Uganda: Commonwealth Lawyers' Association Urges Museveni to 'Think Twice' About Removing Justice Kisaakye From Office

The Commonwealth Lawyers' Association (CLA) has asked President Yoweri Museveni to carefully handle the recent recommendation by Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to have Justice… Read more »

Somalia: Museveni Gives Somalia President Tips On Building an Army, Peace

President Yoweri Museveni has urged the people of Somalia to consider building a People's National Army with the correct ideology of defending their country for peace to prevail so… Read more »

Uganda: Minister for Presidency Babalanda Cited in Shs7b Scandal

The Minister for Presidency Milly Babalanda has been cited in an Shs7 billion scandal involving the government printers- Uganda Printing and Publishing Company (UPPC). Read more »

Uganda: MPs Advised to Play Chess to Keep Active in Parliament

Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) president, Emmanuel Mwaka has underscored the importance of technology in the enhancement of the chess game in Uganda, saying professional players… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Confirms Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease

Tanzania has today confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Read more »

Uganda: Over 1,300 Prisoners Await Appeal Hearing

More than 1300 prisoners serving time for capital offences in Jinja's Kirinya Main Prison are yet to be considered by the Court of Appeal despite filing for appeal a while ago, the… Read more »

Uganda: MTN Uganda Pledges Cash Bonuses for Uganda Cranes Players in 2023 Afcon Qualifiers

MTN Uganda, the number one supporter of Ugandan football, has announced various cash incentives for players and fans of the Uganda Cranes, if they win their upcoming matches… Read more »

Uganda: Police Insist On Dispersing Rallies Despite Constitutional Court Decision

Police have said they will continue dispersing illegal assemblies despite last week's Constitutional Court decision annuling some of the provisions of the Public Order Management… Read more »

Uganda: Police Tighten Noose as They Issue New Rules on Driving Permit Tests, Acquisition

Police have announced new rules on individual applications for driving permit tests and their issuance. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Security on High Alert as Protests Break Out in Kenya Over High Cost of Living

Ugandan security have said they are on high alert in case of any spillover effects following the break out of protests in Kenya over the high cost of living. Read more »

Uganda: Littering Fine of Shs 6 Million to Start in April

Officials from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have said in less than two weeks, the enforcement of an express… Read more »

Uganda: Somali President Sheik Mohamud in 'Rare Visit' to Uganda

The Somali President, Hassan Sheik Mohamud on Saturday arrived in Uganda, to attend in a rare occasion, the pass out of trainees from his country. Read more »

Uganda: Nwsc's Mugisha Calls for Planting More Trees to Restore Degraded Wetlands

Dr. Silver Mugisha has urged Ugandans to plant more trees to reverse the effects of climate change and help restore wetlands. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Ministries, Agencies Summoned to Kyankwanzi for Manifesto Review

The Manifesto Implementation Unit (MIU) of the Office of the President has summoned government ministries, departments and agencies to the National Leadership Institute in… Read more »

Uganda: Tumukunde Crowned Miss Uganda

Tumukunde Hannah Karema has officially been crowned the new Miss Uganda, beating off 20 other beauties to the crown. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Urged to Expedite Law to Protect Uganda's Historic Buildings, Sites From Tasteless Investors

The Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU), an NGO that champions promotion and preservation of culture has appealed to government to fast-track laws that deter investors from… Read more »

Uganda: Muhoozi Deletes Tweets Declaring He Will Run for Presidency in 2026

The son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has deleted a tweet announcing that he will be standing for the presidency in 2026. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Backed Uwezo Sacco Ready to Offer Benchmarking Lessons to Pdm

Uwezo Cooperative and Investment Society which is owned by members of the Operation Wealth Creation has said it is ready to offer benchmarking lessons to saccos under the newly… Read more »

Uganda: Trial of American Couple Accused of Torturing Ugandan Child to Go Ahead

A magistrate in Uganda says there is enough evidence for the trial of a US couple charged with the torture and trafficking of a 10-year-old boy in their care to begin soon. Read more »

Uganda: Police Sacco Goes Under Microscope Over Too Many Bank Accounts

The Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs will examine different bank accounts operated by Police Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO), Exodus. Read more »

Uganda: Leaders Blame High Number of Malaria Deaths On Health Ministry Failing to Sending Medicine

Butebo leaders have blamed the high number of Malaria related deaths in the district to drug stock out. Read more »

Uganda: We Want Solution-Oriented Speech From Museveni, We Are Tired of History, MPs Say As Opposition Plan Address Boycott

A section of Members of Parliament have said they are tired of President Museveni's speeches that are laced with history, they now want a speech of hope for citizens ahead of the… Read more »

Uganda: Experts Share Insights On Tackling Online Fraud in Newly-Launched 'Beera Steady - Be Better' Twitter Spaces

The Beera Steady campaign launch on Tuesday, May 14, 2023, marked a significant milestone in Uganda's fight against online fraud. Read more »

Uganda: Among Buys 500 Iron Sheets for Opm to Save 'Innocent' Face

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has said she has purchased 500 iron sheets to be returned to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). Read more »

Uganda: Eye-Brows Raised As Musenero Struggles to Provide Covid-19 Accountability

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero struggled to provide accountability documents to Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (Central… Read more »