June 01
Uganda: When Headlines Hurt - The Cost of Blurring Uganda and Congo's Ebola Realities
In an interconnected world, information travels faster than disease. That reality places an enormous responsibility on media organizations, public health agencies, and global… Read more »
Uganda: Mahyoro Town Council Tightens Ebola Prevention Measures At Landing Site
Authorities in Mahyoro Town Council in Kitagwenda District have intensified Ebola prevention measures at the local landing site as Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Uganda: Wakiso - Police Rescue 24 Human Trafficking Victims, One Arrested
Police in Wakiso District are investigating a suspected human trafficking case after rescuing 24 young people and arresting one suspect during an operation in Wakiso Town Council. Read more »
Uganda: KCCA Assesses Kiira Motors As Kampala Targets 100 Electric Buses and Mass Transit Expansion
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has begun assessing Kiira Motors Corporation's capacity to support the city's planned mass transit system as the local manufacturer prepares… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council Launches Maiden Research Journal to Boost Evidence-Based Healthcare
The Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC) has officially launched the Uganda Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, its inaugural research publication designed to document and… Read more »
Uganda: Mawokota Unveil Malinga As Head Coach for Masaza Cup
With less than two weeks remaining before the start of the 2026 Buganda Masaza Cup, three-time champions Mawokota have officially unveiled Richard Malinga as their new head coach… Read more »
Uganda: NEMA Cracks Down On Kajjansi Wetland Encroachers, Arrests Suspects
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has stepped up enforcement operations against wetland encroachment, halting illegal developments and arresting suspects during… Read more »
Uganda: Government Scraps Funding for Most National Celebrations
The government has announced a major shift in public expenditure policy, scrapping funding for most national public holiday celebrations beginning in the 2026/27 financial year as… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Plea Bargain Hearings Resume As Judiciary Pushes Faster Criminal Case Resolution
Daily Non-Capital Plea Bargain Hearings for the Kampala Metropolitan Area are underway at the Judicial Training Institute (JTI), as the Judiciary intensifies efforts to decongest… Read more »
Uganda: Doctors Form Technical Team to Review Contested Health Training Policy
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has established a Technical Working Group (TWG) to review the controversial National Education and Training for Health Policy 2025 and assess… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda's Story - Strength in the Face of Ebola
The Monitor's Ebola story on X, as well as irresponsible reporting by Africa Centre for disease control and Aljazeera show how major media players can be out of touch with reality. Read more »
Uganda: Plascon Celebrates Uganda Cup Standout Performers As Kitara Clinches Second Title
Kitara FC were crowned champions of the 52nd Stanbic Uganda Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over SC Villa at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, bringing the 2026 edition of… Read more »
Uganda: Kafeero's Remains Exhumed As DNA Testing Begins to Resolve Paternity Dispute
The remains of celebrated Kadongo Kamu musician Prince Paul Kafeero have been exhumed under a court order to facilitate DNA sampling in a long-running paternity and inheritance… Read more »
Uganda: Police Speak in Tongues On Anita Among Probe
The Uganda Police Force has maintained a guarded stance over ongoing investigations involving former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, offering limited details about the status… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Pushes Back Against Ebola Misinformation Reporting
The Ugandan government has launched a coordinated campaign against what it describes as inaccurate and misleading reporting on the country's Ebola situation, warning that… Read more »
June 02
Uganda: Residents Cry Out After Nema Demolitions Leave Families Homeless in Kawaala
Residents of Kawaala Zone II in Rubaga Municipality have appealed to government and humanitarian organisations for urgent assistance after a demolition exercise conducted by the… Read more »
Uganda: UWA Relocates Wildlife to New Mbale Zoo Ahead of June 12 Opening
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has commenced the translocation of animals from the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) in Entebbe to the newly established… Read more »
Uganda: Police Hunt for Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Entertainer Master Parrot
Police have launched investigations into a fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of popular entertainer David Sifayo, commonly known as Master Parrot. Read more »
June 01
Uganda: Ntungamo Extends Cattle Quarantine By Two Weeks Despite Significant Progress in FMD Control
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) containment efforts in Ntungamo District have registered significant progress, prompting veterinary authorities to intensify interventions aimed at… Read more »
Uganda: Prosecution Raises No Objection to Kivumbi's Sureties
The prosecution team led by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Thomas Jatiko and Chief State Attorney Richard Birivumbuka on Monday raised no objection to the suitability of… Read more »
Uganda: Fire Destroys Students' Property At Ngora School As Police Probe Cause
Police in Ngora District are investigating a fire outbreak that occurred on the morning of May 31, 2026, at Mukura Union Vision Primary and Secondary School in Mukura Town Council. Read more »
Uganda: Banyarwanda Citizenship Revisited - Beyond Politics and Prejudice
The debate surrounding Banyarwanda citizenship in Uganda has once again resurfaced, this time in the wake of recent public appointments. As has often been the case, the discussion… Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo Allocates Shs100 Million for Bwongyera HCIII Renovation As Residents Call for More Staff
Bwongyera Health Centre III in Ntungamo District is set to benefit from a Shs100 million renovation and facelift in the 2026/27 financial year, a move aimed at improving healthcare… Read more »
Uganda: Police Tighten Traffic Enforcement in Mityana After Fatal Crash Linked to Reckless Youth Driving Group
Police in Mityana District have introduced stricter traffic enforcement measures following a fatal road crash that left two women dead and four others injured in Mityana… Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Transformation, Court Expansion and Adr to Improve Access to Justice
The Judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to justice across Uganda through ongoing reforms that include court expansion, digitisation of services,… Read more »
