Uganda: Muhoozi Orders Reopening of Border Posts Near M23 Territory

The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has directed the immediate reopening of all border posts located near areas controlled by the M23 rebel movement in… Read more »

Uganda: EACOP Pipeline Reaches 62% Completion As Uganda Targets First Oil By End of 2026

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has reached a key milestone, with project managers confirming 62% overall progress and expressing confidence that Uganda will produce… Read more »

Uganda: Government Rolls Out Gen to Transform Civil Service

The government has launched a new initiative dubbed the Government Empowerment Network (GEN) to revamp the country's civil service and improve public service delivery. Read more »

Uganda: Opposition Are Self-Seekers, Says Museveni

President Museveni has taken a swipe at opposition politicians, especially Members of Parliament whom he described as self-seekers. Read more »

Uganda: Why Opposition Parties Face Uphill Battle in Fundraising

As Uganda braces for the 2026 general elections, the financial divide between the ruling party and the opposition is becoming increasingly clear -- and costly. Read more »

Uganda: PFF Holds Inaugural Delegates' Conference

The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) is set to make history today as it holds its first-ever delegates' conference at its headquarters on Katonga Road. Read more »

Uganda: UHRC Urges CSOs On Objectivity in Reporting Human Rights Cases

As Uganda prepares to present its progress report on the implementation of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 2022 recommendations, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has… Read more »

Uganda: Balaam's Visit Sparks Rift in Adjumani As NRM Aspirants Protest Gen Moses Ali Rally

Tension is running high in Adjumani District ahead of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries, as a group of parliamentary aspirants has protested an upcoming rally… Read more »

Uganda: Elect Leaders Who Can Follow Up On Govt Programs - Museveni Tells Wakiso Residents

President Museveni has rallied residents of Wakiso District to elect leaders from the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Read more »

Uganda: Deputy RDC Warns District Pros Against Misinformation, Leaks to Opposition

The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Mityana, Prossy Mwanjuzi, has issued a stern warning to district Public Relations Officers (PROs), urging them to uphold… Read more »

Uganda: 28-Year-Old Stephen Elwangu From Soroti Declares Presidential Bid

A 28-year-old youth from Asuret Sub County in Soroti District, Stephen Elwangu, has officially declared his intention to challenge President Museveni in the upcoming 2026 general… Read more »

Uganda: Moroto Residents Decry Long Power Blackout

Frustration is building in Moroto after residents have been thrown into darkness for more than a week. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni, First Lady Launch Bukasa-Sentema-Kakiri Road Project

President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni on Tuesday flagged off the construction of the 12-kilometre Bukasa-Sentema-Kakiri Road, a key infrastructure project expected to… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Parliament Hosts Chinese Delegation, Strengthens Bilateral Ties

The Parliament of Uganda played host to a high-level Chinese delegation led by H.E. Jiang Zuojun, Vice Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and… Read more »

Africa: Africa Leads Global Coffee Export Surge As Uganda and Ethiopia Drive Growth

Exports of all types of coffee from Africa surged by 33.3% in May 2025 to reach 2.33 million bags, up from 1.75 million bags in the same period last year, according to the latest… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Oboth Overwhelmed As Voter Demands Soar Ahead of 2026 Elections

With the 2026 general elections looming, the pressure on Uganda's political leaders is no longer confined to campaign rallies and party primaries, it's now playing out on their… Read more »

Uganda: Lulume Says Museveni's Frequent Public Visits Signal Growing Public Discontent

Democratic Party (DP) member Lulume Bayiga has said President Museveni's increased public engagements reflect underlying unease within the population and a recognition by the… Read more »

Uganda: Court Rejects Minana's Torture Claims in Kagezi Murder Case

The Nakawa Magistrates Court has dismissed torture claims made by Abdu Noor Ssemujju, alias Minana, a former police officer accused in the 2015 murder of former state prosecutor… Read more »

Uganda: Chaos Erupts At Rukiga NRM Joint Rally As Voters Reject Former Minister Kabafunzaki

Drama and tension gripped a National Resistance Movement (NRM) joint campaign rally in Rukiga District on Monday when voters angrily rejected former State Minister for Labour… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Musasizi Warns NRM Supporters About Opposition Alliance During the NRM Party Primaries

State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has cautioned NRM supporters in Rubanda East Constituency to be vigilant about aspirants moving around with known FDC leaders to campaign… Read more »

Uganda: Couple Returns From Germany to Settle in Entebbe, Hacked to Death Hours After Hosting Guests

An evening that began with laughter and guests ended in bloodshed in Lugonjo Nakiwogo, Entebbe, where David Mutaaga, 69, and his wife Deborah Florence Mutaaga, 62, were found… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda to Expand Local Economic Growth Support Project to 55 Districts

The Government of Uganda is set to expand the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project from 17 to 55 districts, following a successful field appraisal of the first phase. Read more »

Uganda: UHRC Deploys Over 250 Legal Professionals to Handle Human Rights Cases Nationwide

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has deployed more than 250 legal professionals across the country, particularly targeting rural and hard-to-reach areas, in a bold step to… Read more »

Uganda: Ssemujju Urges Youth to Take Active Role in Politics to Claim Leadership and Combat Modern Day Slavery

Kira Member of Parliament Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has called upon the youth to engage in active politics, emphasizing that it is the only way they can claim leadership of the… Read more »

Uganda: Living With Down Syndrome - Why Early Support and Love Matter

In Uganda and around the world, down syndrome remains a largely misunderstood condition, often clouded by stigma and misinformation. Read more »