Uganda: Traffic at Entebbe Airport Hits New Highs

Entebbe International Airport experienced a significant surge in international passenger traffic, with a total of 185,253 passengers in July 2023. Read more »

Uganda: Court Denies Bail to Masaka Murder Suspect for Third Time

The International Crimes Division of the High Court has once again rejected the bail application for Masaka murder suspect Mugera John, marking the third time his request for… Read more »

Uganda: Livelihoods of Low Income Earners Threatened As New Trade Order Take Effect in Jinja City

The newly established trade order in Jinja City is casting a shadow over the lives of low-income earners who have relied on operating kiosks along various streets in the city. Read more »

Uganda: U.S.$1 Billion Project to Help 12,000 Smallholder Farmers Access Finance for Irrigation Technology

Over 12000 smallholder farmers across the country are set to benefit from a newly launched climate adaptation project by the East African Grain Council Read more »

Uganda: Yumbe, Obongi Districts Reintegrate Dropout Children Through Community-Based Strategies

The education departments of Yumbe and Obongi districts in the West Nile sub-region are making significant strides in the effort to reintegrate children who had dropped out of… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pardons Former Public Service Permanent Secretary, Jimmy Lwamafa

President Museveni has in exercise of the powers given to the president of Uganda by the constitution pardoned former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Public Service, Jimmy… Read more »

East Africa: Kenya Seeks Help From Uganda to Tackle Power Crisis After 20-Hour Power Outage At Nairobi Airport

Kenya Power, the national electric utility company in Kenya, has reached out to Uganda for assistance in restoring imported electricity to address the power crisis in the country. Read more »

Uganda: What You Missed or Missed Your Eyes at Museveni, Janet's Wedding Anniversary

Over the weekend, President Museveni and his wife Janet Museveni celebrated 50 years of marriage at Irenga, Ntungamo District. It is clear that such big events bring together so… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Accused of Neglecting Disabled and Child Rights

Safia Jjuko Nalule, the chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), has raised concerns about the Ugandan government's significant disregard for human rights over the… Read more »

Uganda: First Lady Thanks President Museveni for Making Childhood Dreams Come True

Upon reaching the milestone of 50 years in marriage, First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni expressed her gratitude towards her husband, President Museveni, for agreeing to celebrate… Read more »

Africa: Is the BRICS Group Shaping up to Challenge U.S. Leadership?

The announced expansion of the five-nation Brics club of emerging economies was described as "historic" by Chinese President Xi Jinping, but it is still not clear how far the… Read more »

Uganda: Kiplangat Wins Another Gold for Uganda in Budapest

Uganda won a second gold medal at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Budapest, thanks to Victor Kiplangat. Read more »

Uganda: Police Head Teachers Set to Be Deployed in Force Schools

The Uganda Police Force has announced plans to place police officers as head teachers in all police primary and secondary schools across the country in order to improve efficiency. Read more »

Uganda: Twins Abandoned at Orphanage Thrive Despite the Challenges

Mental health experts have called for mental support towards people who grow up in foster homes to help them fully recover. Read more »

Central Africa: LRA Leader Joseph Kony Is Now Aged, Very Weak - Family Tells Museveni

The family of Joseph Kony has told President Museveni that the Lord's Resistance Army(LRA) leader who is now 62 is weak . Read more »

Uganda: Police Name Roads With Most Drunk Drivers in Kampala

Police have named the roads where the biggest number of drunk drivers in Kampala are found. Read more »

Uganda: Who Is Behind the Digital Number Plates Deal?

The persistent entanglement of controversy and government projects has raised eyebrows and fueled widespread frustration as the scandal surrounding the digitalized number plates… Read more »

Uganda: 'They Are for Dead White People,' Museveni Warns Ugandans Against Second-Hand Clothes

President Museveni has warned Ugandans against buying and using imported second-hand clothes termed mivumba. According to President Museveni, such clothes are gathered from… Read more »

Uganda: 'You Are a Hypocrite and a Liar, I Will Expose You' Nsereko Tells Bobi Wine Off Over Ssegirinya

Kampala Central Member of Parliament Muhammad Nsereko has labelled the leader of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) a liar and hypocrite, adding that he will be forced to… Read more »

Uganda: One Killed as Balcony Collapses Due to Heavy Rain and Wind

A sudden and devastating tragedy unfolded on Thursday evening as a balcony of a building collapsed amidst heavy rains, resulting in one person losing their life and another… Read more »

Uganda: Do Not Fundraise for Ssegirinya, No One Sent You to Do So, You Just Want to Earn - Bobi Wine to Nsereko

The National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine has lambasted Kampala Central Legislator Muhammad Nsereko for engaging in soliciting funds for… Read more »

Uganda: Shell Expands Its Network in Uganda With 10 New Fuel Stations

Today at it's Ndagire Road branch in Kampala, Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants announced the addition of ten new… Read more »

Uganda: Nigerian Royals, and Investors Arrive in the Country for Museveni 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebrations

At the invitation of His Excellency the President, Four Kings and a Queen from Nigeria and investors are in the country to attend the Golden Jubilee wedding anniversary… Read more »

Uganda: Opposition's Bobi Wine Tackles Museveni and the World Bank

Robert Kyagulanyi, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), also known as Bobi Wine, has President Museveni's reaction to the World Bank's suspension of loans to Uganda… Read more »

Africa: Was Wagner Boss Prigozhin a Dead Man Walking?

Ever since he led a mutinous march on Moscow in late June Yevgeny Prigozhin was described by Russia watchers as "a dead man walking". Read more »