March 27, 2023
Africa: Joint Forces Kill DR Congo Rebels in Surprise Attack
The joint forces of UPDF and the Congolese army, FARDC have announced that they have killed at least 20 ADF rebels in Eastern DR Congo. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi - 'I Will Be Retiring From Army This Year'
After almost three decades of service, the First Son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced he will be retiring from the UPDF this year. Read more »
Africa: Egypt's Diplomatic Campaign Against GERD Is a Threat to Africa's Progress
As Ethiopia continues to receive applause from the rest of the countries in Africa, for singlehandedly (without foreign funding) together with its people, constructing a $5-billion… Read more »
March 26, 2023
Uganda: Musician Killed, Four Injured as Heavy Rain Brings Down Radio Station
At least one person has been confirmed dead following a Saturday heavy downpour that brought down a radio mast in Dokolo Town. Read more »
Uganda: Eritrean Refugees Clean Kampala Suburbs to Pay Ugandans Back for Hospitality
The Eritrean refugee community in Uganda under its umbrella body, the Association of Eritrean Artiste Refugees in Uganda has started an initiative in which they will always… Read more »
Uganda: FDC's Francis Okot Wins Gulu University Guild Election
Francis Okot has been declared the winner of the Gulu University guild presidential election. Read more »
Uganda: Over 2,000 Residents in Mukono Petition Museveni to Save Them From Land Eviction
Residents in Mukono district have petitioned President Museveni to intervene and stop one Nicholas Kabagambe from evicting them and destroying their properties. Read more »
March 23, 2023
Uganda: Ugandan Agency Gets Deal to Manufacture Uniforms for Equatorial Guinea Army
President Museveni has flagged off the export of military consignments manufactured by Southern Ranger Nyanza Limited(Nytil)to Equatorial Guinea. Read more »
Uganda: Broadcasters Ask Museveni to Halt Directive Routing All Govt Adverts Through Ubc
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has asked President Yoweri Museveni to reconsider his recent directive that all government advertising be routed only through Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Red Cross Installs Solar Water Treatment Equipment to Strength Disaster Response, Preparedness in Kasese
Uganda Red Cross Society has installed a solar water treatment unit in Kasese as part of its efforts to strengthen disaster response and preparedness. Read more »
Uganda: Broadcasters Protest Museveni Letter to Route All Govt Adverts Through Ubc
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has asked President Yoweri Museveni to reconsider his recent directive that all government advertising be routed only through Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Three Water-Stressed Sub-Counties to Get 50 New Boreholes
Residents of the water-stressed sub counties of Bulamagi, Nakalama and Nakigo have reason to smile after a local NGO, Okoa Hero's Child Ministries, in collaboration with Charity… Read more »
Uganda: 12 UPDF Pilots Complete Training in Flying Mi-28 Attack Helicopters
The Uganda People's Defence Air Forces(UPDAF) has passed out a total of 12 pilots and 52 engineers who have completed an eight months training course in flying Mi-28 attack… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Flags Off Military Uniforms Manufactured By Nytil for Export to Equatorial Guinea
President Museveni has flagged off the export of military consignments manufactured by Southern Ranger Nyanza Limited(Nytil)to Equatorial Guinea. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Uganda: Inside U.S.$1.8 Million Scandal Involving Minister for Presidency and Government Printers
The Minister for Presidency Milly Babalanda is currently embroiled in an Shs7b scandal that emanates from a maladministration scenario at the government printers-Uganda Printing… Read more »
Uganda: Muslims Urged to Prepare for Ramadhan as Fasting Kicks Off
The acting Director of Sharia at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Dr. Sheikh Ziyad Swaleh Lubanga has announced the holy month of Ramadhan will begin Thursday, March 23,… Read more »
Uganda: Robbers Attack Seminary, Beat Up Priests, Steal Chapel Property
The territorial Police at Wakiso are investigating circumstances under which unknown robbers broke into Nswenjere Junior Seminary in Mpigi district and stole chapel property. Read more »
Uganda: Tough Conditions As Court Grants Bail to American Couple Accused of Torture, Child Trafficking
The High Court in Kampala has granted bail to an American couple accused of torturing and trafficking of a 10-year-old child who was under their care. Read more »
March 21, 2023
Uganda: Commonwealth Lawyers' Association Urges Museveni to 'Think Twice' About Removing Justice Kisaakye From Office
The Commonwealth Lawyers' Association (CLA) has asked President Yoweri Museveni to carefully handle the recent recommendation by Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to have Justice… Read more »
Somalia: Museveni Gives Somalia President Tips On Building an Army, Peace
President Yoweri Museveni has urged the people of Somalia to consider building a People's National Army with the correct ideology of defending their country for peace to prevail so… Read more »
Uganda: Minister for Presidency Babalanda Cited in Shs7b Scandal
The Minister for Presidency Milly Babalanda has been cited in an Shs7 billion scandal involving the government printers- Uganda Printing and Publishing Company (UPPC). Read more »
Uganda: MPs Advised to Play Chess to Keep Active in Parliament
Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) president, Emmanuel Mwaka has underscored the importance of technology in the enhancement of the chess game in Uganda, saying professional players… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Confirms Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease
Tanzania has today confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Read more »
Uganda: Over 1,300 Prisoners Await Appeal Hearing
More than 1300 prisoners serving time for capital offences in Jinja's Kirinya Main Prison are yet to be considered by the Court of Appeal despite filing for appeal a while ago, the… Read more »
Uganda: MTN Uganda Pledges Cash Bonuses for Uganda Cranes Players in 2023 Afcon Qualifiers
MTN Uganda, the number one supporter of Ugandan football, has announced various cash incentives for players and fans of the Uganda Cranes, if they win their upcoming matches… Read more »