Uganda: Uganda Embassy Taps Into Ethiopia's Running Culture for Rwenzori Marathon Drive

The Uganda Embassy in Addis Ababa has launched a promotional campaign for the 2026 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon to boost tourism and economic diplomacy. Read more »

Uganda: Equity Group, Africanenda Launch Digital Infrastructure Drive for Financial Inclusion

A new partnership between Equity Group, AfricaNenda Foundation and the Gates Foundation is set to accelerate the development of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across Africa in… Read more »

Uganda: Chris Obore Petitions High Court for Bail

Parliament's Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Chris Obore Ariko, has petitioned the High Court in Kampala seeking to be released on bail as he awaits trial. Read more »

Uganda: Lukwago Seeks Court Order for His Treatment in India

Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has appealed to the Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court to facilitate urgent medical intervention to save his life. Read more »

Uganda: Michael Katungi - Uganda's Extradition Dilemma

The arrest of retired Lt Michael Katungi Mpeirwe and the United States' request for his extradition has placed a former political insider at the centre of a high-profile… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Defends Media Regulation, Opposition Bail Policy

President Museveni has defended the government's opposition to granting bail to some opposition figures facing criminal charges Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Artists Look Beyond Borders As Africa's Music Business Evolves

As Africa's music industry becomes increasingly interconnected, Ugandan artists are steadily turning to regional platforms to build collaborations, strengthen their understanding… Read more »

Uganda: East African Crude Oil Pipeline Now Beyond 90% Completion

The project, however, remains the subject of criticism from environmental organisations, which have raised concerns about its ecological and climate impacts Read more »

Uganda: ULs Accuses Museveni of Interfering in Besigye Trial

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned President Yoweri Museveni over comments he made about Dr. Kizza Besigye's ongoing treason trial and his renewed proposal to abolish bail,… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Increases Public Service Wage Bill By Shs1.09 Trillion, Tightens HR Management

The government has increased the public service wage bill by more than 1.08 trillion shillings for the 2026/2027 financial year and announced a raft of reforms aimed at… Read more »

Uganda: There Is Still Hope for Ebola Treatment - DRC's Muyembe

As the number of Bundibugyo Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) pushes past 1,000, doctors continue to fight the disease without a vaccine or cure. But the… Read more »

Uganda: Oil About to Flow As 2010 Evicted Balaalo Wait for Compensation

As Uganda races toward first oil production, promises of economic transformation are colliding with unresolved grievances from the country's oil frontier. In Buliisa, hundreds of… Read more »

Uganda: Quality Chemical's Expansion Problem

Quality Chemical Industries Limited (Qcil) has said it remains confident in its long-term growth prospects, even as it warned that profitability could come under pressure from… Read more »

Uganda: Bangumya, Kiryowa Elected NRM Flag Bearers for EALA

Fred Rwakaizi Bangumya and Stella Kiryowa have been elected the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearers for Uganda's two vacant seats in the East African Legislative… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Announces New Public Service Salaries

The government has issued the 2026/27 public service salary structure, maintaining its policy of prioritizing scientists, teachers and specialized technical professionals while… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda - a Nation Under Fear

Miria Matembe. Timothy Kalyegira. Erias Lukwago. Kizza Besigye. Obeid Lutale. Eddie Mutwe. Muwanga Kivumbi. Waiswa Mufumbiro. Achileo Kivumbi. Olivia Lutaaya. Bobi Giant. Bobi… Read more »

Uganda: 560 Ugandans Repatriated From South Africa

The government has completed the first phase of its voluntary repatriation programme for nationals fleeing anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa after a third Uganda Airlines… Read more »

Uganda: MTN Outage Disrupts Calls, Internet and Mobile Money Services

The disruption began around midday and became more widespread from about 1 p.m., with subscribers reporting that they could neither make nor receive calls, access mobile data, nor… Read more »

North Africa: Egypt's President Inaugurates 'Octagon' Military HQ

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi inaugurated on Saturday the State Strategic Command Headquarters, known as "the Octagon," in Egypt's New Capital east of Cairo, the Egyptian… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UN - Ebola Outbreak in DRC Could Cost Africa $3.6 Bln, Put 300,000 Jobs At Risk

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could cause economic losses for African countries of up to $3.6 billion and threaten more than 300,000 jobs on the… Read more »

Uganda: Lord Mayor Applauds Uganda Waragi's Infrastructure Boost At Port Bell Landing Site

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), through its flagship brand Uganda Waragi, has commissioned a transformative community infrastructure project at Port Bell Landing Site in Luzira. As… Read more »

Uganda: Arrest of Parliament Officials Sparks Calls for Wider Accountability

The arrest and remand of seven senior Parliament officials on corruption-related charges has attracted a mixed reaction. Read more »

Uganda: Motor Dealers Protest Digital Plate Shortages

Uganda's motor trade sector has demanded that the government cancel its 10-year contract with Russian firm Joint Stock Company Global Security, citing persistent failures in… Read more »

Uganda: Leaving, Returning, Surviving - the Climate Migration Dilemma in Bududa

Peter Kibeti has returned to Kubewo village, Bududa district, a place he knows is dangerous and could kill him. Read more »

Uganda: First Batch of 273 Ugandans Evacuated From South Africa Arrives Home

A total of 273 Ugandan nationals have safely returned home from South Africa, marking the first phase of the Government of Uganda's voluntary repatriation exercise for citizens… Read more »