Uganda: Besigye Blames House Arrest for 'Losing' 2016 Presidential Petition

Dr. Kizza Besigye has said he would have become the president of Uganda by now had police not kept him under house arrest deterring his movements to legally challenge the election… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Seeks to Demystify Air Transport, Showcase Latest Technology With Aviation Expo

The upcoming aviation expo will help demystify air transport among members of the public but also showcase the latest technology, organisers have said. Read more »

Uganda: Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon Returns This September

The second edition of the much-anticipated annual Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon is slated for Saturday, September 2, 2023 in the town of Kasese. Read more »

Uganda: Police Officer Shoots Self Dead

Police in Kassanda district have commenced with investigations into circumstances under which one of their own allegedly shot himself dead. Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni Donates Machinery Worth 400m to Masaka Farmers

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today afternoon visited Bukoto Central Youth Link Coffee Factory at Kamuzinda village in Kyanamukaka sub-county, Masaka district where he urged… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Grants Two Opposition MPs Leave to Introduce Bills

Parliament has granted two MPs Anna Adeke and Asuman Basalirwa leave to introduce the Sexual Offences Bill and the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill respectively. Read more »

Uganda: Two Fishermen Drown in River Nile

At least two fishermen drowned in the waters of the River Nile after the canoe they were sailing in capsized at Nidirindiri landing site, Palorinya sub-county in Obongi district. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Bans Balaalo From Ever Returning, Settling in Northern Uganda

President Museveni has issued an explicit order banning the settlement or any activities done by Balaalo pastoralists from northern Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: UPL - SC Villa Move Closer to Glory As KCCA, Vipers Falter in Title Chase

Record champions, Sports Club Villa on Tuesday moved closer to winning the StarTimes Uganda Premier League title they last won 19 years ago when they beat Blacks Power FC at… Read more »

Africa: Arab League Interference in Africa's Development On Ethiopian Dam Project Is Unacceptable

Scanning through the proposals and resolutions on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), by the Arab League summit during its Friday meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, leaves… Read more »

Uganda: Spotlight UG - Birth Does Not Automatically Make You a Citizen of Uganda

Many people think that when you are born in the boundary of Uganda, you automatically become a citizen but this might not be the case according to the National Identification… Read more »

Uganda: People in the Right Seats Is an Investment Ugandan Sport Can't Ignore Anymore

As a fervent sports enthusiast, I've had the pleasure of witnessing the incredible impact of athletics in Uganda. From the electrifying cheers reverberating through stadiums when… Read more »

Uganda: Stanbic Bank in Campaign to Offer Financial Management Skills to Employees

Stanbic bank has announced a three-month campaign in which it will offer financial management lessons to employees of different companies around the country. Read more »

Uganda: Spotlight UG - Falsification of Information, Failure to Register Death, Birth Is a Crime

Officials from the National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) have warned the public against falsifying information and failure to register death or birth. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Celebrates International Day for Biodiversity By Planting Trees in Mabira Forest

Uganda, known for its stunning natural beauty and rich Biodiversity, joined the world in commemorating the International Day for Biodiversity with a tree-planting event in Mabira… Read more »

Liberia: Authorities Lose Track of Drug Dealers Involved in U.S.$100 Million Cocaine Shipment

The authorities in Liberia say they've lost all trace of four suspected drug dealers linked to a $100m (£80m) cocaine shipment, after a trial jury unexpectedly acquitted… Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Establish Breast Milk Banks to Tackle Malnutrition

Government has mooted a plan to establish breast milk banks around the country. Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni Launches Uganda's Bid to Host African Cup of Nations 2027

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni together with the First Lady Mama Janet Kataha Museveni, the Minister of Education and Sports have today launched Uganda's joint bid to host the… Read more »

Uganda: SafeBoda Expands Service Offerings With Launch of 'Plus and Saver' Rides in Uganda

SafeBoda, the leading ride-hailing platform in Uganda, has recently unveiled an exciting addition to its services with the introduction of the Plus Boda Boda ride option on their… Read more »

Uganda: Lydia Mugambe Appointed Judge of UN's International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals

The Secretary General of United Nations (UN), Antonio Guterres has appointed Uganda's Lady Justice Lydia Mugambe as a judge of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal… Read more »

Uganda: Johnnie Walker Celebrates World Whisky Day

May 20 marks World Whisky Day globally. A day when whisky lovers get to celebrate their love for whisky with events and parties all around the world. Read more »

Uganda: Three People Who Had Gone Missing On Rescue Mission Found

At least three residents of Obongi district who had reportedly gone missing after the speed boat they were sailing in capsized in the waters of the River Nile have been rescued and… Read more »

Uganda: Makerere University Student Fakes Own Kidnap After Losing Fees in Sports Betting

Police in Iganga, together with operatives from the Crime Intelligence Directorate have arrested a Makerere University student who faked his own kidnap after blowing up his tuition… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Leaders Tasked to Ensure That Museveni Wins in Kampala

Rosemary Seninde has said all leaders in the party to unite and work together to ensure that president Museveni wins in Kampala in 2026. Read more »

Uganda: Nup Doesn't Show Respect to Their Leaders, MP Twaha Kagabo Claims

Bukoto South Member of Parliament, Dr. Twaha Kagabo has revealed that he decided to stop paying his subscription fee to the National Unity Platform (NUP) because of disrespect from… Read more »