June 17
East Africa: Panic Grips Katosi As Nema Demarcates Lake Victoria Buffer Zone, Residents Fear Evictions
Panic and uncertainty have gripped residents of Katosi Landing Site in Mukono District following the demarcation of the Lake Victoria buffer zone by the National Environment… Read more »
Uganda: Three Arrested As Police Probe Suspected Murder Staged As Suicide
KIBOGA -- Police in Kiboga District have arrested three people in connection with the death of a 32-year-old man whose body was found hanging from a coffee tree in what initially… Read more »
Uganda: Lukwago Charged With Misprision of Treason, Seeks Bail On Health Grounds
KAMPALA -- Former Kampala Lord Mayor and senior counsel Erias Lukwago was on Thursday arraigned before the Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court and charged with misprision of treason,… Read more »
June 18
Uganda: Police Rescue Abandoned Newborn Found Under Trees Near River Enyau in Arua
Police in Arua City have rescued a two-day-old baby boy who was abandoned by an unidentified person near River Enyau in Arua City Central Division. Read more »
Uganda: Adjumani Assesses Gains, Challenges in Women, Peace and Security Programme
Stakeholders implementing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda in Adjumani District have concluded a review engagement aimed at assessing and documenting achievements,… Read more »
Uganda: Muganga Wants Universities to Stop Chasing Publications
Victoria University Vice Chancellor Lawrence Muganga has reignited a fundamental debate within academia after questioning whether universities have become overly obsessed with… Read more »
June 17
Uganda: Nita-U Unveils Five-Year Strategy to Increase Use of Digital Government Services
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has launched a new five-year Strategic Plan aimed at significantly increasing the use of digital government services… Read more »
Uganda: URSB Strengthens Dispute Resolution Capacity Through Specialized ADR Training
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its quasi-judicial mandate through specialized Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)… Read more »
Uganda: Jinja Set for Football, Entertainment Extravaganza As Mwiri League Season 6 Ends
The Mwiri League Season 6 grand finale, powered by Guinness, will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Ruck Yard in Jinja City. Read more »
Uganda: ITMS Helps Police Recover 34 Stolen Vehicles As Recovery Rate Surpasses 90 Percent
- Uganda Police, working with the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), has recorded a vehicle recovery rate of more than 90 percent during the latest reporting period,… Read more »
Uganda: Today in History - Uganda's John Sentamu Becomes First Black Archbishop of York
On this day in 2005, Uganda-born Dr John Sentamu reached one of the highest positions in global Christianity when Downing Street announced that Queen Elizabeth II had approved his… Read more »
Uganda: 117 Qualify As Accountants As PAEB Releases May 2026 CPA, CTA Examination Results
A total of 117 candidates completed the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) course in the May 2026 examination diet, bringing the total number of CPA qualifiers in Uganda to 5,676,… Read more »
Uganda: Malaria-Stricken Children Consume 60 Percent of Uganda's Blood Supply As Demand Outpaces Collections
Children suffering from severe malaria-related anaemia account for more than 60 percent of Uganda's blood consumption, placing increasing pressure on a national blood supply system… Read more »
Uganda: Government Unveils New Programme to Address Labour Market Data Gaps
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has launched a new initiative aimed at closing longstanding gaps in Uganda's labour market data, warning that weak reporting… Read more »
Uganda: Jinja Diocese Cancels Bugonza Pilgrimage Over Ebola Concerns
The Diocese of Jinja has cancelled its annual diocesan pilgrimage to Bugonza Parish, which had been scheduled for July 5, 2026, citing government directives and guidance from the… Read more »
Uganda: Refactory's 10x Program Trains 2,500 Youth in Digital Skills, Boosting Employment Opportunities
Uganda's growing digital economy continues to create new opportunities for young people, but a persistent skills gap has left many struggling to access meaningful employment in the… Read more »
Uganda: NGOs Urge Mayuge District to Sustain Development Gains As Heroes Programme Ends
Implementing partners operating in Mayuge District have called on local authorities to establish deliberate sustainability mechanisms to preserve the gains achieved by… Read more »
Uganda: Law Society Demands Immediate Withdrawal of Lukwago's Treason-Related Charges
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned the charging of senior advocate and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago with misprision of treason, describing the prosecution as… Read more »
Uganda: From Crowns to Causes - How Uganda's Beauty Queens Are Redefining Pageantry
For decades, beauty pageants were often viewed as competitions centred primarily on physical appearance. Read more »
Uganda: Strong Winds Disrupt Kalangala By-Election Campaigns As Candidates Race Against Time
Candidates contesting in the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election are intensifying their campaigns ahead of polling day, despite strong winds and rough waters… Read more »
Uganda: Shs3.1 Bn Kitoba Seed School Construction Set to Begin in Hoima
The Ministry of Education and Sports, in partnership with Hoima District Local Government, has handed over the site for the construction of the Shs3.1 billion Kitoba Seed School in… Read more »
Uganda: Health Ministry Launches Real-Time Digital System to Track Maternal, Newborn Deaths
The Ministry of Health has launched a digital monitoring system that will enable health authorities to track maternal and newborn health data on a daily basis, replacing the… Read more »
Uganda: Jolly Mutesi Moves to Sue Bebe Cool Over Online Fraud Claims
Rwandan model and entrepreneur Jolly Mutesi has issued a formal notice of intention to sue Ugandan musician Bebe Cool for defamation, escalating a heated social media dispute over… Read more »
June 16
Uganda: Kira Poultry Farmer Expands Flock From 200 Chicks to 7,000 After ONC Support
A poultry farmer in Kitukutwe Village, Kira Municipality, has expanded his enterprise from a small startup of 200 chicks into a thriving agribusiness with more than 7,000 chickens… Read more »
Uganda: Police Probe Viral Video of Panga-Wielding Gang Attack in Wakiso
- Police in Nsangi Division have launched investigations into a violent robbery incident captured in a video that has been widely shared on social media, showing a group of men… Read more »
