Uganda: Mukono Diocese Celebrates Ordination of New Deacons

The Cathedral of Saints Philip and Andrew in Mukono was filled with praise and celebration on Sunday as the Church of Uganda held a special service to set apart and appoint… Read more »

Uganda: Wear Your Yellow Shirts With Confidence, NRM Mobiliser Tells Supporters

Residents of Kampala and Ugandans across the country have been encouraged not to hesitate to wear yellow clothing or attire bearing the image of President Museveni, as leaders say… Read more »

Uganda: OPM, Korean Agencies Commission New Wash Facilities in Iganga

unyiiro Primary School in Iganga has received new toilets from the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH), supported by the Community Chest of Korea, in a move aimed… Read more »

Uganda: Four Killed After Taxi Crashes Into Train in Bugweri

Four people have been confirmed dead and others injured following a crash at the Butongole Railway crossing in Bugweri District . Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Firms Secure $2.2bn in Oil Contracts

Ugandan companies have won more than US$2.2 billion in contracts in the country's oil and gas sector, the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has confirmed, highlighting a… Read more »

West Africa: Benin Soldiers Announce Coup

Heavy and light gunfire rocked central Cotonou on Saturday as soldiers loyal to Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri seized the national television station and declared a coup against… Read more »

Uganda: Luweero Crash Claims Life of UPDF Soldier, Eight Injured

A Uganda People's Defence Forces soldier has died and eight others were injured in a fatal road crash in Kalule, Luweero District. Read more »

Uganda: Kampala Sacco Leaders Warned Against Misusing Youth Start-Up Funds

Kampala Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Umalu Lule Mawuya has cautioned leaders of SACCOs formed under the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl and Boy Child against… Read more »

Uganda: Lawyer Ssembuya Eats Big As Makerere College School Old Students Move to Amend Constitution

Makerere College School old students under their umbrella association, MACOSA have chosen to keep lawyer Dennis Ssembuya as the association president under a new constitution is… Read more »

Uganda: Stop Confusing Development With Wealth - Museveni Tells Kitagwenda

President Museveni has told the people of Kitagwenda that while demanding development is good, creating wealth at the household level is far more important. Read more »

Uganda: Annual Rotary Medical Camp Offers Free Treatment to Over 1,000 Kamwokya Residents

Residents of Kamwokya and neighbouring areas turned up in overwhelming numbers on Saturday for a free medical camp held at the Treasure Life Youth Centre (TLC). Read more »

Uganda: Pearl Bank to Celebrate Customers in Festive Santa Campaign

Pearl Bank has launched a festive campaign dubbed "Pearl Santa", an initiative to celebrate its customers across select branches countrywide with surprise visits from Pearl Santa,… Read more »

Uganda: Taxi Drivers Warned Against Involvement in Election Violence

The Chairman of the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF), Hajji Rashid Sekindi, has called on taxi drivers across the country to reject any form of violence before, during,… Read more »

Uganda: Luzzi Forgives Mityana Muslim Leaders for 'Mistreatment' in Previous Election

Independent Kampala Central parliamentary candidate Abraham Luzzi has said he has extended an olive branch to Muslim leaders in Mityana District, announcing that he has forgiven… Read more »

Uganda: Among Urges Independent Candidate Dr. Agaba to Quit Kitagwenda County Race, Back NRM Flag Bearer Mugabe

The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has urged former Kitagwenda County MP Dr. Agaba Abbas Mugisha to withdraw from the 2026 parliamentary race and rally behind the… Read more »

Uganda: Mobi Kills Suspected Pig Thief in Buikwe

Police in Buikwe District are investigating an incident in which an unidentified man was beaten to death by a mob after he was allegedly found with a stolen pig. Read more »

Uganda: Reckless Overtaking Blamed As Seven Injured in Buikwe Highway Crash

Seven people were seriously injured on Friday afternoon in a road crash at Bulumagi Village, a well-known accident blackspot along the Kampala-Jinja highway in Buikwe District. Read more »

Uganda: Kigulu Chiefdom Clinches Third MTN Busoga Masaza Cup Title

Kigulu Chiefdom reaffirmed its dominance in the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup after edging Luuka 1-0 in a tightly contested final on Saturday at Bugembe Stadium. Read more »

Uganda: Fr. Kiibi Calls On Leaders to Rest Gracefully Before People Grow Weary

Religious leaders have called on those in leadership positions to consider stepping aside before the people they serve grow weary of them, thereby inspiring others to take up… Read more »

East Africa: Rwanda-DR Congo Peace Deal - A Turning Point for the East African Community

The recent signing of a peace deal between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) marks a significant moment in the history of the East African Community (EAC). Read more »

Uganda: Nandala Mafabi Promises People-Centred Economic Revival in Teso

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi has intensified his 2026 campaign trail with major rallies in Bukedea and Kumi districts, urging… Read more »

Uganda: Sauti Plus Wins Prau Award for Drowning Prevention Campaign

Sauti Plus Media Hub has won the Best Not-for-profit Campaign at the 9th PRAU Excellence Awards 2025 for its drowning-prevention campaign, Omanyi Okuwuga. Read more »

Uganda: Gen Rwashande Confronts Former Minister Kutesa Over Involving Independents in NRM Activities in Ssembabule

Tensions have erupted within the NRM mobilisation activities in Sembabule after retired senior army officer Brig. Gen.(Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande openly confronted former Foreign… Read more »

Uganda: Demystifying the Feminisation of the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

On November 25, I was invited by the National Girls Summit to officially launch the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence as we marked the International Day for the… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Hosts 15th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games

The 15th East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games 2025 kicked off in Kampala, with Deputy Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament Thomas Tayebwa representing President Museveni… Read more »