May 18
Uganda: Court of Appeal Opens Two-Day Civil Appeals Session to Tackle Case Backlog in Kampala
The Court of Appeal sitting in Kampala has commenced a two-day civil appeals session aimed at reducing the growing case backlog at the appellate court, with several of the matters… Read more »
Uganda: Government Moves to Crack Down On Illegal Mineral Dealers With Tough New Rules
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has announced tougher measures targeting unlicensed mineral dealers as government moves to streamline Uganda's mineral trade and… Read more »
Uganda: Namugongo Preparations Continue Despite Martyrs Day Postponement Over Ebola Fears
Painting, cleaning, compound sweeping, and other beautification works continued today at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrines despite government postponing this year's Martyrs Day… Read more »
Uganda: EACOP Champions Skills Transfer As Uganda Prepares for Sustainable Growth
As Uganda prepares for first oil production in July 2026, the country's oil and gas sector is entering a transformative phase driven by skills development, capacity building, and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Will Buy Shares in Regional Refinery - Museveni Tells Dangote
President Museveni has expressed Uganda's support for a proposed regional oil refinery project following talks with Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote on… Read more »
May 17
Uganda: Museveni Backs Dangote's Regional Refinery Plan
President Museveni has endorsed plans for a proposed East African regional refinery championed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, saying the project aligns with Uganda's… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Postpones Martyrs Day Celebrations Over Ebola Threat
President Museveni has announced the postponement of this year's Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, citing fears of Ebola transmission from the neighboring Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Signs Sovereignty Act As First Law of Seventh Term
President Museveni has signed the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 into law, making it the first legislation assented to during his seventh constitutional term in office. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Women Drinking Like Fish, Report Warns
Uganda is facing an escalating alcohol abuse crisis, with new findings showing rising consumption among youth and women, high levels of heavy episodic drinking, and widening gaps… Read more »
May 14
Africa: Museveni, Gabon's Nguema Discuss Industrialisation and African Self-Reliance
President Museveni has hosted President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon at State House, Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: Centenary Bank, Nsambya Babies Home Launch Fourth Edition of Charity Walk to Support Vulnerable Children
Centenary Bank together with the Child Welfare and Adoption Society, has launched the fourth edition of the Nsambya Babies Home Charity Walk, scheduled to take place on July,25,… Read more »
Uganda: Elections Are Over, the New Presidenti Is Sworn in, Now Is Time to Get to Work
Now that the new president has been sworn in for the 2026-2031 term, the end of the election period marks the beginning of a new Kisanja work period. Read more »
Uganda: Moyo - One Killed, Eight Hurt in Truck Accident Along Ubbi Hill
A road crash along Ubbi Hill in Laropi Sub-County has left one person dead and eight others injured after a Fuso Fighter truck reportedly developed mechanical problems and… Read more »
Uganda/Kenya: Teen Cranes Name Provisional Squad for Kenya Double-Header in U-17 World Cup Qualifiers
The Uganda U-17 Women's National Team, also known as the Teen Cranes, has announced a provisional squad ahead of their second-round FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2026 qualifiers… Read more »
Uganda: NSSF Targets Shs80 Trillion Assets Through Leadership Coaching Strategy
Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund Patrick Ayota has urged chief executives and business leaders to embrace workplace coaching and mentorship, arguing that… Read more »
Uganda: Allen Kagina Calls for Stronger Technical Skills to Unlock Oil and Gas Jobs
The Chairperson of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Allen Kagina, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to empowering Uganda's workforce and unlocking… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Begins Journey to Miss Universe With Inaugural National Competition
Uganda has officially launched the inaugural Miss Universe Uganda 2026 competition, marking the country's first participation in the globally renowned Miss Universe platform. Read more »
Uganda: Mukono Closes Peter Bakaluba Era As New District Leadership Takes Over
Mukono District has officially closed a significant political chapter following the handover of office by outgoing District LCV Chairperson Peter Bakaluba Mukasa and District… Read more »
Uganda: Buganda County Chiefs Warned Against Complacency in Serving the Kabaka
The Minister for Local Governments in Buganda Kingdom Joseph Kawuki has urged the Kabaka's county chiefs to remain hardworking and committed while carrying out kingdom duties. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Forces Launch Regional Security Exercise 'Ushirikiano Imara' in Kenya
Regional security cooperation took centre stage on Thursday as armed forces from East African Community (EAC) partner states convened in Nairobi, Kenya, for the 14th edition of the… Read more »
Uganda: DFCU Extends Free Medical Services During Jinja Medical Camp
Hundreds of residents in Jinja City have benefited from a free health camp organized by Dfcu Bank in partnership with Busoga Kingdom and Rotary, as part of activities to mark 62… Read more »
Uganda: Czech Experts Conduct Four-Day Technical Judo Training for Police in Kampala
The Deputy Director of the Directorate of Welfare, Production and Sports CP Timothy Halango, in collaboration with the Czech Republic, S, on Thursday officially launched a four-day… Read more »
Uganda: Kitagwenda Cao Urges Extension Workers to Boost Coffee Production
The Chief Administrative Officer of Kitagwenda District, Moses Diliri , has called on agricultural extension workers to intensify efforts in guiding farmers on proper coffee… Read more »
Uganda: Police Hunt Driver After Fatal Hit-and-Run Kills Kabale Student
Police in Kabale are hunting for the driver of a Toyota Spacio, registration number UAX 316F, following a fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a 16-year-old student… Read more »
Uganda: Abodo Urges Stronger Legal and Operational Standards in New Judiciary Practice Directions
Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo has called for proposed Judiciary practice directions to be firmly grounded in law, operationally practical, and administratively efficient,… Read more »
