Uganda: Energy Ministry Highlights Progress, Accountability, Local Participation in Uganda's Oil Sector

Tonny Sserubiri, a Principal Geologist in charge of exploration at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has reaffirmed the steady progress, strengthened accountability… Read more »

Uganda: Haddad Salim Calls for Poverty Alleviation, Education Reform, Youth Empowerment in Arua City Central MP Race

Independent aspirant for Arua City Central Division, Haddad Salim, has outlined his campaign priorities, emphasizing urgent action on poverty, education, land security, youth… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Passes Huge Supplementary Budget Amid Fierce Opposition

Parliament has approved a supplementary budget totalling Shs 8.104 trillion, making it one of the largest supplementary allocations ever passed since the amendment of the Public… Read more »

Uganda: UK Lifts Travel Warning for Key Ugandan Parks

The United Kingdom has removed its warning against all but essential travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, the area immediately south-west of Kasese town, and Semuliki National… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Oboth-Oboth Urges Religious Leaders to Uphold Uganda's Spirit of Tolerance and National Security

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has called on religious leaders to preserve the nation's long-standing freedom of worship and its spirit of… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Boosts Forest Cover in Refugee-Hosting Districts Through Agroforestry Project

One of the biggest drivers of deforestation in Uganda is the high demand for fuelwood and charcoal, as people cut trees in protected and forested areas. Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni to Tour Kitagwenda As Preparations Intensify

Preparations are in high gear in Kitagwenda District ahead of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's scheduled campaign visit on December 6, according to the Electoral Commission… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Unveils Special WFP Number Plates to Boost Faster Humanitarian Response

Uganda has launched special UN/World Food Programme (WFP) vehicle number plates designed to speed up humanitarian operations across Africa, marking a major milestone in the… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Promotes Besigye, Eron Kiiza Tormentor Brig Tukachungurwa to Court Martial Chair

Brigadier-General Richard Tukachungurwa, the military officer who clashed with human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza during the 2025 treason trial of opposition politician Dr Kizza… Read more »

Uganda: Reach a Hand Marks World Aids Day With Youth-Focused Awareness Campaign

Reach A Hand Uganda observed World AIDS Day on 2 December 2025 with a youth-driven campaign aimed at increasing awareness and voluntary HIV testing among young people, particularly… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Appoints Morris Muhindo, 36, As Under Secretary

President Museveni has appointed 36-year-old Morris Muhindo as an Under Secretary in the Office of the President, a position that places him among the youngest Ugandans to ascend… Read more »

Uganda: Muntu Promises to Tackle Corruption and Restore Trust

Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate, Gen. Gregory Mugisha Muntu, on Wednesday visited Adjumani District, marking the 75th district on his nationwide… Read more »

Uganda: Prosecution Presents 25th and Final Witness in Molly Katanga Trial

The Criminal Division of the High Court on Tuesday resumed proceedings in the case of Uganda v. Molly Katanga and four others, marking a major step in the trial as the prosecution… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Supporter in Masaka Claims Car Torched Overnight

An NRM supporter in Masaka City has been left devastated after waking up on Tuesday morning to find his vehicle burned to ashes under unclear circumstances. Read more »

Uganda: Man Places Fake Bid Notice in Newspaper, Scams Businesses of Shs800m

The Executive Director of Hongera Saana Uganda Ltd, Mr Ashiraf Muyomba, has been charged with obtaining goods by false pretence, forgery, and uttering false documents. Read more »

Uganda: Two Charged Over Illegal Eviction in Wakiso, Remanded

Two men have been arraigned in Wakiso Chief Magistrate's Court over allegations of forcibly evicting occupants, destroying property, and theft on privately owned land. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Announces International Airport Construction in Mbarara With China and Brazil

President Yoweri Museveni has unveiled final plans for the construction of an international airport at Nyakisharara in Mbarara city. Read more »

Uganda: Activists Call for Stronger HIV/Aids Response

As the world observes International HIV/Aids Awareness Day on 1st December, activists in Uganda are urging the government to intensify efforts to close information gaps and improve… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Launches One-Stop Consular Services Centre for Diaspora in Switzerland

Ugandans living in Switzerland can now apply for National IDs, register for National Identification Numbers (NINs)--including for children--and update personal records without… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Condemns Electoral Violence, Accuse Security Agencies of Targeting Opposition Supporters

Parliament's leadership, including Speaker Anita Among, Minister for General Duties Kasule Lumumba and Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi, has condemned what they describe as… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Defends Many Opposition Candidates As Strategy to Stop Museveni Reaching 50%

Common Man's Party presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa has defended the presence of many opposition contenders in the 2026 race, saying the strategy is meant to prevent… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Recalled for Urgent Business As Budget Deadlines Loom

Parliament has been recalled from adjournment to handle urgent national business ahead of critical budget deadlines, according to a message shared by Speaker Anita Annet Among on… Read more »

Uganda: 'Gains' in the Fight Against HIV As Uganda Marks World Aids Day in Bushenyi

As Uganda joins the world in commemorating World AIDS Day in Bushenyi, health officials have highlighted significant progress in the country's fight against HIV, noting strides… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Opens New NUP Offices in Bamunanika, Calls for Stronger Party Structures in Luweero

National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has inaugurated new party offices in Bamunanika, Luweero District, as part of efforts to strengthen party… Read more »

Uganda: We Have to Make a Record By Massively Voting for President M7 - Mubangizi

The Buwekula South Member of Parliament and NRM flag bearer, Dedan Mubangizi, has urged local leaders in the constituency to intensify mobilization efforts for President Museveni… Read more »