Uganda: Dr Bwanika Proposes Payment Requirement for Presidential Nomination Forms

Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Kimaanya-Kabonera MP Dr. Abed Bwanika has proposed that aspiring presidential candidates should first make a financial payment before being… Read more »

Uganda: Mbidde Says Presidential Aspirants Are Victims of a Broken System

Fred Mukasa Mbidde, the Vice President of the Democratic Party, has said the record number of Ugandans seeking to contest for the presidency is less about political ambition and… Read more »

Uganda: Storm Ravages Lwengo Villages, Leaving Hundreds Homeless

Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in three villages of Malongo sub-county, Lwengo District, destroying homes, washing away crops, and leaving hundreds of residents stranded without… Read more »

Uganda: Manifestos Alone Aren't Enough, Says Presidential Hopeful Mpambara

Yvonne Mpambara, a 33-year-old social justice lawyer, has outlined her vision for Uganda following her declaration to contest for the presidency in the 2026-2031 term. Read more »

Uganda: NRM Tribunal Upholds Mubende Municipality Primary Election Result

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) tribunal, chaired by President Yoweri Museveni, has dismissed an electoral petition filed by Ramathan Akankwasa Mwesige, who challenged the… Read more »

Uganda: Singh Warns Against Use of Money in NRM Internal Elections

Singh Katongole Paminda, vice chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC), has urged party members to avoid using money to influence… Read more »

Uganda: Recruit Dies During UPDF Exercise in Apac

A Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise in Apac District turned tragic on Friday when a 22-year-old applicant collapsed and died shortly after completing a… Read more »

Uganda: Lango Leaders Prepare for Museveni Visit Amid Cattle Compensation Concerns

Leaders in the Lango region are gearing up for President Museveni's visit on Sunday, August 17, 2025, amid growing concerns over the delayed cattle compensation program. Read more »

Uganda: UWA Launches Kibale Conservation Education Centre in Kamwenge

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has officially opened the Kibale Conservation Education Centre, a Shs600 million facility designed to train youth and communities in… Read more »

Uganda: Wanyoto Gains Momentum in NRM Women's League Race

Lydia Wanyoto Mutende, a seasoned Ugandan diplomat and respected political figure, is rapidly gaining traction in the race for chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM)… Read more »

Uganda: Lake Nakivale On the Brink As Refugees Harvest Papyrus Roots for Survival

The once-shimmering waters of Lake Nakivale, a vital resource for refugees and host communities in Isingiro District, are disappearing at an alarming rate. Read more »

Uganda: COU Clergy Congregate At Ucu for Four-Day Conference

The Church of Uganda (COU) is set to host its All Clergy Conference from August 18 to 21, 2025, at Uganda Christian University (UCU), bringing together clergy from all 39 dioceses. Read more »

Uganda/Rwanda: UPDF Edges Rwanda in Dramatic Penalty Shootout After 1-1 Draw in Musanze Friendly

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division football team defeated the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Infantry Division 10-9 in a tense penalty shootout on… Read more »

Uganda: Police Launch Sub-County Policing Model to Strengthen Security in Bukedi

Residents of Bukedi Sub-region, many of whom rely on small-scale farming, have long grappled with insecurity and the loss of property to opportunistic thieves. Read more »

Uganda: Disputed Lc5 Primary Deepens FDC Divisions in Sironko

- The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Sironko District is grappling with internal divisions following a disputed LC5 primary election, which has prompted the leading aspirant… Read more »

Uganda: Itauma Blows Away Whyte in One Round

Moses Itauma needed less than two minutes to emphatically stop Dillian Whyte and further strengthen his credentials as the next heavyweight star. Read more »

Uganda: Nzaire Kaguta Pledges Inclusive and Nationwide Mobilisation in NRM CEC Bid

Sedrack Nzaire Kaguta, a veteran National Resistance Movement (NRM) leader and younger brother to President Museveni, has pledged an inclusive, nationwide mobilization strategy for… Read more »

Uganda: Floods Devastate Livelihoods and Infrastructure in Alebtong District

On a typical market day, Alebtong's dusty murram roads bustle with farmers balancing sacks of cassava on bicycles, schoolchildren hurrying along paths, and boda-bodas ferrying… Read more »

Uganda: Gisu Students Celebrate Record Cambridge a Level Results

Galaxy International School Uganda (GISU) is celebrating a historic milestone after recording some of its best Cambridge International A Level results since the school opened in… Read more »

Uganda: Mental Health Experts Urge Uganda to Adopt National Suicide Prevention Policy

Mental health experts in Uganda are calling for the urgent adoption of a National Suicide Prevention Policy, warning that the country is facing a growing suicide crisis that is… Read more »

Uganda: Cornerstone Wellness Launches Uganda's First Personalised Weight Loss Program

A new wellness initiative, Cornerstone Wellness, is transforming the way Ugandans approach healthy weight management. Read more »

Uganda: Flood Victims Still Stranded As Relocation Promises Remain Unfulfilled

A powerful image circulating online shows a man using a bed as a makeshift boat to navigate floodwaters -- an unsettling reminder of Uganda's ongoing struggle with climate-induced… Read more »

Uganda: Man Stabs Rival to Death in Bar Fight Over Woman

A bar fight between two men over a woman in Masaka turned deadly when one allegedly stabbed the other to death in Mukungwe-Kiyanja village, Nyendo-Mukungwe Division. Read more »

Uganda: Karooro to Be Laid to Rest With Official Burial

President Museveni has granted Mary Karooro Okurut an official burial, recognizing her remarkable contributions to Uganda's public service and cultural life. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Law Society Pushes for AI Regulations in Copyright Bill

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has made a significant appearance before the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament, advocating for the integration of artificial… Read more »