March 09
Uganda: Govt Begins Nationwide Consultations Ahead of Express Penalty System Relaunch
The government has begun fresh consultations with transport sector stakeholders ahead of the planned relaunch of Express Penalty System (EPS) and the Fine Issuance System (FIS),… Read more »
Uganda: Coach Mike Mutebi Reported Missing
Former KCCA and Uganda Cranes head coach Mike Hillary Mutebi has been reported missing, prompting family members and colleagues to appeal to the public for information about his… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Warns East African Leaders Against 'Mis-Cooking' Africa's Revolution
President Museveni has urged East African leaders to deepen regional integration, warning that failure to unite economically and politically risks "mis-cooking" the African… Read more »
March 10
East Africa: Tendo Kisembo Calls for Stronger Political Will and Sustainable Funding to Advance EAC Integration
Pan-Africanist scholar and former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament candidate Tendo Kisembo has called for stronger political commitment and sustainable… Read more »
East Africa: Former EALA Speaker Dan Kidega Welcomes EAC Expansion
Former Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Daniel Kidega has welcomed the continued expansion of the East African Community (EAC), describing the admission of… Read more »
Uganda: 57 Children Picked From Kasese Streets in Back-to-School Operation
Authorities in Kasese have picked 57 children from the streets during an operation aimed at returning them to school. Read more »
Uganda: True Empowerment Starts With the Girl, and the Boy Standing Next to Her
Two girls are born in the same setting, using the same dusty roads, have the same opportunities. Yet, as they grow, one is molded to think that her place stops in the household,… Read more »
March 09
Uganda: Uganda's Courier Industry Faces Pressure As Unlicensed Operators Dominate Market
Uganda's courier industry is facing growing pressure as unlicensed delivery operators increasingly dominate the market, raising concerns over consumer protection, regulatory… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Commander Questions Police Checkpoints As Cattle Theft Persists in Nakasongola
The Commander of the UPDF Motorized Infantry Division, Major General Charles Byanyima, has called on security officers to intensify efforts in combating cattle theft in Nakasongola… Read more »
Africa: Africa Seeks to Turn Conservation Into a Sustainable Business
Leaders from government, conservation agencies, academia, and the private sector gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for a landmark meeting aimed at exploring how conservation can become… Read more »
Uganda: Police Defend Fatal Shooting of Matugga Salon Owner As Family Demands Justice
Police have defended the fatal shooting of a young salon owner in Matugga during an operation targeting suspected criminal gangs that have been terrorizing residents at night, even… Read more »
Uganda: Us Ambassador Praises Mbarara University As a Global Hub for Research and Innovation
The United States Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp, has reaffirmed US support for scientific and academic excellence in Uganda, describing a degree from Mbarara University of… Read more »
Uganda: Industrial Court Overturns Shs42m Award to Sacked Ugafode It Officer
The Industrial Court has overturned a Shs42 million compensation award previously granted to a former database administrator of UGAFODE Microfinance Limited, ruling that the… Read more »
March 10
Uganda: Police Intensify Community Security Drive in Ibanda to Combat Cattle Theft, Rural Crime
Security leaders and local authorities in Ibanda District have agreed on a series of new measures aimed at tackling persistent rural crime, including cattle theft, land conflicts,… Read more »
Uganda: PAC Summons Public Service Ministry Again Over 301,600 Vacant Public Jobs
The Ministry of Public Service is expected to appear before Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today at 4pm, as lawmakers continue probing the country's massive staffing… Read more »
East Africa: EALA's Dennis Namara Warns EA Community Facing Financial Strain As Member States Delay Contributions
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Dennis Namara has raised concern over the financial and political challenges confronting the East African Community… Read more »
March 09
Uganda: MP Fungaroo Raises Alarm Over Suspected 120,000-Acre Customary Land Grab in Obongi-Yumbe
Obongi Constituency Member of Parliament-elect, Kaps Hassan Fungaroo, has raised alarm over a suspected scheme to sell large portions of communal and customary land in the Ma'di… Read more »
Uganda: Police, Army Launch Operation Against Numberless Vehicles On Ugandan Roads
Security agencies have launched a joint operation targeting vehicles without number plates in a move authorities say is aimed at restoring discipline on Uganda's roads. Read more »
Uganda: Health Risks Escalate As Kenkombe Landfill Overwhelms Mbarara Community
Residents of Rwemigiina Ward in Mbarara are raising urgent concerns over the worsening conditions at the Kenkombe Dumping Site, warning that mismanagement has turned the facility… Read more »
Uganda: Vybz Kartel Denies Reports of Uganda Concert Amid Social Media Rumours
Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel has distanced himself from circulating reports claiming he will embark on an East African tour in May 2026, cautioning fans and promoters that… Read more »
Uganda: UHRC Raises Alarm Over Rising Court Cases Involving Women
The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission, Mariam Wangadya, has raised concern over the increasing number of court cases involving women, noting that many lack legal… Read more »
Uganda: Govt and Private Sector Unite to Accelerate Water and Sanitation Solutions in Uganda
The Ministry of Water and Environment, in partnership with development and private sector actors, has formalized a series of strategic agreements to accelerate progress in water,… Read more »
March 08
Uganda: KCCA Distances Self From Latest Demolition of Part of St.Balikuddembe Market
KCCA has distanced self from the razing down of structures which form part of St.Balikuddembe Market, one of the biggest markets in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Urges Greater Trust in Women's Leadership
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has called for greater trust in women's leadership, saying Uganda's progress shows the importance of placing women in positions of… Read more »
Uganda: Calls for Justice As Endiga Clan Marks Anniversary of Daniel Bbosa's Death
Members of the Endiga Clan have held a solemn remembrance meeting to mark two years since the tragic killing of their former clan head, Engineer Daniel Bbosa, as calls for justice… Read more »
