May 03, 2023
Uganda: NBS Television and Partners Leading the Fight Against Malaria in Uganda
Malaria remains a significant public health concern in Uganda, ranked the third highest globally burdened with malaria cases, according to a 2019 World Health Organization (WHO)… Read more »
Uganda: I Was Happy to Appoint Engola a Minister - Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has said that he "was happy" to appoint slain Minister Charles Okello Engola due to his popularity and achievements in the Lango Sub region. Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Court Confirms Extremism Charges Against Ex-Guantanamo Bay Detainee
The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has confirmed terrorism charges against Jamal Kiyemba, a former Guantanamo Bay detainee . Read more »
Uganda: DPP Fears Nandutu's Escape as Minister Mounts Charm Offensive for Release on Bail
The Director of Public Prosecutions has expressed fear of escape by Minister of State for Karamoja Agnes Nandutu if released on bail. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among, Deputy AG Kafuuzi Reconcile After Clashing in Parliament
The Speaker, Anita Among and Deputy Attorney General (AG) Jackson Kafuuzi have mended fences after clashing in Parliament over Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023. Read more »
Uganda: Equity Bank Leaders Program Welcomes 102 Top Performing Scholars
Equity Bank Uganda has commissioned the second cohort of beneficiaries under the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) by admitting 102 top-performing scholars from the 50 Districts where… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Engola Shooting Shows Uganda is Sitting on a Time Bomb - Lukwago
Erias Lukwago, has said the murder of the State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations Charles Okello Engola is a sign of deep-seated anger among the security… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Not Yet Fully Open to Ugandan Milk Products
On March 14th, 2023, Kenya's Agriculture and Livestock Development Permanent Secretary Harry Kimtai announced the suspension of the ban on the milk powder imports from Uganda.… Read more »
May 02, 2023
Uganda: Bodyguard Who Reports Say Killed Minister Engola Had Worked with Him for a Month
The Minister for Gender and Labour Betty Amongi has said the UPDF bodyguard who shot junior Minister, Col(Rtd) Charles Engola had only spent one month with him. Read more »
Uganda: Govts Urged to Connect With Their Diasporas for Sustainable Development of the Continent
African governments have been urged to connect to Africa's diaspora for the sustainable development of the continent. Read more »
Uganda: Before Ranting About Bad Roads in Kampala, Don't Forget the Good Ones Upcountry, Says Museveni
President Museveni has said whereas a section of Ugandans are criticising government over the poor state of roads, especially in Kampala, they should remember there are good ones… Read more »
Uganda: More Details On Shooting of Minister Engola Emerge
More details have emerged explaining circumstances under which the bodyguard shot dead State Minister for Labour Sam Engola. Read more »
Uganda: How Bodyguard Killed Minister Engola, Turned Gun On Himself
Police have confirmed the death of State Minister for Labour Col(Rtd) Charles Engola Macodwogo who was shot by his bodyguard on Tuesday morning. Read more »
May 01, 2023
Uganda: Opposition National Unity Platform Chairperson Dies in Fatal Accident in South Africa
The chairperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in South Africa, Timothy Mulindwa has passed on. Read more »
Uganda: My Wife Has Given Me Permission to Donate U.S.$20,000 Annually - Deputy Speaker of Parliament
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has revealed that his wife Anita Rukundo Tayebwa has given him permission to make donations worth Shs74m ($20,000) a year. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Namuganza to Address Museveni Months After Censure
The State Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development (Housing) Persis Namuganza will address President Museveni in her capacity as minister despite being censured a few… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine's Pens Beautiful Birthday Message to Chameleone - 'Your Music Will Be an Inspiration for Many Generations to Come'
Singer-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi has joined the music fraternity and celebrities to extend a birthday message to his longtime music rival Joseph Mayanja alias Jose… Read more »
Uganda: Labour Day - CSOs Insist On Demanding Minimum Wage for Ugandan Workers
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have insisted that having a minimum wage will help solve some of the problems faced by the country's workers. Read more »
Uganda: Upcoming Business Symposium to Cast Light On Investment Opportunities in Southwestern Uganda
Gudie Leisure Farm (GLF), a social enterprise has organized a business symposium in which it will cast light on investment opportunities in Southwestern Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: If Muhoozi Kainerugaba Comes on the 2026 Ballot, So Will I, Declares Doreen Nyanjura
For the past few years, several commentators including former NRA fighters have been comparing the NRM excesses to the previous regimes, saying Museveni has lost the clout and… Read more »
Uganda: Primary School Classroom Blocks Destroyed By Heavy Rains Rebuilt After Almost Two Years
Dhakaaba Primary School pupils in Buyanga sub county Bugweri district will begin second term all smiles after the renovation of their eight classroom blocks. Read more »
Uganda: Mpuuga Calls for Tough Safety Measures to Protect Ugandans at Work Places
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mpuuga Mathias has said while the country welcomes investors and investments, there is need for stringent measures to ensure the safety of… Read more »
April 30, 2023
Kenya: President William Ruto Appoints New Chief of Defence Forces
Kenya's President William Ruto has promoted Lieutenant General Francis Omondi Ogolla to the rank of General and appointed him Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) of the country. Read more »
Uganda: Pope Francis Appoints Msgr Lawrence Mukasa As New Bishop of Kasana-Luwero Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Msgr. Lawrence Mukasa as the new Bishop of the Kasana-Luwero Diocese. Read more »
Uganda: Blunt Truth - Tayebwa Says Local Leaders Will Not Get Salary Increment
The Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has revelaed that government will not be in position to increase salaries of local government leaders for the next three years, despite the… Read more »