May 05, 2023
Uganda: Entebbe Residents Threaten to Demonstrate Over Poor State of Kigungu Road
Residents of Kigungu Village in Division B, Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District, have threatened to demonstrate against the poor state of their road. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Journalist Wins EU Human Rights Defenders' Award
Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire has been named the winner of the EU Human Rights Defenders' Award 2023. Read more »
May 04, 2023
Uganda: Inside Museveni Meeting With MK Movement
President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday afternoon met a team in charge of the political activities of his son General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Read more »
Uganda: Amolo Questions Circumstances Leading to Shooting of Minister Charles Engola
Queen Dorothy Amolo has wondered who might have approved the transfer of Private Wilson Sabiiti, the bodyguard who killed Minister of State for Labour, Employment, and Industrial… Read more »
Uganda: Tough Conditions As Minister Nandutu Is Released On Bail
The Anti-Corruption division of the High Court in Kampala has released on bail, embattled State Minister for Karamoja, Agnes Nandutu . Read more »
Uganda: Public Trust in Radio Down, Social Media Least Trusted Form of Information
Public trust in the information disseminated by radio is declining from 79% to 61% but remains well ahead of other forms of media, a new report released by Tweweza has revealed. Read more »
May 03, 2023
Uganda: 40 Districts at Risk of Floods as Rains Claim 6 People in Kisoro District - Red Cross
The Uganda Red Cross Society on Wednesday warned that at least 40 districts are at risk of suffering consequences of the prevailing rainy season in the country. Read more »
Uganda: BrighterMonday Uganda, Diwala Partner to Ease Digital Skill Verification for Employers
Diwala, a leader in credential issuance and verification has announced its partnership with BrighterMonday Uganda,an online jobs and career platform . Read more »
Uganda: National Water Warns Police, Army Over Unpaid Shs19 Billion Water Bills
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has warned the Uganda Police, and the Army that they risk being cut off if they do not make good on their water bills. Read more »
Uganda: Former MP Odonga Otto Wanted for Robbing Businessmen, Says Police
Police on Wednesday morning said that it has set up a serious manhunt for former MP Odonga Otto to answer charges of aggravated robbery of businessmen and leading a group of… Read more »
Uganda: Iron Sheets Scandal - Court Sets Hearing Date for Minister Nandutu's Case
The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court in Kampala has set May 25 as the date to start hearing of the case in which State Minister for Karamoja affairs, Agnes Nandutu is… Read more »
Uganda: Mountains of the Moon University Professor Receives Diamond Jubilee Medal From Museveni
Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) University Secretary Assoc. Prof. Edmond Kagambe was among the Ugandans recognised with a hero's medal this year. Read more »
Uganda: 31 Kenyan Turkana Arrested While Mining Gold in Uganda
Mount Moroto regional police in northern Uganda has charged to court a total of 31 Turkana from Kenya for illegally mining gold in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Security Deploys Military Detach in Otuke to Counter Cattle Rustlers
In order to combat violent cattle rustlers in northern Uganda, joint security agencies have posted more visible security apparatus along all major routes bordering the Karamoja… Read more »
Uganda: NBS Television and Partners Leading the Fight Against Malaria in Uganda
Malaria remains a significant public health concern in Uganda, ranked the third highest globally burdened with malaria cases, according to a 2019 World Health Organization (WHO)… Read more »
Uganda: I Was Happy to Appoint Engola a Minister - Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has said that he "was happy" to appoint slain Minister Charles Okello Engola due to his popularity and achievements in the Lango Sub region. Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Court Confirms Extremism Charges Against Ex-Guantanamo Bay Detainee
The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has confirmed terrorism charges against Jamal Kiyemba, a former Guantanamo Bay detainee . Read more »
Uganda: DPP Fears Nandutu's Escape as Minister Mounts Charm Offensive for Release on Bail
The Director of Public Prosecutions has expressed fear of escape by Minister of State for Karamoja Agnes Nandutu if released on bail. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among, Deputy AG Kafuuzi Reconcile After Clashing in Parliament
The Speaker, Anita Among and Deputy Attorney General (AG) Jackson Kafuuzi have mended fences after clashing in Parliament over Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023. Read more »
Uganda: Equity Bank Leaders Program Welcomes 102 Top Performing Scholars
Equity Bank Uganda has commissioned the second cohort of beneficiaries under the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) by admitting 102 top-performing scholars from the 50 Districts where… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Engola Shooting Shows Uganda is Sitting on a Time Bomb - Lukwago
Erias Lukwago, has said the murder of the State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations Charles Okello Engola is a sign of deep-seated anger among the security… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Not Yet Fully Open to Ugandan Milk Products
On March 14th, 2023, Kenya's Agriculture and Livestock Development Permanent Secretary Harry Kimtai announced the suspension of the ban on the milk powder imports from Uganda.… Read more »
May 02, 2023
Uganda: Bodyguard Who Reports Say Killed Minister Engola Had Worked with Him for a Month
The Minister for Gender and Labour Betty Amongi has said the UPDF bodyguard who shot junior Minister, Col(Rtd) Charles Engola had only spent one month with him. Read more »
Uganda: Govts Urged to Connect With Their Diasporas for Sustainable Development of the Continent
African governments have been urged to connect to Africa's diaspora for the sustainable development of the continent. Read more »
Uganda: Before Ranting About Bad Roads in Kampala, Don't Forget the Good Ones Upcountry, Says Museveni
President Museveni has said whereas a section of Ugandans are criticising government over the poor state of roads, especially in Kampala, they should remember there are good ones… Read more »