Uganda: DPP Withdraws Charges Against Prof Wasswa Balunywa,Minister Amos Lugolobi

In Uganda's criminal justice system, it's the mandate of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to sustain criminal proceedings against anyone accused of any crime. Read more »

Uganda: Rubongoya Prioritises Urgent Urban Reforms As He Launches Kampala Central Campaign

National Unity Platform (NUP) MP aspirant David Lewis Rubongoya has officially launched his campaign for Kampala Central, setting out urgent reforms aimed at transforming urban… Read more »

Uganda: Mafabi Urges Focus On Agriculture to Lift West Nile Out of Poverty

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi has called for urgent government intervention in West Nile, urging authorities to prioritise… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Calls for National Unity Ahead of 45th Tarehe Sita Celebrations in Kigezi

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called upon all Ugandans--particularly those in the Kigezi… Read more »

Uganda: Among Blames Technical Officers for Poor Road Maintenance Despite Government Funding

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Second National Vice Chairperson (Female), Anitah Among, has criticised technical officers in local governments for the continued poor state… Read more »

Uganda: Inside Plans to Modernise Rail Transport and Decongest Kampala

The Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has unveiled new plans to establish a passenger train service linking Bujuuko, Kyengera, Kampala, Port Bell, and Mukono, as part of a broader… Read more »

South Sudan: Kiir Sacks and Demotes VP Bol Mel to Private

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday night dismissed Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, stripped him of all his political and military ranks, and demoted him… Read more »

Uganda: How Climate Change Shapes Politics in Landslide-Prone Elgon

The 2026 election campaigns have placed environmental survival at the heart of political discourse in the Elgon region. Read more »

Uganda: Opposition's Grip On Kampala Deepens As Campaigns Kick Off

Every election season, Uganda's capital city transforms into a political battleground, as rival parties fight for dominance in each of its five divisions. Yet, despite repeated… Read more »

Uganda: 43 NUP Members in Mbarara Charged, Remanded Until November 19

Mbarara Magistrate's Court has remanded 43 National Unity Platform (NUP) members and supporters until November 19, 2025, following their arrest last week while en route to a rally… Read more »

Uganda: Experts Urge Govt to Increase Eye Health Funding As Millions Struggle With Vision Problems

Civil society organizations, health advocates, and international partners have called on the Ugandan government to significantly increase funding for eye health services, warning… Read more »

Africa: WHO Sounds Alarm Over Funding Gaps Threatening Global Fight Against Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is once again in the global spotlight as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that years of progress in fighting the deadly disease could be undone by severe… Read more »

Uganda: Nine NUP Supporters Remanded to Lira Prison Over Robbery, Property Damage Charges

Nine supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) have been further remanded to Lira Central Prison after failing to produce substantial sureties before the Chief Magistrate's… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Pledges to Defend Muslims From Injustice,

Common Man's Party presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga has called on Ugandan Muslims to support his bid for the presidency, pledging to champion justice and equality… Read more »

Uganda: Top Tech Leaders Converge At Exclusive Ctio Summit 2025 in Kalangala

The inaugural CTIO Summit 2025 has concluded, bringing together over 50 top-tier Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) from Uganda and the wider… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala MP Candidate Abraham Luzzi Highlights Modest Campaign Spending, Emphasizes Transparency

Abraham Luzzi, an independent candidate for the Kampala Central Division MP seat, has revealed that he has invested minimal resources into his campaign, relying primarily on his… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Secures Coffee Deals Worth Shs10.6 Billion At China International Import Expo

Uganda's coffee industry has received a major boost after local exporters sealed deals worth up to Shs10.62 billion (about $3 million) at the China International Import Expo (CIIE)… Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Rose Namayanja Launches House-to-House Mobilization in Kampala Ahead of 2026 Elections

The Deputy Secretary General of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Rose Namayanja Nsereko, has called on party members in Kampala to put aside their differences and… Read more »

Uganda: Kadaga Rallies Bugweri, Iganga Residents to Back NRM Flag Bearers Ahead of 2026 Elections

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, has urged residents of Bugweri and Iganga districts to throw their full support behind… Read more »

Uganda: UNAIDS' Winnie Byanyima Calls for Urgent, Equitable Access to New HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir

The Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Winnie Byanyima has issued a powerful call for urgent, fair, and affordable access to the new HIV… Read more »

Uganda: Luzzi Criticizes MPs for Buying Ambulances, Says It's the Government's Responsibility

Abraham Luzzi, an independent candidate vying for the Kampala Central Division Member of Parliament seat, has criticized fellow legislators for buying ambulances, arguing that it… Read more »

Uganda: Nakaseke RDC Urges Candidates to Uphold Peace ,Respect During Campaigns

The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Nakaseke District, Rosemary Byabashaija, has cautioned candidates participating in ongoing campaigns to practice mature and respectful… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Commission Runner Cheptegei's Shs26bn Hotel in Kapchorwa

President Museveni has commissioned a new hotel owned by Uganda's celebrated long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei in Kapchorwa District. Read more »

Uganda: Kween RDC, NRM Chairman Trade Corruption Accusations Before Museveni

President Museveni's rally in Kween on Tuesday saw drama as the area RDC, Hope Atuhaire, and district NRM chairman, Steven Mangusho, traded accusations before the President. Read more »

Uganda: 'Mr. Economy' Abraham Luzzi Pledges Transparent, Digital-First Leadership for Kampala Central

Abraham Luzzi, popularly known as "Mr. Economy" and a candidate for the Kampala Central Division MP seat, has reaffirmed his commitment to integrity, accountability, and… Read more »