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 »

Uganda: NRM Gains Village Health Team Support

The National Resistance Movement has ramped up its campaign ahead of the 2026 elections, buoyed by the formal endorsement of the Uganda Village Health Team's Association (VHTS) in… Read more »

Uganda: Gomba Residents Appeal to President Museveni Following Eviction From Kalusiina Forest Land

Over 200 residents of Kalusiina Village in Kyabagamba Parish, Kigezi Sub-County, Gomba District, are appealing to President Museveni after they were evicted from land they claim… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Diocese to Lead 2026 Martyrs Day Celebrations, Seeks Shs4bn

The Diocese of Kasese has announced that it requires more than Shs 4 billion to organize the 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, set for June 3, 2026, at Namugongo Martyrs… Read more »

Uganda: Air Force Chief Gen Gonyi Urges Ugandans to Safeguard Peace Ahead of Elections

The Chief of Staff of the UPDF Air Force, Brigadier General David Gonyi, has urged Ugandans to preserve the country's peace as preparations intensify for the 2026 general… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Partners Fall Behind On Dues As Nearly $38m Remains Unpaid

A new audit report tabled before the East African Legislative Assembly shows that several Partner States--especially Burundi, South Sudan and DR Congo--are failing to meet their… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Analysts Question Washington-Brokered DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal

A peace agreement signed between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in Washington has sparked sharp criticism from regional politicians, analysts and security… Read more »

Uganda: Peace Has Enabled Uganda Thrive, Says Museveni in Bunyangabu

President Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate has hailed Uganda's enduring peace, saying it has enabled the country to thrive. Read more »

Uganda: EC Reaffirms Commitment to Free, Fair,Transparent Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring a free, fair, and transparent electoral process ahead of the forthcoming elections. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Tipped On Rising Opportunities in Country's Oil and Gas Sector

The Deputy Executive Director for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), John-Bosco Habumugisha, has urged Ugandan youth to prepare for the increasing opportunities in the… Read more »

Uganda: Ssemujju Nganda Warns of Electoral 'Stampede' Over EC Readiness for 2026 Elections

Kira Municipality MP and People's Front for Freedom (PFF) Spokesperson, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, has raised serious concerns over the Electoral Commission's (EC) preparedness ahead… Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Moses Byaruhanga Urges EC to Prioritize Biometric Voting Preparedness Ahead of 2026 Elections

Senior Presidential Advisor in Charge of Political Mobilization and Chief Agent for the NRM Presidential Flagbearer (2026-2031), Moses Byaruhanga, has emphasized the importance of… Read more »