Uganda: Ministry of Health Warns About Sepsis Disease, Silent but Deadly

The Ministry of Health has today launched the National Sepsis Day, highlighting the urgent need to combat what experts describe as a "silent but deadly condition" that kills… Read more »

Uganda: How Govt Has Set Out to Get Dubai Sex-Trafficking Don Mwesigwa

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has pledged to investigate allegations of a prostitution ring exploiting Ugandan girls in Dubai, following a BBC documentary… Read more »

Uganda: Malnutrition - a Silent Threat to Uganda's Children

Malnutrition remains one of the most pressing health challenges in Uganda, undermining the growth, development, and survival of millions of children. Read more »

Uganda: Local Government Workers Declare Indefinite Strike Over Salary Disparities

The Uganda Local Government Workers Union (ULGWU) has declared an indefinite sit-down strike beginning October 1, 2025, to protest unresolved salary disparities in the public… Read more »

Uganda: Busia Leaders Demand Mining Act Review, Push for Fair Royalties

Busia District leaders have made a bold call for the urgent review of Uganda's Mining and Mineral Act, demanding a greater share of the gold wealth flowing out of the region. Read more »

Uganda: How Govt Has Set Out to Get Dubai Sex-Trafficking Don Mwesigwa

The Ministry of Gender has vowed to tighten labour migration controls and investigate Charles “Abbey” Mwesigwa, after a BBC exposé linked him to a… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Sets Roadmap for Agricultural Trade Growth

Uganda is stepping up efforts to unlock the full potential of its agricultural trade by tackling cross-border inefficiencies that continue to undermine competitiveness and farmer… Read more »

Uganda: Kiteezi Landfill to Be Decommissioned Under KCCA 2030 Strategic Plan

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has announced plans to decommission and repurpose the Kiteezi landfill as part of its 2030 strategic vision, while establishing a new… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Demands More Security, Defends Highly Questioned French Over Kiswahili Proposal

The President of the Common Man's Party (CMP), Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, popularly known as 'Mugati gwa butter', has sounded the alarm over his personal safety, saying his life is… Read more »

Uganda: Mao Mocks NUP MPs Denied Party Tickets

Democratic Party (DP) president and Justice Minister Norbert Mao has taken a swipe at National Unity Platform (NUP) legislators who were denied party tickets ahead of the 2026… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Says Stalled Health Workers' Housing Project in Kamwenge to Resume Soon

The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) engineering brigade has said a stalled health staff housing project in Kamwenge District that is a cause of much frustration among… Read more »

Uganda: Teachers' Strike Paralyses Learning in Tororo As PLE Candidates Left in Limbo

The nationwide teachers' strike has brought learning to a standstill in Tororo District, leaving hundreds of Primary Seven candidates stranded just weeks before the Primary Leaving… Read more »

Uganda: Mayiga Rallies Busujju Farmers to Boost Coffee Production, Fight Poverty

Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister Charles Peter Mayiga has called on farmers in Busujju County, Mityana District, to embrace coffee farming as a business enterprise, stressing that… Read more »

Uganda: Youth Demand Bigger Role in Uganda's Election Agenda

As presidential candidates prepare to launch their campaigns, youth leaders and aspiring politicians are calling for greater inclusion of young people in Uganda's political and… Read more »

Uganda: Bukomansimbi Coffee Farmers Confront NRM Leaders Over Fake Pesticides and Plummeting Prices

Coffee farmers in Bukomansimbi district have publicly challenged National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders over the distribution of alleged fake pesticides and herbicides, which… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hits the Ground Running Today for 2026 Campaigns

President Museveni will later today officially kick off campaigns to return him to the country's highest office. Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among Highlights NRM's Record and Vision As Party Launches 2026-2031 Manifesto

Speaker of Parliament and National Resistance Movement (NRM) Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) has praised the ruling party for its sustained commitment to people-centered… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Embraces Young Leaders As Fresh Faces Secure Parliamentary Tickets

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has unveiled a new wave of parliamentary flag bearers, signaling a deliberate shift toward youthful and fresh leadership in several… Read more »

Uganda: TB Cases Surge At Ugandan Landing Sites

The Ministry of Health has sounded the alarm over a surge in tuberculosis (TB) cases, especially among children and fishing communities across Uganda. Officials warn that the… Read more »

Uganda: Makindye East MP Nyeko Concedes Nup Ticket

Makindye East legislator Derrick Nyeko has broken his silence after losing the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag to contest for a second term in the 2026 parliamentary elections. Read more »

Uganda: Busoga NUP Incumbents Reeling After All Are Dropped

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially dropped three of its top elected leaders in Busoga from the party ticket ahead of the 2026 general elections, sparking debate over… Read more »

Uganda: Digital Tax Stamps At the Center of Uganda's Fiscal Reform

The World Bank, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), launched the 25th Uganda Economic Update on… Read more »

Uganda: Low Pay, Big Burden - Sembabule District Boss Nkalubo Opens Up After Unopposed Win

Sembabule -- Patrick Nkalubo, Sembabule District Chairperson, who has secured another term in office unopposed, has raised concerns over the low salaries paid to district… Read more »

Uganda: Beatrice Mao Pledges Unity, Discipline, and Progress in 2026 Kampala Mayoral Bid

Democratic Party (DP) mayoral aspirant Beatrice Nambi Mao has vowed to transform Kampala's leadership by promoting unity, discipline, and development if elected Lord Mayor in 2026. Read more »

Uganda: 'We Are Promising a Return to Dignity, to Rule of Law' - Bobi Wine

National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential flag bearer Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, officially kicked off his 2026 campaign trail in Jinja on Monday with… Read more »