July 05, 2023
Uganda: Next Media's Digital Alignment Continues to Be a Game Changer - Kin Kariisa
Following the recent 15th anniversary celebration of NBS, Next Media wasted no time. Read more »
Uganda: Police Dogs Catch 6800 Criminals
Police sniffer dogs have helped the law and law enforcement body arrest 6843 criminals in six months, a new report has indicated. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Uganda: Govt Extends Deadline for Completion of Renovation Works On Namboole Stadium
Government has again extended the deadline for the completion of the renovation works on Mandela National Stadium, also known as Namboole. Read more »
Uganda: Actors Challenged to Do More Than the Bare Minimum
Ugandan actors have been urged to do more than the bare minimum if they are to rise to international level. Read more »
Uganda: Tourism Minister Says Digital Innovations Will Help Drive Number of Travelers to Uganda
The state minister for tourism, Martin Mugarra Bahinduka has said increased digital innovations in the tourism sector will help drive up the number of travelers to Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Lapaire Spreads Wings With 9th Optical Shop in Kampala
Leading opticians, Lapaire,has announced the opening of an optical shop in Nateete, a Kampala suburb in a bid to extend eye care services near members of the public. Read more »
Uganda: KCCA to Deploy New Military Skilled Enforcement Officers in Kampala
In order to prioritise citizen-centered service delivery, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) plans to deploy new military-trained enforcement officers to strengthen the… Read more »
Uganda: The House of Bishops Visited, Saw and Blessed the Oil and Gas Sector
The visit to the Albertine Graben by religious leaders holds immense significance in the context of the gas and oil sector in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Mun G , Sheebah Leave a Mark On Roast and Rhyme
"I came to have fun." These were among the first words uttered by Mun G soon after he got on stage at Swangz Read more »
Uganda: Museveni to Visit Engola Home, Campaign for NRM Candidate in Oyam North Today
The National Resistance Movement(NRM) national chairman, President Museveni is expected to campaign for the ruling party's flagbearer Samuel Okello Engola in the Oyam North… Read more »
Uganda: FDC Demands Govt Take UK Terror Threat Seriously
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has called on the Ugandan government to bring back its forces from other countries to defend the nation's borders against terrorism. Read more »
Uganda: Trade PS Ssali Denies Shs 400m Was Used to Transport Documents From Kampala to Entebbe
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Co-operatives, Geraldine Ssali, has denied reports that the ministry spent Shs 400m in moving documents from the… Read more »
Uganda: Why Uganda, U.S. Still Need Each Other
In 1776 a nation was born whose stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight thus the land of the free and home of the brave marks 247 years of its independence from Great… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Looking for New Investors After Oil Refinery Deal Hits Snag
Government is back to the drawing board to look for new investors for Uganda's $4.5 billion oil refinery after an agreement with American and Italian firms consortium expired last… Read more »
Uganda: Hundreds Flock Katooke Modern Playground for the MTN Tooro Kingdom Masaza Tournament
The MTN Tooro Kingdom Masaza took center stage as hundreds of spectators flocked to Katooke modern Playground on June 2, 2023, to witness the adrenaline-fueled Bicycle Races and… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Uganda: Govt Finalises Plan to Regulate Tea Industry
Government has developed a policy to regulate the tea industry and to address challenges affecting the tea sub sector in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Clears Gen Kayihura for Retirement
President Museveni has finally cleared former Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura for retirement from active service of the army. Read more »
Uganda: Cheptegei to Make Marathon Debut This Year
World's 5000m and 10000m record-holder Joshua Cheptegei has revealed he will make his marathon debut at the Valencia Trinidad Alfonso, a World Athletics Platinum Label road race on… Read more »
Uganda: Don't Be So Sure, Those DNA Test Results Could Be Fake, Police Warns
As DNA tests become to continue the method of choice for resolving disputed parentage, police have warned of an increase in fake results. Read more »
Uganda: Army Court Remands Senior Police Officer, Two UPDF Soldiers Over Murder of City Lawyer
Six people including a senior police officer, two UPDF soldiers and a businessman among others have been arraigned before the General Court Martial in Makindye and charged with the… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Confident of Victory in Oyam North By-Election, As UPC Warns of Vote Rigging
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) is confident of winning the upcoming Oyam constituency by-election, which is scheduled to take place on July 6. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Calls Museveni a Hypocrite Over Condemning Election Violence
The leader of National Unity Platform(NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has accused President Museveni of being a "pathological liar" in regard to fair elections in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Is Safe Despite UK Terror Alert, Says Security
In light of an alert issued by the UK government of an impending terror attack in Uganda, security has said they are on top of the situation. Read more »
July 02, 2023
East Africa: Less Than 1% of Women-Led Businesses Get Govt Contracts in East Africa - Report
A research conducted by the African Freedom of Information Centre(AFIC) from five East African countries has shown that only 1% of the women-led businesses are contracted by… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Ambassador Upbeat About Ties With Uganda, Urges Further Trade Cooperation
Ethiopia's Ambassador to Uganda, Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu has hailed the 'ever-growing' bilateral ties between the two countries. Read more »