September 26, 2023
Uganda: Uganda's NSSF Declares 10 Percent Interest Rate for Fy 2022/23
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September 25, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Must Sign Employment Bill to Protect Workers - Human Rights Watch
President Yoweri Museveni should sign into law the recently amended employment bill that was passed in May this year to protect employees particularly women, from various forms of… Read more »
Uganda: Behind the 'Back to School Plague'
Parents are often confused by the changes and diseases children are diagnosed with during the first days of reporting back to school for a new term. This is in most cases… Read more »
Uganda: Court Upholds Decision to Indefinitely Suspend Students Found With Drugs
The High Court has upheld the decision of schools to indefinitely suspend students found in possession of drugs that may endanger public safety, health, and morality. Read more »
Uganda: In the Footsteps of a Wildlife Ranger
It is about 6am on a cool early morning when Sam Mwandha, the executive director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority flags off 18 teams comprising four members each from the tail-end… Read more »
September 24, 2023
Uganda: American Ambassador's Dilemma in Uganda
A video of U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, pitching to American investors why they should invest their dollars in Kenya triggered debate on why American ambassadors cannot… Read more »
Uganda: 13 Ugandans Allegedly Abducted By South Sudanese Authorities Released
Police in Uganda revealed that the 13 Ugandans who were allegedly abducted by the South Sudanese authorities in Koch sub-county Yumbe district, in retaliation, towards the arrest… Read more »
Uganda: Soldiers to Declare Wealth Through Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence
The Inspector of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya, announced that a new portal is being created where soldiers will declare their wealth through the Chieftaincy of Military… Read more »
Uganda: East African Sports Ministers Preparing Joint Afcon 2027 Bid
Sports ministers from Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda convened here on Friday to discuss their joint bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Read more »
Uganda: NEMA Launches Countrywide Anti-Litter Campaign
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), rolled out a countrywide anti-litter campaign to help stop littering, which has been a nagging headache for the country. Read more »
Uganda: DPP Withdraws Charges Against First Son General Muhoozi
In a shocking turn of events, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew charges of disobedience and common nuisance against First Son also Senior Presidential Advisor for… Read more »
Uganda: Police Officers Urged to Embrace Cybersecurity for Enhanced Safety
Police officers received a resounding call to embrace cybersecurity, safeguarding both personal and institutional data. Read more »
September 22, 2023
East Africa: Why Ugandans, East Africans Celebrate the East African Crude Oil Pipeline
The EACOP will generate considerable economic benefits for Uganda. The project is estimated to attract billions of dollars in foreign direct investment, leading to increased… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Uganda: New Report Examining Uganda's Foreign Policy
With Uganda playing an increasingly prominent role in international relations through peacekeeping and military intervention, enacting draconian laws with foreign policy… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Uganda: Entebbe to Host Inaugural East African Airshow in 2024
The countdown has started to the inaugural East African Airshow that will be hosted by Uganda. Skies are set to ignite with passion and excitement as Entebbe hosts the event 5-7th… Read more »
Uganda: New Twist as Court Throws Lukwago Out of FDC Case
The High Court has excluded Erias Lukwago, the Vice President of the Buganda Region for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), from the proceedings involving three members of the… Read more »
September 17, 2023
East Africa: South Sudan President Salva Kiir Jets in to Uganda for a One-Day Working Visit
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday met and held discussions with the President of the Republic of South Sudan, H.E Salva Kiir at State House Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: NRM Secretariat Launches Kiswahili Language Lessons to Aid East African Integration
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party unveiled an ambitious initiative to impart Kiswahili language skills to its members nationwide, in a bid to align with the broader East… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Muslim Supreme Council Appoints Kivumbi Muzamiru
Kivumbi Muzamiru has been named the new executive officer at Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau (UMMB) Old Kampala. The appointment represents a continuation of the bureau's goal to… Read more »
Uganda: UPC Party Intensifies National Mobilization
Uganda People's Congress (UPC) announced that the Party has made tremendous strides in their quest to re-capture political power through General elections, come 2026. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Babalanda Receives Medal for Championing HIV/Aids Fight in Uganda
The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda received an award from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) for her contribution towards the fight… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Uganda: Eacop Contractor Visits Pau's CEO
On Sept.7, Aimin Luo, the General Manager of China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co Ltd (CCP) paid a courtesy call to Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Uganda: When Hospitals Become Prisons
A case of a health facility detaining a patient for failure to pay a medical bill is once again in the news and the courts. This time, it is a couple suing a high end facility,… Read more »
Uganda: Breaking - Police Halts National Unity Platform Nationwide Mobilisation
Uganda Police has suspended NUP countrywide mobilisation activities until further notice. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Uganda: Rewilding to Save 2000 White Rhinos
After a failed rhino farming business left 2000 southern white rhinos in danger, an African game park specialist has stepped in to assist. African Parks will "re-wild" the rhinos,… Read more »