June 14, 2023
Uganda: FDC Withdraws From Bukedea By-Election Over 'Pre-Ticked Ballots'
The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has announced that it has withdrawn from the ongoing Bukedea District LC5 by-election over what it says is fraudulent electoral… Read more »
Uganda: Pupils Respond Positively to Instructional Learning Change in Schools
Racheal Kadaga was admitted in primary four last year 2022 at African Soup Primary School located in Nabikabala village, Namutumba district, but realised a very different system of… Read more »
Uganda: FDC Unveils Leadership Academy in Arua City to Mentor, Train Future Leaders
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has unveiled a leadership academy in Arua City aimed at identifying, training and mentoring leaders from the West Nile sub-region. Read more »
Uganda: SC Villa Unveils Serbian as New Coach
Record Uganda Premier League champions, SC Villa have unveiled 37-year-old Dusan Stojanovic as their new coach. Read more »
June 13, 2023
Uganda: Fresh Details Indicate Senior Police Officer Chaired Meeting That Plotted Legal Officer's Killing
Police have provided an update into the ongoing investigations into the killing city legal officer Ronald Mukisa who was shot dead by unknown assailants almost two weeks ago at his… Read more »
Uganda: Housing Finance Bank Joins GIZ to Kick-Start Program to Foster Smart Cities Solutions in Uganda
Last week, Housing Finance Bank hosted the official kick-off event of the Open Innovation Program at its headquarters in Kololo. Read more »
Uganda: Next Media CEO Explores Collaborative Opportunities With Azam Media, Unveiling Exciting Prospects
Next Media's Group CEO, Kin Kariisa, recently engaged in discussions with Abubakar Bin Bakhresa, the Executive Director of Bakhresa Group, a Tanzanian conglomerate that owns Azam… Read more »
Uganda: State Drops Charges Against Omusinga Mumbere, 200 Royal Guards
The state has dropped treason, terrorism and murder charges against Omusinga Charles Wesley and 217 of his royal guards. Read more »
Uganda: Supreme Court Orders Retrial of SHS120 Billion Ham - DTB Case
The Supreme Court in Kampala has referred back to the Commercial Division of the High Court the shs120 billion loan case between businessman Hamis Kiggundu and Diamond Trust… Read more »
Uganda: BPO - University Exams Should Be More Practical to Produce Quality Labour Force
Key players in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector have called for the skilling of students right from universities. Read more »
Kenya: DTB-Kenya Acted Within the Law in Extending Loan to Ham, Court Rules
The Supreme Court has ruled that there was no illegality committed when DTB-Kenya, a foreign bank offered credit facilities to Kampala businessman, Hamis Kiggundu of Ham… Read more »
Uganda: UTB Urges Journalists to Become Tourism and Environment Conservation Defenders
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has started a four-day media training workshop being held at the Cephas Hotel in Kabale District, to encourage journalists to become tourism and… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Paid Kato Lubwama's Medical Bills, Gen Saleh Paid for His Burial - Nsereko
The Kampala Central Member of Parliament Muhammad Nsereko has made revelations regarding the medical treatment of former Lubaga South MP Kato Lubwama as well as his burial… Read more »
Uganda: Bukedea Byelection - NRM Bigwigs Mukula, Todwong Campaign for Party Flagbearer
Several NRM bigwigs have rallied support for the party flagbearer ahead of tomorrow's Bukedea LC5 byelection. Read more »
Uganda: Police Suspends 13 Officers Involved in Raid On Sheikh Kamoga Home
Police have suspended a team of officers who took part in an operation at Sheikh Muhammad Yunus Kamoga's home earlier this month, in which dozens of young adults were rescued. Read more »
Uganda: Senior Four Students On Brink of Missing Registration After School Challenges 'Bad Results' From UNEB
The future of senior four students at Musanya Secondary School in Kamuli district hangs in balance as Uganda National Examinations Board(UNEB) blocked the school centre number over… Read more »
Uganda: Opposition Kicks Off Drive to Consolidate Support in Busoga Ahead of 2026 General Election
Mathias Mpuuga has said the opposition has kicked off a drive to consolidate its support in Busoga ahead of 2026 general election. Read more »
Uganda: Kato Lubwama Hid in Parliament Toilet During the Age Limit Debate, MP Muhammad Nsereko Reveals
Muhammad Nsereko has revealed that the fallen celebrated comedian, stage actor and politician Kato Lubwama hid in Parliament toilet during the age limit debate. Read more »
Uganda: Boyz II Men Deliver an Unforgettable Night of Music, Good Vibes and Whisky
Sunday, June 11, will live long in the memory of Ugandans who got to witness first hand the legendary Boyz II Men deliver an electrifying performance at the Kololo ceremonial… Read more »
Uganda: Afro Mobile Shines Spotlight On Boyz II Men's Unforgettable Performance At MTN Yetu Festival
The announcement of Boyz II Men's upcoming performance in Uganda sent shockwaves of excitement through the online community. Read more »
June 12, 2023
Uganda: I Am Getting Better - Museveni Gives Update On His Covid Situation
President Museveni has said with five days now spent in self- isolation at the Nakasero State Lodge after contracting Coronavirus disease, he is now getting better. Read more »
Ethiopia: How Missing Cult Members Fearing Doomsday Were Duped to Go Ethiopia to Meet Jesus
New details have emerged indicating that over 80 members of a cult who went missing from Uganda last month had been duped by their pastor of an impending doomsday and that they… Read more »
Uganda: I Left the Opposition Because They Only Praise You When You Are Poor - Tayebwa
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament has finally opened up on why he left the opposition and joined the National Resistance Movement more than a decade ago. Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni in Good Spirits, Will Soon Be Out of Isolation
President Yoweri Kaguta Kaguta Museveni is in good spirits and recovering steadily from the illness caused by Coronavirus (Covid-19), his Principal Private Secretary Dr Kenneth… Read more »
Uganda: UPL - KCCA FC Name Portuguese As New Coach
In their quest for a title that has eluded them for four years now, 13-time Uganda Premier League champions, KCCA FC have appointed Portuguese international, Sérgio Daniel… Read more »