June 02, 2025
Uganda: Historic Chimpanzee Census to Begin in Bwindi Forest
A first-of-its-kind chimpanzee population census is set to begin tomorrow in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, marking a historic step in conservation efforts aimed at… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Coffee Charms At World Travel Expo
As the curtains closed on the World Travel, Trade and Taste 2025 Expo, it wasn't a commercial jingle or political speech that left the final imprint, but it was aroma from Ugandan… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda, Germany Deepen Ties Through Business and Humanitarian Cooperation
A delegation from Germany arrived in Uganda this week to strengthen collaboration across development, trade, and humanitarian sectors between the two countries. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Another Opposition Leader Courts M23 Rebels As DR Congo's Parallel Authority Gains Momentum
Rex Kazadi Kanda, a 2023 presidential contender and leader of the EKOKI movement, has officially met M23 rebel leadership in Goma, signalling growing civilian-political alignment… Read more »
Uganda: Former Makerere Guild President Alionzi Joins NRM, Eyes Arua City Mayoral Seat
Former Makerere University Guild President Lawrence Alionzi, popularly known as Dangote, has defected from the National Unity Platform (NUP) to the ruling National Resistance… Read more »
Uganda: Wave of Cattle Thefts Sparks Fear Among Busoga Locals
Residents of Nabirumba Sub-county in Kamuli District are gripped by fear and frustration as a surge in livestock theft continues to wreak havoc across their villages. Read more »
Uganda: Mao Re-Elected DP President for Fourth Term
Norbert Mao has been declared the newly elected president of the Democratic Party for a fourth term after securing 969 votes in a tightly contested internal election. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Pilgrims Laud Saudi Government's Hajj Management Amid Final Rituals
Ugandan Muslim pilgrims currently undertaking the Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have commended the Saudi authorities for their exceptional organisation and management of the… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament to Convene At Kololo for Museveni's State of the Nation Address
Parliament will resume its sittings this Thursday at the Kololo ceremonial grounds to host President Museveni's State of the Nation Address, the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige,… Read more »
Uganda: Close to 800 Aspirants Pick Forms Across the Country On First Day
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) headquarters in Kampala was a hive of activity on Monday, June 2, 2025, as the party officially launched the nomination process for aspirants… Read more »
Uganda: Makerere Officails Grilled Over Unspent Billions and Dubious Expenditures
Makerere University officials on Monday faced tough questions from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament over the institution's failure to absorb allocated funds and… Read more »
Uganda: No One Has a Party Ticket Yet, We Promise Transparency - NUP Elections Chief
The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially launched its internal electoral process ahead of the 2026 general elections, with party members beginning to submit… Read more »
Uganda: Ambassador Danny Ssozi Leads German Delegation Visit to Uganda
Uganda's deputy head of Mission in Berlin, Ambassador Danny Ssozi, has led a delegation comprising of officials from the Free State of Saxony, the Federal Government of Germany and… Read more »
Uganda: Ubos Benchmarks With Hong Kong to Strengthen AI Use in Data Collection
The Chief Statistician of Uganda who is also the UBOS Executive Director of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, Dr. Chris Mukiza, has urged South Korea's National Statistical Offices… Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Fresh Face - Joseph Ssewava Set to Revitalise Party in Central Region
Joseph Ssewava, a prominent figure in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and a key ally of President Museveni, has announced his candidacy for the party's Vice Chairperson… Read more »
Uganda: DP Tally Centre Relocated 'At Gunpoint'
The Democratic Party (DP) delegates' conference descended into chaos after armed officers from the Police Field Force Unit (FFU), accompanied by musclemen known locally as… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Crème Casts Net On Old and New Relationships As Show Returns for Third Season
MultiChoice Uganda, on Sunday, debuted the third season of its highly acclaimed reality TV show, Kampala Crème. Read more »
Uganda: How Mobile Phones Changed the Way People Relax
If you looked at the way we relaxed ten years ago, you'd see that our habits have very much changed as of late. Not too long ago, relaxing after a long day in Uganda meant catching… Read more »
Uganda: Eight Journalists From Mubende Seek NUP Tickets
As of June 2, eight journalists from Mubende District have declared their intention to contest for various elective positions under the National Unity Platform (NUP) in the 2026… Read more »
Uganda: Mao Gets His 'Meal Card'
With the gift of the garb that many envy, Norbert Mao once sarcastically mocked some politicians as partaking in "meal card" politics. Read more »
Uganda: New State House Initiative to Offer Alternatives to Uganda's Fishing Communities
State House has unveiled a new national initiative, the Strategic Campaign for Alternative Income-Generating Activities for the Fishing Community (SCAIAFU), aimed at transforming… Read more »
Uganda: Donor Countries Urge Unhindered Aid Access in Eastern DRC, Call for Withdrawal of Foreign Troops
Donor nations have jointly voiced alarm over worsening insecurity in eastern DR Congo, calling on all parties--particularly the Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF) and M23 rebels--to lift… Read more »
Uganda: Magnus Carlsen Slams Table in Frustration After Shock Loss to World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju in 'Turnaround of the Year'
Magnus Carlsen slammed his fist on the table in frustration after suffering a shock loss to defending classical chess world champion Gukesh Dommaraju at the 2025 Norway Chess… Read more »
Uganda: Scholars Sound Alarm On Political Drift and Fractured Opposition
Two prominent Ugandan scholars, Prof Rogers Barigayonwe and Yusuf Serunkuma, have offered a frank critique of the country's political and socio-economic condition, warning of a… Read more »
Uganda: Kabaka Urges Buganda to Embrace Self-Reliance
The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has issued a clarion call to the people of Buganda, both at home and in the diaspora, to shift their focus from dependency on… Read more »
