May 21, 2023
Uganda: FXPesa Opens Academy in Kampala to Offer Financial Literacy Lessons
FXPesa Academy is part of the global Equiti Group has opened its first financial education centre in Kampala to provide free financial education seminars and money management… Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among Wants Other East African Parliaments to Pass Law Against Homosexuality
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has called upon her colleagues reigning over the different parliaments in East African states to support Uganda by taking on her example of… Read more »
May 20, 2023
Uganda: Indian Businessman Shooting - Holder of Killer Gun Charged Over Negligence, Remanded
A Police Constable whose gun was used by Ivan Wabwire to shoot a moneylender on Parliamentary Avenue in Kampala last week has been arraigned before court, charged and subsequently… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Baati , NFA Replant 10 Hectares of Trees in Mubuku Forest Reserve
Uganda Baati has partnered with the National Forestry Authority (NFA) to replant 10 hectares of forest ground in Mubuku Central Forest Reserve in a bid to combat the adverse… Read more »
Uganda: Police Officer Shoots, Injures Mukono University Student He Suspected to Be a Thief
A Police Counter terrorism officer has shot and injured a student at Uganda Christian University in Mukono he suspected to be a thief. Read more »
May 19, 2023
Uganda: 17 Days Later, Sabiiti's Body Still Missing
The family of the late Private Wilson Sabiiti is still stranded with burial arrangements for their son, 17 days after his death. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Kayihura to Finally Retire From Army This Year
The former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen Kale Kayihura has finally been included on the list of officers set to be retired from the army this year. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Kenya: How Can Uganda Get Out of the Cycle of Relying On Kenya Buying Its Milk?
This seems to be a cyclical problem that continues and will continue to occur untill a sustainable solution is found. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Diverts Kenya Bound Empty Trucks to Lwakhakha
Government through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and their counterparts in Kenya have gazetted Lwakhakha border as the main exit point for all empty cargo trucks crossing into… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni to Address Ugandans On Post-Covid-19 Measures
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni will deliver a national address this Sunday to update the nation on the steps forward following the World Health Organization's declaration that… Read more »
Uganda: UDB to Create 3,928 Jobs From Q1 Approved Projects
Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the country's only national development finance Institution, has today announced that it expects 3,928 jobs to be created from the January to March… Read more »
Uganda: Three Dead After YY Bus Overturns
Three people are dead in an accident that occurred on Tirinyi road on Wednesday evening at about 7:30pm. The victims were travelling in a YY bus when it overturned at Sala village… Read more »
Uganda: Security Guard Shoots Self Dead On Lumumba Avenue
A security guard has reportedly shot himself dead at his duty station on Lumumba Avenue, Kampala, this morning. Read more »
Uganda: Mayiga Praises Museveni for Uplifting Youth With Programmes
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has praised President Museveni for initiating life changing skilling initiatives among the youth. Read more »
Uganda: Oyam County North By-Election Set for July 6
The Oyam County North by-election will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Read more »
Uganda: Medical Insurance Goes Cardless As Smart Launches Mobile App to Enhance Healthcare Administration
Smart Applications International Ltd, a leading ICT and biometric giant, has launched a virtual mode of medical access to enhance provider transparency in healthcare… Read more »
Uganda: UCC, Multichoice Reward Best Short Film Makers in Central Region
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) in partnership with MultiChoice Uganda, has honoured and rewarded best film makers in the Regional Short Film Competition for Central Uganda. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA Says Uganda Well Positioned to Benefit From Intra-Africa Trade Initiative
The secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene has said Uganda's private sector is in good position to benefit from AfCFTA's intra-Africa… Read more »
Uganda: Police Ask Schools to Hire Armed Security Guards As Second Term Opens
School owners have been asked to hire well trained and skilled security guards to protect their facilities and students as they prepare to open for the second term next month. Read more »
Uganda: Ucc Awards Northern Uganda's Best Filmmakers
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has crowned winners and runners-up of the Regional Short Film Competition, Northern Uganda edition. Read more »
Uganda: Former Minister for Public Service, Patrick Okumu Ringa Dies
Former State Minister for Public Service Patrick Okumu Ringa has passed on. Read more »
Uganda: Five to Spend Rest of Their Life in Prison for Murdering South Sudan Businessmen in Kampala Hotel
The High Court in Kampala has sentenced to life imprisonment, five men convicted of murdering two South Sudanese businessmen at Juba City hotel at Arua Park in Kampala and injuring… Read more »
Uganda: Policeman Who Shot Money Lender Dead Remanded
Ivan Wabwire, the police officer who shot dead an Indian money lender last week has been charged with murder and remanded to Luzira government prison. Read more »
Uganda: UPL - KCCA, Vipers, SC Villa Win to Maintain It Crowded At the Top As Onduparaka Is Relegated
The StarTimes Uganda Premier League has again gone to the wire after all three contenders won their respective matches on Tuesday. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Hosts 2023 Sustainable Digital Transformation Week
The Minister for Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance Dr. Chris Baryomunsi says fronting technology in all activities of government institutions like… Read more »