Uganda: Fire in Seeta Disrupts Traffic On Kampala-Jinja Highway

Traffic along the busy Kampala-Jinja Highway was on Wednesday morning heavily disrupted after a fire gutted a timber-filled building in Seeta, near Mogas petrol station. Read more »

Uganda: Law Society Rejects Seven-Year Term Proposal, Warns of Constitutional Crisis

The Uganda Law Society has opposed proposals to extend political terms from five to seven years, warning the move could undermine democratic principles and trigger legal and… Read more »

Uganda: Prisons Van Crushes Blogger Covering Ggaba Murder Suspect

An online blogger, identified as Ronald Mulwana, who operated a TikTok account under the name PL on TV, is feared dead after being knocked down by a Toyota Hiace van transporting… Read more »

Uganda: Nameere Declares Herself 'Commander 001' in Anti-Corruption Push

Masaka City MP-elect rallies new legislators and citizens to join a collective fight against graft as President Museveni issues fresh warnings on corruption. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Steps Up Mediation in Amuru-Adjumani Land Dispute

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has stepped up peace engagements aimed at resolving the long-standing land conflict between communities in Amuru and Adjumani districts in… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Moves to Fast-Track Regional Livestock Movement Protocol

Uganda has joined regional efforts led by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to fast-track the signing and ratification of a key protocol aimed at regulating… Read more »

Uganda: I Don't Want to Hear Corruption Again in Parliament - Museveni Warns NRM MPs

President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stern warning against corruption in Parliament, vowing decisive action against both bribe takers and givers . Read more »

Uganda: 1,500 Babies Born Annually With Cleft Lip and Palate in Uganda

About 1,500 children are born each year with cleft lip and palate in Uganda, with experts warning of serious feeding and breathing challenges that require urgent and specialized… Read more »

Uganda: Cleft Condition Triggers Abandonment, Experts Warn

Families and health experts are raising concern over the social and emotional challenges surrounding cleft lip and palate, with stigma, abandonment, and limited awareness… Read more »

Uganda: Entebbe Chief Magistrate Leads Plea Bargaining Drive At Kitala Prison

The Entebbe Chief Magistrate, Stella Maris Amabilis, has led a plea bargaining sensitisation exercise at Kitala Prison as part of the Judiciary's ongoing efforts to reduce case… Read more »

Uganda: Youth Financial Inclusion Rises, but Enterprise Growth Still Out of Reach for Many Businesses

Uganda's financial inclusion story is often framed as a success, with millions now connected to banks, SACCOs, and mobile money platforms. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Launches 'Nutrition for All' Campaign to Combat Rising Child Malnutrition

The Government of Uganda has stepped up efforts to combat malnutrition with the launch of the "Nutrition for All" campaign, as health experts and development partners raise alarm… Read more »

Uganda: Alupo Reaffirms Government Commitment to Faith-Based Partnerships in Service Delivery

Vice President Jessica Alupo has reaffirmed government's commitment to deepening cooperation with religious institutions, saying faith-based partnerships remain central to service… Read more »

Uganda: Mugerere Commissions 11-Member Committee to Steer Bugerere Masaza Cup Preparations

Ssaza Bugerere chief, commonly known as Mugerere Samuel Ssemugooma, has officially unveiled an 11-member committee tasked with spearheading preparations and mobilisation efforts… Read more »

Uganda: ULs Warns Against Proposed Seven-Year Parliamentary Term Extension

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has warned against a reported proposal to extend the parliamentary term from five to seven years, cautioning that any such constitutional amendment… Read more »

Uganda: Government Confirms 7-Year Term Proposal As Debate Intensifies

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has confirmed that a proposal to extend the tenure of Parliament and the Executive from five to seven years is officially under… Read more »

Uganda: Govt, Experts to Tackle Youth Job Crisis At Labour Convention

Government officials, labour experts and private sector leaders are set to converge in Kampala for the 4th Annual National Labour Convention and Expo 2026, as concerns grow over… Read more »

Uganda: New State Attorneys Warned On Corruption, Bias

Newly appointed State Attorneys have been warned against corruption, bias, and ethical compromise as the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) begins a week-long… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Commissions Pan-African Research Complex At Kyankwanzi

At the sidelines of the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) Leaders' Retreat in Kyankwanzi, President Museveni has commissioned the construction of the Rtd Gen Caleb… Read more »

Uganda: Karamoja Varsity Disputes NCHE Claims Over Accreditation, Governance

Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) has rejected allegations by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), setting up a dispute over compliance, governance,… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda University to Roll Out Full Science Programmes in Major Academic Expansion

Ibanda University in Ibanda District is set to introduce full-fledged science degree programmes as part of a strategic expansion aimed at strengthening its academic portfolio and… Read more »

Uganda: Three Tororo Hospital Officials Arrested Over Patient Extortion

Three officials from Tororo General Hospital have been arrested by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) over allegations of patient extortion and misconduct uncovered during a… Read more »

Uganda: Kapatu Refutes NCHE Claims, Defends Legal Compliance in University Establishment

Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) Project has dismissed claims by the National Council for Higher Education, insisting it has met all legal requirements and remains… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda University VC Raises Alarm Over Rising Youth Mental Health Crisis

The Vice Chancellor of Ibanda University, Professor Peter Kanyandago, has expressed concern over the rising burden of mental health challenges among young people in Uganda, calling… Read more »

Uganda: Regional Integration Takes Centre Stage At Kyankwanzi Retreat

Regional integration and governance reform have taken centre stage at the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) Leaders' Retreat at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in… Read more »