July 02, 2023
Uganda: Author Agumya Tackles Depression, Suicidal Thoughts in First Book
Dr. Miria Matembe has urged young Ugandans not to let themselves be consumed by the pressure that they must excel immediately at everything they do. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Clays Announces Shs 450 Million Dividend Payout, Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plan
Uganda Clays Ltd on Friday, June 30th, declared a Shs 0.5 per share dividend payout to shareholders for the year ending 31st December 2022. Read more »
July 01, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: UPDF Constructs House for 80-Year-Old Man in DRC
The UPDF contingent in eastern DRC under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) peacekeeping mission has constructed a house for 80-year-old Mzee Sefuko Ghato of Amafiga… Read more »
June 30, 2023
Uganda: Despite Mistakes in Somalia, Kasese Uganda Remains Secure, Says Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has said despite some mistakes including the attack on UPDF soldiers in Somalia that left 54 dead and the attack by ADF rebels on a school in Kasese that… Read more »
Uganda: African Countries Urged to Embrace E-Phyto Certificates to Compete Internationally
African Union member states have been urged to adopt and promote Electronic phytosanitary certificates (e-Phyto). Read more »
Uganda: Smile Communications Explains Prolonged Outage - Blames ATC Uganda for 'Coercive Practices'
Smile Communications Uganda Limited, has apologised to its customers for what it says, was a prolonged outage, saying that the reasons for the outage were "beyond its control".… Read more »
Uganda: Is ADF Also Behind the Attacks On Mobile Money Agents, Petrol Stations?
I'm sure we've heard about and seen the spate of increased raids on mobile money shops in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Calls for Africa to Have Permanent Seat On UN Security Council
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has called for the creation of two permanent seats for Africa at the United Nations Security Council, in renewed calls for the… Read more »
Uganda: Don't Expect Any Special Treatment, You Must Measure up - Female Police Officers Warned
Female police officers have been warned that there are no shortcuts to promotions and deployments, especially on foreign peacekeeping missions by the United Nations. Read more »
June 29, 2023
East Africa: Uganda to Sell Power to South Sudan Despite Blackouts Back Home
Uganda will start selling power to neighbouring South Sudan, despite the blackouts back home. Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Hands Over Base to Somali Army As Troop Withdrawal Kicks Off
Ugandan troops under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have handed over one of their Forward Operating Bases(FOB) to the Somalia National Army as part of the… Read more »
Uganda: State Tables Evidence Against Kitutu as Minister is Committed to High Court for Trial Over Karamoja Iron Sheets
The Minister for Karamoja, Mary Goretti Kitutu has been committed to the High Court for trial after the DPP told the lower court that investigations are complete. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Continues to Decline in Latest FIFA Rankings
Uganda has slipped another three places down according to the latest rankings by world football governing body, FIFA. Read more »
Uganda: Why Museveni Promoted UPDF's Brig Richard Otto
President Yoweri Museveni who is also the commander in chief of the UPDF has promoted Brig Gen Richard Otto to the next rank of Major General. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Holds No Grudge Against Muslims, Says Minister Otafiire
The Minister for Internal Affairs, Kahinda Otafiire has reassured the Muslim community that President Museveni and the government do not hold any grudges against them. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Has the Capacity to Feed 200 Million People, Museveni Says
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon the government and people of the Republic of Serbia to support Uganda's flourishing agricultural sector. Read more »
Uganda: Norbert Mao Commends Kin Kariisa for Entrepreneurship, Commitment to Transforming Uganda
Next Media Group CEO Kin Kariisa has been commended by Hon. Norbert Mao, the Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, for his entrepreneurial spirit, patriotism, and dedication… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Amends National Sports Bill, Introduces Archery, Kicks Out Kickboxing
Parliament has amended the National Sports Bill weeks after it was returned by President Museveni for reconsideration. Read more »
Uganda: EU, Govt Start Implementation of Shs164 Billion Forest Cover Restoration Project
The European Union and the Ugandan government have signed the forest partnership roadmap to officially kick start the implementation of the shs164 billion project to boost… Read more »
Uganda: Rwenzururu Leaders Apologise for 2016 Violence
A group of leaders from the Rwenzururu Kingdom have apologised for the violence that occurred in Kasese District on November 27 2016. Read more »
Uganda: Mbale City Speaker, Four Others Arrested Over Corruption
Five Mbale City Council authorities have been arrested over corruption scandals. They include; The Speaker of Mbale City Council Mariam Nambuya, Assistant City Health Officer… Read more »
Uganda: We Will Achieve Revenue Targets With Digital Initiatives - Uganda Revenue Authority
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has said that digital interventions will help the Authority collect revenue better and achieve the next financial year's target with much ease. Read more »
Uganda: British Man Knocked in Hit and Run Accident in Moroto Dies
A British man, Wildy James has been killed after a car ploughed into him in front of his girlfriend next to Rapona Hotel in Moroto. Read more »
June 28, 2023
East Africa: Govt Enters Deal to Start Electricity Export to South Sudan
The Ugandan government has signed an agreement to start exporting electricity to South Sudan. Read more »
Uganda: Irene Ntale to Open Protea Skyz Hotel's Monthly 'Skyz Exclusive'
Protea Skyz Hotel, Naguru has embarked on a journey to support and promote local artists in the Ugandan music industry. Read more »