Uganda: Church of Uganda Condemns Misuse of Bishops' Vestments for Political Capital, Vows Legal Action

The Church of Uganda has issued a stern warning following the circulation of a viral video showing a man dressed in the official vestments of a Bishop while announcing his… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Faces Rising Fuel Prices Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

Uganda has begun to feel the ripple effects of escalating conflict in the Middle East, with fuel prices rising by 100 shillings per litre in response to a surge in global oil… Read more »

Uganda: Ssemakadde Asks Judiciary to Remove Judge From Civil Case

Uganda Law Society President Isaac Kimaze Ssemakadde has formally petitioned the judiciary, seeking the removal of High Court judge Joyce Kavuma from a civil suit he filed earlier… Read more »

Uganda: Dr Spire Kiggundu to Be Laid to Rest Wednesday in Kalisizo

The late Dr John Spire Kiggundu, Uganda's pioneering laparoscopic surgeon and revered gynaecologist, will be laid to rest on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his ancestral home in… Read more »

Uganda: Police Investigate Death of Renowned Gynaecologist Dr Spire Kiggundu

Police have launched an investigation into the sudden and mysterious death of Dr John Spire Kiggundu, founder and director of Henrob Hospital in Zzana and pioneer of laparoscopic… Read more »

Uganda: One Million Ugandans Register for National ID Renewal in One Week

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has said at least one million Ugandans have their national identity cards renewed in the ongoing mass exercise. Read more »

Uganda: Wrangles and Bribery Claims Stall Service Delivery in Tororo

As Tororo District closes its 2024/25 financial year, what should have been a celebration of development is instead mired in controversy. Read more »

Uganda: Five Killed in Buyende Road Crash As Police Suspect Drunk Driving

Five people have died in a tragic road accident in Buyende District after the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road and plunged into a trench along the Kamuli-Irundu… Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Education Crisis - More Desks, Fewer Solutions in Overcrowded Classrooms

An ambitious government effort to improve the learning environment in Tororo District by supplying desks to public primary schools has sparked fresh concerns among education… Read more »

Uganda: 15,000 Balaalo in Northern Uganda Ask Museveni to Halt Eviction Order

More than 15,000 pastoralist cattle keepers (Balaalo) operating in Northern Uganda have appealed to President Museveni to reconsider an eviction order they say is driven by… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Proposes Village Boreholes to Address Water Challenges for Farmers

President Museveni has said that government is to establish boreholes per village to address the farmers' widespread concerns about inadequate water for poultry and livestock as… Read more »

Uganda: Vandals Blamed for Darkness On Kampala Northern Bypass Despite New Streetlights

Authorities have blamed persistent vandalism for the continued darkness along parts of the Kampala Northern Bypass, where streetlights had recently been installed but abruptly… Read more »

Uganda: Salim Uhuru Unopposed for Kampala Central Mayor Seat in NRM Primaries

Kampala Central Mayor and National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairperson for Kampala, Salim Uhuru, has been nominated unopposed ahead of the party's forthcoming primary elections. Read more »

Uganda: Otafiire Says 'Still Uncertain' About Political Retirement After 2026 Term

Minister of Internal Affairs, Maj Gen (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, has expressed uncertainty about retiring from politics after the 2026-2031 term, casting doubt on whether it will mark… Read more »

Uganda: Wakida Put On the Spot Over Kabweri Poverty Crisis

Patrick Wakida, a long-time critic of President Museveni and now a parliamentary aspirant for Kabweri County, came under pressure this week as disillusioned residents challenged… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Leaders Demand Urgent Medical Care for Detained Members

Leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP) are demanding urgent medical intervention and legal action for their detained members, who they say are languishing in Masaka prison… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Supporters Clash With Police in Namutumba Over Chairperson Election Dispute

Namutumba Town was engulfed in chaos early Thursday morning as police fired tear gas and warning shots to disperse National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters protesting against… Read more »

Uganda: Party Harmonisation Efforts Spark Debate Over Internal Dissent

A growing trend of harmonization and consensus-building within Uganda's major political parties, particularly the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the ruling National Resistance… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda District Chairperson Arrested Over Unauthorised Road Works

Ibanda District Chairperson Happy Herbert Mayanja was arrested on Monday morning and later released on police bond over allegations of unlawfully tampering with the Ibanda-Kagongo… Read more »

Uganda: PDM - A New Dawn or Another Cycle?

Uganda's Parish Development Model (PDM) aims to break the cycle of poverty by focusing development efforts at the parish level, with a promise of Shs100 million annually per parish… Read more »

Uganda: Bukedi South RPC Ahimbisibwe Transferred to Aswa West in Police Reshuffle

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fred Ahimbisibwe, who has served as the Regional Police Commander (RPC) for Bukedi South for over a year, has been transferred to the Aswa… Read more »

Uganda: Jamil Mukulu's Trial to Continue Despite Proven Rights Violations

The High Court of Uganda has declined to halt the trial of Jamil Mukulu, the former Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) leader, despite acknowledging violations of his constitutional… Read more »

Uganda: Lango Widows Trapped By Harmful Cultural Practices

Beneath a mango tree at Kole District headquarters, a group of women stepped onto a makeshift stage not to entertain, but to confront generations of cultural injustice. Read more »

Uganda: Njeru Police Under Fire for Releasing Murder Suspect Amina Mutesi

Authorities at Njeru Police Division in Buikwe district are facing intense public scrutiny after controversially releasing on bond Amina Mutesi, the former Principal Education… Read more »

Uganda: Adjumani Launches Groundbreaking Research On Women, Climate Policy

A landmark research initiative aimed at bridging the gap between Uganda's national climate policies and local realities has been launched in Adjumani District, with a special focus… Read more »