Uganda: MPs Concerned Over Police Downsizing of New Recruits

Members of Parliament have raised concerns over reports that the Uganda Police Force is downsizing its newly recruited constables. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Orders Immediate Formation of Sugar Council, Pledges Fair Prices for Cane Farmers

President Museveni has directed the immediate establishment of the long-delayed Sugar Council, stressing its vital role in regulating the sugar industry, resolving disputes, and… Read more »

Uganda: Mysterious Disease Kills Goats and Sheep in Kagadi

A strange livestock disease, suspected to be either Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) or Orf virus, has struck parts of Kagadi District, killing several goats and sheep. Read more »

Uganda: Cholera Crisis in North Darfur Puts Over 640,000 Children At Risk, Warns Unicef

The ongoing conflict in North Darfur, Sudan, has triggered a severe public health emergency, with cholera spreading rapidly and threatening the lives of over 640,000 children under… Read more »

Uganda: Land Dispute Frustration Mounts in Kasese As Resolution Process Stalls

Thousands of land dispute claimants in Kasese District are growing increasingly frustrated over delays in implementing a government directive aimed at resolving their long-standing… Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among Blames Negligence for Rising School and Road Tragedies

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has expressed alarm over the increasing number of avoidable tragedies in schools and on roads, urging responsible authorities to act swiftly… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Tribunal Releases First Batch of Election Petition Rulings

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal has released its first set of rulings from the recently concluded hearings into petitions arising from the party's… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Directs Fishermen to Take Lead in Protecting the Lake

President Museveni has directed that indigenous fishermen take the lead in managing Uganda's lakes, supported by the Uganda People's Defence Forces' Fisheries Protection Unit… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Secures Funds for Critical Road Projects

The Minister for Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has announced that funds have been secured to begin work on critical roads and complete the rehabilitation of the… Read more »

Uganda: Joseph Kabuleta Dismisses Claims of Suspension, Reaffirms Leadership of Need

If you've been following the latest political developments, you'll know that Joseph Kabuleta, the President of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), has come out… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala City Festival Returns On October 5th

The Kampala City Festival, East Africa's biggest city celebration, is making a bold comeback on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 and this time, it's more than a street party. Read more »

Uganda: Ailing 1978 Uganda Cranes Goalkeeper Jamil Kasirye Appeals for Help

Jamil Kasirye, the legendary goalkeeper who helped guide the Uganda Cranes to the 1978 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final, is now battling ill health and poverty -- and is… Read more »

Uganda: Kamugisha Warns of Rising Sectarianism in Kigezi, Expresses Faith in NRM Tribunal

Sheikh Kassim Kamugisha, a renowned Islamic scholar and aspirant for Member of Parliament (MP) for Kabale Municipality under the NRM ticket, has expressed concern over deepening… Read more »

Uganda: Kitagwenda Leaders Warn Encroachers As River Mpanga Faces Threat From Cultivation

Authorities in Kitagwenda District, led by the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) and environmental group Joint Efforts to Save the Environment (Jese), have conducted a… Read more »

Uganda: Kabuleta Slams Need Executives Over Suspension, Declares Himself Still Party President

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Burundi: U.S. Suspends Visa Issuance to Burundians

The United States has imposed temporary visa restrictions on citizens of Burundi, citing repeated violations of visa regulations and national security concerns. Read more »

Uganda: Some Opposition Figures Hijacking Electoral Reform Efforts - Mpuuga

The leader of the Democratic Front (DF), Mathias Mpuuga has accused certain opposition politicians of frustrating his efforts to push for meaningful electoral reforms in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni Orders Ministry of Works to Fix Budget Issues, Expedite Road Projects

President Museveni has directed the Ministry of Works to resolve budgeting challenges and ensure the timely completion of ongoing road projects across Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Pays Tribute to Trailblazing Former MP Rhoda Kalema

Parliament on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, paid glowing tribute to the late Hon. Lay Canon Rhoda Nalwejje Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, one of Uganda's pioneering female legislators, who… Read more »

Uganda: Public Silence Undermines Crackdown On NIRA Extortion - Minister Muhoozi

Efforts to root out extortion within the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) are being undermined by the public's unwillingness to report and testify against… Read more »

Uganda: Kamwenge District Records 3 Percent Increase in PLE Candidates for 2025

Kamwenge District has registered a total of 5,027 pupils to sit the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), reflecting a 3% increase from the previous year's total of 4,876… Read more »

Uganda: Mpuuga Says NRM Has Advantage in 2026 Elections

The leader of opposition platform, the Democratic Front (DF), Mathias Mpuuga has said the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) still holds an "unlawful" advantage as the… Read more »

Uganda: Judiciary Advocates for Conciliatory Justice to Reduce Case Backlog

Judges and magistrates have been urged to embrace reconciliatory justice approaches such as mediation, arbitration, conciliation, and reconciliation as part of a broader effort to… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, Egypt Deepen Ties With New Cooperation Deal On Investment, Water and Capacity Building

Uganda and Egypt have reaffirmed their longstanding bilateral relations by agreeing on a new cooperation framework aimed at enhancing investment, capacity building, and the… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Sam Mayanja Petitions Gen. Isoke Over Alleged Illegal Takeover of Uganda Scouts Land At Kazi

The Minister of State for Lands, Sam Mayanja, has petitioned the Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Brig. Gen. Henry Isoke, calling for urgent intervention in what he… Read more »