March 23, 2023
Uganda: Ugandan Agency Gets Deal to Manufacture Uniforms for Equatorial Guinea Army
President Museveni has flagged off the export of military consignments manufactured by Southern Ranger Nyanza Limited(Nytil)to Equatorial Guinea. Read more »
Uganda: Broadcasters Ask Museveni to Halt Directive Routing All Govt Adverts Through Ubc
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has asked President Yoweri Museveni to reconsider his recent directive that all government advertising be routed only through Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Red Cross Installs Solar Water Treatment Equipment to Strength Disaster Response, Preparedness in Kasese
Uganda Red Cross Society has installed a solar water treatment unit in Kasese as part of its efforts to strengthen disaster response and preparedness. Read more »
Uganda: Broadcasters Protest Museveni Letter to Route All Govt Adverts Through Ubc
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has asked President Yoweri Museveni to reconsider his recent directive that all government advertising be routed only through Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Three Water-Stressed Sub-Counties to Get 50 New Boreholes
Residents of the water-stressed sub counties of Bulamagi, Nakalama and Nakigo have reason to smile after a local NGO, Okoa Hero's Child Ministries, in collaboration with Charity… Read more »
Uganda: 12 UPDF Pilots Complete Training in Flying Mi-28 Attack Helicopters
The Uganda People's Defence Air Forces(UPDAF) has passed out a total of 12 pilots and 52 engineers who have completed an eight months training course in flying Mi-28 attack… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Flags Off Military Uniforms Manufactured By Nytil for Export to Equatorial Guinea
President Museveni has flagged off the export of military consignments manufactured by Southern Ranger Nyanza Limited(Nytil)to Equatorial Guinea. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Uganda: Inside U.S.$1.8 Million Scandal Involving Minister for Presidency and Government Printers
The Minister for Presidency Milly Babalanda is currently embroiled in an Shs7b scandal that emanates from a maladministration scenario at the government printers-Uganda Printing… Read more »
Uganda: Muslims Urged to Prepare for Ramadhan as Fasting Kicks Off
The acting Director of Sharia at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Dr. Sheikh Ziyad Swaleh Lubanga has announced the holy month of Ramadhan will begin Thursday, March 23,… Read more »
Uganda: Robbers Attack Seminary, Beat Up Priests, Steal Chapel Property
The territorial Police at Wakiso are investigating circumstances under which unknown robbers broke into Nswenjere Junior Seminary in Mpigi district and stole chapel property. Read more »
Uganda: Tough Conditions As Court Grants Bail to American Couple Accused of Torture, Child Trafficking
The High Court in Kampala has granted bail to an American couple accused of torturing and trafficking of a 10-year-old child who was under their care. Read more »
March 21, 2023
Uganda: Commonwealth Lawyers' Association Urges Museveni to 'Think Twice' About Removing Justice Kisaakye From Office
The Commonwealth Lawyers' Association (CLA) has asked President Yoweri Museveni to carefully handle the recent recommendation by Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to have Justice… Read more »
Somalia: Museveni Gives Somalia President Tips On Building an Army, Peace
President Yoweri Museveni has urged the people of Somalia to consider building a People's National Army with the correct ideology of defending their country for peace to prevail so… Read more »
Uganda: Minister for Presidency Babalanda Cited in Shs7b Scandal
The Minister for Presidency Milly Babalanda has been cited in an Shs7 billion scandal involving the government printers- Uganda Printing and Publishing Company (UPPC). Read more »
Uganda: MPs Advised to Play Chess to Keep Active in Parliament
Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) president, Emmanuel Mwaka has underscored the importance of technology in the enhancement of the chess game in Uganda, saying professional players… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Confirms Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease
Tanzania has today confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Read more »
Uganda: Over 1,300 Prisoners Await Appeal Hearing
More than 1300 prisoners serving time for capital offences in Jinja's Kirinya Main Prison are yet to be considered by the Court of Appeal despite filing for appeal a while ago, the… Read more »
Uganda: MTN Uganda Pledges Cash Bonuses for Uganda Cranes Players in 2023 Afcon Qualifiers
MTN Uganda, the number one supporter of Ugandan football, has announced various cash incentives for players and fans of the Uganda Cranes, if they win their upcoming matches… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Uganda: Police Insist On Dispersing Rallies Despite Constitutional Court Decision
Police have said they will continue dispersing illegal assemblies despite last week's Constitutional Court decision annuling some of the provisions of the Public Order Management… Read more »
Uganda: Police Tighten Noose as They Issue New Rules on Driving Permit Tests, Acquisition
Police have announced new rules on individual applications for driving permit tests and their issuance. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Security on High Alert as Protests Break Out in Kenya Over High Cost of Living
Ugandan security have said they are on high alert in case of any spillover effects following the break out of protests in Kenya over the high cost of living. Read more »
Uganda: Littering Fine of Shs 6 Million to Start in April
Officials from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have said in less than two weeks, the enforcement of an express… Read more »
March 19, 2023
Uganda: Somali President Sheik Mohamud in 'Rare Visit' to Uganda
The Somali President, Hassan Sheik Mohamud on Saturday arrived in Uganda, to attend in a rare occasion, the pass out of trainees from his country. Read more »
Uganda: Nwsc's Mugisha Calls for Planting More Trees to Restore Degraded Wetlands
Dr. Silver Mugisha has urged Ugandans to plant more trees to reverse the effects of climate change and help restore wetlands. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Ministries, Agencies Summoned to Kyankwanzi for Manifesto Review
The Manifesto Implementation Unit (MIU) of the Office of the President has summoned government ministries, departments and agencies to the National Leadership Institute in… Read more »