July 17, 2023
Uganda: Motorists to Foot Bills As UNRA Moves to Tow All Stationed Vehicles Off Highways
UNRA has started receiving bids from private operators who are able to provide towing services and clearing all highways of abandoned vehicles. Read more »
July 16, 2023
Uganda: Police Want Funding to Implement Museveni's Standby Directive
The Deputy Inspector General of Police Maj. Gen Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi is anxious to implement President Museveni's new strategy for securing the country. Read more »
Uganda: Mwiru Did Not Inform Ant He Was Leaving, Party Learned of Departure From Media
The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) is disappointed at Paul Mwiru's decision to quit the party as he has been a pivotal member whose contributions extended far beyond… Read more »
Uganda: NCHE - Underfunding Leading to Low Quality Graduates
The National Council of Higher Education (NCHE) has blamed the increase in low quality graduates in Uganda on underfunding. Read more »
Uganda: MPs Call for Standard Gauge to Curb Exorbitant Railway Rehabilitation Costs
Members of Parliament are calling for the country to shift from meter gauge railway to standard gauge. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Ambassador Recognises Ugandans for Active Participation in Addis Conference
The ambassador of Ethiopia to Uganda, Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu has awarded a certificate of appreciation to the Ugandans who participated at the recent concluded 2nd High-Level… Read more »
Uganda: Who Is Dr. Apio Otuko, the New Oyam North MP?
Dr. Eunice Apio Otuko is a politician, activist, researcher and writer known for her unwavering commitment to human rights and democracy in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Kadaga, Ssekandi On the Spot for Withdrawing Pension More Than Once
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has directed the Ministry of public service to seek legal guidance from the Attorney General, Kiwanuka Kiryowa, on former public… Read more »
Uganda: Cultural Heritage Rocks the Runway At Afri Art and Fashion Show
It was a display of the Ugandan and African cultural heritage at Motiv in Kampala on Saturday evening at the second edition of the Afri art and fashion show organised by Trillion… Read more »
July 15, 2023
Uganda: Coca Cola Uganda Helps the Next Generation Grow Their Skills
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), has said it is set to skill over 10,000 Ugandan youths in 10 higher education institutions across the country with work-readiness skills to… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Uganda: Factory Using Bamboo to Make Briquettes for Clean Cooking Launches #AfricaClimateHope
As the country continues to look for ways to fight climate change, Divine Bamboo Briquette, a facility that uses bamboo to make briquettes as one of the ways to promote clean… Read more »
Uganda: National Census Postponed
The National Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has announced the postponement of the national housing and population census over delayed procurement. Read more »
Uganda: Eight Bodies of Drowned Maruzi Palm Oil Farm Workers Recovered
The Kiryandongo district marine police have retrieved eight bodies of the nine missing workers of Maruzi Palm Oil Farm who drowned in the River Nile in the wee hours of Monday… Read more »
Uganda: Digital Tax in Uganda - A Boost or Barrier to Digitisation Drive?
As Uganda aims to accelerate its digitisation efforts, the implementation of a digital tax has sparked a debate on whether it will help or hinder the country's progress. While some… Read more »
Uganda: Several USE Experts Facing the Knife for Leaking Customer Information
A number of Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) employees are set to be relieved of their duties as a result of a cyber breach that exposed their customers. Read more »
Uganda: Local Investors Decry Dire State of Roads, Over Taxation in Wakiso
Investors in Wakiso district have implored government to urgently intervene in the problem of poor roads and over taxation by local authorities. Read more »
Uganda: NUP to Unveil Ant's Paul Mwiru As Their New Member
Executive Members of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) are in Jinja to unveil former Jinja East MP Paul Mwiru as a new member of their party. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Admits Intelligence Lapses to Blame for ADF Attack On Kasese School
President Museveni has said that intelligence lapses are partly to blame for the attack by ADF rebels on Lhubiriha Secondary School in Kasese last month. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Blames School Dropout Rates On 'Illegal 'Extra Fees
President Museveni has expressed his disappointment over the continued charging of extra fees by school authorities in Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary… Read more »
Uganda: UDB Tips Wakiso Locals On Investment Opportunities to Spur Economic Growth
Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has tipped the community in Wakiso District on unlocking their immense investment potential through sustainable projects that will spur economic… Read more »
Uganda: I Am the Presidential Advisor but I See Museveni Only On TV, I Want to Return to Bobi Wine's Camp - Butchaman
Singer Mark Bugembe alias Butchaman has said that ever since he was appointed a presidential advisor on issues of the Ghetto, he has never seen or advised the President, citing… Read more »
Uganda/Algeria: Uganda Again Drawn Against Tormentors Algeria in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Uganda has once again been drawn against its tormentors, Algeria in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Algeria beat Uganda 2-1 and 2-0 in home and away fixtures in the ongoing 2024… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Delegation Visits Rubanda Iron Ore Mines to Resolve Long Standing Dispute
Karukara ward in Hamugwa town council, Rubanda district was the focal point of a visit by a government delegation to assess and address an ongoing dispute surrounding the iron ore… Read more »
Uganda: Muhangi Prides in Female Boxing Empowerment
Uganda boxing federation (UBF) president Moses Muhangi has expressed pride in the federation's deliberate efforts to empower and promote female boxing. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Uganda: Judge Quits Hearing Lawyer Mabirizi, Siblings DNA Case
A Mukono High Court judge has recused himself from hearing an appeal in which siblings to controversial lawyer, Male Mabirizi challenged an order by court to have all of them… Read more »