Uganda: UDB to Create 3,928 Jobs From Q1 Approved Projects

Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the country's only national development finance Institution, has today announced that it expects 3,928 jobs to be created from the January to March… Read more »

Uganda: Three Dead After YY Bus Overturns

Three people are dead in an accident that occurred on Tirinyi road on Wednesday evening at about 7:30pm. The victims were travelling in a YY bus when it overturned at Sala village… Read more »

Uganda: Security Guard Shoots Self Dead On Lumumba Avenue

A security guard has reportedly shot himself dead at his duty station on Lumumba Avenue, Kampala, this morning. Read more »

Uganda: Mayiga Praises Museveni for Uplifting Youth With Programmes

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has praised President Museveni for initiating life changing skilling initiatives among the youth. Read more »

Uganda: Oyam County North By-Election Set for July 6

The Oyam County North by-election will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Read more »

Uganda: Medical Insurance Goes Cardless As Smart Launches Mobile App to Enhance Healthcare Administration

Smart Applications International Ltd, a leading ICT and biometric giant, has launched a virtual mode of medical access to enhance provider transparency in healthcare… Read more »

Uganda: UCC, Multichoice Reward Best Short Film Makers in Central Region

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) in partnership with MultiChoice Uganda, has honoured and rewarded best film makers in the Regional Short Film Competition for Central Uganda. Read more »

Africa: AfCFTA Says Uganda Well Positioned to Benefit From Intra-Africa Trade Initiative

The secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene has said Uganda's private sector is in good position to benefit from AfCFTA's intra-Africa… Read more »

Uganda: Police Ask Schools to Hire Armed Security Guards As Second Term Opens

School owners have been asked to hire well trained and skilled security guards to protect their facilities and students as they prepare to open for the second term next month. Read more »

Uganda: Ucc Awards Northern Uganda's Best Filmmakers

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has crowned winners and runners-up of the Regional Short Film Competition, Northern Uganda edition. Read more »

Uganda: Former Minister for Public Service, Patrick Okumu Ringa Dies

Former State Minister for Public Service Patrick Okumu Ringa has passed on. Read more »

Uganda: Five to Spend Rest of Their Life in Prison for Murdering South Sudan Businessmen in Kampala Hotel

The High Court in Kampala has sentenced to life imprisonment, five men convicted of murdering two South Sudanese businessmen at Juba City hotel at Arua Park in Kampala and injuring… Read more »

Uganda: Policeman Who Shot Money Lender Dead Remanded

Ivan Wabwire, the police officer who shot dead an Indian money lender last week has been charged with murder and remanded to Luzira government prison. Read more »

Uganda: UPL - KCCA, Vipers, SC Villa Win to Maintain It Crowded At the Top As Onduparaka Is Relegated

The StarTimes Uganda Premier League has again gone to the wire after all three contenders won their respective matches on Tuesday. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Hosts 2023 Sustainable Digital Transformation Week

The Minister for Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance Dr. Chris Baryomunsi says fronting technology in all activities of government institutions like… Read more »

Uganda: Mao Calls for Remuneration Commission to Address Civil Servants Concerns

The president general of Democratic Party (DP) Norbert Mao has expressed the need for the government to establish a national salary and remuneration commission to address civil… Read more »

Uganda: Mubaje Ejects Basajjabalaba From General Assembly As Power Struggle Looms At UMSC

Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has dropped Hassan Basajjabalaba as the chairperson of Bushenyi Muslim District to UMSC General Assembly. Read more »

Uganda: Airtel Uganda Rebrands

Telecom giants, Airtel Uganda have rebranded their strapline from "the smartphone network" to "a reason to imagine" to kick-start a campaign to energize young people towards… Read more »

Uganda: Dr. Silver Mugisha Gets Another Five Year Term As NWSC Boss

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) board has re-appointed Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha as Managing Director on a five-year- term. Read more »

Uganda: Afro Mobile Showcases Commitment to Accessible Entertainment With Event Sponsorships

Afro Mobile, Uganda's leading online streaming platform, sponsored and streamed a series of exciting events that captured audiences across the country and beyond. Read more »

Uganda: MC Ollo's Youth Empowerment Journey Continues Through Now-Famed 'Hi-Skool Kiromo'

MC Ollo, the energetic presenter of NBS Youth Voice, rapper, MC, and events host, once again triumphed as he hosted another thrilling episode of Hi-Skool Kiromo. Read more »

Uganda: Lato Launches Instant Milk Powder for Children On Ugandan Market

Pearl Dairy Farms Limited, the manufacturers of Lato dairy products, has launched a new product line of fortified instant milk powder specially formulated for children between the… Read more »

Uganda: 'You Are Not a Thief If You Steal From a Thief,' CJ Dollo Backs Odonga Otto Over Illegal Charcoal Dealers

Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny- Dollo has lambasted the Local Governments and the police for frustrating former Aruu County Member of Parliament Odonga Otto's campaign against… Read more »

Uganda: Posting Potholes On Social Media Will Not Make Us Lose Sleep - Government

The Minister of ICT, Information and National Guidance Chris Baryomunsi has said that the government is not bothered by a section of Ugandans who have created a trend of posting… Read more »

Uganda: Mpuuga Calls for Inquests Act to Address Unanswered Questions Regarding Murders, Deaths of Ugandans

With many unanswered questions regarding the murders and deaths of many Ugandans that have occurred over the years, the Leader of the Opposition Mathias Mpuuga is calling for… Read more »