Uganda: 65% of Human Rights Defenders Lack Access to Emergency Protection Services - Report

Robert Sempala, executive director of Human Rights Networks for Journalists in Uganda, emphasized the importance of gathering regional-level feedback to enhance HRD protection. Read more »

Uganda: Vice President, First Lady Lead Seventh Regional Youth Life Skills Summit in Teso

The summit, under the theme, "My Life, My Future," aimed to equip students from the Teso sub-region with critical life skills and empower them to make informed decisions about… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Demands Action On Reducing Mpox Cases

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has urged the Ministries of Health and Tourism to present a statement and guidelines to tackle the increasing monkeypox cases in the… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni's Advice to Mehta to Grow Own Cane Irks Out-Growers in Greater Mukono

Last weekend, during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of SCOUL in Buikwe, President Museveni urged sugar investors to cultivate their own cane, citing the unreliability of… Read more »

Uganda: Human Trafficking Crisis Hits Rwizi - Police Intensify Crackdown

The Rwizi Region is witnessing a troubling surge in human trafficking, with recent statistics indicating 10 reported cases of child trafficking, 8 instances of abduction and… Read more »

Uganda: UCC Warns Against Offensive Content On Media Platforms

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has raised concerns over the increasing broadcast of inappropriate content across various media platforms, including television, radio,… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Muslim Supreme Council to Conduct National Muslim Census.

The Mufti of Uganda, Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has announced plans to conduct a nationwide Muslim census to determine the accurate Muslim population in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Improving Food Security and Livelihood in Northern Uganda

In an effort to improve livelihoods, food security, peace building, resilience, inclusion, and education for refugees in Northern Uganda, ADRA Uganda, in partnership with NORAD,… Read more »

Uganda: UCC, Police Strengthen Efforts Against Misinformation

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced plans to strengthen its collaboration with law enforcement to combat the spread of fake news. Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among to Run for the Blind

The "Run for the Blind" event takes place on November 17, State Minister for Disability Affairs Hellen Grace Asamo said, and will coincide with the observance of International… Read more »

Uganda: Aki-Bua Stadium Construction Still On Course - Ogwang Assures

The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang has assured Parliament that the construction of the Aki-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira district is still on course. Read more »

Uganda: Enjovu Family Business Conference Highlights Insights On Sustainability of Family Enterprises

The bi-annual event gathered family business leaders, advisors, and peers to explore strategies for ensuring the sustainability of family enterprises across generations. Read more »

Uganda: Okello, Kariisa Goals Send Vipers to the Summit

Allan Okello opened the scoring for the Venoms from the spot on 33 minute before Milton Kariisa doubled the money and ensured of the maximum points shortly after the hour mark. Read more »

Uganda: Call for Inclusive Legislation to Support Visually Impaired in Uganda

The group emphasized the significant challenges faced by the visually impaired in navigating urban areas and called for the use of technology to ease their movement. Read more »

Uganda: Entebbe's St Agnes School Goes Green With Shs418m Solar Power

Edson Masereka, Business Development Manager at KCCA, praised the initiative, saying it reflects a shared commitment to sustainability, community development, and educational… Read more »

Uganda: We're Not Dead, Minister Tells Ubos After Census Figures Halves PWDs Numbers

The 2024 National Population and Housing Census results show that the disability rate dropped from 16.5% in 2017 to 5.7%, a conclusion the Minister called misleading and… Read more »

Uganda: Authorities in Iganga Worried Over Increasing Rate Boy Child Dropouts

Issues such as absenteeism, high failure rates, and economic pressures, including boys working in sugarcane plantations to support their families, have contributed to the problem. Read more »

Uganda: Rotary Club of Kampala Welcomes New Members to Its Timeless Tradition

In a ceremony brimming with enthusiasm and commitment, the Rotary Club of Kampala--Uganda's oldest and most esteemed service club--inducted two new members, bringing fresh… Read more »

Uganda: Idi Uganda Injects Shs72m in Early Childhood Centres

The centres, located at Bukusu and Bukulube Primary Schools in Nawanyago Sub-county, were established to promote nursery education in the region. Read more »

Uganda: Kisaka, Luyimbazi, and Okello Spend Another Night in Custody

Former Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, her deputy David Luyimbazi, and Director of Public Health Daniel Okello, who are linked to the Kiteezi landfill tragedy, had their homes… Read more »

Uganda: Trump Calls 6 January Us Capitol Riot a 'Day of Love'

The former president claimed the thousands who travelled to Washington DC that day did so because "they thought the election was a rigged election". Read more »

Uganda: UWA launches National Wildlife Conservation Education Strategy to Boost Conservation Efforts

The strategy will be implemented in collaboration with various partners, including the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, NGOs, and international conservation agencies. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda to Celebrate International White Cane Day With Inclusive Initiatives

A key part of the celebrations will be the "RUN FOR THE BLIND" marathon, which aims to engage the public in supporting mobility for persons with visual impairments. Read more »

Uganda: Students Tipped On Menstrual Hygiene and Management

This initiative, launched at Kids Pioneer Primary School and funded by the Kids of Africa Organization, aims to equip learners--particularly girls--with the knowledge and skills to… Read more »

Uganda: Nakivale Refugee Camp Faces Food Crisis After Programme Closure

Nakivale Camp, which welcomes over 500 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo each week, is now facing a mounting crisis, with leaders unsure how to address the growing… Read more »