December 18, 2025
Uganda: General Mbadi Passes Out 2,000 Special Police Constables
The Minister of State for Trade, General Wilson Mbadi, has commissioned 2,066 Special Police Constables (SPCs) in Kasese, tasking them with safeguarding the electoral process ahead… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Plans Fleet Expansion, Boosts Crew to Address Flight Delays
Uganda Airlines has announced plans to increase its number of crew members and expand its fleet in response to passenger complaints about flight delays, the airline's board said on… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Finance Ministers Launch Pan-African Forum to Drive Climate-Responsive Economic Transformation
The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, has welcomed Africa's growing collective resolve to place climate-responsive economic transformation at… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Celebrates Women Peacebuilders, Showcases Gender Equality Achievements
Uganda has reaffirmed its position as a regional and global champion on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda during the Women Uganda 2025+ Exhibition and Knowledge Fair, held… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Breweries Extends Relief Support to Families Devastated By Landslides in Sebei Region
When the hills above his home began to rumble on the night of 29 September 2025, Mr. Francis Mangusho of Tuikat Sub-county, Kween District, barely had time to react. His… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Assures Traders Affected By Recent Kampala Floods of Govt Compensation
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured traders affected by the recent Kampala floods that the government will compensate them for losses incurred. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Warns of of Shrinking Clean Water Resources Amid Growing Population
The Assistant Commissioner for Water Resources Planning and Regulation at the Ministry of Water and Environment, Richard Musota, has warned that access to clean and safe water in… Read more »
Uganda: Mao Calls for Trauma Healing, Social Justice in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda
The president of the Democratic Party (DP) and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has urged renewed national focus on trauma healing, social justice, and… Read more »
Uganda: Clean and Safe Water Prioritized As Driver of Uganda's Socio-Economic Development
Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all citizens have access to clean and safe water as a key driver of socio-economic development. Read more »
Uganda: DF's Samuel Okello Pledges to Empower Youth, Fight Poverty in Laroo-Pece
Democratic Front (DF) parliamentary aspirant Samuel George Okello has outlined his vision for Laroo-Pece, emphasizing youth empowerment and poverty alleviation ahead of the… Read more »
Uganda: Nita-U, Pdpo Train Communicators to Strengthen Uganda's Digital Safety
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U), in partnership with the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO), held a high-level engagement for over 20 professional… Read more »
Uganda: Independent Candidate Charles Odokonyero Says Will Improve Healthcare, Market Functionality in Laroo-Pece
Independent parliamentary candidate Charles Odokonyero has outlined his vision for the newly created Laroo-Pece constituency, emphasizing the need for efficient institutions,… Read more »
Uganda: Two-Year-Old Drowns in Unfinished Construction Pool in Kira
Police in Kira Division have registered a case of death by drowning involving Apio Elsie, a two-year-old child and daughter of Oki David, a pharmacist and resident of Kira Cell,… Read more »
Uganda: Clean Cooking in Schools No Longer a Luxury, Vivo Energy Tells Educators
Vivo Energy Uganda has urged education leaders to shift school kitchens away from firewood and charcoal, saying clean cooking solutions are no longer an environmental luxury but a… Read more »
December 17, 2025
Uganda: Sex Workers Warn of Rising Killings As Uganda Marks Day Against Violence
Sex worker organisations in Uganda have marked the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers by warning that attacks and killings remain a daily reality, driven by… Read more »
Uganda: Government Launches Science-Led Plan to Tackle Busoga's Socio-Economic Challenges
The Government of Uganda has launched a science-driven initiative aimed at delivering sustainable solutions to long-standing socio-economic challenges in the Busoga sub-region. Read more »
Uganda: Like It or Not, Amin Is a Hero and Should Be Honoured - Munyagwa
Common Man's Party presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa has taken his 2026 election campaign to Arua City, calling for an end to President Museveni's four-decade rule and… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Greater Mubende Journalists to Promote Government Programmes
President Museveni has urged journalists from Greater Mubende to prioritise reporting on government programmes and local development issues, saying the media plays a critical role… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Mityana Voters to Back NRM for Faster Development
NRM presidential flag bearer Museveni has called on voters in Mityana District to reassess their political choices ahead of the 2026 general elections, warning that electing… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Orders Early December Salary, Pension Payments Ahead of Festive Season
The government has announced early payment of December salaries and pensions for public officers and pensioners, directing that all payments be processed by December 23, 2025,… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Moves to Formalise Artisanal Mining, End Informal Gold Trade
Government has announced new measures to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining sector, aimed at improving market access, transparency and fair pricing for an estimated 300,000… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Blames Kassanda's Poor Services On Opposition Voting, Asks Residents to Reverse Trend
President Yoweri Museveni has faulted the people of Kassanda District for voting opposition politicians, saying the decision is partly responsible for the poor service delivery in… Read more »
Uganda: Mao Urges Shift to Out-of-Court Dispute Resolution to Ease Court Backlogs
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has called on Ugandans to embrace alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, arguing that courts are overwhelmed by… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges NRM Youth in Northern Uganda to Champion Peace, Skills and Prosperity
President Museveni has called on National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth leaders in Northern Uganda to prioritise mobilisation around peace, prosperity, health and skills… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Buganda Commissioner Hails Museveni's Presidential Campaign As Most Disciplined, Organized
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Regional Commissioner for Buganda and former Ambassador to Sudan, James William Kinobe, has lauded the ruling party's ongoing presidential… Read more »
