Uganda: Hrmau to Host 3rd Annual HR Sports Gala Under the Theme - Healthy People, Productive Workplaces

The Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda (HRMAU), the umbrella body of HR professionals in the country, is set to host the 3rd edition of the Annual HR Sports Gala on… Read more »

Uganda: Organisers Admit Ticketing Glitches Marred CHAN Opener

Uganda's opening match day at the CHAN 2024 tournament was marred by digital ticketing glitches, long queues, and empty food kiosks -- a logistical breakdown that left many fans… Read more »

Uganda: Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Commends Postbank for Driving Financial Inclusion

The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has commended PostBank Uganda for driving financial inclusion across the country. Read more »

Uganda: EC Releases New Dates for Parliamentary and Presidential Aspirants

The Electoral Commission (EC) has made further adjustments to the nomination schedule for key positions ahead of the 2025 general elections, including Members of Parliament (MPs),… Read more »

Uganda: The Afrigo Effect - Why Uganda Still Dances to the Same Band After 50 Years

When Afrigo Band formed in 1975, the world was a different place. Idi Amin was President of Uganda. Mobile phones did not exist. The internet was science fiction. Most Ugandans got… Read more »

Uganda: Rhoda Kalema's Body Arrives in Uganda Ahead of Official Burial in Kiboga

The remains of Hon. Lay Canon Rhoda Kalema Nsibirwa, one of Uganda's pioneering female politicians and a champion of women's rights, arrived at Entebbe International Airport on… Read more »

Uganda: Hoima District Leads in Fighting Maternal Mortality, Its City Records Highest Deaths in Bunyoro

Hoima district has emerged as the best-performing area in the Bunyoro region in the fight against maternal mortality, reporting zero maternal deaths in over the past 400 days. Read more »

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 »