Uganda: Ebola - Uganda Renews Calls for Binding Global Pandemic Treaty

Uganda has renewed its push for a legally binding global pandemic agreement, arguing that future outbreaks can only be effectively managed through stronger international… Read more »

Uganda: Commercial Court Moves to Fast-Track Shs187bn Banking Disputes Through Mediation

The Commercial Court has rolled out a large-scale mediation exercise targeting 326 banking and credit disputes valued at Shs187.65 billion, as part of the ongoing Settlement… Read more »

Uganda: Lugazi Leaders Urged to Focus On Service Delivery After Swearing-in

Newly elected leaders in Lugazi Municipality have been urged to focus on improving service delivery and addressing community needs following their swearing-in ceremony held at the… Read more »

Uganda: New Madi-Okollo Leaders Sworn in Amid Rising Service Delivery Expectations

A total of 31 newly elected leaders in Madi-Okollo District have been sworn into office, alongside re-elected Local Council Five Chairperson Ismail Drabe Adirisi, amid heightened… Read more »

Uganda: Kikuube Chairperson Race Narrows As Three Heavyweights Withdraw From Contest

Three prominent political figures in Kikuube District have withdrawn from the race for district chairperson, significantly altering the dynamics of the upcoming by-election… Read more »

Uganda: Bunyoro Kingdom Cancels 32nd Omukama Coronation Anniversary Over Ebola Concerns

The Prime Minister of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, Andrew Byakutaga, has confirmed the cancellation of the 32nd Empango coronation anniversary celebrations that were scheduled for June… Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga Warns Against Rising Impersonation in Healthcare Sector

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has warned against the growing number of individuals impersonating medical professionals, saying the practice is partly driven by… Read more »

Uganda: Deputy IGG Twinomugisha Warns Against Rising Youth Sexual Activity, HIV Complacency

The Deputy Inspector General of Government, Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, has called on the Uganda Aids Commission to intensify efforts against what she described as growing public… Read more »

Uganda: KCCA, Architects Board Move to Streamline Building Permit Approval Process in Kampala

Kampala Capital City Authority (Kampala Capital City Authority) has held a high-level engagement with the Architects Registration Board and other stakeholders in the construction… Read more »

Uganda: Kawempe Court Dismisses Charges Against NUP Members

The Kawempe Chief Magistrate's Court has dismissed charges of being a public nuisance against a group of National Unity Platform (NUP) members who were arrested ahead of the March… Read more »

Uganda: Tanga Odoi - No Final Decision Yet On Speakership Race

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has moved to contain growing public speculation over the race for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament, insisting that no formal… Read more »

Uganda: State House Dismisses Claims of Planned Currency Change As Fake

State House has dismissed as fake a widely circulated social media statement claiming that government was planning to demonetise and replace some of Uganda's currency notes. Read more »

Uganda: Man, 50, Collapses Dead During Intimate Encounter in Luuka Bush

Police in Luuka District are investigating the sudden death of a 50-year-old man who collapsed during an intimate encounter in a bush, sparking concern and shock in the local… Read more »

Uganda: Corruption Had Suffocated Ugandans, Says Mulimba As He Praises Museveni, Muhoozi Crackdown

Former State Minister for Foreign Affairs John Mulimba has welcomed the ongoing anti-corruption crackdown by security agencies, describing it as long overdue and a major relief to… Read more »

Uganda: Three Suspected Ebola Cases At Mubende Hospital

Access to Mubende Regional Referral Hospital has been restricted following the registration of three suspected Ebola cases, with results from the Ministry of Health still pending. Read more »

Uganda: Forest Pharmacy - How Kibale's Chimpanzees Use Nature to Boost Health and Sexual Vitality

Deep within the lush ecosystem of Kibale Forest National Park, a remarkable story of survival, instinct and natural medicine unfolds every day. Read more »

Uganda: Kinkizi West MP Kaberuka Urges Kanungu Leaders to Prioritize Unity, Fight Corruption

James Ruugi Kaberuka has urged leaders in Kanungu District to fight corruption and avoid political quarrels that undermine unity and slow development. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Turns to Tourism Diplomacy to Attract More Australian Travellers

The delegation, made up of travel professionals, tourism marketers, media representatives and destination advocates, recently concluded a nationwide tour exploring Uganda's major… Read more »

Uganda: Flavia Nyinakiiza Re-Elected Speaker of Kabale District Council

Flavia Nyinakiiza Kanagizi has been re-elected Speaker of Kabale District following a competitive election held at the District Rukiiko Hall. Read more »

Uganda: Bank of Uganda to Hold Kabale Townhall On Economy, Financial Inclusion

Bank of Uganda is set to meet residents and stakeholders in Kabale District for a townhall meeting aimed at explaining the Central Bank's role in managing the economy and… Read more »

Uganda: EC Begins Voters Register Display Ahead of Kalangala Woman MP By-Election

Electoral Commission Uganda has commenced the display of the National Voters Register in Kalangala District ahead of the by-election for the District Woman Representative in… Read more »

Uganda: Today in History - Buganda Orders Obote to Leave Its Territory

On this day in 1966, the Buganda regional parliament, the Lukiiko, passed a dramatic resolution demanding that Prime Minister Milton Obote's central government vacate Buganda… Read more »

Africa: Fear Grips East Africa As Deadly Ebola Outbreak Surges, Death Toll Rises to 134

Communities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda are on high alert following a deadly outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola virus that has already killed at least… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pledges Support to Ntungamo Iron Ore Processing Plant

President Museveni has pledged government support to Terra Industrial Development Company following the establishment of an iron ore processing factory in Rwenanura, Ntungamo… Read more »

Uganda: Luweero Leaders Tasked to Strengthen Service Delivery, Tighten Oversight On Government Programs

The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Luweero, Mariam Nalubega, has urged residents to fully embrace government wealth creation programs, especially the Parish Development… Read more »