East Africa: Uganda, Burundi Struggle With Oldest Trucks in the Region

Uganda and Burundi are falling far behind their East African neighbours in tackling vehicle emissions, with a shocking average truck age of 37 years, a new study has revealed.… Read more »

Kenya: Missing Kenyan Opposition Youth Leader Kinyanjui Found in Police Custody

The sudden disappearance of Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) youth leader Peter Kinyanjui has taken a dramatic turn after police confirmed that he is in custody, days after… Read more »

South Africa: Trump Says Elon Musk Would Go Broke Without U.S. Subsidies

U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited debate over government support for private enterprise, claiming that tech billionaire Elon Musk -- CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and other… Read more »

Uganda: Suspects in Museveni Nomination Procession Robbery Attacks Arraigned At Ldc Court

A group of suspects accused of violently attacking and robbing members of the public during a chaotic political event on Saturday, June 28, have been arraigned before the Chief… Read more »

Rwanda: Never Again, but Not for Gaza - Rwanda's Silence and the Crisis of Moral Leadership

Each April, Rwanda gathers in solemn reflection to remember the horrors of 1994, when over one million people--mostly Tutsi--were brutally murdered in 100 days of orchestrated… Read more »

Uganda: Former Allies Collide in Bungokho Central MP Race

A once unshakable political alliance in Bungokho Central has fractured, as Masaba Muhmood--the current Mayor of Industrial Division in Mbale City--launches a spirited bid to unseat… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Fertility Rate Drops to 4.5, but Govt Urges Caution Against Future Decline

Uganda's fertility rate has declined to 4.5 children per woman, reflecting progress in access to reproductive health services and education, according to the 2024 National… Read more »

Uganda: Chaos in Tororo As NRM Members Protest Suspension of District Registrar

Chaos broke out in Tororo town on Tuesday as members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) from Tororo County took to the streets to protest the suspension of… Read more »

Africa: Experts Call for Greener Cities As Climate Change Fuels Health Crisis in Africa

As climate change continues to exacerbate health inequalities across Africa, experts are now calling for cities to integrate more green infrastructure to cushion urban populations… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Reinsurance Company Launches USSD-Based Comesa Yellow Card Verification Platform

Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited (Uganda Re) has in partnership with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) launched a USSD-powered digital verification… Read more »

Uganda: 'I'm What I'm Because of Choppa' - Bobi Wine Pays Tribute to Western Uganda Media Icon Clare Choppa

At the burial of Clare Choppa in Rwiziringiro, Isingiro District on Monday, Bobi Wine delivered a heartfelt tribute, saying he owed much of his stardom to the late media… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese High Court Gears Up to Tackle Criminal Case Backlog in Landmark July Session

In a strategic effort to expedite justice and reduce a growing backlog of criminal cases, the Kasese High Court has launched preparations for a major criminal session set to begin… Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Avail Water for Irrigation in the Hilly Areas of Rubanda ,Minister Musasizi Reveals

The state Minister of finance Henry Musasizi has Revealed that Government Plans to avail Water for irrigation in Hilly Areas of Rubanda District. Read more »

Uganda: Push to Integrate French Into Uganda's Primary School Curriculum Gains Momentum

Language educators in Uganda are urging the government to introduce French as a subject in primary schools. Read more »

Uganda: Experts Urge Investment in Reproductive Rights As Fertility Preferences Shift in Uganda

As the global conversation on fertility shifts from population numbers to personal rights, experts in Uganda are calling for increased investment in reproductive agency to address… Read more »

Uganda: Restrictive Laws, Political Pressure Shrinking Media Freedom in Uganda - Report

Uganda's media sector is under growing strain from repressive laws, political interference, and financial pressures that are stifling independent journalism and limiting access to… Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Health Commissions 134 Community Health Workers in Kyotera

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has commissioned 134 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) who successfully completed six months of… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Warned Against '2.1 Child Crisis' As Global Fertility Falls

Stakeholders in population and reproductive health have warned that the world faces not a crisis of overpopulation or population decline, but a deeper threat to reproductive… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's HIV Numbers Cross 1.5 Million Mark As Adults Bear the Heaviest Burden

Uganda's total number of people living with HIV has surpassed 1.5 million, according to the latest 2024 estimates from the Uganda AIDS Commission, a figure that signals a… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Makes Significant Strides in HIV Response As Key Indicators Improve Across the Board

Uganda's fight against HIV has shown measurable progress, with more people now accessing testing, treatment, and achieving viral suppression than ever before, according to new 2024… Read more »

Uganda: U.S. Warns Ugandan Travelers On Using Visas for Childbirth

The United States Mission in Uganda has issued a communique to visa holders and applicants about the proper use of U.S. visitor visas, particularly in relation to childbirth. Read more »

Uganda: Shs 600m Spent On Df Party's First Delegates Conference - Bwanika

The National Treasurer of the Democratic Front, Dr. Abed Bwanika, has disclosed that the party spent a total of UGX 600 million to organise its first delegates conference in… Read more »

Uganda: 14 Suspects in June 28 Robbery Spree to Face Court Today-Police

Fourteen suspects accused of attacking and robbing members of the public in Kampala on June 28 are set to appear this morning before the Chief Magistrate's Court at the Law… Read more »

Uganda: Uvtab, State House Team Up to Certify Skilling Hub Trainees Under New Tvet Act

The top leadership of the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hubs, led by Eng. Raymond Kamugisha, Director of Presidential Projects and Industrial Hubs, has held a strategic meeting… Read more »

Uganda: June Edition of the Daycation Brunch X Don Julio a Heavy Feast

There are few better ways to close out a weekend than with good music, great food, stylish company, and a glass of something premium in hand. That was the exact vibe this past… Read more »