June 04
Uganda: Police Dismantles Mukono Robbery Gang
Kampala Metropolitan Police East has dismantled a violent robbery gang operating in Mukono Municipality, arresting six suspects and later apprehending an alleged ringleader in a… Read more »
Uganda: Seven Arrested Over Suspected Robberies in Arua City
Police in Arua City have arrested seven youths during an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected criminals accused of a series of robberies in the city centre, with… Read more »
Uganda: Mityana Leaders, Residents Demand Better Roads and Electricity to Accelerate Rural Development
Residents and local leaders in Mityana District have renewed their call for increased government investment in road infrastructure and rural electrification, arguing that the two… Read more »
Uganda: Experts Call for Strengthening of Uganda's Early Warning Systems to Reduce Disaster Losses
Experts have called for strengthened early warning systems as a key strategy for reducing disaster-related losses. Read more »
Uganda: Government Releases 471,400 Mosquito Nets to Kayunga in Intensified Malaria Fight
The Ministry of Health has delivered 471,400 insecticide-treated mosquito nets to Kayunga District as part of a nationwide malaria prevention campaign aimed at reducing infections… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Hungry, Angry, Desperate After 40 Years - Lukwago
!The People's Front for Freedom party president, Erias Lukwago, has said that after 40 years in power, President Yoweri Museveni has little left to offer Ugandans, as citizens… Read more »
Somalia: Turkey On the Spot As Somalis Protest Mohamud's Extended Rule
Heavy gunfire and street battles erupted in Somalia's capital Mogadishu and the southern city of Baidoa on Wednesday as political tensions escalated over President Hassan Sheikh… Read more »
Uganda: Kivumbi Returns to Butambala Court As Bail Application Pending At High Court
Former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 23 co-accused persons on Thursday returned to the Butambala Chief Magistrate's Court for further… Read more »
Uganda: MTN Mobile Money Appoints Phrase Lubega As New Managing Director
MTN Mobile Money Uganda has appointed Phrase Lubega as its new Managing Director, pending approval by the Bank of Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Woman Arrested Over Fatal Stabbing of Ex-Husband in Rukungiri
Police in Rukungiri District have arrested a 28-year-old woman on allegations of murdering her former husband in a shocking incident that occurred in Buyanja Sub-county. Read more »
Uganda: Busujju Leaders Rally Communities to Preserve Cultural Values At Traditional Introduction Ceremony
Residents have been urged to embrace and preserve their cultural heritage rather than abandon traditional practices due to misconceptions that they are incompatible with religious… Read more »
Uganda: Tumwebaze Warns Non-Performing Veterinary, Community Development Officers Risk Dismissal
The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, has warned that veterinary and community development officers who fail to effectively implement… Read more »
Uganda: Rotary Club of Konge Lukuli Commissions Shs128 Million Oxygen Plant At Hope Clinic
The Rotary Club of Konge Lukuli has commissioned a modern oxygen plant valued at $34,000 (Shs128 million) at Hope Clinic, marking a significant investment in community healthcare… Read more »
Uganda: Climate-Affected Communities Rebuild Through Solidarity and Collective Action
Communities affected by climate change are increasingly turning to solidarity and collective action to rebuild their lives and protect their environments in the face of recurring… Read more »
Uganda: Kawempe Muslim Students Urged to Embrace Discipline, Hard Work
Students of Kawempe Muslim Secondary School today participated in an interactive mentorship session facilitated by Ms. Irene Kawuma, Senior Private Secretary to First Lady Janet… Read more »
Uganda: Outgoing Lc Officials to Receive May Salaries As New Leaders Start Pay in June
The Ministry of Local Government has moved to end uncertainty surrounding the payment of Local Council (LC) officials following the recent transition of leadership across the… Read more »
June 03
Uganda: Ministry of Health Deploys Dr. Jimmy Opigo to Strengthen Ebola Preparedness in West Nile
The Ministry of Health has deployed Assistant Commissioner Dr. Jimmy Opigo to the West Nile region to coordinate Ebola preparedness and response efforts as authorities intensify… Read more »
Uganda: Muganga Alleges Bias, Xenophobia in Parliamentary Vetting Process
The Minister-designate for Internal Affairs, Lawrence Muganga, has launched a strong public response following his contentious appearance before Parliament's Appointments… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Faithful to Emulate Martyrs' Example of Sacrifice, Total Surrender to God
President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni have extended their best wishes to Ugandans for a peaceful Martyrs Day, urging citizens to remain vigilant against Ebola Virus… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni, Netherlands Ambassador Discuss Agriculture, Animal Feed Production, Investment
President Museveni has met and held talks with Netherlands Ambassador to Uganda, Frederieke Quispel, at State House Entebbe, with discussions focusing on agriculture, animal feed… Read more »
Uganda/Morocco: Uganda Cranes Friendlies in Morocco Called Off Over Public Health Considerations
The Uganda Cranes' planned international friendly matches against Tanzania and Madagascar in Morocco have been cancelled, just days before kick-off. Read more »
Uganda: Today in History - Young Ugandans Burned for Their Faith
On June 3, 1886, one of the most significant events in Uganda's history unfolded at Namugongo when a group of Christian converts serving in the court of Kabaka Mwanga II were… Read more »
Uganda: Atwine Defends Frontline Health Workers, Condemns Claims They Profit From Disease Outbreaks
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Atwine, has appealed to the public to stop making remarks that demoralise frontline health workers involved in… Read more »
Uganda: Archbishop Kasujja Condemns Greed, Corruption and Land Grabbing At Martyrs Day Mass
Retired Archbishop Augustine Kasujja has called on Ugandans to reject the temptations of greed, corruption and land grabbing, warning that the vices continue to undermine the… Read more »
Uganda: Bank of Uganda Caps Cash Withdrawals in Push for Digital Payments
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has announced new limits on over-the-counter cash withdrawals, capping daily withdrawals at Shs50 million for individual account holders and Shs250 million… Read more »
