Kenya: Byanyima Demands Govt Release Husband Besigye Following 'Abduction in Kenya'

The alleged abduction in Kenya comes on the back of a similar experience suffered by 36 members of Dr Kizza Besigye political house in Kisumu four months ago. Read more »

Uganda: Security Trash Reports of Heads Being Cut Off for Karuma Bridge Ritual

The rumours gained significant traction on Tuesday after a six-year-old boy, Emmanuel Olara, was found dead with deep injuries to his head, inflicted by an unknown person. Read more »

Uganda: Residents of Tororo Railway Quarters Protest Exorbitant Rent On Dilapidated Houses

At a meeting with their area Member of Parliament, Apollo Yeri Ofwono, the residents voiced their grievances, highlighting the poor living conditions in the aging railway houses. Read more »

Uganda: Kyabazinga's 15 Demands to Govt Ahead of Buyende Nuclear Power Plant Construction

Kyabazinga stated that the Kingdom must benefit from the project in a manner similar to how the Bunyoro Kingdom is benefiting from oil and gas sector Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Discusses Military Cooperation With South African Counterpart

The Chief of Defense Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held a meeting with General Rudzani Maphwanya, Chief of the South African National Defense Force, at the Special Forces… Read more »

Uganda: Hundreds Stranded As Tororo Bridge Diversion Washed Away By Floods

The bridge is located along the Nagongera-Busolwe road, a vital route linking the two districts. Read more »

Uganda: Tororo District Chairperson Urges Formal Cost-Sharing in Public Hospitals

While free services are promised, Okea argues that the actual situation often forces patients to buy their medicines due to frequent stockouts in public hospitals. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans to Save As Low As Shs5000 As NSSF Launches New Voluntary Plan

National Social Security Fund has launched a new voluntary savings plan that will allow members save as low as shs5000. Read more »

Uganda: Rift in Uganda Law Society As Members Disown Ssemakadde

A faction of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued a firm statement distancing itself from controversial remarks made by its president, Isaac K. Ssemakadde. Read more »

Uganda: Experts Warn HIV Progress At Risk Without Sustained Efforts, Rights-Based Interventions

Globally, over 31 million people are now living with HIV, a stark increase from 8 million decades ago. In 2023 alone, 380,000 new infections were recorded, highlighting persistent… Read more »

Uganda: Ssenyonyi Rallies Bukomansimbi Coffee Farmers Amid Concerns Over New Coffee Law

The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has called on coffee farmers in Bukomansimbi District to stay resilient amidst growing concerns surrounding the recently… Read more »

Uganda: Katanga Trial 'Stalls' Amid Repeated Adjournments

Ms Molly Katanga, accused of killing her husband on November 2, 2023, remains in Luzira Prison having been denied bail twice by Judge Isaac Muwata, who at one time promised a… Read more »

Uganda: In Bugahya, Six People Are Out to Kick Pius Wakabi Out of Parliament

Wakabi, who represents Bugahya in the 11th Parliament, joined politics in 2016 after resigning as a school bursar at Kabalega Secondary School in Masindi. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni, Zulu King to Grace Ateker Cultural Festival in Soroti

The Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi has said President Museveni will grace the Ateker cultural festival in Soroti. Read more »

Uganda: Obongi RDC Hashaka Rescues Pupils Stranded By Flooded Road to Access Ferry

The pupils, residents of Sinyanya in Adjumani District, rely on the Obongi ferry to cross the River Nile daily to attend classes under the Universal Primary Education (UPE)… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Demands Answers Over Besigye Abduction

Early morning reports suggested that Opposition stalwart Besigye would be produced at the Military Court Martial today Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Praises Uganda Cranes for Afcon 2025 Qualification

President Museveni has expressed his congratulations to the Uganda Cranes for securing their spot in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco. Read more »

Uganda: State House Investigates Four Ibanda Officials, Former Town Clerk Over Corruption

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has summoned four Ibanda Municipality officials and the former Town Clerk of Ibanda Municipality, Fernard Mukuru Katunda, over allegations of… Read more »

Uganda: Next Media Launches Sixth Edition of Housing Baraza, Focuses On Affordable Housing Solutions

Next Media Services has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing Uganda's housing challenges with the launch of the sixth edition of the NBS Housing Baraza. Read more »

Uganda: FDC Katonga 36 Demand Justice After Torture Ordeal

Thirty-six members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction, recently arrested in Kisumu, Kenya, and charged with terrorism, have recounted harrowing experiences of… Read more »

Uganda: VP Alupo, Speaker Among Laud President Museveni's Skilling Initiative

The Teso Zonal Presidential Skilling Hub in Soroti recently played host to a high-profile event, as Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, and Vice President Jessica Alupo joined other… Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni Orders Courts to Deny Bail to PDM Fund Misusers

The President's directive is part of his performance assessment tour of the Teso sub-region, aimed at evaluating the impact of PDM and promoting participation in wealth creation… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Now Says Won't Meddle in Iteso-Japadhola Tororo Split Issue

The President, who had previously pledged to resolve the conflict, compared the situation to ripening bananas. Read more »

Uganda: Unicef and World Leaders Urge Immediate Climate Action to Protect Children

From flooded schools to collapsing health systems, children are facing the worst consequences of a crisis they had no hand in causing. Read more »

Uganda: Court Martial Hands Sentences Four to Six Years for Unlawful Possession of Ammunition

Keffa Kiwanuka, Jonathan Magoma Waswa, Moses Nyombi, and Saulo Ssekandi were convicted under the Firearms Act Cap 229 and the UPDF Act, 2005. Read more »