the opening round of the 2025/26 StarTimes Uganda Premier League (UPL)… Read more »

Uganda: King Oyo Calls for Youth Empowerment, Cultural Renewal

Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro Kingdom, has reaffirmed his commitment to youth empowerment and cultural transformation, urging young Ugandans to… Read more »

Uganda: URSB Launches Five-Year Plan to Position Uganda As Regional Business Hub

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has launched its five-year Strategic Plan IV (2025/26-2029/30), outlining a roadmap to position Uganda as the region's leading… Read more »

Uganda: Mbarara City RCC Announces Crackdown On Unlicenced Court Bailiffs

The Office of the Resident City Commissioner (RCC) in Mbarara City has launched a crackdown on unlicensed court bailiffs accused of illegally confiscating property and harassing… Read more »

Uganda: Three Parties At Crossroads Over 2026 Presidential Endorsements

Three political parties the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), People's Progressive Party (PPP), and Democratic Party (DP) remain undecided on which candidate to back in the 2026… Read more »

Uganda: Over Shs300m Lost to Ghost Emyooga Saccos in Mbarara City - Authorities

Authorities in Mbarara City North Division have uncovered irregularities in the government's Emyooga program, after it emerged that at least ten ghost SACCOs received shs 320… Read more »

Uganda: Bishop Naimanhye Urges Govt to Address Teachers' Plight

Bishop of Busoga Diocese Samson Paul Moses Naimanhye has said the government must listen to teachers and address their challenges instead of intimidating or ignoring them, warning… Read more »

Uganda: MPs Push for Policy to Support Teenage Mothers in School

Members of Parliament under the Uganda Parliamentary Forum to End Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancies have called for a policy that mandates support for teenage mothers to… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Introduces Jianzhou Big Ear Goats for Breeding, Agro-Industrialisation

Uganda has received Jianzhou Big Ear goats from China under the FAO-China-Uganda South-South Cooperation Project, a move aimed at boosting livestock productivity, enhancing milk… Read more »

Uganda: Mugarra On Conservation, Tourism, and Uganda's Warmth

On the Next Morning, Switch show on Next Radio 106.1FM, Hon. Mugarra, the State Minister for Tourism, shared inspiring insights about his personal journey into conservation and… Read more »

Uganda: ANT, PFF Move to Harmonise Candidates in Ntungamo

The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) and the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) are finalizing joint candidate selections in Ntungamo District as parliamentary nominations… Read more »

Uganda: Teachers' Strike, Difficult Terrain Stall 2025 Education Census in Kigezi Sub-Region

The National Baseline Education Census (NBEC) 2025 has encountered major setbacks in the Kigezi sub-region, with officials citing the ongoing teachers' strike and the area's… Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Focus Is Service Delivery, Not Opposition - PM Nabbanja

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has dismissed concerns that opposition figures pose a major threat to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), asserting that the government's… Read more »

Uganda: Men Urged to Take Bigger Role in Family Planning As Uganda Marks World Contraceptive Day

Ugandan men are being urged to take a more active role in family planning as health advocates warn that low male involvement continues to undermine progress in reproductive health. Read more »

Uganda: NEED's Kabuleta Petitions EC to Reinstate Him As Presidential Candidate

The president of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), Joseph Kiiza Kabuleta has petitioned the Electoral Commission seeking reinstatement in the 2026 presidential… Read more »

Uganda: Judiciary, Soroti Leaders Inspect Progress of New High Court Construction

The Judiciary's Engineering Technical Team, led by Engineer Priscilla Nakiboneka, has conducted a site visit to assess the ongoing construction works of Soroti High Court. Read more »

Uganda: Over 290 Smallholders in Rubanda Get Land Certificates

The government, with support from the Embassy of the Netherlands, has handed over 294 Certificates of Customary Ownership (CCOs) to smallholder farmers in Rubanda District, aiming… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, Italy Deepen Coffee Partnership With €120m Climate Fund Support

Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its coffee partnership with Italy, unveiling new initiatives aimed at value addition, climate resilience, and market… Read more »

Uganda: Prisons Launch Regional Medical Camps to Improve Staff Healthcare, Starting in Mbarara

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has launched regional medical camps to improve healthcare for its staff, starting with a two-day camp at Mbarara Main Prison. Read more »

Uganda: International Trade Centre Partners With Unbs to Boost SME Certification in Northern Uganda

In many parts of Uganda, smallholder farmers struggle to market agricultural produce, including sunflower and other oilseed crops, due to limited access to quality certification. Read more »

Uganda: Judicial Officers Urged to Lead Fight Against HIV

Judicial officers have been urged to take a leading role in curbing the spread of HIV-AIDS by promoting preventive measures such as abstinence, behaviour change, and condom use… Read more »