Uganda: Court Declines to Halt Criminal Proceedings Against Lawyer Nteza

Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has declined a request to halt criminal proceedings against city lawyer Felix Kintu Nteza before the same court. Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Build More Airfields to Boost Tourism, Says Museveni

President Museveni has said the Ugandan government is determined to build a number of upcountry airfields that will help not only tourists but travelers in general as one of the… Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Cast Light On Country's Best-Kept Secrets in Western Uganda With Latest Domestic Tourism Drive

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has said it is looking at casting the light on tourist attractions in Western Uganda and creation of new itineraries in the area. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Is Happy With Its Strong Ties With Russia, Says Museveni

President Museveni has said Uganda is satisfied with its ties with Russia, especially in relation to cooperation in defence. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Promises Affordable, Dependable Electricity As Eskom Hands Back Nalubaale, Kiira Power Stations

After 20 years of operation, the Ugandan through the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited UEGCL) has taken over the operation of the Nalubaale and Kiira power stations… Read more »

Uganda: SME's Task Govt to Remit Pending 193 Billion Recovery Fund

The Executive Director of the Federation of Small and Medium small sized Enterprises Uganda John Walugembe has tasked government and Bank of Uganda to remit the pending balance of… Read more »

Uganda: Over 18,000 Smallholder Farmers to Benefit As Udb Launches Digital Financing Solution

Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has partnered with Ensibuuko, European Union, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), and FAO to launch a Fintech solution dubbed AgriConnect… Read more »

Africa: Joint Forces Kill DR Congo Rebels in Surprise Attack

The joint forces of UPDF and the Congolese army, FARDC have announced that they have killed at least 20 ADF rebels in Eastern DR Congo. Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi - 'I Will Be Retiring From Army This Year'

After almost three decades of service, the First Son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced he will be retiring from the UPDF this year. Read more »

Africa: Egypt's Diplomatic Campaign Against GERD Is a Threat to Africa's Progress

As Ethiopia continues to receive applause from the rest of the countries in Africa, for singlehandedly (without foreign funding) together with its people, constructing a $5-billion… Read more »

Uganda: Musician Killed, Four Injured as Heavy Rain Brings Down Radio Station

At least one person has been confirmed dead following a Saturday heavy downpour that brought down a radio mast in Dokolo Town. Read more »

Uganda: Eritrean Refugees Clean Kampala Suburbs to Pay Ugandans Back for Hospitality

The Eritrean refugee community in Uganda under its umbrella body, the Association of Eritrean Artiste Refugees in Uganda has started an initiative in which they will always… Read more »

Uganda: FDC's Francis Okot Wins Gulu University Guild Election

Francis Okot has been declared the winner of the Gulu University guild presidential election. Read more »

Uganda: Over 2,000 Residents in Mukono Petition Museveni to Save Them From Land Eviction

Residents in Mukono district have petitioned President Museveni to intervene and stop one Nicholas Kabagambe from evicting them and destroying their properties. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Agency Gets Deal to Manufacture Uniforms for Equatorial Guinea Army

President Museveni has flagged off the export of military consignments manufactured by Southern Ranger Nyanza Limited(Nytil)to Equatorial Guinea. Read more »

Uganda: Broadcasters Ask Museveni to Halt Directive Routing All Govt Adverts Through Ubc

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has asked President Yoweri Museveni to reconsider his recent directive that all government advertising be routed only through Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Red Cross Installs Solar Water Treatment Equipment to Strength Disaster Response, Preparedness in Kasese

Uganda Red Cross Society has installed a solar water treatment unit in Kasese as part of its efforts to strengthen disaster response and preparedness. Read more »

Uganda: Broadcasters Protest Museveni Letter to Route All Govt Adverts Through Ubc

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has asked President Yoweri Museveni to reconsider his recent directive that all government advertising be routed only through Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Three Water-Stressed Sub-Counties to Get 50 New Boreholes

Residents of the water-stressed sub counties of Bulamagi, Nakalama and Nakigo have reason to smile after a local NGO, Okoa Hero's Child Ministries, in collaboration with Charity… Read more »

Uganda: 12 UPDF Pilots Complete Training in Flying Mi-28 Attack Helicopters

The Uganda People's Defence Air Forces(UPDAF) has passed out a total of 12 pilots and 52 engineers who have completed an eight months training course in flying Mi-28 attack… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Flags Off Military Uniforms Manufactured By Nytil for Export to Equatorial Guinea

President Museveni has flagged off the export of military consignments manufactured by Southern Ranger Nyanza Limited(Nytil)to Equatorial Guinea. Read more »

Uganda: Inside U.S.$1.8 Million Scandal Involving Minister for Presidency and Government Printers

The Minister for Presidency Milly Babalanda is currently embroiled in an Shs7b scandal that emanates from a maladministration scenario at the government printers-Uganda Printing… Read more »

Uganda: Muslims Urged to Prepare for Ramadhan as Fasting Kicks Off

The acting Director of Sharia at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Dr. Sheikh Ziyad Swaleh Lubanga has announced the holy month of Ramadhan will begin Thursday, March 23,… Read more »

Uganda: Robbers Attack Seminary, Beat Up Priests, Steal Chapel Property

The territorial Police at Wakiso are investigating circumstances under which unknown robbers broke into Nswenjere Junior Seminary in Mpigi district and stole chapel property. Read more »

Uganda: Tough Conditions As Court Grants Bail to American Couple Accused of Torture, Child Trafficking

The High Court in Kampala has granted bail to an American couple accused of torturing and trafficking of a 10-year-old child who was under their care. Read more »