July 22, 2025
Uganda: Justice Still Elusive in Uganda's Sebei Sub-Region Amid Rising GBV Cases
In Uganda's Sebei sub-region, reports of gender-based violence continue to soar, but the path to justice is riddled with obstacles, forcing many families to choose between… Read more »
Uganda: Farm Worker Beheaded in Gruesome Nakasongola Murder
Police in Nakasongola District have launched a homicide investigation following the gruesome beheading of 26-year-old farm worker Herbert Ameir in the early hours of Tuesday. The… Read more »
Uganda: Kitagwenda Gears Up for Crucial NRM District Chairperson Primaries Amid Tightened Security
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party in Kitagwenda District has finalized preparations for the upcoming party primaries for district chairperson and district councilors,… Read more »
Uganda: Eddy Kenzo Dismisses Selective Govt Support, Defends Global Reputation
Renowned singer Edrisa Musuuza, popularly known as Eddy Kenzo, has rejected a proposal for selective government funding of only a few top musicians. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni, FAO Director General Discuss Transforming Uganda's Agri-Food Systems
President Museveni has met and held fruitful discussions with the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Qu Dongyu, at State House,… Read more »
Uganda: Banks Turn to Green Financing Amid Growing Climate Threats
Uganda's financial sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with climate change emerging as a central driver of new banking practices. Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Beat Holders South Africa to Reach Wafcon Final
Nigeria scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to beat defending champions South Africa 2-1 and book their place in Saturday's final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
Uganda: Oqata Wellness Solutions to Hold Pan-African Rally ,Visionary Expansion Drive
Oqata Wellness Solutions is set to mark a major milestone with a two-day celebration of its first anniversary, scheduled for July 24-25 at the UMA Multipurpose Hall in Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo Prepares for Competitive NRM Mayoral, Lc5 Primaries
Four candidates are set to contest the mayoral seat of Ntungamo Municipality while three others are vying for the LC5 chairperson position in Ntungamo District as the National… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Institute for Conservation Agriculture Wins Harvard's Top Design Prize
The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) has been awarded the 2025 Veronica Rudge Green Prize in Urban Design by Harvard University, in recognition of its… Read more »
Uganda: UNHCR Acknowledges Church of Uganda's Humanitarian Support to Nakivale Refugee Settlement
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has formally acknowledged Church of Uganda's outstanding humanitarian support to refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement,… Read more »
Uganda: Gulu University, Adjumani Elders Forum Sign Pact to Strengthen Refugee-Host Relations
Gulu University has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Adjumani District Elders Forum (ADEFO) to jointly establish and manage the Adjumani Alu Centre for Hosts… Read more »
Uganda: Tororo NRM District Chairperson Aspirants Intensify Final Campaign Push
With just days remaining before the National Resistance Movement (NRM) holds its primaries for the district chairperson flag in Tororo, all seven contenders have stepped up their… Read more »
Uganda: Judicial Officers in Ankole, Kigezi Tipped On Mediation to Reduce Case Backlog
Judicial officers from the Ankole and Kigezi sub-regions have been urged to embrace mediation as a central tool in resolving disputes and reducing the backlog of cases in the… Read more »
Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Releases 2025 Mock Examinations to Boost Educational Standards
The Buganda Kingdom, through its Ministry of Education, has officially released the 2025 mock examinations for Primary Seven (P.7), Primary Six (P.6), and Primary Four (P.4)… Read more »
Uganda: Diabetes and Diet - The Silent Struggle Behind Every Meal
For many diabetic patients in rural Uganda, the greatest challenge is not just affording medication--it's what's on their plate. Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo NRM Aspirants Petition Museveni to Nullify Primaries Over Alleged Irregularities
Four NRM parliamentary aspirants in Ntungamo Municipality are calling on President Yoweri Museveni to annul the recent party primaries, citing widespread fraud, violence, and abuse… Read more »
Uganda: Archbishop Ssemogerere Condemns Violence in NRM Primaries, Urges Respect for Human Rights and Peaceful Elections
The Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Kampala, The Most Rev. Paul Ssemogerere, has strongly condemned the violence and human rights violations reported during the ruling National… Read more »
Uganda: Stakeholders Decry High Cost of Life Jackets Amid Rising Drowning Cases Countrywide
As Uganda marks Drowning Prevention Week under the theme "Tulwanyise Okubbira" (Let's Prevent Drowning), key stakeholders have raised the alarm over the high cost of life jackets,… Read more »
Uganda: Adrine Kobusingye Courts Busoga Support in Bid for NRM Women's League Chair
Ms. Adrine Kobusingye, a prominent businesswoman from Bushenyi District spent the better part of Monday in Busoga speaking to women as she explained to them her bid for NRM… Read more »
Uganda: Postbank Gives Nod to Inaugural National Private Sector Forum On Climate Finance
PostBank has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development and climate finance leadership at the first National Private Sector Engagement Forum on Climate Finance (NaPSEF… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Tumwebaze Urges Farmers to Prepare for Early Rains With Resilient Crop Varieties
The Minister for Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Frank Tumwebaze has welcomed the early arrival of rains, calling it a "blessing" for farmers in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Kyambogo Training Pitch Completed, Ready for CHAN and Afcon Games
The State Minister for Education and Sports, Peter Ogwang, has confirmed the completion of the Kyambogo training pitch. Read more »
Uganda: Witness in Watoto Church Case Ordered to Prove Citizenship
Court has ordered a witness, Dr Freddrick Njuki to present documents to prove his citizenship in the new twist over the case in which Watoto Childcare ministries is accused of… Read more »
July 21, 2025
Uganda: Museveni's New Title 'Ssemalungu' Draws Mixed Reactions
President Museveni's latest self-bestowed title, Ssemalungu, has stirred a heated public debate, with reactions ranging from political endorsement to linguistic skepticism and… Read more »
