Uganda: CSOs Warn Rising Debt and Bailouts Are Squeezing Children's Services

Civil society organisations (CSOs) have raised alarms that Uganda's escalating public debt and government bailouts of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are undermining funding for… Read more »

Uganda: NUP 'First Ladies' Join Kawempe Court for Party Supporters Bail Hearing

The wives of National Unity Platform (NUP) party principals have arrived at the Kawempe Court to stand in solidarity with jailed supporters, including top aides of Robert… Read more »

Uganda: Bushenyi District Boss Pulls Out of Race After Meeting With Museveni

The race for Bushenyi District Local Council V (LCV) chairmanship ahead of the 2026 general elections appears set, as ex-journalist Prosper Twebaze remains unopposed following… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Christians to Embrace Spiritual, Economic Living

President Yoweri Museveni has urged Christians to seek both spiritual and physical needs for a fulfilling, sustainable, and productive life. Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Police Rescue Stolen Child, Suspect Arrested

Police in Kasese District have rescued an 11-month-old baby and arrested a woman accused of stealing the child, an incident that has reignited concerns about rising cases of child… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Launches 'Yoweri' Music Album, Commits Billions to Creative Industry Support

President Museveni, in the company of the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, yesterday presided over the launch of the Yoweri Music Album at Speke… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni , Scientists Discuss Progress in Transforming Uganda Into Science-Led Economy

President Museveni has met a team of scientists and members of the innovation support ecosystem, led by Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, at… Read more »

Uganda: Ikon Awards Launches First Activate Event in Nigeria to Foster African Film Collaboration

The iKON Awards hosted its inaugural Activate event on 27 September 2025 at Ebony Life Cinema, bringing together leading Nigerian and Ugandan filmmakers, industry associations, and… Read more »

Uganda: Rotary Clubs Donate Scholastic Materials to Akengyeya Primary School

In celebration of Basic Education and Literacy Month, the Rotary Club of Medical Stars, a corporate-based club supported by National Medical Stores (NMS), led a joint outreach to… Read more »

Uganda: Nimisha Leads Climb4eyehealth Campaign to Fight Preventable Blindness

The Uganda House Fundraising Conference in London became a focal point for advancing eye care in Uganda, as the Climb4EyeHealth Campaign was officially launched to support… Read more »

Africa: Pogačar Defends World Title As Kigali Showcases Africa's Cycling Rise

Slovenia's Tadej Pogačar delivered another masterclass on Sunday, retaining his men's elite road race crown at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Sex-Trade Kingpin Mwesigwa Arrested in Dubai

Dubai - Charles "Abbey" Mwesigwa, the Ugandan-German national identified by a recent BBC investigation as the orchestrator of a degrading sex-trade network in Dubai, has been… Read more »

Uganda: Men Urged to Take Bigger Role in Family Planning As Uganda Marks World Contraceptive Day

Ugandan men are being urged to take a more active role in family planning as health advocates warn that low male involvement continues to undermine progress in reproductive health. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Accuses Nup, FDC Leaders of Misleading Youth Into 'Unnecessary Danger'

President Museveni has said that "bad leaders" in the National Unity Platform (NUP) and parts of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) have nothing to offer Ugandans and instead… Read more »

Uganda: Teachers' Strike, Difficult Terrain Stall 2025 Education Census in Kigezi Sub-Region

The National Baseline Education Census (NBEC) 2025 has encountered major setbacks in the Kigezi sub-region, with officials citing the ongoing teachers' strike and the area's… Read more »

Uganda: NEED's Kabuleta Petitions EC to Reinstate Him As Presidential Candidate

The president of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), Joseph Kiiza Kabuleta has petitioned the Electoral Commission seeking reinstatement in the 2026 presidential… Read more »

Uganda: Judiciary, Soroti Leaders Inspect Progress of New High Court Construction

The Judiciary's Engineering Technical Team, led by Engineer Priscilla Nakiboneka, has conducted a site visit to assess the ongoing construction works of Soroti High Court. Read more »

Uganda: Over 290 Smallholders in Rubanda Get Land Certificates

The government, with support from the Embassy of the Netherlands, has handed over 294 Certificates of Customary Ownership (CCOs) to smallholder farmers in Rubanda District, aiming… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, Italy Deepen Coffee Partnership With €120m Climate Fund Support

Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its coffee partnership with Italy, unveiling new initiatives aimed at value addition, climate resilience, and market… Read more »

Uganda: Prisons Launch Regional Medical Camps to Improve Staff Healthcare, Starting in Mbarara

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has launched regional medical camps to improve healthcare for its staff, starting with a two-day camp at Mbarara Main Prison. Read more »

Uganda: International Trade Centre Partners With Unbs to Boost SME Certification in Northern Uganda

In many parts of Uganda, smallholder farmers struggle to market agricultural produce, including sunflower and other oilseed crops, due to limited access to quality certification. Read more »

Uganda: Judicial Officers Urged to Lead Fight Against HIV

Judicial officers have been urged to take a leading role in curbing the spread of HIV-AIDS by promoting preventive measures such as abstinence, behaviour change, and condom use… Read more »

Uganda: Why Electoral Reforms Must Go Beyond the Law-Mao

Uganda's democratic journey has long been punctuated by calls for meaningful electoral reforms. At the heart of these conversations is Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister,… Read more »

Uganda: Bunyoro Kitara Diocese Seeks Continuous Support As Compassion International Transitions

After 18 years of service in the Bunyoro sub-region, Compassion International has transitioned out of several community projects, prompting Bunyoro Kitara Diocese to appeal for… Read more »

Uganda: Land Scarcity Fuels Disputes Among Farmers and Pastoralists in Buliisa

Farmers and pastoralists in Buliisa are locked in growing tension as limited land continues to pit crop cultivation against cattle grazing. Read more »