Uganda: Museveni Signs New Labour Law but Minimum Wage Remains Elusive

President Museveni has assented to the Employment (Amendment) Act, 2025, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening worker protections--but leaving the contentious issue… Read more »

Uganda: Bunyoro Leaders Pile Pressure On Govt to Prioritise Women's Empowerment

Leaders in Masindi District under the Bunyoro Kingdom have intensified pressure on government to prioritise women's empowerment, warning that persistent challenges continue to hold… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Signs Landmark Copyright Law to Boost Earnings for Creators and Curb Piracy

President Museveni has signed into law the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Act, 2026, completing a legislative process that began with Parliament's passage of the… Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni Assents to Eight Major Laws, Tightens Health, Energy and Justice Systems

President Museveni has signed into law eight major Acts of Parliament, introducing wide-ranging reforms in Uganda's health, energy, labour, justice, and public sector management… Read more »

Uganda: Government 'Quietly Edits' Sovereignty Bill, Narrows 'Foreign Agent' Definition Amid Criticism

The government has tabled sweeping amendments to the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, currently before Parliament's Legal and Defence Committee, in a move that substantially alters… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Diocese Launches 'Green Pilgrimage' Ahead of Uganda Martyrs Day

The Diocese of Kasese has unveiled an innovative environmental campaign aimed at blending faith with ecological responsibility, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: More Ugandans Take Up EACOP Jobs As Project Nears Completion

Ugandans are increasingly taking up the majority of jobs on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project as it moves closer to completion, the company has announced. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Announces Shs20bn Disaster Support for Kampala Traders Affected By Floods

Government has announced a Shs20 billion ex-gratia relief package for traders affected by recent flash floods in parts of downtown Kampala, as authorities move to address the… Read more »

Uganda: Government Moves to Restore Basement Shops As Recovery Efforts Begin After Disaster

Attention has turned to traders operating in basement commercial spaces as government begins phased recovery efforts following the recent disaster that disrupted business… Read more »

Uganda: Mukono MP Maseruka Calls for Youth-Driven Policy Shift

Mukono South Member of Parliament-elect Robert Maseruka of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has called for a renewed focus on youth-led governance and long-term national… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Showcases Tourism On French TV Series Échappées Belles

Uganda has secured major international visibility following its feature on Season 20 of the French travel documentary series Échappées Belles, broadcast on France 5… Read more »

Uganda: 'We're Not Stateless' - Diaspora Rejects Classification in Controversial Sovereignty Bill

A growing wave of opposition from Ugandans living abroad is placing Parliament's proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 under increased scrutiny, with critics warning that… Read more »

Uganda: Sovereignty Bill Is a Time Bomb for Coffee Industry

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East Africa: Uganda Is Saving More and Building Less, and That Should Worry All of Us

A recent statement by President Museveni regarding the investment posture of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has reignited a deeper question about Uganda's economic… Read more »

Uganda: The Protection of Sovereignity Bill - The First Agent of a Foreigner

The title, "Regulating Foreign Influence Without Stifling Growth," which captioned the article of the learned Attorney General, published in the New Vision newspaper on 21st April… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Has Secured Alternative Fuel Routes - Nankabirwa

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has assured Ugandans that the country has secured alternative fuel import routes and diversified sourcing channels… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans in Diaspora Oppose Sovereignty Bill, Warn of Investment Risks

Ugandans in the diaspora have presented their submissions on the controversial National Protection Sovereignty Bill 2026 before the Joint Committee on Defence and Legal Affairs, as… Read more »

Uganda: Sovereignty Bill Puts Property Market Confidence On the Line

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Uganda: KCCA Closes Wampewo Avenue for Asphalt Works

Motorists using Wampewo Avenue will have to use alternative routes after the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) temporarily closed the stretch on Tuesday to facilitate ongoing… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Diplomat Wins Prestigious Madinah Alumni Social Impact Award

Uganda has earned international recognition after being selected among a small group of countries honoured at the Islamic University of Madinah Distinguished Alumni Awards (Fifth… Read more »

Uganda: Cabinet Okays Shs26.9bn Supplementary Budget for Lc Polls

Cabinet has cleared a shs26.9 billion budget tabled by the Ministry of Finance to cater for the forthcoming Local Council elections. Read more »

Uganda: Governor Atingi-Ego Warns Sovereignty Bill Could Derail Tenfold Growth Agenda

The Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Michael Atingi-Ego, has issued a sharp warning over the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, cautioning Parliament that the legislation… Read more »

Uganda: 231 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Night Raids Over Illegal Stay

Security have intensified a nationwide crackdown on irregular migration, arresting more than 200 foreign nationals in coordinated operations targeting cybercrime and human… Read more »

Uganda: 'My Life Got Formatted' - Barbie Reflects On Pain After January Turmoil

Barbie Kyagulanyi Itungo has shared an emotional reflection on how her life has changed since the events that followed the January 2026 elections, saying she no longer recognises… Read more »

Uganda: Cabinet Clears Trade Order Enforcement to Resume

A cabinet meeting sitting at State House in Entebbe on Monday has cleared trade order enforcement operations to resume around the country. Read more »