Uganda: Unlocking Finance, Trade, Investment, and Empowering Refugee Women

The Uganda Economic Forum, themed "Unlocking Opportunities" in finance, investment, and trade, all eyes turned to a pivotal topic: "Economic Opportunities for Refugee Women." Read more »

Uganda: Internal Affairs Warns of Mad Dash By Foreigners to Acquire Ugandan Passports

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has said the number of foreign nationals seeking to fraudulently acquire Ugandan passports has gone up. Read more »

Uganda: Aleti Queenie Crystal Travelling 196 Countries With Ugandan Passport

Travel is often taken for granted by many Ugandans. In fact, a staggering 99% of the population lacks passports, as indicated by data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Read more »

Uganda: Another Suspected Improvised Explosive Device Discovered in Nateete

Police have sealed off Mabiito business centre in Nateete, Rubaga Division after another suspected Improvised Eplosive Device was found. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Emmerson Mnangagwa Takes Oath for Second Presidential Term

Today, on September 4, 2023, Zimbabweans have gathered for the swearing in of Emmerson Mnangagwa as their president for a second term. Read more »

Uganda: Police Say They Have Recovered 5 More Bombs As Country Battles With Terrorist Threats

Police have said they have recovered five more bombs after the Sunday incident in which an Improvised Explosive Device(IED) was safely detonated at Rubaga Miracle Centre Cathedral… Read more »

Uganda: President's Mineral Export Ban Threatens Thousands of Livelihoods, Tin Processing Plant

A ban imposed by President Yoweri Museveni on the export of unrefined minerals threatens to end a once-thriving tin processing plant, putting the livelihoods of thousands at risk. Read more »

Uganda: Fuel Prices Hike Alarms Transporters, Public

Transport operators have raised concerns over the increasing fuel prices, and asked the government to intervene. Read more »

Uganda: Sack Ministers Who Hansard Shows Are Underperforming

In a bid to hold the executive branch accountable and strengthen parliamentary oversight, civil society groups and veteran politicians are advising the legislature not to approve… Read more »

Uganda: Kin Kariisa Addresses Unaa Convention As Next Media Goes Global

Next Media CEO, Kin Kariisa was among the speakers as the UNAA Convention and Trade Expo Dallas entered its third day. Read more »

Uganda: Cindy Raves Up Kasese in Tusker Lite Marathon After Party

Kasese's Stanley Street came alive in vibrant neon colours, music and celebration to crown the second edition of the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon on Saturday night. Read more »

Uganda: Police Arrest Man Suspected of Planting Bomb At Cathedral

Police have arrested a man suspected to have planted a bomb at the entrance of Miracle Centre Cathedral in Rubaga. The suspect has been identified as Abdulrahman Kintu (28). Read more »

Uganda: PM Nabbanja Kwepichas With Gravity Omutujju's Mother As Live Cow Dances On Stage

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja was recently seen on stage in Nakasongola singing Gravity Omutujju's ( Gereson Wabuyi) okwepicha song, many would not have told it was a rehearsal… Read more »

Uganda: Tax Collectors Are Not Listening to us, Property Owners Claim During Hoima Tax Civic Engagement

Property owners in Hoima have decried the lack of engagement between themselves and tax collection authorities, which they say has caused misunderstandings since there is so much… Read more »

Uganda: Some Religious Leaders Asked Me to Ban Balokole, I Am Glad God Guided Me Otherwise - Museveni

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed that the Born-Again Christians can be good agents of socio-economic transformation due to their discipline and stance against… Read more »

Uganda: UDB Highlights Growth Opportunities for Busoga

Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the country's national development finance institution, has held an investment forum at Jinja Civil Service College to discuss core issues facing… Read more »

Uganda: Education Ministry Top Official Accused of Orchestrating Chaos At Mbale School for Deaf

The Commissioner in charge of special needs at the Ministry of Education, Sarah Bugoosi has been accused of orchestrating chaos at the Mbale School for the Deaf in Eastern Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Passes Returned Competition Bill

Parliament has reconsidered and passed the Competition Bill which was earlier returned by the President on 24 July 2023. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Warned to Prepare for Heavy Rains in September

The government has issued a warning that the country should expect above-average rainfall in September. Read more »

Uganda: General Kayihura Finally Retires From Army After 41 Years

The former Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura was on Thursday one of the 11 generals who officially retired from active service of the UPDF. Read more »

Uganda: 1500 Buliisa Farmers Get Training in Value Addition, Financial Literacy

The Buliisa farmers capacity building project, initiated by Pure Grow Africa Limited with support from McDermott has seen 1500 farmers graduate with several skills. Read more »

Uganda: NIRA Preaches Birth Registration At Ongoing Primary School MDD Competition in Hoima

The National Identification & Registration Authority has targeted the ongoing national primary schools music, dance and drama festival in Hoima City to preach the gospel of… Read more »

Uganda: Buganda Clan Heads Break Silence On Controversial Museveni Meeting

Buganda clan heads have spoken out on the controversial meeting with President Museveni at State House in Entebbe. Read more »

Uganda: Buganda Clan Heads Accused of Secret Meetings With Museveni Being Investigated

Buganda clan heads under investigation for secret engagements with President Museveni over land deal Read more »

Uganda: Fuel Price Hikes, School Fees Catch Parliament Attention

Parliament has requested the government to provide updates on its efforts to address the recent surge in fuel prices that have affected the nation over the past week. Read more »