June 20
Uganda: UPDF to Recruit 1,600 Scientists
This move is aimed at bolstering the military's technical capabilities. Read more »
Uganda: Can Parliament Sink Any Lower?
The scandals that have shadowed the August House has many already looking forward to what the 12th Parliament is likely to be like, more than a year before the 2026 polls. Read more »
Uganda: Obangaina - the Untold Story of Rachel Magoola's Timeless Classic
Every household in Uganda seems to have its very own 'Margaret' or at least know of one. Afrigo Band member Rachel Magoola and Bugweri District Woman MP recently shared a… Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Emyooga Saccos to Receive Additional Shs20m Each, Says Minister Kasolo
The State Minister for Microfinance, Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo has said that each Emyooga sacco in Tororo is to receive shs20 million each in addition to the shs30 million earlier… Read more »
Uganda: SFC Commander Hails Museveni for Building Strong UPDF
The Commander of the Special Force Command (SFC), Maj Gen David Mugisha has applauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander-In-Chief for building a strong and… Read more »
Uganda: Torture Cases On the Rise, Says Rights Body
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has raised alarm over a significant surge in cases of torture, recording over 1,000 complaints since 2018. Read more »
June 19
Uganda: Give Me Summons Before Arresting My MPs - Among
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has expressed her disapproval of the arrest of MPs by the police without providing summons to her. Read more »
Uganda: Stop Budgeting for Corruption, CSOs Tells Parliament
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on parliamentarians to eliminate budget allocations that enable corruption. Read more »
Uganda: TikTok Wannabe Arrested Over Malicious Leak of Woman's 'Nudes'
Police at CPS in Kampala have arrested Denis Nsubuga, a TikToker popularly known as Denno Official, over cyber stalking and distributing ponograhic materials. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Balaam Barugahara Hails NGOs for Role in Advocating for Children's Rights
State minister for gender in charge of youth and children Dr. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has hailed NGOs for playing a crucial role in advocating for children's rights. Read more »
Uganda: Refugee Host Community Rehabilitates 2278 Hectares of Degraded Land
Robert Ezati, 57, of Adim Parish, Beliafe Subcounty, in West Nile District of Terego, has endured years of agonizing helplessness while others clear trees to make room for tobacco… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Unveils Plans to Support Exporters
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Mr Ramathan Ggoobi, has outlined strategies on how the government intends to support producers and service providers who engage… Read more »
Uganda: NFA, Bunyoro Fight Over Budongo Forest Boundaries
Settlers on the boundaries of Budongo Forest Reserve in Bunyoro say they have no intention to vacate swathes of the land as demanded by the National Forestry Authority (NFA). Read more »
Uganda: Emyooga Cash Changes Fortunes for Tororo Women
In Bukedi Region, women have traditionally faced various socio-economic challenges, including limited access to financial resources and opportunities for growth but through… Read more »
Uganda: Butebo Pastor Waylaid and Killed, Motorcycle Taken
Security in Butebo District is currently investigating circumstances under which a pastor was murdered in cold blood along Ladot road on Monday. Read more »
Uganda: Shs960m Facility to Skill Women Working At Kiteezi Dumping Site
Kiteezi Samaritan, a non-government organization that helps uplifts the standards of people working at Kiteezi dumping site in Wakiso district is set to construct a shs960 million… Read more »
June 18
Uganda: Police Report Increased Violence Against Officers
Police have reported an increase in acts of obstruction and violent attacks on its officers, which has forced it to close some of its posts upcountry. Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Releases List of Successful Recruits
The UPDF has the list of successful applicants wishing to join the Ugandan army. Read more »
Uganda: Many Have Permits but Ignorance of Traffic Laws Cited in Accidents
Taxi driving, boda boda riding, washing bays are some of the common businesses done by those that love transport. Read more »
Uganda: Brig Gen Mugabe's Third Term Sparks Human Rights Concerns
Human rights activists and legal experts are urging reforms in military courts, emphasizing the need to uphold human rights and proper judicial practices. Their concerns have… Read more »
Uganda: NRM CEC Drops Committee Leaders
The National Resistance Movement (NRM)'s Central Executive Committee (CEC) has directed the Government Chief Whip to advertise all sectoral committee positions after deciding to… Read more »
Uganda: Ssekikubo Suspends Deadline in Hunt for Eight More Signatures
The movers and seconders of the motion seeking to impeach four Commissioners of Parliament have now declared the process timeline open-ended, saying they will run the desk until… Read more »
Uganda: Kampiringisa - Juvenile Detention Centre Says Cases Are High
The Principle of the National Rehabilitation Centre, Kampiringisa, Ms Teopista Mutooro, has revealed that they receive at least 16 juveniles a month. Read more »
Uganda: Evangelist Gary Skinner Asks Religious Leaders to Fight Corruption
Renowned evangelist Gary Skinner has asked religious leaders to make the fight against corruption and moral decay their gospel, saying the two vices are impediments to development… Read more »
Uganda: One-Year-Old Girl Electrocuted in Luwero
A girl aged one year and eight months has been electrocuted in Kalongo-miti zone, Luwero town council, Luwero district. The victim has been identified as Kevira Nampijja. Read more »