East Africa: Mwanza Nears Completion of Regional Maritime Rescue Coordination Center for Lake Victoria

-- Construction of the Regional Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (RMRCC) in Mwanza is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in efforts to enhance maritime safety across… Read more »

Uganda: Police Launch Manhunt After Gun Theft At Rwakaraba Police Post in Rukungiri

Authorities in Rukungiri District are on high alert following the theft of a police firearm from Rwakaraba Police Post in Nyakishenyi Sub-county. Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Calls for Fresh NRM Primaries Free of Firearms

Former Kawempe South MP Mubarak Munyagwa has called for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to organize fresh primary elections--this time in a peaceful environment… Read more »

Uganda: Sseggona Backs NUP Vetting Process, Calls It a Test of Leadership Commitment

As the National Unity Platform (NUP) commences its week-long vetting exercise for parliamentary flag bearers in Kampala, Busiro East MP and senior party member Medard Lubega… Read more »

Uganda: Boda Union Launches Youth Empowerment Drive in Kawempe

The Uganda Boda Union has unveiled a youth empowerment campaign in Kawempe Division aimed at tackling unemployment and poverty by supporting young riders with motorcycles,… Read more »

Uganda: Police Dismisses Viral Social Media Claim On Constable Training

The Uganda Police Force has dismissed as false a viral social media post claiming that all newly recruited police constables must report to Kabalye Police Training School in… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Kicks Off Party Vetting Process, Ssebagala Explains Ticket Requirements

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has commenced its party vetting process, marking a crucial step in the selection of candidates for the 2026 general elections. Read more »

Uganda: UCAA Leads Search and Rescue Sensitisation Workshops in Southwestern Uganda

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), in partnership with the Ministry of Works and Transport's Maritime Department and the Uganda Red Cross Society, has concluded a… Read more »

Uganda: C-Care Uganda Celebrates Service, Systems Excellence Across Its Network

C-Care Uganda has its second annual excellence awards at the Mestil Hotel, celebrating outstanding achievements in healthcare service delivery across its facilities nationwide. Read more »

Uganda: Police Officers Trained in Customer Care and Records Management to Boost Service Delivery

The Uganda Police Force has conducted a one-day sensitization workshop aimed at enhancing officers' capacity in customer care and records management. Read more »

Uganda: Healthcare Crisis in Kamusenene Village As Residents Plead for Better Medical Services

Residents of Kamusenene Village in Bukuya Subcounty, Kasanda District, are raising alarm over the dire state of healthcare services in their community, citing a lack of major… Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Set Up Regional Cancer Institutes Amid Rising Cases

The Ugandan government has announced plans to decentralize cancer care by establishing regional cancer institutes across the country, in a bid to combat the growing number of… Read more »

Uganda: Traders Cry Out Over Poor Sanitation At Rwentobo-Rwahi Onion Market

Traders and residents at Rwentobo-Rwahi Onion Market in Ntungamo District are raising alarm over worsening sanitation conditions, citing a complete lack of adequate toilet… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Sam Mayanja Appeals Against Court Order On Kaazi Land

State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja has appealed a recent court order that stopped him from interfering with Kabaka's land in Kaazi, Wakiso district. Read more »

Uganda: David Okwere Vows to Spur Development After Winning Bukedea MP Flag in NRM Primaries

David Beecham Okwere has said time is now to spur development of Bukedea constituency after winning the NRM flag in the just concluded primaries. Read more »

Uganda: UPC Defies Court Order, Extends Akena's Term and Suspends Party Rules

The Uganda People's Congress (UPC) has gone ahead with a controversial extraordinary delegates' conference that extended Jimmy Akena's term as party president by one year, despite… Read more »

Uganda: Scouts Blocked From Kazi Grounds, Urge Museveni to Save 'National Treasure'

Members of the Uganda Scouts Association were on Saturday blocked from accessing their historic Kazi grounds in Wakiso District, where they had planned to hold a national general… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Gears Up for 2026 Elections As Promises of Reform Face Lingering Doubts

With the 2026 elections on the horizon, Uganda is entering a critical political moment as rallies and campaigns intensify across the country. Read more »

Uganda: Lawyers, Actvitists Defend Judiciary Amid Museveni's Threat

A group of lawyers, activists, and civil society leaders has strongly condemned President Museveni's recent remarks attacking judicial officers over the granting of bail, warning… Read more »

Africa: 'A Shot That Would Stop Sperms for 24 Months'

A new male contraceptive is shaking up global conversations around reproductive health--and its potential could be felt in Uganda, where family planning remains largely centered on… Read more »

Uganda: From Music to Presidential Race

Renowned music manager Benjamin Kalyesubula, popularly known as Manager Jamal, has officially declared his intention to run for Uganda's presidency in the 2026 general elections. Read more »

Uganda: Drowning - a Silent Killer Claiming Ugandan Lives, Especially Children

As the world commemorates World Drowning Prevention Day, health and safety advocates are raising alarm over the rising number of drowning incidents in Uganda, particularly among… Read more »

Uganda: Kalyesubula Unveils 2026 Presidential Vision

Presidential hopeful Kalyesubula Benjamin has officially launched his vision for Uganda's 2026 general elections, promising a transformative agenda anchored on youth empowerment,… Read more »

Uganda: Finance Minister Inaugurates New Board for National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board

Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has inaugurated the new board of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), urging its members to strengthen oversight of Uganda's… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Tribunal to Hear Hundreds Primary Petitions Between July 29 and September 1

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Elections Disputes Tribunal will begin hearing all petitions arising from the July 17 parliamentary primaries starting July 29 and running… Read more »