Uganda: Museveni Commissions Kampala Flyover, Warns Against Littering

President Museveni has commissioned the $81 million Kampala Flyover, urging city residents to stop littering and maintain cleanliness in the capital. Read more »

Uganda: MPs Impressed By Construction Progress of UPDF National Referral Hospital

Members of Parliament from the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee have expressed appreciation for the construction progress of UPDF National Referral Hospital, which stands at… Read more »

Uganda: Besigye - Who Is Responsible for Continued Incarceration of Army Court Victims?

On January 30, 2025, the Supreme Court outlawed the General Court Martial and directed that all cases and convicts from thereof be remitted to the High Court for further handling. Read more »

Uganda: Has Nawangwe Succeeded in Getting 'Permanent' Acting DVC?

The Vice-Chancellor of Makerere University, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, has navigated a contentious path regarding the appointment of his deputy vice-chancellors (DVCs) - academic… Read more »

Uganda: Stanbic PMI - Improved Business Conditions Resume for Uganda's Private Sector

Operating conditions for Ugandan private sector firms improved in February, following a brief decline at the start of the year sending the headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers'… Read more »

Uganda: Uppa Secures French Support to Strengthen Parliamentary Reporting

The Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA) has secured a partnership with the Government of France aimed at enhancing the capacity of parliamentary reporters. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Identifies 42 Important Plant Areas for Conservation

Despite covering only 2 percent of the world's land area, Uganda boasts a rich variety of flora that serves as a foundation for food security, medicine, water conservation, and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Accuses Germany Of 'Politicising' Development Cooperation Over DR Congo War

Rwanda has accused Germany of politicising development cooperation after Berlin announced it was halting new development aid and reviewing existing commitments over Rwanda's… Read more »

Uganda: Father Kills Senior Three Daughter, Later Lynched By Mob

Shock and horror have swept through Kitengeesa village in Masaka City following the brutal killing of a Senior Three student, Sophia Nantume, by her father, Mwebe Deo. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Senate President Denies Sexually Harassing Colleague

Senate President Akpabio told Wednesday's session that he had been raised very well by his late mother and had never harassed any woman. Read more »

Uganda: Govt On Heatwave Survival - Drink Lots of Water, Shower, and Slow Down

The government says citizens should drink like fish, shower like it is a hobby and do less exercises to beat the heatwave although that leaves fasting Muslims to endure it all the… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Maintains Mpox Emergency Status As Cases Surge Across the Continent

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the continuation of mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), following… Read more »

Uganda: They Are Doing a Great Job - Gen Muhoozi Hails Jatt

Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has praised the Joint Anti-terrorism Task Force (JATT), despite facing criticism regarding its recent operations. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Accuses Canada of 'Blatantly Ignoring' Security Concerns - Statement

Rwanda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Canada's recent statement on the ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo, accusing the North American country of… Read more »

Uganda: Hailstorm Destroys Dormitory At Bombo Secondary School in Luweero

A downpour accompanied by a hailstorm wreaked havoc in Bombo Town Council, Luweero District, on Monday, March 3, leaving massive destruction in its wake. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Trains Officers On Disaster Response, Management

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces has commenced a disaster response and management exercise (Table-Top Exercise), code-named "OKOA MAISHA 2025," at the headquarters of the Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Tayebwa Condemns Security Agencies Over Torture During Kawempe North By-Elections

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has strongly condemned the violence and human rights abuses surrounding the Kawempe North by-elections, accusing security agencies of… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution to Strengthen Justice System

President Museveni has emphasized the need to strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, calling for their expansion to grassroots levels as a more effective and… Read more »

Uganda: Stray Goats, Cows Chew Up What Is Left of Soroti City's Greens

The increasing presence of stray goats and cows in Soroti City has raised concerns among residents, who are pointing fingers at local authorities for failing to address the issue. Read more »

Uganda: Red Cross Recommits to Road Safety As Third Phase of Safe Steps Campaign Is Launched

Prudential Uganda has announced the start of the third phase of its Safe Steps campaign. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Red Cross Expands Road Safety Initiative to Reduce Accidents

The Uganda Red Cross, in partnership with Prudential Uganda and the government, has launched the third phase of its road safety initiative, aiming to cut road accidents and… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Says Committed to Guarding Against Election Violence

The government has committed to taking measures to prevent violence during elections nationwide. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Denies Role in Kawempe North By-Election Violence As Opposition Raises Doubts

The government has distanced itself from the violence that marred the recent Kawempe North by-election campaigns, instead attributing the incidents to individual perpetrators. Read more »

Uganda: Legislators Question Finance Ministry Over Rising Supplementary Budgets

Legislators on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have accused the Ministry of Finance of financial indiscipline over its frequent use of supplementary budgets. Read more »

Uganda: Is It Time for Uganda to Lift the Ban On Facebook After Meta's New Policies?

In January 2021, just before the country's general elections, the Government of Uganda banned Facebook. This came after the platform deleted accounts it claims were linked to the… Read more »