Uganda: EC Opens Nominations for Kalangala Woman MP By-Election

The Electoral Commission (EC) on Wednesday began nominating candidates seeking to contest in the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election scheduled for June 24,… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Allocates Shs571.5 Bn to Boost Tourism in 2026/27 Budget

Uganda's tourism sector is set for a significant boost after government allocated Shs571.5 billion in the 2026/2027 national budget, a move stakeholders say reflects growing… Read more »

Uganda: From Dreaded to Celebrated - Useless Mondays Marks First Anniversary

What is usually the most dreaded day of the week has become one of Kampala's most anticipated nights out, thanks to a weekly nightlife concept that has steadily built a loyal… Read more »

Uganda: V&A Sherry Keeps Romance and Drama Flowing On Hello Mr. Right

"Omuntu agyewa laavu?" or "Where does one find love?" remains a common question among many singles searching for meaningful relationships. Read more »

Uganda: Acholi Leaders Demand Action On Compensation, Healthcare, Infrastructure Ahead of National Budget

As Uganda prepares for the presentation of the 2026/27 National Budget, leaders and residents in the Acholi sub-region are calling on the government to prioritize the… Read more »

Uganda: Jinja RDC Warns Lc1 Leaders Over Extortion in UPDF Recruitment Exercise

Residents of Jinja District have welcomed a warning issued by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Hajji Ahmed Katerega, cautioning Local Council I (LC1) leaders against… Read more »

Uganda: UPC President Akena Criticizes Government Over Medical Interns' Welfare

The president of the Uganda People's Congress (UPC), Jimmy Akena, has criticized government's handling of medical interns, saying the issue goes beyond allowances and reflects… Read more »

Uganda: Akena - NRM Continued Projects Were Initiated Under UPC Government

Uganda People's Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has challenged recent remarks by President Yoweri Museveni on Uganda's electricity generation, arguing that key developments in… Read more »

Uganda: All-Systems-Go for 2026 Buganda Masaza Cup

The highly anticipated 2026 edition of the Buganda Airtel Masaza Cup is set to kick off on Saturday at Mubende National Teachers College playgrounds on Saturday , organisers have… Read more »

Uganda: Kabale Residents Demand Urgent Fix to Sewer Overflow On Makanga Road

Residents and business operators along Makanga Road in Kabale Municipality have called on the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to urgently repair a sewer line… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Assures WHO of Uganda's Readiness to Contain Ebola

President Museveni has assured the World Health Organization (WHO) of Uganda's continued preparedness to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasizing the need for stronger… Read more »

East Africa: Museveni Pushes for Faster Integration in Meeting With EAC Secretary General

President Museveni has urged East African Community member states to strengthen cooperation and fast-track regional integration programmes aimed at boosting trade, infrastructure… Read more »

Uganda: Boda Boda Leaders Condemn Killing of Rugby Player Gongodyo, Pledge Support in Hunt for Suspects

Leaders of boda boda riders across Uganda have strongly condemned the mob attack that led to the death of national rugby player Sydney Gongodyo and pledged full cooperation with… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Law Society Calls for National Action Against Mob Violence After Rugby Star Killing

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called for a united national campaign against lawlessness and mob violence following the tragic death of national rugby player Sydney Gogondyo, 27,… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament to Vote On Shs734 Billion Solar Irrigation Loan

The 12th Parliament will hold its fourth sitting of the First Meeting of the First Session on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with lawmakers expected to consider a government request to… Read more »

Uganda: New Cabinet Members Sworn-in, Set for Orientation At Kyankwanzi

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Uganda's newly appointed Cabinet ministers and Ministers of State, marking the beginning of a new… Read more »

Uganda: Police Reveal Identities of Eight Suspects in Murder of Rugby Star Sydney Gogondyo

Police have unveiled the identities of eight suspects so far arrested in connection with the mob killing of Uganda Rugby Cranes player, Sydney Gongodyo last week, Read more »

Uganda: Mufti Mubaje Calls for Unity Among Bugisu Leaders Amid Rising Political Divisions

The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called for unity of purpose among political and cultural leaders in the Bugisu sub-region, urging them to abandon divisions… Read more »

Uganda: Besigye, Lutale Ask Court to Halt Treason Trial, Cite Alleged Abduction and Rights Violations

Opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have asked the High Court Criminal Division to terminate the treason case against them, arguing that… Read more »

Uganda: WHO Chief Arrives in Uganda for High-Level Talks On Ebola Response

World Health Organisation Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is in Uganda for high-level engagements expected to focus on the country's response to the ongoing Ebola… Read more »

Africa: World Cup - Africa's Best Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan Denied US Visa

A Somali referee celebrated as Africa's best has reportedly been denied entry into the United States and sent back to Turkey upon arrival at Miami International Airport, preventing… Read more »

Uganda: Politician Besigye Sues Govt, Muhoozi Over 'Kenya Abduction' and Rights Violations

Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, have filed a fresh application before the High Court seeking declarations against the… Read more »

Uganda: WHO Chief Praises Uganda's Ebola Response As Cases Rise to 19

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has commended Uganda's response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, describing the country's… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Ebola Outbreak Escalates As Cases Surge to 515

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is continuing to worsen, with health authorities reporting a sharp rise in infections that has raised alarm among… Read more »

Africa: 'A World Cup for Them Not Us' - Fans' Anger At US Travel Bans and Visa Restrictions

BBC - When Iraq's football team qualified for the World Cup at the end of March, Abdulla Adnan bought tickets for his country's matches against Norway and France, which will be… Read more »