Uganda: Police Receive New Breathalysers

The Uganda Police Force has received new traffic enforcement equipment, including breathalysers, aimed at strengthening efforts to curb drink-driving in the capital. Read more »

Uganda: From Postbank to Pearl - A Homegrown Bank Reimagining Banking in Uganda

There is something quietly significant unfolding in Uganda's banking sector, and it goes beyond the headline figures. Read more »

Uganda: Manufacturers Urge Parliament to Crack Down On Informal Businesses Over Tax Losses

The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has called on Parliament to take firm action against informal businesses, warning that their rapid expansion is undermining the country's… Read more »

Uganda: Confusion As Parents of Allegedly Stolen Baby Arrested in Kayunga

Confusion has erupted in Kayunga District after a couple who had been searching for their allegedly stolen baby at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital were arrested by authorities,… Read more »

Uganda: Madhvani Foundation Unveils Shs750m Scholarship Fund for 2026-2027 Academic Year

The Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation has announced a Shs750 million scholarship package for the 2026-2027 academic year, aimed at supporting Ugandan students pursuing both… Read more »

Uganda: Molly Katanga Pushes Back On Motive Claims

In the High Court today, the Katanga trial shifted, if only momentarily, from blood and ballistics to balance sheets and boardrooms. The prosecution, led by Jonathan Muwaganya,… Read more »

Uganda: Health Experts Push for Wider Use of Physiotherapy As Chronic Illnesses Rise

Health practitioners are calling for the wider integration of physiotherapy into mainstream healthcare as Uganda grapples with a growing burden of chronic diseases linked to… Read more »

Uganda: Justice Bareeba Urges Kabale University Law Students to Embrace Digital Skills

Rosemary Bareeba, the Resident Judge of the High Court in Mukono, has urged university students to prioritise career readiness and responsible use of social media as they prepare… Read more »

Uganda: Kayunga Residents Accuse Police of Releasing 'Bijambiya' Suspect

Residents of Busaana Sub-county in Kayunga District have expressed outrage over what they describe as questionable police conduct following the alleged release of a suspected… Read more »

Uganda: Alupo Urges New NRM MPs to Shun Extravagance, Embrace Discipline

Vice President Jessica Alupo has urged newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to adopt disciplined lifestyles and avoid… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Targets Shs2,600tn Agro Market but Output Gaps Persist

Uganda is positioning itself to tap into a fast-growing global agricultural market projected to exceed $700 billion (about Shs2.6 quadrillion) by 2033, but persistent challenges in… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Moves to Clear Illegal Structures in Trade Order Crackdown

Authorities in Kasese Municipality have announced a crackdown on illegal business structures, with enforcement operations set to begin on April 15, 2026. Read more »

Uganda: Justice Ministry Opens Kabale Regional Office to Expand Legal Services in Kigezi

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has launched the Attorney General's Chambers Kabale Regional Office, aimed at bringing legal services closer to residents of the… Read more »

Uganda: Kazo Among Pilot Districts for Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Rollout

Kazo District has been selected among the first districts in Uganda to pilot a new long-acting HIV prevention injection as the country steps up efforts to reduce new infections. Read more »

Uganda: Woman Dies in Domestic Violence Incident in Mubende

A 42-year-old woman has died following a violent domestic altercation with her husband in Mubende District, in a case that has renewed concern over rising incidents of domestic… Read more »

Uganda: Police Launch School Road Safety Campaign to Curb Rising Child Road Accidents

The Traffic Police have launched a nationwide road safety campaign targeting primary school children amid growing concerns over the rising number of minors killed or injured in… Read more »

Uganda: Kacere Primary School in Shambles As Learners Study in Makeshift Structures

Kacere Primary School in Rubaare Sub-county, Rushenyi County, Ntungamo District is struggling with deteriorating infrastructure and limited learning resources, raising growing… Read more »

Uganda: Boxing Great Usyk Defends Verhoeven Title Fight

BBC - Unified world champion Oleksandr Usyk said he should be allowed to "do what I want to do" as the heavyweight great defended his decision to face boxing novice Rico Verhoeven… Read more »

Uganda: Constitutional Court to Hear 12 High-Stakes Petitions in One-Day Kampala Session

The Constitutional Court of Uganda will tomorrow, April 15, 2026, sit in Kampala for a one-day session during which 12 constitutional petitions are scheduled for hearing, with… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri High Court Opens Criminal Session With 40 Serious Cases

The Rukungiri High Court has commenced an in-house criminal session featuring 40 cases on the cause list, covering a wide range of serious offences including aggravated defilement,… Read more »

Uganda: Abodo Launches Nkumba University Moot Court to Boost Practical Legal Training

Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo, has officially launched a new Moot Court facility at Nkumba University, calling it a key step in strengthening practical legal training for… Read more »

Uganda: Muslim Leaders Warn Over Declining Standards in Qur'anic Teaching

Religious leaders have expressed concern over what they describe as declining standards in Qur'anic teaching in Uganda, warning that improper instruction methods risk distorting… Read more »

Uganda: Aptech Relaunches in Uganda With Global Degree Pathways to Boost Youth Skills

Technology training provider Aptech has relaunched operations in Uganda, with a renewed focus on equipping young people with practical digital skills and offering pathways to… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF, Civil Leaders Forge New Strategy to Consolidate Peace in Karamoja

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has convened a four-day high-level engagement with civil, political and community leaders from the Karamoja sub-region to reinforce peace… Read more »

Uganda: Man Killed By Elephant At Murchison National Park

Police in Kiryandongo District have launched investigations into circumstances under which a 34-year-old man, identified as Paul Mutoro, was killed by an elephant inside Murchison… Read more »