July 15, 2025
Uganda: Museveni Commissions Busega Central Market
President Museveni has commissioned the newly constructed Busega Central Market in Rubaga Division, Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Rotary Cancer Program Delivers Lifesaving Cancer Screenings in Mpigi District
Over 1,300 residents of Bujjo village in Mpigi District received free medical services on Saturday, July 12, as the Rotary Cancer Program, in partnership with C-Care Uganda and… Read more »
Uganda: High Court Upholds Ban On Live Media Coverage in Pastor Kayanja's Case
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by two accused persons who had challenged a live media ban imposed by the lower court in the on-going high-profile criminal… Read more »
Uganda: UN Conducts Routine Inspection of UPDF-Ungu-Xi in Somalia
A team from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has carried out a scheduled inspection of equipment and assets under the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF),… Read more »
Uganda: Over 10,000 Diners Turn Out for This Year's Kampala Restaurant Week
The 2025 edition of Kampala Restaurant Week closed on a high note, attracting more than 10,000 diners across 30 participating restaurants in a 10-day celebration of culinary… Read more »
Uganda: Munyagwa to Launch Common Man's Party Ahead of 2026 Elections
Mubarak Munyagwa is set to launch the Common Man's Party, a rebranded version of the Uganda Economic Party. Munyagwa, who will serve as the party's President General, is to… Read more »
July 14, 2025
Uganda: Besigye's 240-Day Ordeal - Lawyers Accuse Judiciary of Sabotaging Bail, Threaten Action
Today marks 240 days since the detention of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajj Obeid Lutale -- an incarceration their lawyers now describe as a… Read more »
Uganda: Kyagulanyi Condemns Detention of Political Prisoners At Kigo Prison
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine, has condemned the continued detention of his supporters at Kigo Prison, describing it as unjust… Read more »
Uganda: Hepatitis B Prevalence Still High in Uganda Despite Response Efforts
Hepatitis B continues to affect a significant portion of Uganda's population, with 4.1% of adults living with the virus, according to Uganda Population-based HIV impact assessment… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Set to Roll Out National Birth Dose Vaccine for Hepatitis B
Uganda is set to roll out a nationwide birth dose vaccination against hepatitis B this August, in what health officials are calling a key step in the fight against mother-to-child… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Hepatitis B Fight Held Back By Limited Funding
As Uganda ramps up efforts to eliminate hepatitis B, health officials say the program continues to face significant funding challenges that hinder progress. Read more »
Uganda: Politicians Without Party Tickets Urged to Plan Ahead of 2026 Elections
As political party primaries draw near, politicians anticipating rejection in the ticketing process are being urged to prepare alternative strategies ahead of Uganda's 2026 general… Read more »
Uganda: Over 1,500 Passports Uncollected At Internal Affairs Ministry
More than 1,500 passports remain uncollected at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, raising concern among Ugandans whose travel plans may be in jeopardy. Read more »
Uganda: Six Line Up to Unseat Bunyole East MP Mutebuli
As the NRM primary elections draw near, Bunyole East in Butaleja District has become one of the most hotly contested constituencies, with six candidates lining up to oust incumbent… Read more »
Uganda: Big Promises, Bitter Rivalries As Bukoto South Gears Up for a High-Stakes 2026 Election
With the 2026 general elections fast approaching, political temperatures are rising in Bukoto South, Lwengo District, where a fiercely contested race is taking shape to replace--or… Read more »
Uganda: Sembabule NRM Supporters Demand Unique Declaration Forms to Prevent Vote Rigging Ahead of Party Primaries
As the NRM party gears up for its heated internal primaries set for July 17, party leaders and supporters from Sembabule District have petitioned the NRM Electoral Commission (EC)… Read more »
Uganda: Police Intensify Measures for Peaceful Electoral Process Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Uganda Police Force has stepped up efforts to ensure a peaceful electoral environment as the country gears up for the 2026 general elections. Read more »
Africa: CAF Clears Namboole Stadium to Host CHAN 2024 Matches
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially approved Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, to host matches of the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024.… Read more »
Uganda: Nita-U Launches Free Public Wi-Fi in Bwera Town
In a landmark move to boost digital connectivity in rural Uganda, the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has launched free public Wi-Fi in Bwera Town, Kasese… Read more »
Uganda: The Content Strategy Pyramid
Effective content does more than gain attention. It supports a brand at every stage of its relationship with the audience. The content strategy pyramid helps brands move people… Read more »
Uganda: Tanga Condemns Violence in Party Primaries
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission Chairperson, Tanga Odoi, has strongly condemned the acts of violence that have marred the party's primaries in various… Read more »
Uganda: Mpuuga Urges Voters to Prioritise Competence Over Convenience
Democratic Front President and Commissioner of Parliament Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba has cautioned voters in Buganda against electing leaders based on excitement and populist gestures. Read more »
Uganda: Electoral Commission Begins Sub-County Elections for Special Interest Groups
The Electoral Commission(EC) has commenced elections for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) at the sub-county level across the country, beginning with polls for older persons aged 60… Read more »
Uganda: U.S. Slashes Visa Validity for Ugandans to Just Three Months
The United States has revised its visa policy, significantly shortening the duration of stay. Previously valid for up to two years or more, the U.S. non-immigrant visa for Ugandans… Read more »
Uganda: Nup's Resilience in the Face of Adversity Sets Stage for Intense Election Campaigns
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has emerged as a formidable force as the country gears up for what is expected to be a highly contested and potentially violent election,… Read more »
