Uganda: Schools in Rwenzori Region Get New Tips On Menstrual Hygiene

More than 20 schools from the Rwenzori Region have joined Reach A Hand Africa and Enable to challenge menstrual stigma and promote better menstrual hygiene management among young… Read more »

Uganda: Terego MP Rose Obigah Calls for Stronger Action to Curb Teenage Pregnancies

The Protect SRHR consortium has held an annual intergenerational dialogue in Terego District to strengthen community action against teenage pregnancies, child marriage and teenage… Read more »

Uganda: Tooro King Calls for Continued Protection of River Mpanga

Tooro King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has called for sustained efforts to protect River Mpanga from growing pressure caused by population growth and climate change. The King said… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Attributes Fuel Prices to Global Costs, Taxes, Shilling Depreciation

Government has attributed the rise in fuel pump prices to a combination of international petroleum prices, taxation, exchange-rate movements or depreciation of the Uganda Shilling,… Read more »

Uganda: Warfare - General Okiding Calls for Enhanced Intelligence-Led Operations

The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has called for stronger intelligence-led, coordinated and proactive approaches… Read more »

Uganda: When the Shilling Falls, Ugandans Pay the Price

The Uganda Shilling has experienced a sharp depreciation over the US Dollar recently, driven primarily by escalating international political tensions, a spike in global oil prices… Read more »

Uganda: DPP - 38 Districts Lack Government Prosecutors

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says it has no State Attorneys in 38 districts across Uganda, forcing the transfer of some criminal case files to neighbouring… Read more »

Uganda: Muwonge First Ugandan Convicted of Terrorism Over Power Vandalism

Ibrah Muwonge alias Kimbowa Ibrah has become the first person to be convicted of terrorism in Uganda arising from the deliberate vandalism of electricity infrastructure. Muwonge… Read more »

Uganda: How Filmmakers Can Stretch Limited Resources

For independent filmmakers, a limited budget does not have to mean a limited story. With the right creative and practical decisions, filmmakers can turn resource constraints into… Read more »

Uganda: Body of Lake Bunyonyi Student Recovered Four Days After Drowning

The body of a 22-year-old Senior Four student of Lake Bunyonyi Senior Secondary School in Kabale District has been recovered from Lake Bunyonyi, four days after he drowned while… Read more »

Uganda: September Stanbic PMI Reveals Sustained Consumer Demand

Investments in advertising and greater product quality were widely cited as drivers of consumer confidence, with all monitored sectors in the monthly Stanbic Purchasing Managers'… Read more »

Uganda: Gulu District Fails to Relocate Six Years After City Creation

Authorities in Gulu District Local Government and Gulu City Council have raised concerns over inadequate office space, saying the shortage is affecting staff productivity and… Read more »

Uganda: Thousands Turn Out for 3rd Annual Corsu Disability Walk

The Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services for People with Disability in Uganda (CoRSU Hospital), alongside corporate partners, government representatives, and disability advocates,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Backs Value Addition As Uganda Targets $500bn Economy By 2040

President Yoweri Museveni has called on Uganda to stop exporting raw materials and invest in processing and manufacturing, as the country pursues a target of growing its economy… Read more »

Uganda: Uedcl Invests Shs240m to Boost Power Supply in Butebo

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has invested more than Shs240 million in electricity distribution infrastructure in Butebo District, in a move expected… Read more »

Uganda: Tooro King Reappoints Rwomiire As Acting Prime Minister

Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has reappointed Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki as acting Prime Minister of Tooro Kingdom for a six-month transitional period as the institution… Read more »

Uganda: Court Remands Ambassador Over Sh494 Million Loss

The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded Uganda's Consul General in Mombasa, Kenya, Ambassador Herbert Kiguli, to Luzira Prison over allegations of causing a financial loss of sh494… Read more »

Uganda: Lango Steps Up Sickle Cell Response

Health stakeholders in Lango Sub-Region have called for stronger regional leadership, greater public awareness and improved access to treatment as Uganda steps up efforts to… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Filmmakers and Creatives Heading to Johannesburg for Ikon Activate

A group of Ugandan filmmakers, creatives, and film ecosystem players will converge in Johannesburg, South Africa, from October 14 to 19 for the iKON Activate Creative Exchange. Read more »

Africa: If Africa Is Generating More Electricity, Why Are Millions Still Without Reliable Power?

Uganda's seven-decade electricity journey reveals the gap between generating electricity and getting it reliably into homes, businesses and communities Read more »

Uganda: Housing Finance Bank Retained As Government Securities Market Maker

Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has been reappointed by the Bank of Uganda as a Primary Dealer Market Maker (PDMM) for the 2026-2029 cycle, extending its role in Uganda's government… Read more »

Uganda: Archbishop Kiwanuka Empowerment Centre Gets Sh30 Million Boost From Dfcu Bank

A contribution of Sh 30 million by dfcu Bank towards the completion of the Archbishop Kiwanuka Empowerment Centre in Kitovu reaffirms its commitment to supporting institutions that… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Oil Dream - Competitive Goldmine or Costly Gamble?

As Warren Buffett aptly noted, "Price is what you pay. Value is what you get." This principle underpins the Government of Uganda's approach to developing the country's oil and gas… Read more »

Uganda: World Teachers' Day - As a Child of Teachers, This One Is Personal.

Today (October 5) is a special day: World Teachers' Day. As a child of teachers, this one is personal. Read more »

Uganda: Govt School That Was Closed By Gold Miners' Activities Re-Opens

The management of Wagagai gold mining company has re-commissioned the government aided Alupe Primary school that was closed due to its mining activities in Busia district. Read more »