November 20, 2025
Uganda: Wakiso Woman MP Race Tightens As Naluyima, Kirabira and Kayesu Vie for Voters
The race for the Wakiso District Woman Member of Parliament has entered a decisive phase, with three strong contenders presenting competing claims to leadership in one of Uganda's… Read more »
Uganda: Kigezi Leaders Urge Museveni to Deliver On Long-Standing Pledges Ahead of Campaign Visit
As President Museveni prepares to launch his re-election campaign tour in the Kigezi Sub-region from November 24 to 26, local leaders are calling on him to use the visit to address… Read more »
Uganda: DPP Rallies Stakeholders As Uganda Launches 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Lady Justice Margaret Mutonyi of the Family Division and Uganda's newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Lino Anguzu, today led national efforts to raise awareness… Read more »
November 19, 2025
Africa: Shamirah Nabadda Named 2025 CAF Women's Referee of the Year
Ugandan Fifa referee Shamirah Nabadda has won the 2025 Caf Women's Referee of the Year, securing one of African football's top honours at a glittering ceremony held on Monday night… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda, Kenya Ramp Up SGR Land Acquisition After Harmonising Standards
Uganda and Kenya have agreed on a series of technical and policy positions to ensure a seamless Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) system connecting the two countries, following a… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Says It Has Expanded Into New Global Markets After Arsenal Deal Ends
The Rwanda government has said its decision to conclude the eight-year Visit Rwanda sleeve partnership with North London giants Arsenal is part of a broader strategy to diversify… Read more »
Africa: Museveni Endorses Visa-Free Africa Bid, Boosting Continental Tourism Campaign
Momentum toward a borderless African travel experience has accelerated after the Trans-Africa Tourism & Unity Campaign secured major backing from President Museveni during a… Read more »
Uganda: Witness Describes Sheikh Muwaya's Blood-Stained Body As Mukulu Trial Enters Day Three
The trial of Jamil Mukulu, alleged leader of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), and 24 co-accused entered its third day at the International Crimes Division of the High Court in… Read more »
Uganda: Human Trafficking Institute Honors Abodo On Historic Appointment As Uganda's First Female Principal Judge
The Human Trafficking Institute (HTI) on Tuesday hosted a congratulatory breakfast at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel in honour of Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, celebrating her… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Tells Buyende Residents Peace and Discipline Are Cornerstones of Uganda's Progress
President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday told residents of Buyende District that Uganda's stability and development rest on the values of discipline, hard work and a clear… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Tells Zombo Residents Corruption Is Stifling Local Development
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, on Tuesday told residents of Paidha in Zombo District that their continued economic hardship is… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Tips NRM Mobilisers On Debunking 'Opposition Lies' As He Launches Grassroot Campaigns
President Museveni has officially flagged off a team of NRM district chairpersons and other mobilisers to kick start grassroot campaigns for the ruling party. Read more »
Uganda: Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre,UNDP Launch Alumni Follow-Up Programme to Empower Youth-Led Community Initiatives
The Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Uganda, has launched the Alumni Follow-Up Programme: Community… Read more »
Uganda: Global Energy-Transition Funding Hits Ush 8.6 Quadrillion As Renewables Surge-Irena/CPI Report
Global investment in the energy transition rose by 20 per cent between 2022 and 2024, reaching approximately Shs 8,676,000 billion (USD 2.4 trillion), according to a major new… Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Urges Kigezi Religious Leaders to Champion Modern Farming for Economic Growth
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has called on religious leaders in the Kigezi sub-region to take a frontline role in promoting modern farming practices, saying their… Read more »
Uganda: Lino Anguzu Takes Office As New DPP, Vows Discipline and Dedication in Prosecuting Crime
Newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Lino Anguzu officially assumed office on Tuesday, pledging to steer the institution with discipline, devotion and hard work as… Read more »
Uganda: Nakalema Urges Students to Embrace Integrity and Resilience in Nation-Building
The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, Col Edith Nakalema, on Tuesday urged students of St. Mary's College Kisubi (SMACK) to cultivate integrity, resilience and… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Surpasses Shs 3 Trillion in PDM Transfers to Parishes
The government has crossed a major milestone in the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM), with total transfers to parishes now standing at Shs 3.216 trillion,… Read more »
Uganda: Moroto Residents Outraged After UPDF Soldier Kills Suspect
Tension is high in Moroto District after a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier shot and killed a man who had earlier been arrested as a suspected cattle rustler, sparking… Read more »
Uganda: Arra - Where Visitor Experience Meets Community and the Nile's Quiet Magic
They say "Kutambula Kulaba, Kudda Kunyumya"--to travel is to see, and to return is to tell the tale. Nowhere has this Ugandan proverb felt truer than on my first journey to… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa Takes a Leap Forward in Maritime Safety With Mwanza Rescue Centre
The Permanent Secretary, Waiswa Bageya, has inspected the newly completed Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Mwanza, Tanzania, marking a significant milestone in… Read more »
Uganda: Luzzi Calls for Mindset Change and Honest, Transparent Leadership Ahead of 2026 Polls
Kampala Central Parliamentary aspirant Abraham Luzzi, popularly known as Mr. Economy, has called on Ugandans to embrace honest, transformative leadership and reject manipulative… Read more »
Uganda: Capital Markets Authority Partners With Cisi to Boost Investor Confidence
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is a global professional body for professionals working in securities, investment, wealth management, financial… Read more »
Uganda: MSC Empowers Former Sex Workers in Mbale With Shs40m Grant
Mbale City witnessed a moment of transformation as two groups of former sex workers received a shs 40 million grant from the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), a government-backed… Read more »
Uganda: Female Students Avised to Integrate Values, Practical Skills At Brightermonday Career Clinic
In a bid to equip female students with the necessary skills for the job market, students at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), Kabojja campus, have been urged to complement… Read more »
