November 04
Uganda: Old Is Gold - Mable Ingabire Revives UPC Legacy in Kisoro By-Election
Although new to the political arena, Ingabire has a background in leadership, having served as head girl during her time at Kabale Trinity College. Read more »
Uganda: New UN Data Highlights Impact of Unpaid Care On Women's Economic Opportunities Worldwide
This data, shared on the UN's X account, underscores the far-reaching impact of unpaid care work on women's economic opportunities and well-being. Read more »
Uganda: Land Grabbers Devour Three Hectares of Ankole Kingdom Burial Ground
Alleged buyers claim they acquired the land from Prince John Barigye in the 1970s, though royal family members argue the transactions were flawed and have called for government… Read more »
Uganda: Kabagyeni Out to Maintain NRM's Stronghold in Kisoro By-Election
Rose Kabagyeni previously served as Kisoro's Woman MP from 2016 to 2021 but lost the seat in the 2021 elections to the late Sarah Mateke. Read more »
Uganda: Busoga Kingdom Plans Celebratory Events for Kyabazinga's 36th Birthday and Masaza Cup Final
The celebrations will begin on Saturday, December 14, 2024, with a Royal Banquet at Igenge Palace. Read more »
Uganda: How the State Witnesses Staggered As Katanga Trial Takes Break
As the Katanga trial takes a break after sessions lasting nearly two weeks, the defence lawyers have highlighted potential investigative errors, and successfully challenged the… Read more »
Uganda: Centenary Rewards Extraordinary Talents At This Year's Masaza Cup
Centenary Bank celebrated the successful conclusion of the 2024 Masaza Cup, held at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole by rewarding extraordinary talents. Read more »
Uganda: Lions Club Starts Campaign to Replenish Tooro's Green Environment
The Lions Club Region C has celebrated a significant step in environmental stewardship with the launch of a groundbreaking conservation campaign at the Tooro Botanical Gardens. Read more »
Uganda: Schools Close in Lahore As Pollution Hits Record Level
BBC | Unprecedented air pollution in the Pakistani city of Lahore has forced authorities to close all primary schools for a week. Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Hospital Seeks Shs250m to Get Facelift
St. Anthony Hospital, a critical healthcare facility in Tororo District, is seeking shs250 million to repair its aging infrastructure, with 60% of its buildings now in dilapidated… Read more »
November 03
Uganda: Lightning Kills 14 in Refugee Camp
Tragedy has befallen after lightning struck a church and killed 14 people during prayers. Read more »
Uganda: PS Bujingo Anointed Me for a Ministerial Position - Balaam
State Minister for Youth and Culture, Balaam Barugahara, recently joined thousands of believers from the House of Prayer Ministries to celebrate the ministry's 10th anniversary. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Oboth Helps Distribute Tricycles and Wheelchairs to PWDs in Tororo
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth Oboth has distributed 50 tricycles and wheelchairs to Persons Living with Disabilities in Tororo District. Read more »
Uganda: Manafwa Man to Serve 10 Years for Defiling Stepdaughter
The High Court in Mbale has sentenced Fred Luke Wotsuna to 10 years in prison for aggravated defilement of his 12-year-old stepdaughter, Esther. Read more »
Uganda: Johnnie Walker Launches the Gift of Big Flavor Gifting Campaign
Johnnie Walker Uganda has officially launched its 2024 Gifting Campaign- The Gift of Big Flavor, with a grand opening of a Gifting Studio at Village Mall in Bugolobi. Read more »
November 02
Uganda: Museveni's 'Intimidation Tactics' Spark Outrage Among MPs Over Coffee Bill
The President on Friday vowed to deal a crushing below on those opposing his government's decision to push the coffee authority under the agriculture ministry Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Warns of Impending Crisis As Hundreds of Makerere Students Go Hungry
Students on Friday sought the help of the Opposition leader and were served meals at the NUP office in Makerere Kavule - as well as relief ration Read more »
Uganda: Govt Begins Documenting Cases to Repatriate Distressed Ugandans in UAE
The government has launched a new initiative to document cases of distressed migrant workers in the UAE, following a surge in complaints of exploitation, including wage theft,… Read more »
November 01
Uganda: Police, Security Forces Foil Robbery Plot Against PDM Beneficiaries in Nabilatuk
Police have reportedly thwarted an attempted robbery targeting members of a Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) group benefiting from the Parish Development Model (PDM)… Read more »
Uganda: Kasese Leaders Defend Termination of Tibet Hima Contract, Call for New Investor for Kilembe Mines
Kasese District leaders have voiced support for the government's termination of its agreement with Tibet Hima Limited, urging an out-of-court settlement to attract a capable… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Kiwanda National Chairman of Consultative Forum.
President Museveni has appointed Kiwanda as the National Chairman of the Consultative Forum, a constitutional body that brings together all political parties with representation in… Read more »
Egypt: Museveni Accepts Invite to Attend Nile Basin States Summit in Egypt
President Museveni has accepted an invitation from his Egyptian counterpart , Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to attend the Nile Basin States Summit in Cairo next year. Read more »
Uganda: Promises, Landslides, and a Dash of Irony - Bulambuli's Resettlement Saga
Despite government promises made more than two years ago to resettle at-risk families, many in the affected community are still waiting for tangible support. Read more »
Uganda: Death Toll in Kigogwa Fuel Tanker Fire Reaches 31
The number of people who died following an explosion of a fuel tanker at Kigogwa along the Kampala- Bombo road in Wakiso district has reached 31. Read more »
October 31
Uganda: Ugandan Lawyer Kalali Sues DRC for Alleged Prisoner Rights Violations
Ugandan lawyer Kalali Steven has filed a lawsuit against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the East African Court of Justice, alleging severe human rights violations within… Read more »