Uganda: Rukungiri HIV Prevalence Rate At 8.3 Percent

The latest report from the Uganda AIDS Commission has indicated that Rukungiri at 8.3% has the highest HIV prevalence rate in Kigezi sub region. Read more »

Southern Africa: Uganda Unveils Data Protection and Privacy Toolkit

The Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) has launched a Data Protection and Privacy Compliance Toolkit to help organizations align with Uganda's Data Protection and Privacy Act,… Read more »

Uganda: IGG Engages Ntoroko Stakeholders to Address Corruption

The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has engaged key stakeholders in Ntoroko District to address growing concerns over corruption within the local government. Read more »

Uganda: NRM Recalls All MPs Outside Country for 'Must Attend' Caucus Meeting Today

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has recalled all its legislators and NRM-leaning MPs who were outside the country to attend a parliamentary caucus meeting today, Friday. Read more »

Uganda: FDC Katonga Offices Locked As Calls for Besigye's Release Grow in Rukungiri

The offices of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction in Rukungiri District have been locked and surrounded by police and military officers. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Commissions Piston Medical Factory to Boost Local Pharmaceutical Production

President Museveni has commissioned Piston Medical Factory in Matugga, marking a significant step towards local manufacturing of critical medical products. Read more »

Uganda: Kobs Rugby Club Unveils New Jersey As Kcb Reaffirms Partnership

KCB Bank Uganda has today reaffirmed its commitment to KOBs Rugby Club by unveiling the team's new kit for the 2025 season and announcing a cash boost of shs195 million to support… Read more »

Uganda: Search for Bobi Wine's Missing Brother Nyanzi 'Yet to Yield Results'

The family of NUP's chief mobilizer, Nyanzi Ssentamu, remains in distress as their relentless search for him has yielded no results. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Completes Transfer of Files From General Court Martial to Civilian Court - Deputy Attorney General

The government has finalised the transfer of files of Dr. Kizza Besigye and other prisoners from the General Court Martial to the civilian courts, as directed by the Supreme Court. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Stresses Unity, Spiritual Calues in Uganda's Progress

President Museveni has underscored the critical role of combining secular leadership principles with spiritual values in driving Uganda's development. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Withdraws UPDF Bill 2024 to Comply With Supreme Court Ruling

The Government has withdrawn the Uganda People's Defense Forces Bill 2024, which was before the Defense and Internal Affairs Committee of Parliament. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Swears-in New Judges

President Museveni today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of nine recently appointed judges at State House, Entebbe. Read more »

Uganda: Remaining Ebola Patient Discharged in Mbale

Authorities have officially discharged the last Ebola patient from the Mbale Ebola Treatment Center marking the end of positive cases in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Fire Outbreaks Increased By 13.8% in 2024, Kampala Worst Hit

The number of fire incidents reported in 2024 surged by 13.8%, rising from 1,104 cases in 2023 to 1,280 cases, according to the 2024 police annual crime report. Read more »

Africa: Africa Makes Progress in Public Finance Management, but Challenges Persist

The State Minister for Finance in charge of General Duties, Henry Musasizi, delivered a keynote address at the ongoing two-day Public Finance Management Conference for Africa… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Judges to Uphold Ugandan Values in Justice System

President Museveni has called on newly sworn-in judges to ensure that Uganda's justice system aligns with the country's values and societal needs rather than relying on foreign… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Says Four National Unity Platform Officials 'Abducted' At Gunpoint

The National Unity Platform president, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has said four members of the National Unity Platform (NUP) election management committee were abducted at… Read more »

Uganda: Protests In Uganda Against Continued Detention of Kizza Besigye

Demonstrations calling for Dr. Kizza Besigye's release have intensified across Uganda, with protests erupting in Mbarara City, Bushenyi, and Kampala. Read more »

Uganda: 14 People Killed in Crashes On Ugandan Roads On a Daily

The latest Police annual crime report has indicated that at least 14 people were killed on a daily in crashes on Ugandan roads. Read more »

Uganda: Besigye's Continued Detention Unlawful, Lawyers Tell Court

Lawyers representing Dr. Kizza Besigye have made a final push for his immediate release, arguing that the state has failed to justify his continued detention. Read more »

Uganda: Over 8,000 Mpox Tests Conducted in Uganda With Who Support

The Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), has successfully conducted over 8,000 mpox tests across Uganda, significantly improving the country's… Read more »

Uganda: Traders Call On President Museveni to Intervene in Market Disputes

Traders in Kampala, under the Federation of Uganda Traders' Association (FUTA), have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to address ongoing conflicts and injustices in city… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Lists 46 Detained Civilians, Calls for Justice

The National Unity Platform (NUP) leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine, has revealed the names of 46 civilians currently facing trial in a military court,… Read more »

Africa: Who Warns of Surging Measles Cases As Global Infections Rise By 20 Percent in 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in measles cases worldwide, reporting a 20% increase in infections in 2023 compared to the previous… Read more »

Uganda: Over 70,000 New Voters Registered in Busoga Subregion in Recent Register Update

A total of 70,906 new voters have been successfully registered during the recent National Voters Register update exercise across the 11 districts of Busoga subregion and Jinja… Read more »