Uganda: Another 1,500 Troops Sent to Somalia

The Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) has sent a total of 1556 peacekeepers to Somalia to replace an equal number of fighters who have been recalled from the battlefield after… Read more »

Uganda: Activists Urge Parliament to Fast-Track Gender Bills to End Violence Against Women, Girls

The Uganda Women's Network (UWONET) has urged parliament to fast- track gender bills that were recently returned to the 11th Parliament to help tackle the issue of is violence… Read more »

Uganda: Two Officers Killed, 11 Others Injured, as Police Patrol Car Flips Over in Gulu City

The territorial police in Gulu city are mourning two of their officers who died in a road crash when the patrol car they were travelling overturned on Monday evening. Read more »

Uganda: "They Are Based on Regurgitations" - General Kayihura Blasts UK Govt Sanctions

The former Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura has responded to the sanctions issued by the United Kingdom government against him over alleged human rights violations. Read more »

Uganda: Eight ADF Fighters Captured in December 13 Clashes in Ntoroko, Says Army

The UPDF has said eight Allied Democratic Forces(ADF) fighters were on Tuesday captured alive following clashes in Ntoroko. Read more »

Uganda: Speaker, Two Brothers Under Arrest, After Kidnap of "Wife's Lover" Goes Horribly Wrong

The speaker of Amolator district has been arrested alongside his two brothers for suspicion of being behind the kidnap and murder of a man thought to have had an affair with his… Read more »

Uganda: Pentecostals Converge at Wankulukuku to Pray to Restore Country's Sanity

Pentecostals across the country have started flocking Wankulukuku stadium to pray for the country's revival and restoration set for today, December, 13 to Thursday 15. Read more »

Uganda: Comedy Store to Recognise Outstanding Comedians

Comedy Store Uganda has announced the second edition of the Comedy Store Awards, which seek to reward the most outstanding comedians as well as the funniest personalities of 2022. Read more »

Uganda: State Slaps 10 New Money Laundering Charges Against Sipapa

The state has slapped 10 new charges related to money laundering against city socialite Charles Olimu, alias Sipapa. Read more »

Uganda: 11 Killed as UPDF Battles ADF Rebels Who Attacked Ntoroko

The UPDF has said at least 11 fighters belonging to terrorist group Allied Democratic Forces have today been put out of action during the raging battle between the Ugandan army and… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Charms UK Investors to Uganda

President Museveni spent the bigger part of Monday making a case for Uganda as a favourable and profitable investment destination, rallying UK investors to set up business across… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Has Moved a Step in Plugging the Skills Gap in Oil Sector, Says Petroleum Authority

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda, the key regulator of Uganda's oil and gas resources has said the country has been able to plug the skills gap in the sector. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda to Withdraw From CHAN Finals Over Financial Constraints

The president of Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA), Moses Magogo has revealed that the Uganda Cranes will likely withdraw from Africa Nations Championship (CHAN)… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Backtracks on Earlier Decision - Allows Roadblocks Back on Highways

President Museveni has backtracked on his earlier decision and has allowed roadblocks back on highways around the country. Read more »

Uganda: Fallen Supreme Court Judge, Ruby Opio Aweri to Be Accorded State Funeral

President Museveni has directed that the fallen Supreme Court Judge, Ruby Opio Aweri be accorded a state funeral with all expenses met by the government. Read more »

Uganda: Gen Kayihura Targeted in New Sanctions By UK Government

The United Kingdom government has imposed sanctions on several individuals including former Police chief Gen Kale Kayihura for reportedly engaging in human rights abuses and… Read more »

Uganda: Indians Born in Uganda Welcome Museveni to UK

President Yoweri Museveni was on Sunday evening received by a group of high-profile Ugandan- Indian officials at the Harrods Aviation Luton FBO (Fixed-Base Operator) in London. Read more »

Uganda: Human Rights Commission Says It Is Investigating Abductions of Citizens

The Chairperson of Uganda Human Rights Commission Mariam Wangadya has said her committee is carrying out investigations in the alleged ongoing abductions of Ugandans. Read more »

Uganda: State House Dismisses as Fake Letter Ordering for Arrest of Businessmen for "Funding" a Rebel Group

The State House has dismissed as fake a letter that has been making rounds on social media indicating that President Museveni issued an order for the arrest of several businessmen… Read more »

Uganda: Mpuuga Charges Museveni With Human Rights Abuse Despite Criticism of Past Leaders

The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga has said president Museveni's criticism of former Presidents Idi Amin and Milton Obote on human rights issues should not… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Off to U.S. to Deepen Ties

President Museveni has left for the US for the US-Africa Leaders Summit, State House has said. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Explains Current High Cost of Living - Offers No Solution

President Museveni has explained the reasons behind the high cost of living in the country currently. Read more »

Uganda: Uproar as Environmental Activist Goes Missing

A section of environment activists in Uganda have asked police to unconditionally release environmental activists who were arrested for holding a peaceful demonstration against the… Read more »

East Africa: Activist Missing, Several Detained During Protest Against Crude Oil Pipeline

A section of environment activists in Uganda have asked police to unconditionally release environmental activists who were arrested for holding a peaceful demonstration against the… Read more »

Uganda: Gunmen Raid Police Station, Arrested Men Break Free

Police in Butambala have kicked off investigations into circumstances under which unknown gunmen raided Kyabadaza police station and rescued two of their colleagues who had been… Read more »