Uganda: Eddy Kenzo Becomes First Ever Ugandan to Be Nominated for Grammy Awards

Edrisah Musuuza, also known as Eddy Kenzo has broken the barriers to become the first Ugandan to be nominated for the prestigious Grammy Awards. Read more »

East Africa: Scholars Root for Swahili Language to Ease East African Integration

Muslim scholars have called for more emphasis to be put on the promotion of the Swahili language to unite the people within the East African region. Read more »

Uganda: Kisubi Hospital Launches Weekly Wellness Clinic

Our Lady of Consolata Kisubi Hospital, has launched the wellness clinic, a health program that involves doing general body check-up. Read more »

Uganda: Four People Killed After Houses Collapse Due to Heavy Kampala Downpour

Four people have been confirmed dead after a heavy downpour on Tuesday night in Kampala. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda to Develop Hydrogen-Based Green Energy Power Plant

Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hydrogène de France SA ("HDF Energy") group to develop a hydrogen based storage green power generation plant as an… Read more »

Uganda: Roadmap on Digital Transformation for Uganda Launched

The ministry of ICT & National Guidance, UNDP and Centenary Technology Services (Cente-Tech), have started the process that will define Uganda's long term roadmap on digital… Read more »

Africa: 'Poor Cultural Practices, Violence Hindering Africa's Development'

Human rights advocates have said problems like widespread corruption, violence against women, teenage pregnancies, terrorism, and barbaric cultural practices are some of the… Read more »

Uganda: Over 190 to Graduate From Jinja's Hotel and Tourism Institute

A total of 199 graduands will on November 25, walk away with diplomas and certificates in various tourism-related disciplines at the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Appoints Three New Judges to Supreme Court

President Museveni has appointed three new judges to the Supreme Court. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda is Safe, Museveni Assures Visitors on Ebola

President Museveni has assured visitors that Uganda is safe for everyone to visit, despite the outbreak of the Ebola virus which he said is in a few districts but also easy to… Read more »

Uganda: Eddy Kenzo is Nominated for Grammy Award

Renowned singer Edirisa Musuuza alias Eddy Kenzo, has been nominated in the 2023 Grammy Awards under the 'Best Global Music Performance' category becoming the first Ugandan artiste… Read more »

Uganda: Teenage Mother Faces Prison for Dumping Six Weeks Old Son in Latrine

Police in Nansana have apprehended a 15-year-old teenage mother for the alleged murder of her six weeks old son in cold blood. Read more »

Uganda: KCCA Repossesses Kisekka Market After 8 Years Amid Heavy Security Deployment

After eight years of no operation, Kisekka Market has been repossessed by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for renovation and subsequent occupancy by traders Read more »

Uganda: Warner Bros Executive in Uganda to Help Boost Local Movie Industry

America Film Producer, Nikita S. Adams from Warner Bros Studio is in the country for a three day visit aimed at building lasting synergies between Ugandan movie stars and their… Read more »

Uganda: Biden to Meet Museveni Despite Opposition Calls to Uninvite Him

The President of the United States Joe Biden will meet his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni next month on the sidelines of the US-Africa leaders' summit. Read more »

Uganda: Statistics Body to Go Digital for Census 2023

Statistics body, UBOS has revealed that it will go digital while carrying out the forthcoming national housing and population census set for August 2023. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Spends Shs 2 Billion Annually to Replace Vandalised Power Lines

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has revealed that the country spends over Shs 2 billion annually to replace vandalised power lines on average. Read more »

Uganda: Teachers Want a Year Added Onto Primary Education Cycle - Classes to End at P.8

Teachers under their umbrella body, Uganda National Teachers' Union (UNATU) have called for the amendment of the primary education cycle to extend it by an additional year after… Read more »

Uganda: COP27 - Uganda Credited for Submitting Updated NDCs as Leaders Warn or Looming Catastrophe

Former UK cabinet minister Alok Sharma has said countries need to state explicitly how they planned to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet the 1.5°C objective. Read more »

Uganda: Mubaje to Muslims in West Nile - "If You Join Kibuli Faction, You Have Disrespected Idi Amin"

The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has told Muslims leaders in West Nile that departing from Uganda Muslim Supreme Council(UMSC) and joining the Kibuli faction… Read more »

Uganda: President's Office to Monitor Ugandan Migrant Workers Leaving Country, Returning at Entebbe Airport

Office of the President has secured an office at Entebbe International Airport in a bid to support and boost the fight against illegal recruitment and also provide an access hub… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda to Open Sixth Passport Centre Abroad in Copenhagen - Ministry Stuck With 50,000 Passports

Uganda will on Monday open another passport centre abroad and it will be located in Copenhagen, the Danish capital, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has said. Read more »

Uganda: 'Being Married Doesn't Guarantee Automatic 50% Share of Property When You Separate', Court Rules

The Court of Appeal in Kampala has redefined matrimonial property rights for spouses in Uganda in its recent judgement. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Debt Hits U.S.$21 Billion

The Deputy Governor Bank of Uganda, Michael Atingi-Ego has revealed that Uganda's public debt has hit Shs 80 trillion which is 50% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Read more »

Uganda: Minister Amongi Calls for More Investment in Skilling to Tackle Unemployment

The Minister for Labour, Betty Amongi has called for more investment in research around identifying skills to tackle unemployment globally especially among the youth. Read more »