Uganda: Eight Clash As Kampala Enters One of Its Most Competitive Mayoral Races in Decades

Kampala has once again plunged into an intense political season as eight contenders line up for one of Uganda's most competitive and symbolically significant positions: the office… Read more »

Uganda: New Female Inmates' Ward At Luzira Prison Set for Commissioning

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has completed a modern housing facility for female inmates at Luzira Women Prison, marking a significant milestone in the country's ongoing efforts… Read more »

Uganda: Stakeholders Urge Stronger Political Will As Uganda Marks 16 Days of Activism Against GBV

The Domestic Violence Act Coalition (DVAC) has renewed its call for stronger political commitment to protecting women and girls as Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate… Read more »

Uganda: Rwashande, Ssekikubo Clash Over Fmd Crisis and Leadership Failures in Fiery Lwemiyaga Debate

The Lwemiyaga County parliamentary debate on NBS TV turned heated on Wednesday night as NRM flagbearer Emmanuel Rwashande and incumbent MP Theodore Ssekikubo clashed over the… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Faults Rival Candidates for Lacking Development Agenda

President Museveni has criticised several presidential candidates, accusing them of lacking concrete development ideas as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. Read more »

Uganda: Migadde Takes Aim At Ssekikubo's 25-Year Tenure As Lwemiyaga Candidates Face Off in Televised Debate

The race for Lwemiyaga County took a sharp turn on Wednesday evening as four parliamentary candidates -- Migadde Juugu Amooti (Independent), Unicent Ainebyona (Democratic Front),… Read more »

Uganda: Ainebyona Accuses Ssekikubo of Neglecting Lwemiyaga As Education Crisis Deepens

Democratic Front (DF) candidate Unicent Ainebyona has launched a strong attack on Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo, accusing the veteran legislator of presiding over more… Read more »

Uganda: UDB Opens Bunyoro Regional Office in Hoima City

Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the country's Development Finance Institution, has inaugurated a new regional office in Hoima City to improve service delivery across the mid-western… Read more »

Uganda: Vivo Energy Opens New Shell Mawanda Road Fuel Station

Vivo Energy Uganda has unveiled the new Shell Mawanda Road station in Kampala, raising its nationwide network to 195 service stations. It becomes the fourth Shell outlet… Read more »

Kenya: Uganda Chamber of Commerce Petitions Kenya ,Tanzania Over Ocean Access

Uganda's private sector leaders have reawakened the long-standing national debate on the country's access to the Indian Ocean, citing persistent trade disruptions, regional policy… Read more »

Uganda: Over 350 Set to Graduate From Jinja Hotel and Tourism Training College

Excitement is building at the Jinja-based Hotel and Tourism Training College (HTTC) as the lone government-owned tourism and hospitality training institution prepares to pass out a… Read more »

Uganda: UHRC Awards Shs160m to Human Rights Violation Victims in Mbarara

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Tribunal sitting in Mbarara City has awarded a total of Shs160m in damages to victims of human rights violations. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Strengthens Health Service Delivery With More Doctors, Expanded Facilities, and Digital Systems

Uganda is making significant strides in improving health service delivery and expanding health sector investments, according to Richard Kabanda, the Commissioner of Health… Read more »

Uganda: North Kigezi Bishop Decries Corruption, Voter Bribery in Uganda's Politics

The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt Rev Onesimus Asiimwe, has issued a strong warning to voters against accepting money and material handouts from politicians, saying the… Read more »

Uganda: Protecting Your Finances - A Guide to Fraud Prevention

Fraud is a growing concern in Uganda, with many individuals and businesses falling victim to financial crimes. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Revives Leye Dam to Strengthen Irrigation, Aquaculture Opportunities in Kole

After nearly two decades of inactivity, the government of Uganda has officially restored Leye Dam in Kole District, reviving a critical water infrastructure project initially built… Read more »

Uganda: Four Suspected Gang Members Committed to Kabale High Court for Trial

Four men accused of orchestrating a series of violent attacks, robberies, and killings in Kabale Municipality and neighbouring communities have been formally committed to the High… Read more »

Uganda: EC Partners With NGOs to Promote Violence-Free Voting in 2026 Polls

The Electoral Commission, in partnership with several civil society organisations, has rolled out a nationwide initiative aimed at ensuring a peaceful and violence-free general… Read more »

Uganda: Police Bust Motorcycle Theft, Dismantling Racket, Recover 40 Number Plates in Oyam

Police in Oyam District have recovered dozens of motorcycle number plates and tools believed to be used in an organized motorcycle theft and dismantling racket. Read more »

Uganda: 87-Year-Old Mukono Resident Appeals to Museveni Over Delayed Healthcare Support

An 87-year-old resident of Nsambwe Village, Goma Sub-county in Mukono District, has petitioned President Museveni, seeking urgent intervention to fulfil a pledge made in 2018 to… Read more »

Uganda: Government Urges Dam Operators to Adopt Bujagali's Emergency Preparedness Plan

The government has called on all power dam operators in the country to emulate Bujagali Energy Limited by developing comprehensive Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans (EPRPs)… Read more »

Uganda: Kayunga Health Facility Projects Stall Over Alleged Construction Faults

Authorities in Kayunga District are facing mounting scrutiny over incomplete health facility projects that allegedly flouted Ministry of Health construction guidelines. Read more »

Uganda: St Mary's College Kisubi Old Boys Association to Honor CDF Gen Muhoozi for National , Community Service

The St Mary's College Kisubi Old Boys Association (SMACKOBA) has announced that the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General… Read more »

Uganda: High Court Overturns Shs1.5 Billion Legal Bill On Admininstrators of Late Buganda Minister's Estate

The High Court in Kampala has overturned a Shs1.5 billion bill of costs that had been imposed on the administrators of the estate of the late businessman and former Buganda Kingdom… Read more »

Uganda: Only NRM Is Tested Force for Uganda's Stability, Development-Museveni Tells Rukungiri

President Museveni, the Presidential flag bearer for the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has reaffirmed that the party remains the only political force with a proven record of… Read more »