Uganda: Minister Aceng, WHO, Make Final Assessments As Uganda Prepares to Start Ebola Vaccine Trials

Minister of Health Jane Ruth Aceng and the World Health Organization (WHO) country representative Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam have made final assessments of the clinical trial base in… Read more »

Uganda: Mubende, Kassanda Go Two Weeks Without New Ebola Cases - Lockdown Extended for 21 More Days

President Museveni has said that the two districts of Mubende and Kassanda have not recorded any new Ebola virus cases for 13 and 15 days respectively but has directed the… Read more »

Uganda: Today, Six-Year-Olds Are Looking After Entire Families. Something Isn't Right!

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Kenya: Kenyan Tourism Stakeholders in Uganda As the Two Countries Seek to Build Synergies

A team of stakeholders including tour operators from Kenya is in Uganda for a five day familiarization trip to explore the Pear of Africa as both countries move to build synergies… Read more »

Uganda: Animal Feed Manufacturers Move to Enforce Standards in Sector

Animal feed manufacturers under their umbrella body, Uganda Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (UGAFMA) have started a move that will see them clean their business of quacks by… Read more »

Uganda: Among Calls for Implementation of Laws Aimed At Protecting Women Against GBV

Speaker Anita Among, has asked the government to kick off the implementation of the laws passed by Parliament aimed at protecting girls and women against gender-based violence. Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Approves U.S.$331 Million Loan for Electricity Access

Parliament has approved a request for government to borrow up to $331.5 million, from the International Development Association of the World Bank Group, upon which it will obtain a… Read more »

Uganda: Defence Committee to Probe New Firm Over Digital National IDs

The committee on Defence and Internal Affairs is considering investigating a new firm contracted by the Government to print 'smart' and 'digital' national identity cards. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Off to Vietnam for Business Summit

President Museveni has left the country for Asian country, Vietnam where he is expected to attend the first ever Uganda-Vietnam business summit and trade exhibition. Read more »

Africa: MTN Uganda Wins Four Awards in 2022 Digital Impact Award Africa

MTN Uganda won the highest number of awards at the 9th edition of the Digital Impact Awards Africa held at the Kampala Serena Hotel on Friday. Read more »

Uganda: Minister Accuses Engineers of Repainting Private Boreholes to "Eat" Govt Money As Children With Disabilities Get Wheelchairs

Third deputy prime minister Rukia Nakadama has challenged Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) to play their cardinal role by demanding accountability of public funds in a bid to… Read more »

Uganda: Mastercard Foundation, NGOs Launch Campaign to Reducing Bullying in Schools

The Mastercard Foundation has partnered with Ugandan NGOs to launch a campaign aimed at reducing bullying in schools. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Claims Ssemogerere Told Him Who Killed Andrew Kayiira and How, to Reveal All

Bobi Wine claims Ssemogerere told him who killed Andrew Kayiira and how, to reveal all Read more »

Uganda: Even When He Opposed Us, Ssemogerere Was Not Disruptive, Says Museveni

President Museveni has hailed former Democratic Party president and two-time presidential candidate, Dr. Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere for the role he played in the development of the… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF to Build More Barracks At Border Points

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Uganda: Police Start Investigations Into Disgraced MAK Lecturer Seen Slapping Student in Viral Video

Police has started started investigating a lecturer who was seen assaulting a student in a social media video that went viral over the weekend. Read more »

Uganda: Following Ethics Is Key in Building Trust From Customers, BOU Tells Banks

The Central Bank of Uganda has urged commercial banks to ensure they don't compromise on following ethics or else they will lose the trust of customers who are key for their… Read more »

Uganda: KCCA Unveils Plans to Construct Over 40 Public Toilets in the City

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executive director Dorothy Kisaka has revealed that more than 40 modern public toilets are to be constructed in Kampala to ease pressure… Read more »

Uganda: Over 80,000 Candidates to Sit for Ubteb Exams

Uganda Business and Technical examinations Board (UBTEB) has said it has registered 87,800 candidates to sit for the November/ December 2022 examinations series that kick off… Read more »

Uganda: COP27 Summit Agrees On a Key Climate Fund for Loss and Damage

The 27th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP27) concluded in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, with a victory for the global south. Read more »

Uganda: Entebbe Zoo White Tiger Named Yura

The male White Bengal tiger at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) has been named Yura. Read more »

Uganda: Equity Bank Uganda Appoints Anthony Kituuka As New Md

Equity Bank Uganda Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Anthony Kituuka as the new Managing Director with immediate effect. Read more »

Uganda: Soccer Fans Urged to Avoid Crowded Places

Police has advised the general public against watching the World Cup tournament in crowded places, saying this makes them a target of terrorist attacks. Read more »

Uganda: U.S. Senator Who Wanted Museveni Sanctioned in Trouble Over Bribery for Favours

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Uganda: Employees Urged to Embrace Digitisation as Workplace Environment Changes

The Covid-19 pandemic has had dramatic effects at many workplaces in Uganda with several enterprises forced to go through unparalleled disruptions, and adapting to new… Read more »