Uganda: Kalangala Mourns As Nakimuli's Body Returns Home for Last Time

It was a deeply emotional homecoming on the Ssese Islands as the body of former Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Hellen Nakimuli, was returned to the community she… Read more »

Uganda: Economic Fallout Over Trade Order Enforcement, New Taxes, Sovereignty Bill

The National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association (NETA-Uganda) has issued a strongly worded warning over what it describes as three overlapping policy actions that could threaten… Read more »

Uganda: Former Transport Minister Monica Azuba Ntege Dies At 72

Former Minister of Works and Transport, Monica Azuba Ntege, has died. Read more »

Uganda: NRM Moves to Address Post-Election Grievances As Former Flagbearers

The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement, Richard Todwong, has said the party is reviewing complaints from members--particularly those who lost in the recent… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Nears First Oil As Projects Reach Completion

Uganda is approaching what officials describe as a decisive phase in its petroleum journey, with major oil infrastructure projects reporting near-completion ahead of expected… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Passes Tax Bills Amid Concerns Over Rising Cost of Living

Parliament of Uganda has passed a series of tax bills aimed at raising Shs1.8 trillion to finance the 2026/27 national budget, with a significant focus on fuel levies and other… Read more »

Uganda: Doctors Demand Scientific Probe Into MP Nakimuli's Death

The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has called for a transparent, evidence-based investigation into the death of Kalangala Woman MP Helen Nakimuli, warning against speculation as… Read more »

Uganda: Woman Dies After Alleged Domestic Violence Attack in Nakapiripirit

Police are investigating a suspected case of domestic violence after a woman died following a brutal assault by her husband. Read more »

Uganda: Fuel Prices in Kabale Rise As Dealers Blame Middle East Conflict for Supply Shock

Fuel dealers in Kabale District have attributed the recent rise in fuel prices to the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, saying the… Read more »

Uganda: Fuel Shortage Disrupts Life in Mityana As Transport Operators Count Losses

A worsening fuel shortage in Mityana District is disrupting business activity and transport services, with several filling stations running dry and operators warning of deepening… Read more »

Uganda: Legal Experts Question Presidential Pardon in Ongoing Corruption Cases

Legal experts and political commentators have raised concerns over President Museveni's decision to pardon individuals facing corruption-related charges, warning that the move… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Releases Funeral Program for MP Nakimuli

Parliament has announced the official funeral arrangements for the late Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Helen Nakimuli, following her recent passing. Read more »

Uganda: Mulago Hospital Denies Neglect in Treatment of Injured Journalist Ronald Mulwana

Mulago National Referral Hospital has dismissed allegations that it failed to attend to Ronald Mulwana, a journalist who was hospitalized last Wednesday following an incident at… Read more »

Uganda: MP Nakimuli's Death Still Unexplained As Postmortem Fails to Establish Cause

The exact cause of death of Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament Helen Nakimuli remains undetermined, even after a postmortem was conducted at the National Referral… Read more »

Uganda: Mayiga Rallies Buganda to Sustain Pressure in Fight Against HIV/Aids

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on the people of Buganda to remain steadfast in the fight against HIV/Aids, stressing that persistence and consistency… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Airlines Restores Long-Haul Capacity As Airbus A330-800neo Returns to Service

Uganda Airlines has announced the return to service of one of its long-haul aircraft, offering relief after weeks of disruption that had affected its international schedule. Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among, Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Lead Parliament in Mourning MP Nakimuli

Anita Annet Among and Thomas Tayebwa have led Parliament in paying tribute to the late Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament Helen Nakimuli, who died on Saturday afternoon… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Over 200 Civilians Rescued As UPDF and FARDC Raid Major ADF Stronghold in Eastern DR Congo

A joint military offensive by the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) has led to the rescue of more than 200… Read more »

Uganda: Ssenyonyi Says MP Nakimuli Drove Herself to Hospital for Ill-Fated Surgery

The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has said Kalangala District Woman MP Helen Nakimuli drove herself to hospital on Saturday morning before undergoing a surgical… Read more »

Uganda: Kalangala Woman MP Helen Nakimuli Dies After Surgery

Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament Helen Nakimuli has died, her party the National Unity Platform has said. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Links Teenage Pregnancies to Rising Fistula Cases, Targets Emergency Care Gaps

The Ministry of Health Uganda has attributed persistent cases of obstetric fistula to high rates of teenage pregnancy and delays in accessing emergency maternal care, warning that… Read more »

Uganda: Veteran Journalist Joe Nam Shot Dead in Kampala

Unknown assailants have shot dead a veteran journalist in Kampala, police have said. Read more »

Uganda: General Busizoori Urges Dialogue to Resolve Acholi-Madi Land Disputes

The Commander of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division, Major General Felix Busizoori, has called on the Acholi and Madi communities to prioritise dialogue… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Okello Oryem Meets UN Envoy, Calls for Stronger Conflict Prevention Measures

Okello Oryem, Minister of State for International Affairs, held a courtesy meeting with Chaloka Beyani, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention… Read more »

Uganda: Bukomansimbi Residents Cry Out Over Persistent Lack of Clean Water

The shortage of clean and safe water continues to trouble many villages in Bukomansimbi District, particularly in Bukomansimbi North Constituency, where residents are forced to… Read more »