Uganda: Data, Democracy, and Uganda's 2026 Elections

On May 12, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, 81, will take the oath of office once again, extending a presidency that has shaped Uganda's political landscape for four straight… Read more »

Uganda: Veteran Journalist Joe Nam Shot Dead

Reports from Kawempe indicate that police are investigating a case of murder by shooting that occurred in Kawanda Central, Nabweru Division, Wakiso District, in the early hours of… Read more »

Uganda: VP Alupo Presides Over Pass Out of 1,200 Recruit Prison Warders

Vice President Rtd Major Jessica Alupo has presided over the passing out of 1,238 recruit warders on Saturday. Read more »

Uganda: A Look Back At Six Terms of Museveni's Presidency

On May 12, 2026, Yoweri Museveni will take the oath of office for a seventh time as president of Uganda. Statistics show that 75% to 80% of the country's population was born after… Read more »

Uganda: Karamoja Leaders Demand Wider Iron Sheets Prosecutions After Nandutu Sentencing

Local leaders in the Karamoja sub-region are demanding the prosecution of all government officials implicated in the iron sheet scandal, saying the conviction of former Karamoja… Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Inject Shs905 Billion Into Afcon Preparations

Government has prioritised Uganda's bid to co-host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, committing Shs905 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year budget, the Minister of State… Read more »

Uganda: The Geography of Power and the Price of Ignorance

When commenting on the 1980-1988 Iraq-Iran war, Henry Kissinger once remarked that it was "a pity both sides can't lose". It was a chilling distillation of a worldview in which… Read more »

Uganda: NRM-O Retreat At Kyankwanzi Amid America's Renewed Geopolitical Contest for the Moon

Sometime in 2023, I found myself on a panel at the Kampala Geopolitics Conference, convened by the French Embassy and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung-Uganda in partnership with Makerere… Read more »

Uganda: Nup's Kadondi Sworn in As Makerere Guild President

Makerere University has sworn in the newly elected guild leadership amid chanting and jubilation across student halls. Read more »

Uganda: MPs Question Army Attire At MPs-Elect Training in Kyankwanzi

MPs have queried the use of military-style attire by Members-elect at a retreat in Kyankwanzi District. Read more »

Uganda: Government Bans 500 Pornography Sites

The government's Pornograpy Control Committee has raised concern over the increasing exposure of children to online sexual exploitation and harmful digital content. Read more »

Uganda: Man Jailed 40 Years for Killing Ent Doctor

The High Court in Lira has sentenced a 32 years- old man for the murder of Dr. Wilfred Olila, a senior Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist. Read more »

Uganda: Pearl Bank Records Sh47.3 Billion Profit After Tax

Pearl Bank's full evolution from PostBank to its current identity has got another boost, with Pearl Bank's latest financial results for the year ended December 2025 telling a story… Read more »

Uganda: Kabale Residents Protest Three-Month Power Blackout

A three-month power blackout in Habubare Trading Centre and surrounding villages in Kabale District is crippling businesses and worsening insecurity, leaving residents frustrated… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Refuses to Reduce Tax On Mobile Money

Ugandans using mobile money platforms will continue to contend with the 0.5 percent tax to withdraw cash, a tax that has been blamed for the high cost and low uptake of digital… Read more »

Uganda: Women's Rights Are Trade Rights

Uganda's expanding footprint in regional and global trade, particularly through the East African Community (EAC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), signals a… Read more »

Uganda: Phase II Construction of Ntenjeru-Bule Road Project Commences

Construction of the 10.5-kilometre Ntenjeru-Buule Road (Phase II) has officially commenced in Mpata Sub-county, Mukono District, marking a major step in efforts to improve… Read more »

Uganda: High Court Judicial Review Orders Cannot Be Appealed

The Court of Appeal has ruled that decisions of the High Court made in the exercise of its revisionary powers, including judicial review orders, are final and cannot be appealed. Read more »

Uganda: Police - No Cattle Theft in Karamoja - Only Cattle Rustling

Cattle rustling in Karamoja fell by 12.9% in 2025, with joint security forces recovering 2,197 of the 2,375 cattle stolen, according to new police statistics. Read more »

Uganda: IGG Orders Jinja Southern Division Mayor to Refund Funds

The Inspector General Of Government has directed the outgoing Jinja Southern Division mayor Nasser Ashiraf and 21 other staff to refund sh33.7 million that they irregularly… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Tax Crossroads

On April 2, Henry Musasizi, the Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), presented a raft of tax proposals to Parliament to finance a proposed Shs 84 trillion budget for the… Read more »

Africa: Uganda's Twave Makes It to Startup List for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2026

Uganda's TWave Ltd , who have pioneered an automated, solar-powered fish feeding system that optimizes aquaculture productivity, have been selected as one of 10 startups for the… Read more »

Africa: How Satellites Are Rewriting Africa's Water Story

New digital tools are revealing the hidden patterns of lakes, rivers and dams, offering Africa a clearer path to water security Read more »

Uganda: Afreximbank 2025 Profit Rises 19% As Assets Hit $48.5 Billion

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) posted a 19% rise in net profit for 2025, driven by strong lending growth and continued financing of key sectors across Africa. Read more »

Africa: Africa Seeks Stronger Voice As Global Powers Deepen Engagement

Africa's place in an increasingly contested global order will come under scrutiny at a two-day geopolitics conference set for April 15-16 at Makerere University, as policymakers… Read more »