Uganda: E-Government Requires Citizens' Trust

Emma Inamutila Theofelus, Namibia's Deputy Minister of ICT attended this year's e-governance conference in Tallinn, Estonia, which was held May 30-31 under the theme: "Digital… Read more »

Uganda/Algeria: Uganda Cranes Fall to Algeria As Afcon Dream Fades

TotalEnergies AFCON Qualifiers 2023 Read more »

Uganda: Museveni to Attend Budget Day, Misses Trip to Russia

President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed that he will not be part of the African Union delegation travelling to Europe to help resolve the Ukraine-Russia war as he is still COVID-19… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni - I Am Not in ICU

President Yoweri Museveni has said he is doing a lot of 'paper work' at State House and not in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as Kenyans on social media have claimed. Read more »

Uganda: Actionaid Holds Inter-Generational Dialogue On FGM and GBV in Amudat

ActionAid Uganda has held a one-day intergenerational dialogue in Lokales subcounty, Amudat district and the main objectives is to enhance inter-generational relationship between… Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni's Take On Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development

President Yoweri Museveni is content with the economy's progress, which he said recovered from a nosedive during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is poised to hit US$55.2 billion. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Oil and Gas Economic Dividends

Uganda's oil and gas sector has employed more than 11,670 people with local citizens taking more than 93% of the jobs at the end of May this year, latest statistics from the… Read more »

Uganda: Shooting Oneself in the Foot

Last month, Uganda passed the most draconian and barbaric anti-homosexual law in the world. The law has a death sentence for some acts of homosexuality but does not do the same… Read more »

Somalia: Stay in Somalia or Get Out?

Jonathan Odur, the opposition MP of Erute South constituency and Shadow Minister for Defence, says the Ugandan contingent in the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)… Read more »

Uganda: Obituary - Kato Lubwama, Comedian and Former MP, Dies at 52

From the theatre stage, to radio studios and to parliament, Kato Lubwama was a renowned figure in Uganda for more than three decades as he built a following in the arts sector with… Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni Tests Positive for Covid-19

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Dr Diana Atwine has confirmed that President Yoweri Museveni has tested positive for Covid-19, Read more »

Uganda: Get-Rich-Quick Schemes, Pyramids and Ponzis - Five Signs You're Being Scammed

Consumers are under a lot of financial strain. The World Economic Forum reports that the cost-of-living crisis is affecting people across the globe. With food and fuel prices… Read more »

Uganda: FAO, Government to Assess Potential New Dairy Market

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has entered into a new partnership with the Dairy Development Authority (DDA) to boost exports of Ugandan milk and… Read more »

Sudan: UN Security Council Extends Mandate of Assistance Mission

The United Nations (UN) Security Council on Friday decided to extend the mandate of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) until Dec. 3 of this year. Read more »

Uganda: Anglican Church Hails Museveni for Assenting to Anti-Homosexuality Bill

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba hailed President Museveni for taking a bold step in assenting to the Anti-Homosexuality bill 2023 into law. Read more »

Uganda: Minister Nandutu Loses Bid to Halt Iron Sheets Trial

The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court in Kampala dismissed an application in which State Minister for Karamoja, Agnes Nandutu sought to have her trial over Karamoja iron… Read more »

Kenya: Faith Kipyegon Breaks Women's 1,500m World Record in Italy

Kenyan Faith Kipyegon broke the women's 1,500 meters world record at the Wanda Diamond League's Golden Gala meeting in Florence, Italy on Friday. Read more »

Sudan: Army Urges Continued Saudi-U.S. Efforts to Bring Negotiation Back On Track

The Sudanese army Friday called on Saudi Arabia and the United States to continue mediation efforts to bring the negotiation with the rival faction back on track. Read more »

Uganda: Aschberg Programme, Digital Project for Artists and Cultural Professionals Launched

Ministry of Gender, UNESCO partner to implement Aschberg programme for artists & Open Digital Roadmap Project Read more »

Africa: Top 100 Most Admired Brands in Africa Named

· Nike retains #1 ranking for 5th consecutive year in a relatively unchanged Top 10 ranking of the most admired brands in Africa. Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Partners With WHO to Tackle Emergencies

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have launched of a Joint Emergency Preparedness and Response Action Plan… Read more »

Uganda: Mistakes Were Made in Somalia Attack - Museveni

Presdent Yoweri Museveni has indicated that there were mistakes made by a company of UPDF soldiers when Al-Shabaab rebels attacked their Forward Operational Base leading to a loss… Read more »

Uganda: Youth Leaders Want Government to Support PWDs to Participate in Electoral Process

A group of youth leaders has outlined ways in which the government can improve the participation of young people and people with disabilities in the electoral process. Read more »

Uganda: European Investment Bank Eyes More Investments in Uganda

A delegation from the European Investment Bank (EIB) has concluded a week-long (May 22-26) visit of Uganda that saw the bank's representatives and senior officials from the… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda GDP to Grow Fast in 2023

Just days to the June 14 reading of the national budget in parliament, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has listed Uganda among countries whose good GDP growth performance is… Read more »