Uganda: Illegal Fishing Gear Worth Shs 431m Burnt At Katunguru Landing Site

In a fresh crackdown on illegal fishing practices, authorities at Katunguru Landing Site have burnt fishing gear worth 431 million shillings, following an outcry from local leaders… Read more »

Uganda: Kyanyinihuri II Residents Cry Out Over Water Scarcity, Poor Roads

Residents of Kyanyinihuri II Village in Nyabbani Parish, Nyabbani Subcounty, Kitagwenda District have decried the persistent lack of clean water and poor road infrastructure, which… Read more »

Uganda: Wazalendo Sacco Tips UPDF Soldiers in Somalia On Financial Literacy

UPDF soldiers serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) and the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been tipped on financial literacy… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Lectures Zimbabwean Army Officers On Prosperity

President Museveni has delivered a lecture on economic and strategic transformation to a delegation of officers from Zimbabwe's National Defence University, emphasizing Africa's… Read more »

Uganda: Reject Voter Bribery - Museveni Tells Ugandans

President Museveni has called upon Ugandans to reject corruption and make decisions based on principles and national interest rather than short-term financial incentives, which are… Read more »

Uganda: Youth Elections in Luweero Marred By Chaos, Low Turnout, and Bribery Claims

Youth elections in Luweero District concluded Thursday amid low voter turnout, chaotic scenes, and widespread allegations of voter bribery and manipulation, raising questions about… Read more »

Uganda: Centenary Renews Commitment to Masaza Cup With Shs200 M Sponsorship

Centenary Bank has recommitted its support towards the 2025 edition of the prestigious Masaza cup with a contribution worth shs200 million. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Opposition Leader Ingabire Summoned to Court in Treason Case

Rwandan opposition figure Victoire Ingabire said on Tuesday evening that she has been summoned to appear before court on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Read more »

Uganda: Over 16,000 Ugandan Children Born With Heart Defects Each Year

The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) has raised the red flag over the rising number of children born with heart defects in Uganda, revealing that more than 16,000 babies are affected… Read more »

Uganda: 90% of Ugandan Health Facilities Are Unhygienic - New Report

A new report has revealed a critical gap in Uganda's healthcare system, with 90 out of every 100 health facilities found to have poor linen management practices putting patients… Read more »

Uganda: 10 People From Mubende Nominated By NRM So Far

As of Day Two of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) nominations on Wednesday, 10 candidates from Mubende District have so been nominated. Read more »

Uganda: Mao Slams Media for Sidelining Small Parties Ahead of 2026 Elections

Democratic Party (DP) president general Norbert Mao has criticised the Ugandan media for marginalising smaller political parties in their coverage, calling for more balanced… Read more »

Uganda: Land Grabbing and Health Sector Still Major Hurdles in Hoima, Says District Chairman

Hoima District Chairman Uthuman Mugisha has sounded alarm over persistent land grabbing and an under-resourced health sector, calling them the biggest challenges of his tenure so… Read more »

Africa: World Marks Desertification and Drought Day With Renewed Call to Restore Land

Today, the world pauses to mark the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, an annual reminder of the urgent need to protect and restore land degraded by human activity… Read more »

Uganda: Panyadoli Health Centre Iv Overwhelmed By Patients, Faces Staff Gaps

Authorities at Panyadoli Health Centre IV are concerned about inadequate staffing amidst the rising number of refugees at the Kiryandongo refugee settlement. Read more »

Uganda: NUP Threatens Legal Action Against Electoral Commission Over Youth Nominations

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has issued a stern warning to the Electoral Commission (EC), threatening to take legal action over what it describes as the deliberate exclusion… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Rwamirama Opens Ayute Conference With Calls for Tech-Driven Agricultural Innovations

The State Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Lt Col (Rtd) Dr. Bright Rwamirama, has urged young innovators, investors, and policymakers to co-create a… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Musasizi Urges Aspiring Politicians to Focus On Mass Welfare Over Individual Gain

State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has urged aspiring political leaders to base their campaigns on issues that affect the broader population rather than catering to… Read more »

Uganda: FDC Nominates Over 1,000 in Soroti

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has taken a significant step in its political mobilization in the Teso sub-region by nominating 1,112 candidates to contest various positions… Read more »

Uganda: Janet Museveni Calls for Spiritual Revival and Continental Transformation

First Lady Janet Museveni has praised African Women for Jesus to all Nations (AWJAN) as a powerful catalyst for spiritual growth, peace, unity, and socio-economic progress across… Read more »

East Africa: Nakasongola Farmers Urged to Raise Output for East African Market

The Ministry of East African Community Affairs (MEACA) has rallied farmers and leaders in Nakasongola District to increase agricultural production and tap into the growing regional… Read more »

Uganda: Parties Struggle to Separate Secretariat Roles From Elective Politics

There was a time Patrick Amama Mbabazi was a "super minister" as well as the all-powerful secretary-general of the National Resistance Movement, leaving the ruling party constantly… Read more »

Uganda: Kiwanda Announces Political Comeback in Mityana North

Godfrey Kiwanda Ssuubi, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairperson for Buganda Region, has officially declared his intention to return to elective politics, announcing… Read more »

Uganda: Man Found Decapitated in Luweero

Police in Luweero District have launched an investigation into the suspected murder of a 68-year-old man identified as Gideon Sitakange, whose decapitated body was discovered in… Read more »

Uganda: Prisons Launches Fourth Intermediate Command and Staff Course

The Uganda Prisons Service marked a significant milestone with the launch of the Fourth Prisons Intermediate Command and Staff Course at the Prisons Academy and Training School… Read more »