Uganda: How Kalisizo General Hospital Struggles Without X-Ray Machine

Kalisizo General Hospital, a crucial healthcare facility for residents of Kyotera, Rakai, Lyantonde, Lwengo, and parts of northern Tanzania, has been without an X-ray machine for… Read more »

East Africa: Police Rule Out Foul Play in Entebbe Couple That Drowned in Lake Victoria

Police's preliminary investigations have ruled out any foul play in the death of a couple that drowned in Lake Victoria in Entebbe. Read more »

Uganda: Government Pushes Forward in Fight Against Mercury Use in Gold Mining

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating mercury use in the mining sector through its partnership with PlanetGold, a five-year initiative aimed at improving… Read more »

Uganda: Focus On Wealth Creation, Not Government Jobs - Museveni to Youth

President Yoweri Museveni has urged Uganda's youth to embrace wealth creation as the primary solution to unemployment, rather than relying on government jobs. He made these remarks… Read more »

Uganda: Migrant Workers' Rights Activists Call for Special Fund to Support Victims

Migrant workers' rights activists in Uganda have urged the government to establish a special fund to support disadvantaged migrant workers, particularly during emergencies such as… Read more »

Uganda: MK Initiative Encourages Youth to Embrace Macadamia, Cashew Farming

Macadamia nuts are a source of nutrients like calcium Read more »

Uganda: 43 Percent of Ugandans Own Mobile Phones

The report also notes that 37 percent of mobile phone owners possess a single phone, while 6 percent own two or more. Read more »

Uganda: India Issues Yellow Fever Certificate Requirement for Ugandans

Ugandans travelling to India will going forward be required to present valid Yellow Fever Certificates before entering the country, the Ministry of Internal has announced. Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Inspects Parade Preparations for 62nd Independence Day Celebrations

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, conducted an inspection on Monday to oversee preparations for the 62nd Independence Day parade. Read more »

Uganda: Whistleblower Petitions State House Over 'Unscrupulous' Appointment of New Uia Board

A whistleblower has petitioned the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) seeking an investigations into the appointment of a new Uganda Investment Authority board chairperson. Read more »

Uganda: Coffee Stakeholders Urged to Register By UCDA

Coffee stakeholders have been urged by the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) to support the ongoing national registration of coffee value chain participants. Read more »

Uganda: US Embassy Forced to Deny Ambassador Apologised

As the ultimatum dawned at 9am in Nsambya, Ugandans took to social media to wonder whether Mr Popp had bowed in or bailed out - with various meme to boot. Read more »

Uganda: Minister Musasizi, MP Mbabazi Clash in Rubanda

Minister Musasizi's remarks were directed at Rubanda District Woman MP Prossy Mbabazi Akampurira, during the 54-year celebrations of Kakore Rugambwa Parish in Rubanda District. Read more »

Uganda: Disguised Doctor Admits Attempted Murder Poisoning

Prosecutors said Kwan went to "extraordinary" lengths to disguise himself and prepare the attack at the victim's Newcastle home on January 22. Read more »

Uganda: Buhaguzi East MP Asera Appeals for Donor Support in the Water Sector

Mr Asera said many sub-counties in the district still lack safe drinking water, with residents forced to use the same water sources as animals, leading to a rise in waterborne… Read more »

Uganda: Engineering Fraternity Mourns Passing of Dr.Robert Okello

Uganda's engineering fraternity is mourning the passing of one of their own, Dr. Eng. Robert Peter Okello who previously served as the chairman of the Uganda Industrial Research… Read more »

East Africa: Author Goes On Trial for Downplaying Rwanda Genocide

Charles Onana, 60, author of "Rwanda: The Truth about Operation Turquoise" published in 2019, faces charges of denial and minimising of the Rwanda genocide. Read more »

Uganda: Nakasongola Registers 21 Mpox Cases, Calls for Urgent Support

Local health authorities, district officials, and international organizations are collaborating to curb the spread of the virus, but urgent support is needed. Read more »

Uganda: Man to Eat Beans and Posho in Jail for Seven Years for Feasting On Game Meat

Authorities found Yowasi in possession of two buffalo horns, four buffalo hooves, three kilogrammes of buffalo meat, two kilogrammes of warthog meat, and a spear. Read more »

Uganda: Election Rigging in Uganda - A Comedic Tragedy of Democracy

For over six decades, Ugandans have been part of elections so predictable, one might wonder if they're selecting a monarch rather than public servants. Read more »

Uganda: Israaid Donates $30,000 Worth of Relief Items to Nakivale Refugees, Host Communities

Civil society organizations and the Office of the Prime Minister have raised an urgent call for humanitarian assistance as refugee numbers in the country's settlements surge. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Army Chief Gives U.S. Ambassador Three-Day Ultimatum to Apologize or Leave

Uganda's army chief has given the US Ambassador a three-day ultimatum to "apologise to Mzee personally" or leave the country. Read more »

Uganda: U.S. Backs Uganda's Fight Against Malaria, Protecting Millions

Malaria continues to threaten 90% of Uganda's population, costing the country a staggering $500 million annually in healthcare and economic losses. Read more »

Uganda: No Diplomat Has Been Expelled From UK - Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs ministry says reports that an envoy was expelled by the UK over human trafficking issues is 'misleading' Read more »

Uganda: Breaking the Cycle - How Family Planning Can Reduce Teenage Pregnancies in Uganda

In Uganda, as in many developing countries across Africa, low utilisation of modern contraceptives among young people has been attributed to a variety of factors. Read more »