Congo-Kinshasa: Hope Rises in Bulape As DRC Mounts Swift Ebola Response

When the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola on Sept.4, memories of past outbreaks came rushing back. Fear spread quickly in Kasai Province,… Read more »

Uganda: Understanding the GKMA Urban Development Program

One year ago, in September 2024, Vice President Jessica Alupo arrived at the headquarters of Kira Municipality and launched the 5-year UGX 2.2 trillion Greater Kampala Metropolitan… Read more »

Uganda: Stanbic Bank Marketing Head Daniel Ogong Exits Role After 8 Years

Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced that Daniel Ogong, the long-serving Head of Brand and Marketing, will be leaving the role effective October 1, 2025, after eight years of… Read more »

Uganda: Israel Slams Recognition of Palestinian State By Britain, Australia, Canada

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday denounced the decision by Britain, Canada, and Australia to recognize a Palestinian state. Read more »

Uganda: UNEB Releases 2025 Ple, Uce and Uace Exams Timetable

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2025 timetable for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), and the Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Magero Seals MTN Quarterly Tee Win At Entebbe Club

Stephen Magero on Saturday claimed his first overall MTN September Quarterly Tee at the par 71, Entebbe club. Read more »

Uganda: Gen Kainerugaba, China's Military Industry Chief Discuss Defence Cooperation

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who also serves as the Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations,… Read more »

Uganda: Inter-Religious Council Calls for Peaceful Election Process

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has issued a statement, calling for peaceful and inclusive 2026 elections. Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Approves €183m Water and Sanitation Loan

Parliament has adopted a proposal to borrow €183.3 million from the Standard Chartered Bank, UK, and Shs120.4 billion from the domestic market through a six-month Treasury… Read more »

Uganda: MP Edakasi Urges Colleagues to Use Drug Stock Alerts to Curb Pilferage

Alfred Edakasi, Member of Parliament for Kaberamaido County, has called on fellow legislators to make better use of government-issued drug stock alerts to help curb the persistent… Read more »

East Africa: Lung Cancer in East Africa

A five-year study by the Makerere Lung Institute, in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University (USA) and the National Institute for Medical Research (Tanzania), has shed… Read more »

Uganda: Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Fli to Launch Compendium of Public Interest Litigation Cases

Uganda is set to witness a historic milestone in its legal and governance landscape with the upcoming launch of the country's first-ever Compendium of Public Interest Litigation… Read more »

Uganda: Ikon Awards Signs Landmark MOU With Michael Wawuyo to Feature in Nigerian Film

The iKON Awards has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with legendary Ugandan actor Michael Wawuyo Sr., to feature in the Nigerian drama film called Dambe, powered by… Read more »

Uganda: Atherosclerosis Driving Uganda's Heart Crisis

Atherosclerosis, the gradual hardening and narrowing of arteries, is quietly driving a surge of heart attacks, strokes, and premature deaths in Uganda. Experts now warn that… Read more »

Uganda: Postbank Trains 30 Staff to Champion Green Financing, Global Sustainability Agenda

Thirty PostBank staff have become the latest beneficiaries of sustainability training, which aims at accelerating the understanding of green finance in Uganda's financial sector.… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Insurance Tribunal Registers 51 Complaints Since 2022

The Insurance Appeals Tribunal (IAT) has revealed that its rulings over the past three years are already shaping reforms and practices in Uganda's insurance industry, fostering… Read more »

Uganda: Why Uganda's Oil Story Is Incomplete Without President Museveni

"Uganda's oil and gas story is still being written. But it cannot be told in full without recognising the leadership that turned forgotten potential into an opportunity for… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Hosts Groundbreaking Public-Private Dialogue On Mobility of Business Persons

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, in partnership with the EU- EAC CORE Programme, has held the inaugural Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) on Mobility of Business Persons… Read more »

Uganda: Pros in Frantic Start to Uganda Open

Eleven golfers matched or player under par as the Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open got off to a flying start today at the par-71 Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club. Read more »

Uganda: Pilsner King Toasts to Heroes of the Tooro Masaza Cup As Kyaka Crowned Champs

On Sunday, the fourth edition of the Tooro Masaza Cup concluded with a 2-0 thriller as Kyaka County was crowned the 2025 Tooro Kingdom Amasaza Cup champions. The 3-time finalists… Read more »

Uganda: PAC Report Lays Bare Billions Lost in Govt Projects

The Committee on Public Accounts (Central Government) has drawn the attention of legislators to exaggerated costs of government-funded infrastructure projects. Read more »

Uganda: NRM Elections and the Public Good

The just-concluded NRM primary elections are a classic case of the inconsistency between Uganda's politics and democratic theory. There is a wide expectation that when leaders are… Read more »

Uganda: Local Govt Leaders' Pay Rise Kicks in Next Financial Year

Political leaders in the local government sphere are set for a pay rise beginning in the 2026/27 financial year following a directive by President Yoweri Museveni. Read more »

Uganda: Close to 1 Million Winners Created With the Uganda National Lottery

The Uganda National Lottery, operated by ITHUBA Uganda, is celebrating a remarkable milestone this week. More than 986,000 winners have been created across multiple games since its… Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among Fronts Inclusivity in Global Governance

Speaker Anita Among urged member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) to anchor their work on promoting inclusivity in global governance. Read more »