Uganda: No One Has a Vision for Uganda Like Museveni - Bukenya

Former Vice President Prof. Gilbert Bukenya has said that no one in Uganda's political landscape possesses a stronger or clearer vision for the country's development than President… Read more »

Africa: 40 Countries Still Lack Basic Tobacco Protection Laws - WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over persistent weaknesses in global tobacco control, despite more than 6.1 billion people now being covered by at least one of… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Rallies Religious Leaders to Champion Development As Orthodox Church Elevates Mityana Diocese

President Museveni has challenged Uganda's religious leaders to expand their influence beyond spiritual teaching and become key players in the fight against poverty and… Read more »

Uganda: FAO Sounds Alarm Over Agrifood Investment Gaps in Uganda

At a time when global financial aid to developing nations is shrinking, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has made an urgent call for Uganda to… Read more »

Uganda: Inmates Sleep in Toilets As Prisons in Eastern Uganda Reel Under Severe Overcrowding

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Soroti Regional Office has sounded alarm over deteriorating human rights conditions in prisons across Eastern Uganda, revealing that… Read more »

Uganda: Judiciary Launches 'Justice for Her' Project in Nebbi to Fast-Track GBV Cases

In a move to strengthen the justice system's response to gender-based violence (GBV), the Acting Principal Judge, Lady Justice Okuo Jane Kajuga, has officially launched the… Read more »

Uganda: Former Uganda Cranes Forward Ibrahim 'Kizota' Kizito Dies At 54

Former Uganda Cranes forward Ibrahim 'Kizota' Kizito has passed away at the age of 54. Read more »

Uganda: The Double-Edged Sword of 'Consensus Building' in Political Parties

Uganda's leading political parties, the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the National Resistance Movement (NRM), have embraced a growing trend of "harmonization" and "consensus… Read more »

Uganda: Mukono Moneylender Murder Suspect Remanded to Kauga Prison

Kabatazi Elvis, aged 26, appeared before Mukono Chief Magistrate Peace Namunu charged with the murder of Hamidah Mutesi Nalule, a 35-year-old money lender. Read more »

Uganda: Ankole Women Endorse Kobusigye for NRM Women League Chair

Women from the Ankole sub-region have voiced sharp criticism of the current NRM Women League leadership, accusing Chairperson Lydia Wanyoto of neglecting their concerns and failing… Read more »

Uganda: Three Arrested in Karamoja for Printing Fake National IDs

Police in Karamoja have arrested three suspects linked to a criminal network printing and distributing fake National Identity Cards, following complaints from the National… Read more »

Uganda: Top Somali, Aussom Commanders Laud UPDF, Sna Troops After Dislodging Al-Shabaab Militants From Sabiid-Anole

The top commanders of Somali National Army (SNA) have commended the combined forces of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) and SNA for dislodging the insurgents from… Read more »

Uganda: Musician David Mugema Dies Suddenly in Gulu

Musician David Mugema has died suddenly in Gulu, sources have confirmed. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Hands Over Business Toolkits to 1,417 Informal Sector Workers

Government has distributed business toolkits and equipment to 66 Jua-Kali groups comprising 1,417 beneficiaries as part of ongoing efforts to transition informal sector workers… Read more »

Uganda: Elias Kiggundu Calls for Measurable Behavior Change At Taasa Obutonde - Zero Waste Launch

At the heart of Uganda's environmental transformation lies a question: What drives people to care or not care about the environment? Read more »

Uganda: NUP Extends Nomination Period to July 25 Amid Dispute Over Document Re-Verification

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has extended its nomination process for party aspirants ahead of the 2026 general elections. The deadline for submitting expression of interest… Read more »

Uganda: Former Kikuube RDC Tumusiime Nominated

The former Resident District Commissioner of Kikuube district Amlan Tumusiime has been nominated by the NRM Electoral commission Chairman Tanga Odoi after fulfilling all the… Read more »

Uganda: Former Rwampara East MP Charles Ngabirano Eyes Comeback in NRM Race

Former Rwampara East County Member of Parliament, Dr. Charles Ngabirano, has formally declared his political comeback after being nominated to contest in the forthcoming National… Read more »

Uganda: NUP EC Reveals Over 50,000 Expressions of Interest, Faces Vetting Challenges

The National Unity Platform (NUP) Electoral Commission has acknowledged a surge in interest from all those seeking leadership positions under its flag, with over 50,000 individuals… Read more »

Uganda: DP Nakaseke Joins Mpuuga's Democratic Front Ahead of 2026 Polls

The Democratic Party (DP) leadership in Nakaseke District has officially entered into a political alliance with the Democratic Front (DF), a new opposition platform led by former… Read more »

Uganda: MPs Clash Over Campaign Money As Commercialisation of Politics Deepens

As Uganda's 2026 general elections draw closer, Members of Parliament are raising alarm over the rising cost of political campaigns, warning that the commercialization of politics… Read more »

Uganda: Defend the Peace NRM Ushered in - Museveni Tells Communities

President Museveni has called for tighter coordination between local communities and the police to preserve Uganda's peace which has been in existence for decades. Read more »

Uganda: Sodo Gets Mawogola North On Its Feet

The political landscape in Mawogola North has shifted decisively following the withdrawal of Shartsi Musherure Kutesa from the 2026 parliamentary race--clearing the way for… Read more »

Uganda: Sanyuka TV and Busoga Royal Radio Light Up Mayuge With Entertainment

Saturday was full of excitement in Mayuge as Sanyuka TV, together with Busoga Royal Radio, brought a fun-filled day of music, sports, and culture to the town. Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Showcases Tourism and Cultural Riches At Landmark Expo in Doha

The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in the State of Qatar has successfully hosted the Uganda Tourism and Cultural Expo 2025, a high-profile event aimed at promoting Uganda's rich… Read more »