Uganda: Uganda,South Korea Launch Shs 14.8 Bn Rice Seed Project

Uganda's Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF), has partnered with South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), to launch the… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Calls for Deeper East African Integration Through Education, Socio-Economic Transformation

President Museveni has made a strong call for greater East African integration, emphasizing that unity is essential for regional prosperity, socio-economic transformation,… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Denies Abductions As NUP Warns of Targeted Crackdown Ahead of 2026 Elections

The Uganda People's Defence Forces has defended the recent wave of arrests targeting members of the National Unity Platform, insisting that the state conducts lawful arrests, not… Read more »

Uganda: Kigozi Nominated to Represent Older Persons in Kawempe, Vows to Push for Bigger Grants

Daniel Mayombo Kigozi has been nominated to contest as councilor for older persons in Kawempe Division Urban Council, promising to champion the rights and welfare of the elderly. Read more »

Uganda: Boda, Taxi Operators Unite to Boost Public Transport Safety

In a landmark effort to reform Uganda's public transport sector, the United Boda Boda Riders Cooperative Union has partnered with the Uganda Taxi Operators Federation (UTOF) to… Read more »

Uganda: Singer-Turned-Politician Nubian Li Arrested

Nubian Li, the singer-turned-politician and a long-time confidante of National Unity Platform president Robert Kyagulanyi, has been arrested shortly after submitting his nomination… Read more »

Uganda: URA, UCCA Partner to Digitize Cargo Clearance and Curb Sector Fraud

In a move aimed at modernizing Uganda's trade and logistics landscape, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and the Uganda Cargo Consolidators Association (UCCA) have announced plans… Read more »

Uganda: Five NUP Supporters Remanded Over Unlawful Military Drills

Five supporters of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) have been charged and remanded to Luzira Prison by the Kawempe Chief Magistrate's Court over allegations of engaging… Read more »

Uganda: Musinguzi Secures NRM Flag As Four Contestants Pull Out

Boycott defined the Ntungamo Municipality NRM primaries after four of the five aspirants withdrew from Friday's re-run in seven polling stations, leaving incumbent MP Yona… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Prisons Service Announces Key Transfers, Appointments, and Retirements

The Commissioner General of Prisons, Johnson Byabashaija has made a series of appointments, transfers and leave of senior officers. Read more »

Uganda: Mufti Mubaje Calls for Patriotism and Peace Ahead of Elections

The Mufti of Uganda,Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has urged Ugandans to uphold patriotism, elect leaders committed to development, and maintain peace as the country heads into… Read more »

Uganda: Aavishkaar Capital Invests $5m in Horizon Group to Boost African Spice Exports

In a major boost to Africa's agricultural exports, Aavishkaar Capital, a part of the Aavishkaar Group renowned for its entrepreneurship-led, impact-driven investment approach, has… Read more »

Uganda: S4 Student, School Cook Drown As Canoe Overturns On Lake Bunyonyi

A tragic incident unfolded on Lake Bunyonyi on Sunday evening when a canoe carrying two individuals capsized. Read more »

Uganda: Fire Guts Motor Vehicle Workshop in Ntinda

A fire broke out on Monday at a motor vehicle seat fabrication workshop in Ntinda, a Kampala suburb, leaving massive destruction in its wake. Read more »

Uganda: Church Leaders Fault Parents Over Child Neglect, Shielding Abusers in Sebei

Church leaders in the Sebei Sub-region have expressed concern over parents who frustrate their children's education and those who collude with perpetrators of sexual violence… Read more »

Uganda: Police Detain Coaster Driver Over Overloading At Jinja Checkpoint

Traffic Police have detained the driver of a commuter coaster, registration number UBP 991U, after it was found overloaded while traveling from Pallisa to Kampala late Sunday… Read more »

Uganda: Besigye and Lutale Defiant As Legal Team Returns to Court Despite Judge's Dismissal

The legal standoff deepened after Justice Emmanuel Baguma dismissed the pair's bid for mandatory bail and told them to "just leave the bail case," vowing not to change his… Read more »

Uganda: Magistrate Walks Out On Contentious Courtroom

A chief magistrate in Kawempe, Uganda, abruptly walked out of a court proceeding on Monday after lawyers for the prosecution and defense engaged in a heated exchange, accusing each… Read more »

Uganda: URA, Cargo Consolidators Partner to Fast-Track Clearance Process

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has met with the Uganda Cargo Consolidators Association (UCCA) to chart ways of improving trade facilitation through streamlined cargo clearance. Read more »

Uganda: Court Remands Five NUP Supporters Over 'Military Parade'

Five more supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) have been remanded to Luzira prison on charges of unlawful drilling after being seen in videos conducting a "military-like… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Tribunal Nullifies Election of Tanga Odoi's Son

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) tribunal has nullified the election of Collins Tanga, son of the /party's Electoral Commission boss Tanga Odoi, as Chairperson of the NRM… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Mbadi Moves to Address Trade Barriers Between Uganda and DRC

The Minister of State for Trade, Gen.eraWilson Mbasu Mbadi, has announced plans to engage his counterpart in the Democratic Republic of Congo to resolve long-standing trade… Read more »

Uganda: Murdochs Reach Deal in Succession Battle Over Media Empire

A years-long succession battle within Rupert Murdoch's conservative media empire has drawn to a close, with his son Lachlan set to control the news group. Read more »

Uganda: Eacop Launches Campaign to Tackle Gender-Based Violence, Promote Sexual and Reproductive Health

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. has launched a strategic campaign aimed at preventing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) and addressing Sexual and… Read more »

Uganda: Eron Kiiza Launches Bid for Uganda Law Society Presidency, Citing 'Judicial, Economic, and Political Chains'

Prominent human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza has officially launched his campaign for the presidency of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), embarking on a nationwide consultation tour ahead… Read more »