Uganda: Museveni Drops Kabbyanga, Appoints Alioni Odria in ICT Ministry Shake-Up

Former State Minister for ICT and National Guidance Godfrey Kabbyanga has been dropped from Cabinet in the latest reshuffle by President Museveni, with Alioni Yorke Odria appointed… Read more »

Uganda: Two Killed in Violent Kigoogwa Mob Attack

Police at Matugga are investigating a violent mob incident in which two suspected thugs were beaten to death by angry residents after allegedly attacking a village and terrorising… Read more »

Uganda: Balaam Calls for Unity in Late Karangwa's Family

Outgoing State Minister for Youth and Children's Affairs Balaam Barugahara has eulogised the late former Kayunga District NRM Chairperson, Moses Karangwa Kaliisa, describing him as… Read more »

Uganda: Violent Land Wrangles Leave Sembabule Village On the Edge

Tension has once again escalated in Lyengoma village in Ntyazo-Lwemiyaga Sub-county, Sembabule District, after unknown assailants reportedly attacked residents, assaulted several… Read more »

Uganda: Government Reports Stable Inflation, Improved External Economic Position

Uganda's macroeconomic environment remained stable during the recent general elections and the immediate post-election period, with government projecting economic growth of 6.6… Read more »

Uganda: Winnie Kiiza Warns Against Leaders Who Resist Transition

Former Leader of Opposition in Parliament Winnie Kiiza has cautioned against leaders who resist transition or fail to prepare successors, saying such tendencies weaken institutions… Read more »

Uganda: Faridah Nakabugo Appointed Deputy Lord Mayor

Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo has appointed Faridah Nakabugo, the representative for Lubaga II, as Deputy Lord Mayor and Secretary for Administration and Human Resources,… Read more »

Uganda: Polly Katuramu Elected Kitagwenda District Speaker After Tight Race

Kitagwenda District ushered in a new chapter of leadership after newly elected district councillors officially took oath and elected a new district speaker during a highly… Read more »

Uganda: Onc Donates Bull, Food Items to Muslims Ahead of Eid Al Adha

The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) Manager and Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye has donated food items and a bull to the Muslim… Read more »

Uganda: Mao in No Man's Land After Speaker Defeat, Renews Debate On DP-NRM Cooperation

Democratic Party (DP) president Norbert Mao is facing renewed political uncertainty following his failure to secure backing in the race for Speaker of Parliament, a development… Read more »

Uganda: Chief Registrar Alum Pledges Stronger Monitoring, Accountability in Legal Representation Programme

Chief Registrar Agnes Alum has pledged to strengthen monitoring, training and accountability in the implementation of the State Funded Legal Representation programme, signalling a… Read more »

Uganda: Court of Appeal Commences Two-Day Civil Appeals Session in Jinja

The Court of Appeal on Monday commenced a two-day civil appeals session in Jinja, with a total of 27 cases scheduled for hearing during the sitting, which runs from Monday, May 25,… Read more »

Uganda: Women Appeals for Help for 8-Year-Old Granddaughter With Heart Defect

An elderly grandmother in Kitwe village, Kanoni Town Council in Gomba District, is struggling to care for her eight-year-old granddaughter who was born with a hole in the heart and… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Confirms Two New Ebola Cases

The Ministry of Health has confirmed two new cases of Ebola Virus Disease, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed infections in the country to seven. Read more »

Uganda: Sickle Cell Outreach in Lira Screens Over 300 Residents

Catherine Phil Sickle Cell Support Initiative in partnership with Lira Regional Referral Hospital has conducted a major community outreach aimed at increasing awareness and early… Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Residents Bring Down the Skies After Oboth Elected 12th Speaker

Residents in Tororo District on Monday put business on hold as they gathered in hotels, restaurants and trading centres to follow live proceedings from Kololo Ceremonial Grounds,… Read more »

Uganda: Kabaka Foundation Marks 30 Years of Service As California Chapter Celebrates Milestone

Kabaka Foundation has marked 30 years of service, with its California chapter in the United States holding celebrations to recognise the organisation's achievements over the past… Read more »

Uganda: Government, Build Us a Market Too - - Kanoni Traders Cry Out Over Poor Working Conditions

Traders operating in Kanoni Daily Market in Gomba District have appealed to the Government of Uganda to consider them among taxpayers deserving better services by securing land and… Read more »

Uganda: Muntu Calls January Election a Mess, Urges Ugandans Not to Lose Hope

Former presidential candidate and Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) president Gregory Mugisha Muntu has described the January 15 presidential election as a "mess," urging… Read more »

Uganda: Ebola Alert - Rubanda Chair Warns Against Handshakes

Rubanda District Chairperson Stephen Ampeire Kasyaba has urged residents to avoid handshakes and limit close contact as Uganda registers new Ebola cases. Read more »

Uganda: Three Arrested Over Burglaries Against High-Profile Athletes

BBC Sport - Police in Chile say they have arrested three people suspected of carrying out a series of burglaries on the homes of high-profile athletes in the US and Argentina. Read more »

Uganda: Balimwezo Calls for Clean Water and Better Sanitation in Kampala Schools

Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga has called for increased efforts in promoting clean water, sanitation and hygiene in schools and communities to prevent disease outbreaks and environmental… Read more »

Uganda: Norbert Mao - What Next for This Brilliant Orator Who Gambled Everything On Museveni?

There are politicians who survive by numbers. Others survive by fear. Some by money, clan arithmetic, military friendships or the ruthless mastery of patronage. Read more »

Uganda: Mwenda Admits Crossing Line in 'Museveni Is Senile' Article

Veteran journalist and political commentator Andrew Mwenda has softened his criticism of President Museveni, apologising for suggesting that the President's age had influenced some… Read more »

Uganda: Chief Justice Zeija Demands Increased Judiciary Funding to Tackle Case Backlog

The Chief Justice of Uganda, Flavian Zeija, has called on government to increase funding to the Judiciary to address the growing backlog of cases and improve access to justice… Read more »