October 07, 2025
Uganda: Nema Controversies - From Nakivubo Channel to Lubigi, the Questions Remain
Recent weeks have seen renewed public scrutiny of the National Environment Management Authority (Nema), following reports that it approved several high-profile projects, some of… Read more »
Uganda: Stromme Foundation Launches School Feeding Program in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement
The Stromme Foundation Uganda has launched a new school feeding program aimed at improving the welfare, nutrition, and learning conditions of children in Early Childhood… Read more »
Uganda: Security Committee, NUP Agree On Campaign Rally Guidelines in Nakasongola
The Nakasongola District Security Committee has finalized preparations for the forthcoming presidential campaign rally of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi… Read more »
Uganda: DP's Parliamentary Dilemma - Mbidde's Local 'Agreement' Clashes With NRM's National Loyalty
The Democratic Party's (DP) strategic alliance to support President Museveni's re-election bid has created a murky political landscape for its own parliamentary candidates,… Read more »
Uganda: I Wrote to Nema Over Kiggundu Projects, They Refused to Respond - Lukwago
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has accused businessman Hamis Kiggundu and certain government officials of recklessness and impunity after Monday's floods in Nakivubo,… Read more »
Uganda: Cancer Institute, Rays of Hope Launch 'Fight Women's Cancer' Awareness Drive in Jinja
Breast and cervical cancers remain the leading types of cancer among Ugandans, accounting for nearly half of all cases in the country, health officials have warned. Read more »
Uganda: Oyam UPC Boss Rallies Support for Museveni
Uganda People's Congress (UPC) Vice Chairperson for Oyam District, Morris Chris Ongom, has publicly declared his support for President Yoweri Museveni's re-election bid in the… Read more »
Uganda: Inside Uganda's High-Stakes Battle Against Blackouts, Vandalism, and Soaring Demand
Uganda's march toward universal electrification is both ambitious and fraught with challenges. In a country where energy demand is climbing by 10% each year, the government now… Read more »
Uganda: EALA Legislators Close Ranks in Battle Against Corruption and Illicit Financial Flows
Corruption remains one of the most crippling challenges facing the East African Community (EAC), with trillions of shillings siphoned annually through graft, tax evasion, and money… Read more »
Uganda: Toko Sworn in As New Adjumani RDC
Swaib Toko has officially taken over as the Resident District Commissioner for Adjumani, pledging transparency, teamwork, and continued support for both nationals and refugees. Read more »
Uganda: When the Guitar Drowns the Gavel, Walukaga Calls the Tune
It was one of those Kampala Fridays when the city seems to hum with mischief and unfinished debates. I met a peer, let's call him Anderson, over a bottle of something sparkling at… Read more »
Uganda: Grace Lubaale Elected Fourth Bishop of Busoga Diocese
The House of Bishops has elected Rev. Canon Associate Prof Dr Grace Lubaale as the fourth Bishop of Busoga Diocese. Read more »
Uganda: Ministry of Gender Proposes Key Amendments to HR Bill
The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development has expressed support for the Human Resource Management Professionals Bill, 2025, while proposing amendments aimed at… Read more »
Uganda: Jubilee Insurance Takes Customer Care Week to Teenage Mothers
Jubilee Life Insurance Uganda on Tuesday, October 7, brought relief and hope to dozens of adolescent mothers at the Naguru Teenage Centre in Bugolobi. Read more »
Uganda: EC Warns RDCs Against Obstructing Presidential Candidates
The Electoral Commission (EC) has warned Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) across the country against blocking or interfering with presidential candidates during campaign… Read more »
Uganda: Dark Times Ahead As Uedcl Asks for Two Years to Sort Power Outages
Brace yourself, folks. And be patient. Very patient. Power distributors say it will take at least two years to fix the persistent electricity outages plaguing Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: 'Goons' Storm KCCA Baying for Lukwago's Blood Over Ham Kiggundu
Tensions escalated at the City Hall on Tuesday when purported supporters of businessman Hamis Kiggundu stormed the offices, hurling insults at Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and accusing… Read more »
Uganda: The Term 'Protest Vote' Is So Discouraging - Munyagwa
Presidential aspirant for the Common Man's Party, Mubarak Munyagwa, has spoken out strongly against the use of the term "protest vote," arguing that it demoralises the electorate… Read more »
Uganda: Lawmakers Push for Parliament Recall Over Teachers' Strike
A group of Ugandan lawmakers is urging Parliament Speaker Anita Among to immediately recall the House to address the ongoing teachers' strike, which has severely disrupted the… Read more »
October 06, 2025
Uganda: Ugandan Activists Demand Release of Kenyan Colleagues From Military Custody
Human rights lawyers and activists in Uganda have filed a petition in the High Court (Civil Division) seeking the immediate release of two Kenyan political activists, Nicholas Oyoo… Read more »
Uganda: Tight Security in Mityana As Authorities Restrict Bobi's Rally Access
MITYANA - Tension gripped Mityana Municipality on Monday as security forces mounted heavy deployment across the town, restricting National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert… Read more »
Uganda: Disgruntled NRM Youth Leaders Decry Irregularities, Commercialisation in National Youth Council Elections
Disgruntled young leaders affiliated with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have accused the party of manipulating the recently concluded National Youth Council (NYC)… Read more »
Uganda: Tight Security in Mityana As Kyagulanyi Launches His Campaigns in Buganda
Security was heightened across Mityana District on Monday morning as National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, launched his… Read more »
Uganda: Mubende's Point FM Taken Off Air
Mubende District local radio station, Point FM, has been taken off air Read more »
October 05, 2025
Uganda: Prosecution Seeks to Block Blogger Anthony Natif From Covering Katanga Murder Trial
The prosecution in the high-profile murder trial of Molly Katanga and four others accused of killing her husband, Henry Katanga, has made a surprise move to restrict media scrutiny… Read more »
