Uganda: Abeeka Band Proves Live Bands Can Headline and Sell Out Shows

By midday on Saturday, the signs of a major event were already evident. Social media platforms were abuzz, guests shared unsolicited updates, and the stretch of road from Ndere… Read more »

Uganda: Anadolu Foundation Brings Clean Water Relief to Vulnerable Communities in Jinja

Residents of Bulakabya village in Busede Sub-county, Jinja District have received a major boost in access to safe water following the construction of two boreholes by the Anadolu… Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga Criticizes Uganda's 'Obsession' With Lavish Ceremonies, Urges Focus On Quality Work

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has criticized the growing tendency among Ugandans to prioritize ceremonies over quality work, warning that the culture is… Read more »

Uganda: Bukedi Leaders Turn to Coffee,Cocoa in New Fight Against Poverty

Leaders in Bukedi Sub-region have intensified efforts to fight household poverty through the promotion of coffee and cocoa growing, crops they believe could transform the region… Read more »

Uganda: Today in History - Parliament Backs Referendum That Triggered Shift From Movement System

Uganda's Parliament on May 4, 2005 voted to hold a national referendum on restoring multiparty politics, marking a decisive turning point in the country's political direction after… Read more »

Uganda: ABC Capital Bank Reports Strong Profit Rebound As Turnaround Gains Momentum

ABC Capital Bank Limited has once again announced a growth in profits, signaling a strengthening turnaround strategy anchored on sustained investment in digital transformation,… Read more »

Uganda: Pearl Bank Backs 'Just Believe Day' to Support 1,000 Vulnerable Families in Kawempe

Pearl Bank has extended its support to the "Just Believe Day" outreach, a high-impact initiative aimed at feeding and uplifting 1,000 vulnerable families in Kawempe-Kazo, a densely… Read more »

Uganda: Dominant Musu Beats Nte in Buganda Airtel Bika Opener At Wankulukuku

The Airtel Bika Cup 2026 burst into life at Wankulukulu, with the Musu clan registering a commanding 3-1 victory over Nte in an entertaining opening football encounter. Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Targets Turkish Market With Strategic Tourism Push After Successful Familiarisation Trip

Uganda is ramping up efforts to attract more international visitors, with a renewed focus on Türkiye as a high-potential tourism source market. This follows the successful… Read more »

Uganda: Adra Uganda, UBA Bank Partner to Support Fruit Tree, Woodlot Planting in Lamwo

ADRA Uganda, in partnership with UBA Bank has launched an environmental and livelihood initiative in Palabek, Lamwo district. Read more »

Uganda: Government Pushes Organic Fertilizers to Boost Coffee Yields in Kalungu

The Government of Uganda has intensified efforts to encourage farmers to adopt organic fertilizers as part of a wider strategy aimed at improving crop quality, increasing yields,… Read more »

Uganda: Relief for Bukomansimbi As NGOs Roll Out Borehole Project to Address Water Crisis

Weeks after reports highlighted a worsening water crisis in Bukomansimbi District, relief has started reaching affected communities as non-governmental organizations roll out a… Read more »

Uganda: Police Arrest Suspect in Kampala Child Abduction Cases

Police have arrested a man suspected of being behind a series of child abductions in Kampala, following an intelligence-led operation targeting multiple kidnapping cases involving… Read more »

Uganda: Kitagwenda Student in Critical Condition After Tetanus Shot

Health authorities in Kitagwenda District have launched an investigation after a student developed severe complications following a tetanus vaccination administered during a school… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Chairs Final 'Cabinet of Fishermen' Meeting, Praises Team for Middle-Income Milestone

President Museveni has chaired the final Cabinet meeting of the outgoing government at State House, marking the formal end of the current executive's term and a key moment in the… Read more »

Uganda: Heartbreak Driving Surge in Cardiac Cases As Ugandan Experts Raise Alarm

Ugandan health experts are raising concern over a growing and often overlooked trigger of heart complications--emotional stress and heartbreak. Read more »

Uganda: Ntungamo Imposes Foot-and-Mouth Disease Quarantine, Closes Livestock Markets for One Month

Ntungamo District has imposed a sweeping one-month quarantine and temporary closure of livestock markets as authorities move to contain an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD),… Read more »

Uganda: FDC Raises Alarm Over 'Contradictions' in Government Position On Sovereignty Bill

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has raised serious concerns over what it describes as inconsistencies in the Executive's position on the proposed Protection of Sovereignty… Read more »

Uganda: Seven Killed in Nwoya Bus-Truck Head-On Collision

A tragic road crash in the early hours of May 4, 2026, has claimed seven lives in Nwoya District after a Nile Star Coaches bus collided head-on with an oncoming Benz Actros trailer… Read more »

Uganda: MPs-Elect Begin Collecting Swearing-in Letters Ahead of 12th Parliament Inauguration

Parliament was busy on Monday as Members of Parliament-elect began picking invitation letters for their upcoming swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 13-15, 2026, at Parliament. Read more »

Uganda: URA Enforcement Team Shoots, Injures Man in Suspected Mistaken Identity Case

A joint police and Uganda Revenue Authority investigation has commenced after an enforcement team opened fire on a vehicle along the Kampala-Jinja highway, injuring a man later… Read more »

Uganda: UEDCL Appoints Joselynne Rwakakooko As Acting Managing Director

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has appointed Eng. Joselynne R. Rwakakooko as its Acting Managing Director. Read more »

Uganda: Female CEOs Gather in Kampala for She Walks High Tea Celebration

Serena Hotel hosted a high-level gathering of women leaders on May 2, 2026, as Johnnie Walker convened top female CEOs under its She Walks platform for an exclusive High Tea… Read more »

Uganda: Police Arrest Step-Mother in Kanungu Over Alleged Murder of Two-Year-Old Boy

Police in Kanungu District have arrested a 26-year-old woman in connection with the alleged murder of her two-and-a-half-year-old stepson. Read more »

Uganda: Police Arrest Six in Rubanda Night Operation Targeting Criminal Gangs

Police in Rubanda District have arrested six suspects during an intelligence-led night operation targeting ex-convicts and individuals on security watch lists. Read more »