May 11
Uganda: Lower Health Facilities Operating At 39 Percent Staffing Level - Health Minister
Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng has disclosed that many lower health facilities across Uganda are operating at just 39 percent staffing levels, a gap she says is significantly… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Faces Critical Shortage of Specialist Doctors - Aceng
Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng has raised concern over Uganda's growing shortage of specialist doctors, warning that the gap is straining the country's capacity to deliver… Read more »
Uganda: Tororo District Faces Shs 24 Billion Budget Shortfall Amid Service Delivery Concerns
Tororo District is facing a budget shortfall of more than Shs24 billion after realizing only Shs62.5 billion out of its approved Shs87.3 billion budget for the 2025/2026 financial… Read more »
Uganda: Three Officers Arrested Over Death, Secret Burial of Congolese National in Kisoro
Police in Kisoro District are investigating the death of a 30-year-old Congolese national who allegedly died in police custody before being secretly buried under unclear… Read more »
Uganda: Government Crackdown On Illegal Businesses Leaves Masaka Traders Struggling
Since the government rolled out an operation targeting business structures operating illegally and outside trade regulations, many traders in Masaka say their businesses have… Read more »
May 08
Africa: African MPs Push Back Against EU 'Interference' in Internal Affairs
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has led African legislators in condemning what they described as growing interference by the European Parliament in the internal affairs of African… Read more »
Uganda: Abandoned Health Centre Turned Into Busy Tomato Market
Residents of Jalamba village have appealed to government and local leaders to urgently restore healthcare services after a government health facility in the area was abandoned and… Read more »
Africa: Uganda Reaffirms Committment to Attend Third Russia-Africa Summit
Gen. Jeje Odongo Abubakhar, Uganda's Minister of Foreign Affairs has held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Sergey Lobanov, Chargé d'Affaires of the Russian Federation to Uganda,… Read more »
Uganda: Opendi Praises 'Hands-On' Nabbanja
Tororo District Woman MP Sarah Opendi has praised outgoing Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja for what she described as a "hands-on" leadership style during her tenure at the helm of… Read more »
May 07
Uganda: Opposition, Analysts Reject NRM Plan to Alter Local Government Councils
Political analysts and local government leaders have strongly criticized a proposed amendment to the Local Government Act, describing it as a political power move aimed at… Read more »
Uganda: Women Leaders Warn of Persistent Political Intimidation After January Elections
Women politicians and activists have raised concerns over continued intimidation, financial barriers and shrinking civic space following Uganda's January 2026 general elections,… Read more »
May 06
Uganda: Accountants Review Domestic Revenue Mobilisation As Uganda's Shs84tn Budget Dominates Pfm Conference Agenda
Accountants and public finance professionals convening under the 4th Public Finance Management (PFM) Conference are set to scrutinise Uganda's domestic revenue mobilisation… Read more »
Uganda: Prisons Boss Elubu Urges Discipline As 100 Prisons Officers Promoted At Luzira Upper Prison
The Assistant Commissioner of Prisons and Regional Prisons Commander (RPC) for Kampala Extra Region, Francis Xavier Elubu, has urged newly promoted officers to uphold discipline,… Read more »
Uganda: TMR Launches 'Mama Run' to Champion Maternal Health Ahead of Mother's Day
TMR International Hospital has announced the inaugural "TMR Mama Run," a community-focused wellness event dedicated to celebrating and supporting mothers. Read more »
East Africa: Uganda International Fashion Week Calls for Participants Ahead of June Return
Organisers of the Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) have announced an open call for fashion designers, manufacturers, content creators, make-up artists, beauty brands, and… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Showcases Coffee-Tourism Blend to German Business Delegation
Uganda has strengthened its international coffee diplomacy by showcasing its premium coffee sector alongside its tourism attractions to a visiting German business delegation on an… Read more »
Uganda: Mayiga Urges Student Leaders to Embrace Truth, Integrity and Discipline
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on student leaders to prioritise honesty, integrity and discipline in both leadership and daily life, saying these values… Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Takes Justice Awareness Campaign to Pallisa, Promotes Adr and Service Reforms
The Judiciary's Registry of Communications and Public Relations on Wednesday conducted a public sensitisation campaign at Pallisa Chief Magistrate's Court aimed at educating court… Read more »
Uganda: Scholar Sheikh Hamzah Kayiira Wins 3rd Place At King Salman Hadith Competition in Senegal
Ugandan scholar Sheikh Hamzah Badru Kayiira has secured third place in the Hadith category at the King Salman bin Abdulaziz International Qur'an and Hadith Competition held in… Read more »
Uganda: Young Sheikhs Praise Hajj Karim Kaliisa After Diamond Jubilee Medal Award
A delegation of young Ugandan Sheikhs has congratulated Salam TV and Salam Charity Managing Director Hajj Karim Kaliisa following his award of the Diamond Jubilee Medal during the… Read more »
Uganda: Coffee On Wheels - Ntungamo Boda Riders Turn to Green Gold
More than 300 boda boda riders in Ntungamo District are venturing into coffee farming after receiving 30,000 robusta coffee seedlings in a government-backed initiative designed to… Read more »
Uganda: Pique Given Two-Month Ban After Row With Referee
BBC Sport - Gerard Pique has been given a two-month ban by the Spanish football federation after an argument with a referee. Read more »
Uganda: Nansana RDC Cracks Down On Fraudsters Extorting Money for National IDs
The Resident District Commissioner of Nansana, Charles Lwanga, has launched a crackdown on individuals impersonating government officials and illegally charging citizens for… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Sponsors 150 Muslims for This Year's Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has sponsored 150 Muslims for this year's Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Read more »
Uganda: Help Nansana Family Find Six-Year-Old Shilloh Jolly Magezi
Residents of Wamala in Kinyalwanda, Nansana Municipality are gripped by fear following the disappearance of six-year-old Shilloh Jolly Magezi, who has now been missing for a week. Read more »
