April 29, 2023
East Africa: Commander of East African Regional Force in DR Congo Quits
The East Africa Community Regional Force Commander Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah has announced quitting the command of the force and consequently left the mission area in the Democratic… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Calls For Work on Witness Protection Law
President Museveni has directed the Attorney General to work on a witness protection law as sought for by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Okays Income Tax Exemption for Prosecutors
President Museveni has given a green light to the deletion of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) from section 21 of the Income Tax Act to provide for the… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Issues Directive on Rubbish In the Country
President Museveni has said he is tired of seeing stockpiles of rubbish whenever he is driving around Kampala and some of the up-country towns. Read more »
Uganda: Airtel Africa, UNICEF Reaffirm Commitment to Accelerate Access to Digital Learning
Airtel Africa, a telecommunications operator, and UNICEF have reaffirmed their shared commitment to accelerate access to quality education by millions of children in Uganda and the… Read more »
Uganda: Program Launched to Skill Women and Youth
Women and Youth are set to benefit from a new skills training program that will target 5000 young people in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Kenzo Speaks Out On 'Homeless' Producer Didi's Situation, Tells Him to Stop Blame Games
Musician Edrisah Musuuza alias Eddy Kenzo has addressed Karim Muchwa alias Producer Didi's ongoing 'hopeless' situation. Read more »
April 28, 2023
Uganda: Gunman, 3 Others Arrested in Operation Against Armed Robbers in Koboko
Police in Koboko district, West Nile region have arrested three suspects including a former South Sudanese rebel in a sting operation to crack down armed robberies in the region. Read more »
Uganda: Nbsagribusiness - Using Aquaponics to Transform Ugandan Farming
Deep in the heart of Namulonge, Uganda, a brilliant scientist named Derrick Okware is working tirelessly to transform the way local farmers generate income. Read more »
Uganda: UAP Mutual Shines at This Year's Uia Insurance Agents Awards
UAP Old Mutual insurance has eaten big in the Uganda Insurers Association insurance agents awards held at Hotel Africana in Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Dr Sabrina Kitaka Alerts Parents On Health and Nutrition Ahead of First Term School Holidays
As school holidays begin to trickle in this week, it is crucial for parents to ensure that their holiday makers maintain health and nutrition while at home. Read more »
Uganda: Coca-Cola Commits to Ensuring Employee Well-Being As World Marks Day for Safety, Health
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the well-being of all its employees as part of celebrations to mark the world day for safety and health… Read more »
Uganda: Rights Body Summons Inspector General of Police Ochola Over Harassment of Opposition Women MPs By Police
The Uganda Human Rights Commission has summoned the Inspector General of Police, John Martins Okoth Ochola over continuous harassment and brutality meted out against female Members… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Uganda: Police Release Opposition Women MPs After Visit By Speaker of Parliament
The 11 opposition women MPs who had earlier been arrested by police have been released after a visit by Speaker, Anita Among. Read more »
Uganda: Inside the Arrest, Release of Opposition Women MPs
At least 11-woman Members of Parliament were on Thursday morning arrested by police for protesting the continued harassment of colleagues by security agencies but their detention… Read more »
Uganda: 11 Opposition Women MPs Arrested for Protesting Harassment By Security Forces
At least 11 female Members of Parliament were on Thursday arrested by police while they protested the continued harassment of colleagues by security agencies. Read more »
Uganda: Mpuuga Demands Action Reports From Ministers Over Brutalisation of Female MPs
The Leader of Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga has called for an immediate accountability from different ministers regarding the brutality meted on different opposition women MPs. Read more »
Uganda: FGM Still Rampant in Amudat District Despite Ban
Although Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) was declared illegal in 2010, the practice remains widespread in Amudat district. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Kitutu's Personal Assistant Sent to Luzira Over Karamoja Iron Sheets
A personal assistant to the Minister for Karamoja , Mary Goretti Kitutu will spend the weekend in Luzira prison after the Anti-Corruption Court remanded him for allegedly diverting… Read more »
Uganda: Joy As Ugandans Stranded in Sudan Finally Return Home
It was hugs and cheers on Thursday night as Ugandans, who had been stranded in Sudan after outbreak of clashes between rival military factions, finally returned home. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Advisor Rallies Luweero Muslims On Govt Programs
The Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, Amb.Abbey Walusimbi has urged Muslims in Luweero to take advantage of government programs for their own benefit. Read more »
April 25, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Invites Opposition Legislators With Parliament's Legal Committee for Meeting Over Anti-Gay Bill
President Museveni is expected to meet the Parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee at State House Entebbe on Tuesday to consult them further on the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023. Read more »
Uganda: 'You Are the Prince of Peace,' Kagame Full of Praise for General Muhoozi Kainerugaba During Birthday Party in Kigali
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has lavished praise on his Ugandan counterpart's First Son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, saying he is the peace prince for Rwanda and Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Remove Mpuuga From Office, Supporters of National Unity Platform in Diaspora Tell Bobi Wine
A section of supporters of the opposition National Unity Platform in the diaspora have demanded that the party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine removes the… Read more »
Uganda: At Least Shs 1 Billion Budgeted for Local Govts to Maintain Roads
Following a presidential directive, government has allocated each district and municipality Shs1 billion for maintenance of roads outside the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)… Read more »