March 10, 2023
Uganda: MPs Rule That Minister Amongi Must Resign Over NSSF Mess
Lawmakers have adopted a recommendation by the House's select committee, directing the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi to resign with immediate… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda National Meteorological Authority Warns On Water-Borne Disease Threat As Rains Begin
With the seasonal March to May rains set to start in earnest, the Uganda National Meteorological Authority has warned of a potential increase in water-borne diseases like… Read more »
Uganda: This Year's Kabaka Birthday Run Set for April 16
Buganda Kingdom and Airtel Uganda have launched this year's Kabaka birthday run. Read more »
Uganda: Justice Kakuru Was Fearless, Spoke His Mind Loud and Clear, Says CJ Dollo
The Chief Justice, Alphonse Owiny Dollo has hailed the deceased Court of Appeal Justice, Kenneth Kakuru as a rare breed of person who spoke his mind loud and clear. Read more »
March 09, 2023
Uganda: Police Want All Buildings to Have Fire Hydrants
The Directorate of Fire Prevention and Rescue Services of the Uganda Police is working on a law that will make it mandatory for every building owner to put in place fire hydrants… Read more »
Uganda: 'Blood Doctor' Christine Sekaggya On Breaking Barriers
Uganda's female haematologists are breaking barriers and inspiring a new generation of women in a medical field that's traditionally dominated by men. Read more »
Uganda: Publication of Nude Pictures, Bullying, Has Forced Many Women to Abandon Internet
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga has said online based violence including publication of nude pictures, bullying and other forms of harassment has forced many… Read more »
Uganda: Stop Excuses and Fight Poverty - Museveni Tells Ugandans
President Museveni has told off Ugandans to stop making excuses and fight poverty that has eaten up most parts of the country. Read more »
March 08, 2023
Uganda: Entebbe Expressway Closed As Police Remove Suspicious Looking Object
The police bomb squad on Wednesday morning sealed off Entebbe express highway to respond to a suspicious object that was dropped by unknown people. Read more »
Uganda: Direct Budget Support to Uganda Is No Longer Sustainable, Says Mpuuga
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, has said that direct budget support to Uganda is no longer sustainable until the country fully transits into democracy. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Mbadi Roots for Signing of MOU With Togolese Armed Forces
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces, General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, has called for a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the UPDF and… Read more »
Uganda: 10 Women Arrested On Women's Day Protesting Illegal Detention of Spouses, Loved Ones
Police in Wandegeya have apprehended a group of women who were protesting against illegal arrests and detention of Ugandans especially their husbands. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Needs a School Fees Policy
The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has called for the establishment of a policy to harmonize school fees in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Opinion - the Role of Women in the Health Sector in Uganda
Greetings on International Women's Day Read more »
Uganda: Stone Throwing Thugs Have Returned to the Northern Bypass, Police Warns
Police in Kampala have warned the public, particularly motorists who use the northern bypass at night, to be cautious following reports that stone-throwing criminals have returned… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Puts Military Generals On Standby As Tension Grips South Sudan
Uganda 's military adventurism is set to be tested again in South Sudan, as President Museveni put his military generals on standby to come to the rescue- again of his counterpart… Read more »
South Africa: Opinion - the Maiden South Africa-Uganda Investment Summit Was a Huge Success
The first-ever South Africa-Uganda Trade, Tourism and Investment Summit held in South Africa last week saw Presidents Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Cyril Ramaphosa call for increased… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Uganda: Inside Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Last month, Parliament granted leave to Bugiri Municipality MP Asuman Basalirwa to introduce a private member's Bill titled the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023. Read more »
Uganda: Why Museveni Will Not Sack Ministers Over Iron Sheets Scandal
The scandal over the theft of relief iron sheets meant to be distributed to various vulnerable households in Karamoja sub-region has once again placed the National Resistance… Read more »
Uganda: Succession Talk Exclusive - Inside the Meeting Between Museveni's Son and Internal Affairs Minister
In December last year, a 'cold war' erupted between first son Gen.Muhoozi Kainerugaba and Minister for Internal affairs Rtd Maj Gen Kahinda Otafiire, and their respective camps. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Sends Mattresses, Blankets to Turkey for Earthquake Victims
Uganda has donated mattresses, and blankets in a 13 tons aid supply to Turkey for relief to people who were affected by the devastating earthquake last month. Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Make It Easier for Eritrean Community to Invest in Uganda
The Ugandan government and leaders of Eritreans living in the country have resolved to set up an information centre that will provide vital business knowledge to Eritrean… Read more »
Uganda: Women in Uganda Breaking the Glass Ceiling in the Digi-Tech Industry
Women are increasingly breaking barriers and making strides in the field of technology in Uganda. Despite the challenges of gender bias and limited access to education and… Read more »
Uganda: 71 Killed On Ugandan Roads in One Week
In the past one week, a total of 361 accidents were registered on Ugandan roads, the traffic police has said. Read more »
Uganda: Rice Scheme Projects in Bugiri, Bugweri, Kick Off
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries with funding from Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is constructing Igogero-Naigombwa irrigation scheme in Bugiri and… Read more »