August 19, 2025
Uganda: WHO Warns of Rabies Threat As Children Remain Most Vulnerable
Rabies remains a serious public health threat in over 150 countries, particularly across Asia and Africa, causing tens of thousands of deaths annually. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among, Deputy Tayebwa Salute Cranes' Historic Quarterfinals Qualification
Uganda Cranes sealed a historic spot in the quarterfinals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 after a thrilling 3-3 draw with South Africa in Kampala. Read more »
August 20, 2025
Uganda: Refugee Youth Urged to Take Charge of Their Future At Kiryandongo Dialogue
As the world commemorated World Humanitarian Day, hundreds of young people from refugee and host communities gathered in Kiryandongo District for a dialogue aimed at turning… Read more »
Uganda: Comic-Turned-Politician Nsereko Picks Presidential Nomination Forms, Declares 'No Jokes Now'
Comic politician Moses Nsereko has formally entered the 2026 presidential race after successfully picking nomination forms from the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters in… Read more »
August 19, 2025
Uganda: NRM Primaries in Nyabushozi Rocked By Brutality Claims
Allegations of violence, intimidation, and electoral malpractice have marred the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primary elections in Rushere Town Council, Nyabushozi, with one… Read more »
Uganda: MP Rukaari Steps Down From NRM CEC Race
Mbarara City North Member of parliament and chairman National resistance Movement NRM Entrepreneurs league on the central executive committee Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari has announced… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Launches Affordable Electricity Connection Scheme in Kiboga
The government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), has launched a nationwide initiative to… Read more »
Uganda: Police Recover Shs900m in Eight Months in Crackdown On Gold Scams
Ugandan police have said they have recovered Shs900 million ($240,000) from 56 suspects implicated in elaborate gold scams that have been targeting local and foreign investors. Read more »
Uganda: African Religious Council Re-Appoints Mufti Mubaje, Urges End to Conflicts
The African Council of Religious Leaders - Religions for Peace (ACRL-RfP) has re-appointed Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, as Co-Chair for another five-year… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Lauds Kibaale Farmer for Wealth Creation Through Four-Acre Modal Farming System
The Minister of State for Transport, Fred Byamukama, has praised Dr Richard Lubega for promoting wealth creation in Kibaale District through a four-acre modal farming system,… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Warns Small-Scale Farmers Against Venturing Into Tea Farming
President Museveni has cautioned farmers with small land holdings against engaging in tea cultivation, citing the potential challenges associated with the crop. Read more »
Uganda: Kasese RDC Orders Eviction of Over 3,500 Residents Camped Over Land Disputes
The Kasese District Security Committee has given an ultimatum to more than 3,500 residents who have been camped at the office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Lt. Joe… Read more »
Uganda: Children Begin Second Term Holidays As Police Issue Safety Advisory
Police caution parents on child safety during holiday break, warning against unsupervised movement, corporal punishment, and exploitative work. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Officials Snub Cosase Meeting Amid Procurement Scrutiny
Uganda Airlines officials have come under intense scrutiny from the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) over allegations… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni, WHO Director General Discuss Uganda's Health Sector
President Museveni has held talks with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) at State Lodge, Nakasero. Read more »
Uganda: Nalweyiso Defends NRM Primaries, Praises Museveni's Transformative Leadership
Uganda's highest-ranking female army officer, Lt Gen Proscovia Nalweyiso, has defended the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries while also praising President… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Orders One-Month Audit of Cattle Compensation Claimants in Northern Uganda
President Museveni has issued a one-month ultimatum to audit and verify all recipients of cattle compensation funds, as well as pending claimants, in Northern Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: FDC Unveils Five-Pillar Manifesto With Focus On Economy and Services
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has launched its Five-Pillar 2026 Campaign Manifesto, pledging reforms aimed at "putting money in Ugandans' pockets" and transforming the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Bosses Return to COSASE to Answer More Audit Queries
Uganda Airlines officials, led by Chief Executive Ms. Bamuturaki, returned to the parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities & State Enterprises (COSASE) for… Read more »
Uganda: UNEB Orders Display of Candidates' Registers Until October 10
The Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) has directed all examination centres across the country to display the 2025 candidates' registers for public viewing until October 10. Read more »
August 18, 2025
Uganda: Presidential Race Heats Up As Opposition Parties Pick Nomination Forms
The political atmosphere in Uganda intensified on Monday as key opposition figures and hundreds of citizens flocked to the Electoral Commission to collect presidential nomination… Read more »
Uganda: NUP Picks Bobi Wine's Nomination Forms for Presidential Bid
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially picked presidential nomination forms for its leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, ahead of the 2026 General… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni in Acholi Over Cattle Compensation - Will the Four Categories of Claimants Finally Benefit?
After holding meetings with leaders in Teso and Lango over cattle compensation, President Yoweri Museveni today shifts his focus to Acholi subregion, where over 28,000 claimants… Read more »
Uganda: Constitutional Court Says Couples Must Prove Fault for Divorce
The Constitutional Court has ruled that couples seeking divorce in Uganda must continue to prove matrimonial offences such as adultery, desertion, cruelty, or other legally… Read more »
August 17, 2025
Uganda: 65-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Rubanda
Police in Rubanda District are investigating the suspected murder of 65-year-old Zaverio Ruhugye, a resident of Nyakayenje cell, Kitojo parish, Bubare sub-county, whose body was… Read more »











