Uganda: U.S. Aid Cuts Have Pushed Uganda Into Shs604bn Health Crisis Hole - Dr Aceng

Health minister Jane Ruth Aceng told Parliament on Friday that the funding withdrawn were covering key programs such as HIV/Aids (Shs243.2 billion), malaria (Shs121 billion),… Read more »

Uganda: IOM, Ministry of Gender Launch One-Stop Support Centre for Migrant Workers

The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development (MGLSD), in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has launched a Migrant Workers' Support… Read more »

Uganda: 'Yet You Have Free Access' - Magogo Unhappy With Journalists Questioning Match Ticket Prices

Magogo's comments came in response to widespread complaints on social media about the prices for tickets to games at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Read more »

Central Africa: Museveni, UN Special Envoy On Great Lakes Discuss War in Eastern DRC

The United Nations Special Envoy of the Secretary General for the Great Lakes Region H.E Huang Xia yesterday paid a courtesy call to President Museveni at State House Entebbe. Read more »

Uganda: Ex-VP Kazibwe Launches Malaria Eradication Drive in Busoga

The Busoga Malaria Eradication Project, spearheaded by Kazibwe in partnership with the Busoga Health Forum, aims to combat the disease through mass screening, treatment, and… Read more »

Uganda: No One Can Remove Buganda From Uganda Map - UBOS

Statistics body, UBOS has dismissed as untrue, reports that they want to remove Buganda from the map of Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Proposes National ID As Tax ID

The Ugandan government has introduced four tax bills aimed at reforming the country's tax regime, including a proposal to use the National Identification Number (NIN) as a Tax… Read more »

Uganda: UWA Signs Deals Worth Sh104.3bn to Develop High-End Facilities in Three National Parks

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has to signed three major concession agreements with private investors to develop and manage high-end tourism infrastructure in Murchison Falls,… Read more »

Uganda: New Tax Bills Target Casinos With Stiff Penalties for Non-Compliance

Minister Musasizi outlined the stringent penalties for non-compliance, saying an operator of a casino, gaming or betting activity who does not use or is not integrated with the… Read more »

Uganda: Floods Suck Life Out of Kampalans, Leaving Destruction, Loss, and Growing Frustrations in Its Wake

Kampala residents face devastation after floods claimed lives and destroyed homes. With growing frustration, they blame government mismanagement, inadequate compensation, and poor… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Pays Tribute to Flood Victims, Warns of More Heavy Rains

At least seven people were killed in Wednesday's flooding that wreaked havoc across the Kampala Metropolitan area Read more »

Uganda: LOP Ssenyonyi Tasks Government On Solutions After Floods Ravage Kampala

The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi has called on the government to inform Parliament about the measures being implemented to improve Kampala's deteriorating drainage… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Dismisses Claims About Buganda's Removal From National Map

Senior government officials have dismissed as false and inflammatory social media claims suggesting that Buganda has been removed from Uganda's national map. Read more »

Uganda: NRM Embarks On Final Phase of Party Register Verification Ahead of 2026 Elections

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has commenced the third and final phase of verifying its party membership and register as it prepares to release its much-anticipated… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Intervenes in Long Standing Kiboga Land Dispute

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has intervened in a land dispute in Kiboga District. Read more »

Uganda: MPs Decry Corruption and Nepotism in Govt Recruitment Process of Government

Members of Parliament have expressed concern over the rampant corruption in the recruitment process, particularly in City and District Service Commissions. Read more »

Uganda: NRM Says Party Membership Has Grown to 20.7 Million

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has announced that its membership has risen to 20.7 million, up from 18 million last year, as the party finalizes its register ahead… Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Muslims Receive Food Relief Ahead of Ramadan Conclusion

Each beneficiary received a package containing five kilograms of rice, ten kilograms of posho, one litre of cooking oil, salt, sugar, and soap. Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Council in Turmoil Over Counterfeit Cement Scandal

The council session, initially convened to pass the 2025/26 district budget, was abruptly cut short when tensions spiralled out of control. Read more »

Uganda: U.S. Embassy Staff Among Seven Dead in Kampala City Floods

George Bogere, an employee of the US Embassy in Kampala, drowned in Kasangati while riding a motorcycle. Read more »

Uganda: Chaos in Tororo As Councillors Push for Transfer of RDC, Police Boss

The officials, along with District Chairperson John Okea, are accused of failing to combat corruption and allegedly enabling it instead. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, Japan Seal Shs121bn Deal for Karuma Bridge Reconstruction

Uganda's Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, has signed a landmark agreement with the Japanese government to reconstruct the Karuma Bridge. Read more »

Uganda: Over 1,000 Livestock Lost in Katakwi As Drought Strains Farmers

The four-month dry spell has devastated farmers, who now struggle to sustain their livelihoods. Read more »

Uganda: Parties Struggle to Hold Delegates Conferences As 2026 Elections Near

Delegates' conferences are crucial for political parties as they provide a platform to strategize, realign leadership structures, and make key decisions. Read more »

Uganda: Basel - The Flavorful Spice Packed With Health Benefits

Rich in essential nutrients, basil contains vitamins A, K, and C, as well as minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium. Read more »