July 21
Uganda: Riots, Illegal Demonstrations Will Not Be Allowed - Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni Saturday night concluded his national address on wealth creation and the environment, by sending a veiled warning to youth who plan to march to parliament… Read more »
July 16
Uganda: Ugandan Economy Back On Track, DRC Reparation Continues - Ggoobi
Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi has said Uganda's economy is back on track, and indications are of even stronger growth in the coming years. Read more »
East Africa: EAC - Uganda to Host 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum
Uganda will host the 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) to address crucial issues that enhance internet development and governance in the region, the East African… Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Anita Among - Parliament Committed to Working With the Church
Parliament is committed to working with the Church to promote and protect biblical values, the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has assured Christians. Read more »
July 15
Uganda: Police Ready to Hand Back Thousands of Impounded Boda Bodas
Police has asked owners of thousands of motor cycles (boda boda) held outside many stations in Kampala, to pick them. They did not specify if any fines will be paid by the owners. Read more »
Uganda: New Project Targets Lucrative Furniture Market in Uganda
Two companies - Gestures, a creative furniture manufacturer based in Uganda, and bkvv Architecten, a renowned architectural firm based in the Netherlands with extensive experience… Read more »
July 14
Africa: Africa's Best Selling Books of All Time
Over the past century, African writers have written about their lives, experiences, culture, history, and myths in a variety of forms, styles, and languages. They have been widely… Read more »
July 12
Uganda: Uganda Baati Expands Market Presence With New Luwero Showroom
Uganda Baati Limited has opened a new showroom in Luwero District. Officials have said the expansion marks the company's 14th showroom nationwide and reinforces its commitment to… Read more »
July 10
Uganda: Tayebwa Calls for Free Educational Websites
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has emphasised the importance of making educational websites accessible to all children, especially in rural areas. Read more »
July 09
Africa: Rise of Digital Activism in Africa As Smartphone Adoption Surges
From just making calls, to taking pictures and light browsing, to engaging in e-commerce transactions to, recently, engaging in digital activism, the way Africans are engaging with… Read more »
July 08
East Africa: Experts Urge EAC to Adopt Kiswahili As Official Regional Language
Experts on Sunday renewed their calls for the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers to expedite amendments to the EAC Treaty to enable Kiswahili as the regional bloc's… Read more »
Africa: Africa-Caribbean Trade Poised to Hit $1.8 Billion By 2028
Trade between Africa and the Caribbean could soar to $1.8 billion annually by 2028, provided that value addition, trade facilitation, and enhanced logistics are prioritized,… Read more »
Uganda: 10 African Countries With the Largest Armies
In a recent global power ranking of 145 nations, it is evident that the size of a nation's economy or population does not necessarily correlate with the size of its military or… Read more »
July 02
Uganda: Centenary Bank Hands Relief to Kasese Flood Victims
Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, in response to the devastating landslides and floods that struck Kasese District in May, displacing over 1,000… Read more »
Uganda: Growing Middle Class Boosts Carrefour's Growth in Uganda
In 2019, French supermarket giant Carrefour agreed with Shoprite Checkers Uganda Limited to take over its Shoprite franchise in the country. This strategic move has since… Read more »
July 01
Uganda: Health Ministry and ICHAD to Conduct Research On Poverty, Mental Health
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global NGO ICHAD to carry out research that addresses the financial, mental health, and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda in Top 10 African Countries That Attracted Most FDI in 2023
While the clean energy sector draws significant global foreign investment to Africa, particularly green hydrogen, solar, wind, and battery manufacturing, this is not Africa's only… Read more »
Africa: The Rise of Africa's Gen Zs - From TikTok, X to the Streets
On June 18, 2024, thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets to oppose proposed tax reforms, marking a significant shift in the landscape of youth activism and advocacy in… Read more »
June 30
East Africa: IGAD Ministers Want Education for Refugees
Education ministers in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) bloc want member states to prioritise high quality education for disaster affected populations, 60% of… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Forces in Fierce Battles With Al-Shabaab
The al-shabaab militia is launching more attacks on Ugandan forces than at any other African Union forces of the Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Read more »
Kenya: Effect of Kenya Protests On Uganda
Shortly before 3pm on June 25, something unexpected happened in Westlands, an affluent suburb of Nairobi. Cars started making U-turns with motorists warning oncoming traffic about… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Cyclist Kagimu Targets Good Show At Paris 2024
Uganda's sole cyclist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Charles Kagimu, has vowed to put up a good show in his first appearance at the Games. Read more »
Uganda: Ruto's Shambolically Risky Gamble
Many people have hailed President William Ruto of Kenya for yielding to popular pressure not to sign the controversial Finance Bill. A friend in diplomatic circles in Kampala… Read more »
June 26
Uganda: Stigma Threatens Antiretroviral Therapy Success
Concern over young girls and women dropping from HIV care programs undermines efforts Read more »
June 25
Uganda: CSOs Identify Key Opportunities in the Shs72 Trillion Budget
The non-governmental organisations call for strong anti-corruption measures and debt reduction Read more »