April 20, 2023
Uganda: Applications Open in Uganda for Visa Everywhere Initiative for Fintech Startups
Applications are now open in Uganda for the 2023 edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global open innovation competition that sees startups pitch their innovative… Read more »
Uganda: Institute of Petroleum Studies Confirmed As Degree Awarding Institution to Fill Capacity Gap in Oil and Gas Sector
The National Council for Higher Education(NCHE) has confirmed the Institute of Petroleum Studies, Kampala (IPSK)as a degree awarding institution to help fill the capacity gap in… Read more »
Uganda: UNEB Announces Start of Examination Registration
The Uganda National Education Board (UNEB) has announced that the registration process for the 2023 examinations for all levels is ongoing. At a press conference held at Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Nine-Year-Old Caused the Ntinda Police Station Fire
The fire at the Ntinda police station last night was caused by a nine-year-old male juvenile burning rubbish, according to the spokesperson of Kampala metropolitan police, Patrick… Read more »
Africa: Swangz Avenue Announces Plan to Expand in Africa
Julius Kyazze, the CEO of Swangz Avenue announced their expansion of the audio and film production house as well as artist management company to different countries on the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Donates Shs300m Million Court Award to Build NRM House
President Museveni has donated the shs300 million court reward from a defamation story by Daily Monitor to his ruling NRM party. Read more »
Kenya: Uganda's ACN Signs MOU With Counterfeit Authority of Kenya
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority of Kenya (ACA) and Uganda's Anti-Counterfeit Network Limited (ACN Africa) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen strategic… Read more »
Uganda: A Career Under Review - Keith Muhakanizi
As the sun sets on an era in Uganda economic leadership, the long shadow cast by Keith Muhakanizi is no more and those of us left behind can now look at the legacy he has left… Read more »
Uganda: Beer and Soda Trucks Collide in Murchison Falls Game Park Trying to Save Elephants
Police in Nyowa district are investigating an accident that happened Thursday morning at around 5am when two beverage trucks collided along Karuma Pakwach highway. Read more »
Uganda: High Court Sets Date for Ruling on Police Welfare Case
The civil division of the high court in Kampala has set September 1, 2023 for the judgement on the civil suit filed by city lawyer Steven Kalali, petitioning court over… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Uganda: Wildlife Authority Optimistic of Record High Visits to National Parks This Year
Uganda Wildlife Authority has said it is optimistic the number of visitors to Uganda's national parks will hit a record high this year. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Commissions Upgraded Russian-Made Helicopter - the First of Its Kind in Sub Saharan Africa
President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned into flight the first ever overhauled and upgraded Russian type helicopter in sub Saharan Africa at the Pro Heli Plant International… Read more »
Uganda: Roads Body Acquires New Mobile Station Trucks for Road Maintenance
Roads body, UNRA has acquired a fleet of new mobile station trucks that will be used in road maintenance operations across the country. Read more »
Uganda: Let the Piercing Iron Sheets Choke the Responsible Political Actors
In his letter to the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja dated April 3, 2023, H.E President Yoweri Museveni has vowed to take political action against all ministers that took… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Uganda: Police Confirm Arrest of Another Minister Over Karamoja Iron Sheets Scandal
Police have confirmed the arrest of State Minister for Karamoja Agnes Nandutu over the Karamoja iron sheet scandal. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni to Meet NRM Parliamentary Caucus Over Anti-Homosexuality Bill
President Yoweri Museveni will Thursday meet National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parlimentary Caucus to discuss the recently passed Anti-Homosexuality bill, 2023 and other issues. Read more »
Uganda: Potholes Are Here to Stay - We Have No Money, Says KCCA's Kisaka
KCCA Executive Director has defended herself over the state of affairs in the country's capital, saying they don't have funds to fix potholes that have eaten up Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Police Confirm Minister Nandutu's Arrest Over Iron Sheets Scandal
Police have confirmed the arrest of State Minister for Karamoja Agnes Nandutu over the Karamoja iron sheet scandal. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Uganda: Money Lenders Face Arrest for Confiscating National IDs as Collateral
Following a public outcry over money lenders seizing national identification cards from their clients, police have issued a warning to all micro loan lenders that using any… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine's Powers Reduced As Party Amends Its Constitution
The powers of the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine have been reduced after the party amended its constitution. Read more »
Uganda: Ghetto Kids Rise From the Slums to Greatness
On Saturday, the Ghetto Kids auditioned on the dazzling stage of Britain's Got Talent and earned a golden buzzer mid-performance for their sensational act that electrified both the… Read more »
Uganda/South Sudan: South Sudanese National Dies as Building Collapses on EPL Soccer Fans in Kampala
One person was killed on Sunday and four others injured after a building collapsed in Kampala. Read more »
Sudan: The Fighting in Sudan Has No Sense, Should Stop Immediately, Says Museveni
President Museveni has condemned the nasty security situation in Sudan where fighting has raged between the government army and paramilitaries. Read more »
Uganda: Crane Bank Ghosts Return to Haunt Dfcu in New Case
Six years after Cranes Bank was acquired by Dfcu bank, the ghosts of the former have returned to haunt the buyers after a new battle in regards the mortgages that Dfcu says it… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Nandutu Risks Arrest After Snubbing Police Summons Over Iron Sheet Scandal
Police have said that State Minister for Karamoja, Agnes Nandutu has snubbed summons issued for her to appear before the Criminal Investigations Division headquarters in Kibuli. Read more »