June 11
Uganda: Police Investigations Leave Parliament At Sixes and Sevens
There were reports that one of the figureheads of Parliament had also recorded statements from their home in Kololo where detectives had opted to take one. Read more »
Uganda: Is It the End for Besigye After Lukewarm Reception in Mbale?
Dr Kizza Besigye, a towering figure in Ugandan politics, recently experienced a starkly different reception during his visit to Mbale City, signaling potential challenges to his… Read more »
Uganda: Police Investigations Binds Parliament in a Shroud
There were reports that one of the figureheads of Parliament had also recorded statements from their home in Kololo where detectives had opted to take one. Read more »
Uganda: Bibanja Holders Can Obtain Title Through Adverse Possession
The mailo system introduced by the 1900 Buganda Agreement was a disaster. Land was grabbed from the over ninety-nine percent of the population and awarded to less than one percent. Read more »
June 10
Uganda: Museveni Orders Landlords to Return Excess Rent Or Face Prosecution
President Museveni has directed landlords charging excessive nominal rent fees (obusuulu) to return the excess to bibanja holders immediately or face arrest. Read more »
Uganda: Why It's Hard to Meet President Museveni After Making Promises to Individuals On a Public Function
President Museveni frequently instructs his private secretary during public engagements to record the names of individuals who openly express a desire to meet with him, often… Read more »
Uganda: Kabuleta's NEED Party Urges Museveni to Engage in Dialogue for a Peaceful Transition
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party, led by Joseph Kabuleta, has called upon President Museveni and Ugandans, both within the country and abroad, to reflect on… Read more »
Uganda: Activists Demand Relocation of Malaba Dumping Site
Environmental ectivists have asked the Malaba Town Council leadership to relocate the current garbage dumping site outside the town area if garbage is to be properly managed. Read more »
Uganda: Civil Society Pokes Holes in New Shs72trillion Budget
Civil Society Organizations have expressed concern over glaring gaps in the newly passed budget shs72.136 trillion . Read more »
Uganda: Manufacturers Want Raw Materials Aggregated for Production
Manufacturers say that aggregation of raw materials used in production for local consumption and export would help reduce on the high cost of production that makes their products… Read more »
Uganda: Changing MPs Every Election Cycle Not Productive, Minister Tells Voters
The State Minister for Cooperatives, Mr Fredrick Ngobi, has warned voters in Bunyole West constituency against changing their Members of Parliament in every election cycle. Read more »
Uganda: CID Orders VIP Cells Prepped Up As MPs Face Arrest
The Criminal Investigations Department has directed Kira Police Station to "clean up cells for VIPs" as legislators and Parliament staff face arrest in corruption charges. Read more »
Uganda: Elio Capradossi - Why I Switched From Italy to Uganda
Talented defender, Elio Capradossi, has opened up on why he decided to change his allegiance from Italy to Uganda. Read more »
Algeria: Namboole Fortress Gates Breached By Algeria
Uganda's unrealistic hope of cracking the World Cup codes remain a big fix for even Paul Put after two seconds half goals largely helped by inexplicable defensive shambles gifted… Read more »
June 09
Uganda: War Veterans - Uganda's Long-Term Challenge As NRM Govt Faces Unfulfilled Promises After 35 Years
As Uganda celebrates 35 years under the leadership of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), a growing issue has come to the forefront: the unfulfilled demands of war veterans.… Read more »
June 07
Uganda: Govt Moves to Regulate Traditional Medicine
The Ugandan government is intensifying efforts to regulate traditional medicine production, addressing a growing public interest in these remedies. Read more »
Uganda: What Was Missed in Museveni's Speech?
In his recent State of the Nation Address on June 6, 2024, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni outlined Uganda's progress and future goals. Notably absent from the speech, however,… Read more »
Uganda: Experts React to Museveni's Stance On Uganda's Economy
President Yoweri Museveni rose to the podium during the state of the nation address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds to hail Ugandans for reaching the lower floor of middle income… Read more »
Uganda: Over Supply and Lack of Market for Cassava Is Creating Miseries for Cassava Farmers in Teso
It is reported that the farmers in Kumi and Bukedea are stuck with cassava. We even see an overflow of dried cassava at the weekly flea Bukedea market. This shows the growing… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Now Says Boda Digital Number Plates Will Combat Crime
In response to a surge in crime linked to boda-boda motorcycles, the government has announced the rollout of new digital number plates starting July. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Launches Campaign to Reverse Climate Change Effects in Kalungu
The Ministry of Water and Environment has launched the LIFE-AR (Life for Environment Action and Resilience) campaign, aimed at combating the detrimental effects of environmental… Read more »
June 06
Uganda: Uganda's Economy On Right Track - Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday painted a bright future for Uganda's economy, which he said is on the right track . Read more »
Uganda: Concerns Mount Over Environmental Activist 'Abducted By UPDF'
A member of the Kingfisher community and a dedicated advocate for environmental governance with the Environment Governance Institute (EGI), Stephen Kwikiriza, has reportedly been… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Ready to Spend Money On Teaching Ugandans How to Drink Coffee
There are several reasons why Ugandans consume less coffee compared to other countries. One reason could be that tea is more popular and widely consumed in Uganda than coffee. Tea… Read more »
Rwanda: Diane Rwigara Again Barred From Rwanda's Presidential Election
Rwanda's National Electoral Commission (NEC) has again dashed Ms Diane Rwigara's hope of running for president in the July 14 elections. Read more »