July 24, 2025
Uganda: Low Voter Turnout Hits Rwampara NRM Primaries Amid Dispute Over Woman MP Election
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries for Local Council V and mayoral seats in Rwampara District witnessed alarmingly low voter turnout on Thursday, with local leaders… Read more »
Uganda: Chaos and Low Voter Turnout Mar NRM Primaries in Kabale District
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) local government primaries in Kabale District were marred by low voter turnout and chaotic scenes, particularly in Kabale Municipality,… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Registrar Arrested in Arua Over Premature Issuance of Results Forms
Police in Arua Vurra District have arrested a National Resistance Movement (NRM) registrar over the unauthorized issuance of Declaration of Results (DR) forms to a candidate ahead… Read more »
Uganda: Namutumba NRM Registrar Arrested Over Alleged Alteration of Primary Election Results
Police in Namutumba district have arrested Richard Mwanja, the Namutumba NRM registrar, over allegations of altering results for candidates in the NRM parliamentary race. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda, Japan Deepen Ties Ahead of Ticad Ix As Minister Oryem Meets Ambassador Sasayama
KAMPALA -- Uganda and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to mutual cooperation and strategic development following a high-level meeting between the Minister of State for… Read more »
Uganda: Uedcl Highlights Achievements and Challenges in First 100 Days
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has marked 100 days since taking over electricity distribution from Umeme. Jonan Kizza, Spokesperson of the Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Low Voter Turnout Mars Start of Voting in Lira's Kuluahali and Ambalal
Voting at Kuluahali and Ambalal polling stations in Lira District kicked off to a sluggish start on Thursday, with low voter turnout observed in the early morning hours despite the… Read more »
Uganda: Police Deploy Across West Nile to Ensure Peaceful NRM Primaries
The Uganda Police Force has deployed heavily across the West Nile region to maintain peace and order during the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) primary elections for… Read more »
Uganda: Krystal Bugolobi to Host Flavour, Fun and Fire At BBQ, Beats & Belly Laughs
On Saturday, August 2, the Krystal venue in Bugolobi will transform into a vibrant hub of flavour, rhythm, and laughter, as celebrated grill master Tony Otoa leads a star-studded… Read more »
Uganda: How Can Society Support Men's Mental Health?
We have heard the mental health conversations, and yet, more times than not, men are often left out or not given priority. Well, it's time we changed the narrative. How can we, as… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Unveils Tax Incentives for E-Motorcycle Assemblers
The government has unveiled a series of tax incentives aimed at promoting the local assembly of electric and hybrid motorcycles, as part of efforts to boost green manufacturing and… Read more »
Uganda: Fowode Launches Digital Hub to Empower Women Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) has launched a new digital platform designed to support women aspiring for political office, as Uganda prepares for the 2026 general… Read more »
Uganda: Judge Us By Our Ability Not Age - Prof Kamuntu
Veteran politician Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu has said age should not be used to judge those seeking leadership positions. Instead, he urged Ugandans to focus on ability, performance,… Read more »
Uganda: Anyanzo, Anyama, and Akuku Face Off in High-Stakes NRM Contest
Adjumani District is gripped by political intensity as voters take part in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries to select a flag bearer for the Local Council Five (LCV)… Read more »
Africa: African Ministers Commit to Eliminate Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B By 2030
Health ministers from African Union (AU) member states, along with development partners and civil society organisations, have called for urgent and coordinated action to eliminate… Read more »
Africa: Africa Adopts 12-Point Action Plan to Eliminate Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B By 2030
A call to Action has emerged from a High-Level Ministerial Conference on Triple Elimination of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B, held in Kampala, Uganda. African Ministers of Health,… Read more »
Uganda: Nudipu Launches Three-Year Program to Strengthen Disability Inclusion Across Uganda
The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) has unveiled a new three-year initiative aimed at advancing the inclusion of persons with disabilities in social services… Read more »
Uganda: Nextars Lights Up Seeta With Back-to-Back School Activations
This weekend, the Nextars team hit the ground running with vibrant school activations at St. Julian High School Seeta and Seeta High School A-Level Campus. The visits were part of… Read more »
Uganda: Manifest TV Now Streaming On Afromobile - Access Phaneroo Sermons Anytime, Anywhere
Manifest TV, the official broadcast platform of Phaneroo Ministries, is now available on AfroMobile. This partnership marks a significant step in spreading the gospel to Ugandans… Read more »
Uganda: Inside the Speaker's World - a Heartfelt Conversation With Rt. Hon. Anitah Among
I had the privilege of sitting down with Rt. Hon. Anitah Among, the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, for a conversation that was anything but ordinary. What began as a formal… Read more »
Uganda: Katanga Land Dispute - Man Remanded Over Criminal Trespass
Court has sent a city businessman, Richard Kigozi to Luzira Prison on remand over alleged criminal trespass in regard to fencing and constructing on part of the Kibanja comprised… Read more »
Uganda: Shincheonji Taekwondo Team Clinches Medals At International Competition
The Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Chairman Lee Man-hee), once again demonstrated its growing global sporting presence, as its… Read more »
Uganda: Ggoobi, Atingi Ego Sign New Agreement to Boost Transparency in Government Financial Operations
The government has taken a major step toward improving transparency and efficiency in public finance management with the signing of a renewed Service Level Agreement (SLA) between… Read more »
July 23, 2025
Africa: WHO Warning as Chikungunya Outbreak Spreads From Indian Ocean to Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a global health alert over a fast-moving outbreak of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease, that is sweeping across the Indian… Read more »
Africa: African MPs Demand Reparations for Slavery, Colonialism, and Exploitation in Historic Call
African legislators attending the 5th Ordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) in Midrand, South Africa, have made an unprecedented joint demand for reparations from… Read more »
