Uganda: Kyagulanyi Rallies Tooro to Vote for NUP

The National Unity Platform- NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has rallied the people of Tooro to participate in next year's general elections and vote out… Read more »

Uganda: Besigye Committed to High Court for Trial As Lawyers Storm Out of Court

The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has sent Dr Kizza Besigye, Obeid Lutale and Captain Denis Oola to face trial in the High Court on treason and misprision of treason charges. Read more »

Uganda: Regional Peace Body Hails Qatar, Uganda for Pushing for Peace in DRC

The 12th High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for DRC and the region hosted by Uganda has hailed Qatar for… Read more »

Uganda: Officials Warn Against ID Fraud, Bribery As Renewal Exercise Gains Momentum Across the Country

As the National Identity Card (ID) renewal and mass registration exercise enters its second day, government officials are turning their attention to emerging threats of fraud,… Read more »

Africa: Uganda's Ojangole to Chair Africa's Development Finance Body

Uganda Development Bank (UDB) Managing Director, Dr. Patricia Ojangole, has been appointed Chairperson of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI), the… Read more »

Uganda: DStv Named Most Admired African Media Brand 2025

DStv has been officially recognized as the number one Most Admired African Media Brand in the Brand Africa 100 in the Africa's Best Brands 2025 rankings. This recognition also sees… Read more »

Uganda: Mpuuga Launches New Political Party, Democratic Front

Former Leader of Opposition and NUP Deputy President Mathias Mpuuga has officially unveiled a new political party, the Democratic Front (DF). Read more »

Africa: Africa Sounds Alarm On Malaria Drug Resistance

Over the past two decades, Africa has made tremendous strides in the fight against malaria. Through the widespread use of insecticide-treated, bed nets (ITNs), rapid diagnostic… Read more »

Uganda: Nalukoola Appeals

Kawempe North MP Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola has filed a notice of appeal against Monday's High Court decision that nullified his victory, citing serious irregularities that… Read more »

Uganda: Housing Finance Bank Boosts Back-to-School Season for Parents

As the new school term gains momentum, Housing Finance Bank is offering timely support to parents, guardians, and school administrators with tailored financial solutions designed… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Airways Steps Up Hard Sale of Their Flights to London Gatwick

As Uganda Airlines finally launched their much delayed flights to the UK - notably not to London Heathrow, Britain's primary aviation hub - but to Gatwick, which is clearly a… Read more »

Uganda: Afreximbank Reports $215m Net Income in Q1 2025

On the payments front, the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS) continues to gain traction, with KCB Group in Kenya and Bank of Kigali in Rwanda integrating the… Read more »

Uganda: Fires Fuel Record Global Forest Loss in 2024

Forest loss around the world surged to a record high in 2024, thanks mainly to a calamitous rise in fires, according to the latest data from the University of Maryland's GLAD Lab… Read more »

Uganda: 'Journalists Must Question Political Narratives in 2026 Polls'

Solomon Sserwanja is the Executive Director of the African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ). He spoke to The Independent's Ronald Musoke about the prominent role of… Read more »

Uganda: MTN Uganda and Government Unite to Boost Digital Transformation

On May 22, MTN Uganda convened a high-level round table in Kampala, partnering with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance to sharpen the country's digital ambitions. The event… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Hosts EAC Insurance Regulators' Summit

Delegates acknowledged the region's challenges -- including limited public awareness, economic instability, and political unrest Read more »

Uganda: Vipers SC Crowned Uganda Premier League Champs 7th Time

For the seventh time, Vipers have been crowned UPL champions, lifting the 2024/25 league trophy in front of their own fans at St. Mary's Stadium, Kitende May 24th. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Inequality Gap Narrows As Poverty Persists in Pockets

The latest Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS) 2023/24 has painted a complex picture of Uganda's socio-economic landscape, revealing promising strides in income equality and… Read more »

Uganda: Lawyer and Activist Atuhaire Found Alive On Tanzania Border

Agora Centre for Research has confirmed that their director, Agather Atuhaire, who has since Monday been held by Tanzanian officials, has been found this morning alive at the… Read more »

Uganda: Bank of Uganda Recognizes Equity As Dsib Bank

Equity Bank Uganda has once again been designated as a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (DSIB) by the Bank of Uganda, marking the third consecutive year the bank has received… Read more »

East Africa: Elevate - Uganda's First Luxury Helicopter Safari Takes Flight

A new chapter in luxury travel has taken flight with the launch of ELEVATE, Uganda's first luxury helicopter safari adventure. This exclusive experience, born from a collaboration… Read more »

Uganda: Xi Focus - Fortifying the Backbone of Manufacturing Through Innovation

From an era when even basic necessities like matches and soap had to be imported, China has transformed into the world's largest manufacturing powerhouse with the most… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Holds Annual Tourism Expo to Boost Arrivals

The annual Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo, Uganda's premium tourism show, opened here on Wednesday as the East African country strives to boost tourist arrivals. Read more »

Uganda: Maru Credit Offers Chance to Win Free School Fees for a Year

MARU Credit, a leading Tier IV financial institution, has announced an exciting back-to-school campaign that will see customers and parents win free school fees for a year. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda - a Case of Democracy in Chains

As Uganda edges closer to the 2026 general elections, the atmosphere is increasingly tainted by a disturbing surge in abductions and illegal arrests, particularly of opposition… Read more »