Uganda: UN Smuggled Goods into Uganda Using BOU - Ofwono

At least eight government officials in Uganda have been arrested and detained as the State House Anti-Corruption Unit investigates Bank of Uganda (BoU) officials in connection with… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Uganda to Repatriate Ebola Patients Back to DRC

Uganda is set to repatriate the five confirmed and suspected Ebola patients back to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more »

Uganda: One Dead From Ebola As Govt Confirms Two More Cases

The first confirmed Ebola patient from the latest outbreak in Uganda has passed on. The 5-year-old boy passed away last night at around 9.30 pm. His younger 3-year-old brother and… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's U-16 Basketball Teams in Rwanda for Africa Qualifiers

For the first time in basketball history, Uganda is competing in the Federation of International Basketball Association (Fiba) Africa Under-16 Nations Championships qualifiers. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Airlines 'Behind Schedule' for First Commercial Flight

Delays in the acquisition of an air operator certificate (AOC) among other requirements, has created uncertainty over the exact time when the revived national carrier will launch… Read more »

Uganda: Army Court Releases Former MP Tony Kipoi

Former Bubulo West member of parliament Tony Nsubuga Kipoi has been released on bail by the General Court Martial. Read more »

Uganda: MPs Order Makerere University to Pay Shs 1.2 Billion Water Bill

The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has ordered Makerere University to pay an accumulated water bill of Shs 1.2 billion instead of deducting staff salaries to clear… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Resumes Exporting Poultry to Kenya

Ugandans are now free to export poultry and poultry products to Kenya after nearly a two-year ban. Read more »

Uganda: Yes, I Am Running for Lord Mayor - Dr Jose Chameleone

The battle for the Kampala mayoral seat is projected to be one of the hottest, come 2021. While the current Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago is interested in retaining his seat, others… Read more »

Uganda: KIU Student Arrested for Faking Her Kidnap

Police in Kagadi have arrested Brenda Tushabe, 20, a student of Kampala International University (KIU) on allegations of faking her kidnap. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans, Reflect Deeply & Seriously On Your Heroes - Minister

The minister for Presidency, Esther Mbayo, has called upon Ugandans to reflect "deeply and seriously" on sacrifices made by courageous people who brought peace and prosperity that… Read more »

Uganda: Nine Municipalities Declared Cities, What Next?

There is excitement about the creation of new cities. This is understandable because of the anticipated benefits that come along with living in a city. Read more »

Uganda: Lawyers Say 100 Rwandans Are Detained

As public accusations and counter accusations continue to imperil the already sour relationship between Rwanda and Uganda, two lawyers of alleged imprisoned Rwandan nationals have… Read more »

Uganda: Two Killed As Namirembe Guest House Coffee Bar Collapses

At least two people have been confirmed dead when Keija coffee shop at Namirembe guest house collapsed during today's afternoon downpour. Read more »

Uganda: Education Sector Lauds Manifesto Gains As Budget Day Draws Nigh

On May 12, the minister of Education and Sports and first lady Janet Museveni made a presentation of progress on the NRM presidential manifesto 2016-2021 at the Office of the… Read more »

Uganda: Our New Cities Must Avoid Becoming the Next Kampala

As soon as news filtered in that some one-street towns were now cities, some perhaps unemployed bazukkulu took to the streets of Mbale ostensibly so annoyed that their town was… Read more »

Uganda: Escaping Student Drowns in Pond

Emmanuel Nuwamanya, a senior four student of Muntuyera High school in Ntungamo district has drowned in a pond. Read more »

Uganda: Apolo Nsibambi 1940-2019

There is glowing tribute to Uganda's longest-serving prime minister, Prof Apolo Robin Nsibambi. Nsibambi who served as prime minister from 1999 until 2011, died at his home in… Read more »

Uganda: Why Accountants Should Not Worry About Technology

A couple of weeks ago, a guest at our offices asked an intriguing question. Read more »

Uganda: Prof Apolo Nsimbabi Passes Away At 78

Uganda's longest serving prime minister Prime Minister Prof Apolo Nsibambi is dead. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Protests As Rwanda Shoots Two Dead At Kamwezi Border

The Rwanda government and its police have issued a statement justifying the shooting dead of two people, a Ugandan and Rwandan by the Rwandan security officers. Read more »

Uganda: Court Registrar Starts Defense in Journalists Assault Case

The acting Commercial court registrar in charge of planning, performance and development, Fred Waninda accused of assaulting two journalists has started his defense in a case filed… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Airlines, Climate Change Affected Teacher Salaries - Govt

Three days into the nationwide teacher's strike, government has asked teachers to return to classes, saying there is no money. Today, Wednesday, the state minister for Public… Read more »

Uganda: You Can't Just Come From the Ghetto to Be President - Kivejinja

The minister for East African Affairs and First Deputy Prime Minister Kirunda Kivejinja has, in a veiled statement, told Kyadondo East member of parliament Robert Kyagulanyi to… Read more »

Uganda: Nine More Bodies Retrieved From Lake Albert

The number of retrieved bodies from Lake Albert following Sunday's boat accident in Hoima district has risen to fifteen. On Monday a total of nine bodies were retrieved by a team… Read more »