Uganda: Landmark Refugee Support Project Transforms Thousands of Lives in West Nile As It Ends

BRAC Uganda, with support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, has officially concluded its three-year Early Childhood and Graduation Project--an initiative that has transformed… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Unveils Uganda's Revolutionary All-Terrain Firefighting Vehicle Prototype

President Museveni has unveiled Uganda's revolutionary all-terrain firefighting vehicle prototype, the "Muliro/Moto Eater", during a high-profile presentation at State House,… Read more »

Uganda: World Bank Calls for Urgent Action As Uganda Launches Climate Change Strategies

The World Bank has urged Uganda to step up implementation of its climate change strategies, warning that inaction could result in devastating economic and social consequences for… Read more »

Uganda: Nakandi Pulls Out of NUP Kampala Woman MP Race, Cites Unfair Vetting

Winifred Nakandi has officially withdrawn from the race for the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for Kampala Woman Member of Parliament ahead of the 2026 General Election,… Read more »

Uganda: Northern Uganda to See Major Water, Sanitation Upgrade With Shs90bn Grant

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has signed a Grant and Project Implementation Agreement for a transformative initiative aimed at improving water, sanitation, and… Read more »

Uganda: 10000 Savings Groups Receive Loan Financing From Vision Fund

Close to 10,000 Savings Groups initiated by World Vision Uganda have accessed approximately USD $2 million in financing through FAST (Finance Accelerating Savings group… Read more »

Uganda: CEO Tourism Retreat - Trainers Urged to Embrace Technology for Sector Growth

Uganda's ambition to achieve a 10-fold growth in its tourism sector will require well-equipped trainers who can integrate technology into the learning process, ensuring that… Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Electoral Commission Closes Mayoral Nominations Amidst Political Excitement

The Tororo Electoral Commission has officially closed the nomination exercise for municipal mayoral candidates after three days of intense political activity. Read more »

Uganda: Busoga Kingdom,UN Engage School-Going Children in Dialogue On Teenage Pregnancy

The Busoga Kingdom, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), held a high-level dialogue with school-going children to address the root causes of teenage… Read more »

Uganda: Nyombi Briefs Muhoozi On Strengthening Communications Security

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director Nyombi Thembo has held talks with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba on strengthening security… Read more »

Uganda: Eight Arrested As Police Make Progress in Rubaga Aggravated Robbery Case

The Territorial Police in Old Kampala Division have arrested and charged eight suspects in connection with the aggravated robbery that occurred on August 22, 2025, at Kakeka Zone,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hosts Uganda Cranes, Shares Tactical Insights After Strong Tournament Showing

President Museveni hosted the Uganda Cranes, the national football team, to a celebratory dinner in Entebbe following their commendable showing in the recently concluded Pamoja… Read more »

Uganda: Seasonal Floods Displace Families, Destroy Property in Moyo District

Seasonal flooding has once again wreaked havoc in Laropi Sub-county, heavily affecting residents of Panyanga Parish in Moyo District. Read more »

Uganda: Tororo District Sets Up Six Nomination Centres for LC Elections

The Electoral Commission officials in Tororo District have established six nomination centers to streamline the nomination process for Local Council (LC3) chairpersons and their… Read more »

Uganda: Egyptian Designer Farida Eid Crowned Top Talent At Pan-African Leather Showcase

Farida Eid of Egypt has made history by becoming the first non-Ethiopian to win the coveted Most Commendable Designer 2025 award at the Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Africa… Read more »

Africa: AU Condemns Massacre of 71 Civilians in Eastern DRC

The African Union (AU) has condemned the killing of at least 71 people in a brutal attack by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in North Kivu Province of the… Read more »

Uganda: Archbishop Kaziimba Cautions Church Development Officers Against Partisan Politics

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has urged diocesan development officers to uphold integrity, avoid partisan politics, and strategically… Read more »

Southern Africa: Uganda Unveils Climate Finance Strategy to Drive Green Growth

Uganda has launched a comprehensive climate finance strategy, positioning itself to tap into global climate funds and accelerate the implementation of its Nationally Determined… Read more »

Africa: More Children Are Obese Than Underweight - Unicef

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight, according to a major study by children's charity Unicef. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Blasts 'Baseless' Genocide Allegations At UN Human Rights Council

Rwanda has issued a strong rebuttal rejecting allegations by the Democratic Republic of Congo that it is backing armed groups and complicit in genocidal acts in the troubled east… Read more »

Uganda: Aga Khan Arrives in Uganda for Official Visit

- Prince Rahim Al-Hussainy, Aga Khan V, arrived in the country on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, for a two-day official visit. Read more »

Uganda: Operation 'Mashine Haramu' Nets Illegal Gaming Machines in Jinja

Authorities in Jinja City have intensified the fight against illegal gambling operations, impounding dozens of unlicensed gaming machines in a major crackdown spearheaded by the… Read more »

Uganda: Private Sector CEOs Convene in Fort Portal for 6th Bi-Annual Retreat

Over 200 chief executive officers, policymakers, and private sector leaders have convened in Fort Portal City for the 6th Bi-Annual Private Sector CEO Retreat, a high-level forum… Read more »

Africa: Young Poets Lead Change for Africa's Sustainable Food Systems

As the world battles the crises of climate change, and conventional food systems, Uganda's learners are preparing to raise their voices in a powerful way, through poetry. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Faces Growing Mental Health Crisis, Suicide Rates Rise

Uganda is facing an escalating mental health crisis marked by a severe shortage of psychologists, rising cases of depression and anxiety, and growing concern over suicide among… Read more »