March 31
Uganda: Minister Musasizi Reaffirms Govt's Commitment to Fiscal Discipline
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to prudent public financial management, fiscal… Read more »
Uganda: HIV, TB, and Malaria On the Rise in Uganda, Says Equal Opportunities Commission
The Equal Opportunities Commission has raised serious concern over the increasing spread of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria in Uganda, particularly among people living in… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Inflation Eases to 2.8% in March, Offering Relief to Households
Ugandans have received a modest but meaningful financial reprieve as the latest data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics shows inflation continuing to ease. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Replaces Paper Records With Digital Health Systems
Uganda's health sector has taken a major step toward modernization with the official handover of 16 national digital health systems to the Ministry of Health Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda, UN Health Industry Foundation Launch AI Partnership to Boost Youth Skills, Smart Agriculture
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Uganda has signed a strategic partnership with the United Nations Health Industry Foundation and the Prince Kimbugwe Foundation, focusing… Read more »
Uganda: Stray Elephant Captured and Relocated to Kibale After Months of Chaos in Kamwenge
After months of roaming farmland and damaging crops in Kamwenge District, a stray elephant has finally been captured and relocated to Kibale National Park, bringing relief to local… Read more »
Uganda: Courts or Cover - How KIU's Legal Offensive Risks Silencing Public Accountability
At the heart of the ongoing legal battle between Kampala International University (KIU) and academic Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo lies a question far bigger than defamation. It is a… Read more »
March 30
Uganda: Suspected Chicken Thief Lynched, Burned By Mob in Nansana
Shock and concern have gripped residents of Kazo Central Zone 1 in Nansana Municipality after a suspected thief was brutally lynched and set on fire by a mob. Read more »
Uganda: Saccos Urged to Register,Issue Member IDs to Fight Fraud
Leaders of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) across Uganda have been urged to formalize their operations and introduce identification cards for members as a… Read more »
Uganda: Seguku Land Dispute Erupts As Church, Residents Clash Over Access Road
Tensions are escalating in Kajjansi Town Council following a land dispute between Seguku Prayer Mountain Church and residents of Seguku Village over a contested access road. Read more »
Uganda: USMID Program Brings Hope for Improved Infrastructure in Ibanda
Authorities in Ibanda Municipality have expressed optimism ahead of the rollout of the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development Program (USMID), a World Bank-funded… Read more »
Uganda: Law Society Demands Unconditional Release of Journalist Mukose Abducted By Security
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has demanded the unconditional release of senior journalist Arnold Anthony Mukose, following reports of his abduction shortly after hosting a radio… Read more »
Uganda: UNBS Launches Digital Records System to Boost Efficiency, Service Delivery
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has launched an Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS), a move aimed at improving operational efficiency,… Read more »
Uganda: Police Stretched As Crime Report Exposes Personnel Shortages
The latest Uganda Police Force crime report has exposed significant staffing gaps across key departments, revealing an overstretched force grappling with growing public demand. Read more »
Uganda: Experts Call for Integration of Herbal Medicine in Healthcare
Health experts are increasingly highlighting the role of natural living and holistic health, as growing research points to the potential of plant-based compounds in supporting… Read more »
Uganda: New Maternity Ward From Rotary Boosts Maternal Health Services in Mbale
Expectant mothers in Mbale District have received a major boost following the commissioning of a fully equipped maternity ward at Bunampongo Health Centre III. Read more »
Uganda: Lawyer Jet Tumwebaze Challenges Sodo Kaguta's Academic Documents in Court
The High Court of Uganda has received an election petition challenging the victory of Mawogola North Member of Parliament Godfrey Aine Kaguta Sodo. Read more »
Uganda: MTN Momo Launches New Campaign to Drive Cashless Payments
MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited has unveiled a new phase of its flagship "Power to Be More" campaign, dubbed "The Power of MoMo," in a strategic push to accelerate Uganda's… Read more »
Uganda: DPP Pushes Digital Transformation to Strengthen Justice Delivery
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has launched a high-level engagement with regional officers to accelerate its digital strategy, focusing on improved data… Read more »
Uganda: Competence Based Education Training Is a Must for Higher Institutions of Learning
Higher education institutions must adapt to the new secondary curriculum and stay connected with the marketplace by collaborating with the private sector. Moreover, it's crucial to… Read more »
Uganda: Youth Leaders Warn of Toxic, Costly Politics Locking Women Out of Leadership
Youth leaders have raised alarm over a combination of sexual exploitation, cyberbullying, and the rising cost of politics, warning that these challenges are increasingly pushing… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Oryem Hails Women Diplomats for Shaping Uganda's Voice Globally
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello, has praised the pivotal role of women in advancing Uganda's interests internationally. Read more »
Uganda: Akii-Bua Stadium Construction Reaches 50 Percent
Construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached nearly 50 percent completion, with works progressing ahead of schedule, raising optimism for early delivery of… Read more »
Uganda: Kings College Buddo Marks 120 Years As Government Pledges Pay Rise for Arts Teachers
The Vice President, Rt Maj Jessica Alupo, has revealed that government is still working on a plan to increase salaries for Arts teachers by up to 25 percent, urging them to remain… Read more »
Uganda: Child Trafficking Fuels Rising HIV Crisis Among Youth in Kalangala
Kalangala District is facing a deepening public health and child protection crisis, with rising HIV infections among young people increasingly linked to child trafficking and… Read more »
