Uganda: MPs Stunned By Lack of Rules as Govt Picks Firm to Run National Lottery

MPs are concerned that government has identified a company to manage the lucrative national lottery without regulations in place. Read more »

Uganda: GOtv Introduces New Package for Soccer Fans

GOtv has announced the introduction of GOtv Supa+, a tailored package that will see die-hard fans watch their loved players as the 2023/24 premier league season kick-off on Aug.12. Read more »

Uganda: Price of Internet Cut By Half - ICT Minister

Minister for ICT and National Guidance Chris Baryomunsi has announced a 50% reduction in the price of the internet. Read more »

Uganda: Airtel Uganda Activates First 5G Site at Bulange

Airtel Uganda has activated the first 5G site at Bulange in Mengo to boost connectivity and digital inclusion in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Time for Uganda's Scientists to Focus On Splitting Atoms to Manufacture Land

Uganda's atomic scientists and other related professionals should now probably focus on splitting atoms to manufacture land. This has been the unsuccessful call by many concerned… Read more »

Uganda: Africa's Tourism Industry On the Rebound

Following the COVID-19 pandemic crisis that left the tourism industry across the continent on the brink of collapse, the sector is said to be on the rebound, according to the… Read more »

Uganda: For Money, the Media Allowed to Be Captured

The National Association of Broadcasters, media managers and experts, the ministries of Finance and that of ICT and National Guidance, are debating whether the government should… Read more »

Uganda: Phaneroo Shatters Guinness World Record for Longest Applause

In a dazzling display of unity, passion, and unwavering devotion, Phaneroo, a renowned religious organization, etched its name in history by breaking the Guinness World Record for… Read more »

Africa: Museveni, Muhoozi At Russia Africa Summit

President Yoweri Museveni and son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, were part of a handful of African leaders at the Russia Africa summit in St. Petersburg held July 27-28 which most… Read more »

Uganda: Drilling for Oil Under Conservationist Spotlight

Drilling of production wells for both the Kingfisher and Tilenga oil projects has picked up pace in recent months ahead of first oil scheduled for 2025. Read more »

Africa: African Peace Initiative for Ukraine Crisis Echoes China's Peace Plan, Says Putin

The African peace initiative for the Ukraine crisis echoes the provisions of the peace plan presented by China, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday night. Read more »

Niger: EU Ends Financial Support, Security Cooperation With Niger's New Authorities

The European Union (EU) does not recognize and will not recognize the authorities resulting from the putsch in Niger, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security… Read more »

Uganda: The Tragedy of Uganda's Opposition

The opposition in Uganda claim to have a broad strategic objective: to end dictatorship, incompetence, corruption, human rights abuses and build political institutions and… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Talks Oil, Nuclear Power With Putin

President Yoweri Museveni Thursday evening held bilateral talks with his host President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum. Read more »

Uganda: Meet the Young African Creatives Behind Disney's Kizazi Moto

Disney's 'Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire' is an anthology series blending various mythologies with sci-fi and fantasy. It consists of ten episodes created by talented African… Read more »

Uganda: Less Than 50% of Ugandan Entities Have Data Protection Policies - Ernst & Young

Less than half of local entities have data protection policies, strategies, and frameworks, a new report shows, signaling possible chances of data privacy breaches. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Struggling to Make Financial Transactions in Europe

Uganda's Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has come out to allay the fears of some Ugandans who in recent weeks have shared their frustration via social media about their… Read more »

Uganda: Male MPs Launch Platform to Advocate for Gender-Related Issues

Male Members of Parliament launched a platform dubbed the Uganda Men Parliamentary Association (UMEPA). The MPs said the forum will bring together Men in the house to advocate for… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Summoned to Parliament

The Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among directed the Minister for Defense to provide an explanation for the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) establishing a private… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Invites South Africans to Explore Investment Opportunities

In a bid to increase trade with South Africa and invites businessmen with interest in East Africa to consider exploring Uganda's various business and investment opportunities,… Read more »

Uganda: Nema's Akankwasah Wins Abeto Peace Award 2023

The executive director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Dr. Barirega Akankwasah is one of the eight awardees of the Always Be Tolerant Organisation (ABETO)… Read more »

Uganda: Opposition Parties Could Face Same Fate - Besigye

Former leader of FDC Dr Kizza Besigye has said his party is a victim of 'state capture' and must change strategy or they will end up as partners of the ruling NRM. Read more »

Uganda: Nile Special Wins 'Most Admired Ugandan Alcoholic Beverages Brand'

Nile Special has been recognized as the 'most admired Ugandan brand' in the alcoholic beverages' category as well as one of the top 10 brands doing good for people, society, and… Read more »

Central Africa: Women Meet to Discuss Great Lakes Peace and Justice

Women from the Great Lakes region have held an inception meeting on 'Women leading on peace and Justice 'organised by ActionAid Australia and ActionAid International Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Contingent in DRC Joins Drive to Fight Cholera

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Contingent operating under the East African Regional Force (EACRF) to keep peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) joined the… Read more »