December 05, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Writes to Biden Over AGOA
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday met and held discussions with the Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) to Uganda, H.E William W. Popp at State House Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: Police Asks Public to Give Clues in Hunt for Suspects Behind Kampala Weekend Bombs
In the aftermath of the weekend's fake bomb attacks in Nabweru, Kabalagala, and Nansana, Ugandan police are urgently calling on the public to support their efforts in locating two… Read more »
Uganda: Human Rights Defenders Launch Week-Long Activities
In anticipation of the International Day of Human Rights Defenders on December 7 and 8, state actors and various human rights groups, united under the National Coalition of Human… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Intensifies Apaa Land Evictions - 6 Dead in Ethnic Conflict
The Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) has escalated its efforts to evict individuals believed to have encroached upon the disputed Apaa land. Read more »
Uganda: State House Raises Eyebrows Over Supplementary Budget
In a surprising move last week, State Minister for General Duties in the Ministry of Finance, Henry Musasizi, presented a supplementary budget of 3.5 trillion shillings for… Read more »
Uganda: Parliamentary Ethics in Question - Forum Urges Voters to Choose Substance Over Chaos
Amidst growing concerns about the conduct of some legislators tarnishing the reputation of the Parliament, the Leadership of the Parliamentary Forum on Ethics and Integrity has… Read more »
Uganda: Jeema Asks Kyagulanyi to Apologise Over His Anti - Gay Law Remarks
Opposition party, Justice Forum (JEEMA) has formally requested Robert Kyagulanyi, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), to apologize for his comments regarding the… Read more »
Tanzania: Dozens Killed in Floods and Landslides
The death toll from flooding and landslides in northern Tanzania has risen to 63. Read more »
Uganda: Multichoice Uganda Launches GOtv Streaming App
MultiChoice Uganda has launched GOtv Stream, a streaming platform that provides GOtv customers with a complimentary value-added service that allows them to watch or download shows,… Read more »
Uganda: ATMIS Announces 2nd Phase of Troop Drawdown
Top officials of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) have… Read more »
Uganda: Buganda Launches Blood Donation Drive in Buwekula
The Buganda Kingdom, through the Kabaka Foundation, has launched a crucial blood donation campaign in Buwekula County, marking the 15th county out of 18 in the kingdom. Read more »
Uganda: Good Luck Oils Wall Collapse Victims Named
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Uganda: Stanbic Bank Appoints Ronald Makata As New Chief Finance, Value Management Officer
Ronald Makata has been named new Chief Finance and Value Management Officer for Stanbic Bank Uganda replacing Abraham Ongenge. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Uganda: Security Provides More Details About ADF Commander Said to be Behind Behind Twin Blasts
Security has provided more details about the ADF commander behind the Saturday double blasts in Kampala and Wakiso. Read more »
Africa: UK Commits £100 Million for Climate Resilience At COP28
In a landmark move, the United Kingdom has pledged £100 million to assist climate-vulnerable nations in their battle against the escalating effects of climate change. The… Read more »
Uganda: Absa Uganda Receives Five Accolades At Euromoney Cash Management Survey
Absa Bank Uganda has been recognised with multiple accolades from the 22nd annual survey Euromoney Cash Management Survey. Read more »
Uganda: Mystery Surrounding Missing NUP Supporters Deepens Amidst Govt Contradictions
The disappearance of National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter John Bosco Kibalama, who was abducted in 2019, has taken a darker twist as speculations emerge about his fate. Read more »
Uganda: 64 Killed in 329 Road Crashes in One Week
Ugandan roads have continued to be death traps with the latest figures from Traffic Police indicating that at least 64 people were killed in one week. Read more »
Uganda: Soroti Fruit Factory Resumes Orange Crushing
Soroti Fruit Factory, Teju, has rekindled its orange crushing operations, purchasing an astonishing one million tons of oranges from local farmers. Read more »
Uganda: Security Releases Photos of Two Wanted ADF Terror Suspects
Ugandan security has issued a red alert on two people suspected to have been behind the planning and execution of recent attacks in Kampala. Read more »
Africa: Africa Strives for 60 Percent Vaccine Production By 2040
The Ministry of Health has issued a warning to industry players, urging them to overcome internal disputes hindering coordination. Read more »
Uganda: UMEAs 2023 Shine Spotlight On Marketing Excellence
On Saturday night, Evolve Group Africa held the third annual Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) 2023, at a red carpet and black-tie gala held at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Urged to Embrace Digital Banking to Spur Country's Economic Growth
In the era of digital revolution, financial experts and banking leaders are advocating for a widespread adoption of digital banking opportunities as a means to minimize risks… Read more »
Uganda: Eviction of Balaalo in Northern Uganda Starts
The office of the Prime Minister has issued a fresh directive concerning immigrant cattle farmers in Northern Uganda, specifically targeting non-compliant herdsmen. Read more »
Uganda: Farmers Frustrated As Tea Prices Go Down
In the face of plummeting prices for both green leaf and processed tea in Uganda's auction market, farmers are left frustrated and contemplating uprooting their crops. Read more »