April 17
Uganda: Equity Bank Supported My Path to Empowerment - Mwesigwa
My name is Allan Mwesigwa, age 32 years, I hail from Gita-Nabutaka village in Nangabo town council, Wakiso district. Read more »
Uganda: We Are Not Going to Surrender - Amuriat
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Patrick Amuriat says he will never surrender in the struggle to liberate the country despite the turbulent political scene that is being… Read more »
Uganda: Buliisa Locals Storm Court Over 'Unfair' Oil Project Compensation
When oil was discovered in the Albertine graben in 2004, it was followed by land acquisition by different companies involved in exploration activities. Read more »
Uganda: We're Watching You, Kyagulanyi Tells New Party Recruits
National Unity Platform president Robert Kyagulanyi has warned those joining the party to get tickets that they will be disappointed. Read more »
Uganda: Witchdoctor Who Worked With Kato Kajubi to Serve Life in Prison
Tycoon Godfrey Kato Kajubi was in 2012 convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for hiring Umar Kateregga and his wife Mariam Nabukeera to slaughter 12-year-old Joseph Kasirye… Read more »
April 16
Uganda: Traders Close Businesses In Protest Over Government 'Neglect'
Traders in the central business district of Kampala and other parts of city have decided to keep their shops shuttered until they have the opportunity to meet with the President in… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye to Join City Traders in Tax Protest
Fresh from his western region consultations and then from sending off their fallen activists in Teso, the opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye has dived into the running city traders'… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Want Alcohol, Cigarettes to Meet Donor Funding Deficit
The Health Committee of Parliament has called for a 20-percent increase in taxes on harmful products such as alcohol and tobacco to offset the reduction in funding from donors to… Read more »
Uganda: TB and HIV Co-Infections Still a Burden in Teso - Report
On April 12, journalists in Teso Sub-region received training on the critical issue of Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV co-infections. Read more »
Uganda: Boda Bodas and the Menace the Bring On Kampala Roads
In the bustling streets of Kampala, the abundant presence of boda bodas has become both a lifeline and a looming threat. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Integration Remains a Pile of Paperwork
A regional intergovernmental organization comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Call for Justice Reforms At National Court Open Day
Litigants embroiled in long-standing land disputes raised their voices in frustration, calling upon Justice Minister Nobert Mao and Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo to intervene,… Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest Two Over Attempt to Kill Murder Case
Police of Arua District have in detention two suspects who were arrested for attempting to bribe a Criminal Investigations Officer to kill a murder case. Read more »
Uganda: Challenges Arise in Civilians Tried in Court Martials in Uganda
In a significant development within Uganda's legal landscape, the spotlight is now shining on the intricate challenges surrounding court martials involving civilians. Read more »
Uganda: Kyagulanyi Supports Traders' Strike
As traders sit and have their businesses closed, boycotting hefty taxes imposed on them, opposition political leader Robert Kyagulanyi has welcomed the move saying this is the way… Read more »
April 14
Uganda: FDC Clashes Mar Sarah Eperu's Burial in Ngora
Opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye could not speak at the funeral of former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) women league spokesperson and activist Sarah Eperu as the divided party… Read more »
April 12
Uganda: Floods Cut Off Kyabakuza-Sembabule Road
Residents along the Kyabakuza-Misanvu-Mateete-Kaliiro road are facing severe difficulties as the route remains impassable due to flooding, leaving them stranded without access to… Read more »
April 11
Uganda: Parliament Wants in-House Salon For Women Lawmakers
Women legislators have demanded that Parliament sets up a salon for their regular needs. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Lacks the Authority to Suspend Me As Deputy President, Says Mpuuga
The suspended deputy president of the Buganda region for the National Unity Platform (NUP), Mathias Mpuuga has emphasized that the party president, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi… Read more »
April 10
Uganda: Economists Tip Tourism Ministry to Leverage Complimentary Budgeting Amid Proposed Cuts
Prominent economist Dr Fred Muhumuza has issued a challenge to government entities, particularly the Ministry of Tourism, to explore complimentary budgeting strategies amidst… Read more »
Uganda: Unclaimed Passports Create Backlog At Immigration Offices
The Ugandan Directorate of Immigration is facing a storage crisis due to a significant backlog of uncollected passports. Over 50,000 passports, dating back to 2018, are sitting… Read more »
Uganda: Belgium Pledges Support for Uganda's Universities in Research and Innovation
The Government of Belgium has committed financial and technical assistance to support research, agriculture, innovation, and tourism initiatives in the country's public… Read more »
Uganda: Could Nup Political Tensions Be Rising Following the Snubs of Yesterday's Alternative Budget By Mpuuga?
Political tensions within the National Unity Platform (NUP) ghostly seem to have escalated following the second consecutive snub by Opposition Commissioner of Parliament, Mathias… Read more »
April 08
Rwanda: Rwanda Reflects On 30 Years Since the 1994 Genocide - Observing a Solemn Week of Mourning
Rwanda's President, Paul Kagame, has emphasised that Rwanda's tragedy serves as a warning, highlighting the potential consequences of division and extremism if left unaddressed. Read more »
Uganda: Muslims to Celebrate Eid On Wednesday
Tuesday will mark the final day of the Holy Month of Ramadan Read more »