Uganda: NUP's Benjamin Katana Warns of Electoral Irregularities, Calls for Vigilance Ahead of 2026 Polls

The Treasurer of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Benjamin Katana, has reiterated the party's commitment to a free and fair electoral process while expressing concern over the… Read more »

Uganda: Stanbic Business Incubator Graduates First Cohort of Women-Led Green Enterprises

The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has successfully concluded training for Cohort 1 of the Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation Project, a flagship… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Hailed As Meta Plant Unveils New Offices to Boost Farm Mechanisation

The Government of Uganda has been commended for its continued support towards agricultural mechanisation and the transformation of the farming sector, as Meta Plant and Equipment… Read more »

Africa: Africa Chidren's Heart Foundation Gives New Lease of Life to Abandoned Four - Year-Old Boy

One quiet Sunday morning, children from the Africa Children's Heart Foundation were heading to church when they noticed something unusual outside their gate. A small boy, dirty,… Read more »

Uganda: Seventh Edition of Jinja Fish Festival Launched

The seventh Annual Jinja Fish Festival has officially kicked off at Across the Nile Resort, along the banks of the River Nile in Njeru Municipality. Renowned for showcasing diverse… Read more »

Uganda: Opondo Urges EC to Prepare Contingency Plans Ahead of 2026 Biometric Elections

Former government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure thorough preparedness and contingency planning as Uganda moves toward implementing a… Read more »

Uganda: Besigye Asks Constitutional Court to Halt of Criminal Proceedings

Former presidential candidate Kizza Besigye and two co-accused have filed a petition in the Constitutional Court seeking to halt their ongoing criminal trial at the High Court,… Read more »

Africa: Uganda to Host First-Ever Africa Dragon Boat Cup in 2026

Uganda has been selected to host the first-ever Africa Dragon Boat Cup in October 2026, a move officials say will boost sports diplomacy, tourism promotion and Uganda's visibility… Read more »

Tanzania: US Reviews Ties With Tanzania Over Repression, Post-Election Violence

The noose is hanging loosely but frighteningly over the head of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan. It is just a stormy aftermath that her government can settle but the… Read more »

Africa: Uganda to Co-Host 2026 Africa-France Forward Summit

The Minister of Foreign Affairs (Regional Cooperation), John Mulimba, has announced Uganda's role as co-host of the forthcoming Africa-France Forward Summit scheduled for 11-12 May… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Inspects Newly Completed Hoima City Stadium

The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Thursday conducted an extensive inspection of the newly completed Hoima City Stadium, a flagship sports infrastructure… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Musasizi Praises UPDF's 40-Year Role in Peace and Development

The State Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, has lauded the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) for steering the country toward peace and stability, attributing Uganda's… Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Museveni Launches Rwenzori Campaign in Kasese, Promises Major Development Projects

NRM presidential candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially launched his Rwenzori campaign trail in Kasese District, pledging a series of ambitious development initiatives… Read more »

Uganda: Political Stability Depends On Lifting Households Out of Poverty - Museveni

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated that the foundation of Uganda's long-term political stability lies in improving household incomes, not in political competition. Read more »

Uganda: Experts Warn of Rising Online Child Exploitation and Persistent Poverty in Uganda

Child rights experts are warning that Uganda is facing escalating threats to children's safety, including internet-driven sexual exploitation, persistent poverty, high school… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan MPs Step Up Final Training Ahead of East African Inter-Parliamentary Games

Ugandan lawmakers are in their final training sessions ahead of the 14th East African Inter-Parliamentary Games, which begin tomorrow and run from 5 to 17 December. Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Calls for United Opposition Front to Force Presidential Re-Run

The Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate, Mubarak Munyagwa, has urged voters in Jinja City to support opposition candidates at all levels as part of a strategy to deny… Read more »

Uganda: Kitagwenda Residents Urge President to Fulfill Development Promises Ahead of Visit

As Kitagwenda district prepares to host President Museveni on his campaign trail ahead of the 2026 general elections, residents say they have yet to see the promised benefits of… Read more »

Uganda: Kibaale Records Significant Decline in HIV Infections in 2025

Kibaale District has reported a notable decline in new HIV infections in 2025, according to data compiled up to the end of September. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, WFP Sign Agreement to Establish Global Fleet Hub in Kampala

Uganda has taken a major step toward strengthening regional humanitarian logistics after signing a landmark amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations… Read more »

Rwanda: VP Alupo Arrives in Washington As Regional Leaders Gather for Historic DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Signing

Vice President Jessica Alupo arrived in Washington, DC, on Wednesday night to join East African leaders for what is being billed as one of the most consequential peace efforts in… Read more »

Uganda: Hoima NRM Leaders to Table Land Concerns During Museveni's Rally

NRM leaders in Hoima have resolved to present a comprehensive set of concerns--led by persistent land disputes--to President Museveni ahead of his regional political mobilisation… Read more »

Uganda: Family of Slain Seeta High Teacher Accuses Police of Mishandling Case

The family of the late Ivan Oloya, a former teacher at Seeta High School in Mukono, has accused the Mukono Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of mishandling his murder… Read more »

Uganda: Fred Muhumuza Urges Entrepreneurs to Rethink Costs and Understand Their Markets

Development economist Fred Muhumuza has called on Ugandan entrepreneurs to rethink their cost structures, understand their markets better, and address internal inefficiencies that… Read more »

Uganda: King Saha - NUP Has Calculators Ready to Tally Votes

Musician Mansur Semanda, popularly known as King Saha, has intensified his role in the ongoing election campaigns, travelling across the country alongside National Unity Platform… Read more »