Uganda: Govt Declares Mandatory National Cleaning Day

The government has declared the last Saturday of every month as National Cleaning Day. The mandatory three-hour exercise will require all Ugandans to participate, with no vehicles… Read more »

Africa: East Africa's Data Consumption Drives Airtel Africa's Mobile Services Revenue to $607 Million

East Africa's growing appetite for mobile internet continued to fuel Airtel Africa's Mobile Services business during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, helping lift mobile services… Read more »

Uganda: Farmers in Acholi Advised to Delay Second Season Planting After Failed Harvest

Farmers across the Acholi sub-region have been urged to postpone planting for the second agricultural season as meteorologists warn that the ongoing dry spell is likely to persist… Read more »

Uganda: Unicef Urges Uganda to Strengthen Child Road Safety

UNICEF has asked Uganda to strengthen child road safety, saying protecting children requires action to reduce speeding, improve pedestrian infrastructure and strengthen emergency… Read more »

Uganda: Forests - Tasll and Ecotrust Reassure Communities in Northern Uganda

As the Transformative Approach to Sustainable Landscapes and Livelihoods (TASLL) project officially winds down, key implementation partners recently gathered for a high-level… Read more »

Uganda: How DFCU Bank Is Helping Award Winning Ojok Transform Northern Uganda's Coffee Value Chain

From introducing improved coffee seedlings to connecting farmers to markets and international opportunities, Alfred Ojok has spent years building Hasting Coffee Centre into a… Read more »

Uganda: How Putting a Price On Uganda's Resources Can Secure Its Future

Uganda is currently grappling with the classic development dilemma of how to lift millions out of poverty while safeguarding its rich natural heritage. Read more »

Uganda: Gen. Moses Ali Finally Laid to Rest in Adjumani

At exactly 5:25 PM, Rt. Hon. (Rtd) Gen. Moses Ali, the former Member of Parliament for Adjumani West Constituency, was finally laid to rest in Abiricaku Village, Adjumani District,… Read more »

Uganda: NCBA Bank Uganda Drives Automotive Innovation At the 2026 Ncba Auto Show

NCBA Bank Uganda last week reaffirmed its commitment to advancing mobility, innovation and economic growth as the Platinum and Official Title Sponsor of the 2026 NCBA Auto Show,… Read more »

Uganda: Watu Uganda Reaches One Million Device Financing Milestone

Watu Uganda has reached a major milestone after financing one million devices through Watu Simu, reinforcing its commitment to expanding access to smartphones and digital… Read more »

Uganda: Court Orders Govt to Probe Into Muwanga Kivumbi's Whereabouts

The High Court in Kampala has directed the government to conclude investigations into the whereabouts of former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi… Read more »

Uganda: Pearl Bank Looks to a Digital Future a Year After Rebranding

As Uganda's Pearl Bank marks a year since rebranding, officials are confident that their new identity reflects the bank's transformation into a digitally progressive, inclusive,… Read more »

Uganda: Africa CDC Urges U.S. to Lift Uganda Ebola Travel Restrictions

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called on the United States to lift travel restrictions imposed on Uganda following its recent Ebola… Read more »

Uganda: Dilapidated Roads and Bridges Cripple Trade in West Nile

Dilapidated bridges and deteriorating roads across the West Nile sub-region are disrupting trade, increasing transport costs and discouraging investment, with businesses and… Read more »

Uganda: Makerere University Introduces E-Transcripts, Expands Online Learning

Makerere University has launched electronic academic transcripts and certificates, allowing graduates to access their credentials online and enabling employers and other authorized… Read more »

Uganda: Makerere Scientists Discover Genetic Changes in Ebola Bundibugyo Virus

Researchers have identified genetic changes in the Ebola Bundibugyo virus that could reduce the effectiveness of existing diagnostic tests, prompting the development of new test… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Shifts Karamoja Food Relief Distribution to UPDF, Prisons

Emergency food relief for drought-hit communities in Karamoja will now be distributed by the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Uganda Prisons Service after President… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Ebola Battle Enters Its Final Test

Uganda has entered a crucial phase in its latest battle against Ebola after discharging the country's last confirmed patient, beginning the mandatory 42-day period required before… Read more »

Uganda: State House and Security Agencies Under Siege

How a crook weaved his way into the confidence of President Yoweri Museveni and is now wreaking havoc in the security institutions of state Read more »

Uganda/Morocco: Morocco, Spain, Portugal to Co-Host 2030 FIFA World Cup

Morocco, Spain and Portugal will jointly host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, in what FIFA has described as a landmark celebration of the tournament's centenary and a major milestone for… Read more »

Uganda: New Telecom Taxes Renew Debate Over Whether Uganda Is Taxing Financial Inclusion

A renewed parliamentary push to review taxes on mobile money has reignited concerns that Uganda's tax regime is making digital financial services increasingly expensive and slowing… Read more »

Uganda: 10 Days On - Security Forces Silent As Muwanga Kivumbi Hearing Looms

The Uganda People's Defence Forces and Uganda Police Force have remained tight-lipped on the whereabouts of former Butambala MP Muwanga Kivumbi, 11 days after his arrest. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Announces Open National Park Days for 2026

Uganda is giving everyone a chance to visit its national parks without paying entry fees. The Ministry of Tourism has announced free entry for 3 days in September, open to both… Read more »

Uganda: Agra At 20 - Charting Uganda's Next Chapter in Agricultural Transformation

Uganda has spent the past two decades strengthening agricultural research, building seed systems and investing in institutions that support farmers. Yet as scientists,… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Moves to Introduce Mandatory Colour Coding for School Buses and Vans

The government is set to introduce mandatory colour-coding for all school vans and buses as part of wider measures to improve the safety of learners on the country's roads. The… Read more »