Uganda: Doctors Alarmed By Rising Diabetes Cases, Call for Urgent Public Awareness

Doctors at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital have raised concern over an increasing number of patients presenting with severe diabetes complications with many arriving too late… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Calls for Devt of Martyrs' Birth Places Into Pilgrimage, Religious Tourism Sites

President Museveni has underscored the need to develop Bugonza Shrine in Kaliro district as a religious tourism site. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Early Move On Cigarette Taxes Aligns With New Who Global Health Push

Uganda's recent decision to increase cigarette taxes appears to have anticipated global health trends, coming just weeks before the World Health Organization (WHO) officially… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Edges Closer to Realising Modern Railway As SGR Financing Talks Progress

Uganda's journey toward achieving a modern railway system has reached a new milestone as government officials and technical teams engage in high-level discussions with the Islamic… Read more »

Uganda: Political Parties Are Selfish, Not Here to Serve the People - Former MP Nabiilah

Former Kampala Woman Member of Parliament in the 10th Parliament, Nabilah Naggayi Ssempala, has said that political parties in Uganda are not here to serve the interests of the… Read more »

Uganda: Shady Meeting Summons Alarms Mubende NUP Youth Leaders

As Uganda prepares for parish-level youth elections on Monday, July 7, several youth leaders aligned to the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Mubende District are expressing fear… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Asked Me Not to Leave, I Couldn't Betray Them - Museveni

President Museveni has said he was asked by "millions of Ugandans" to stand again in 2026 and that he couldn't betray them. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Defends Balaalo Evictions Amid Growing Tensions in Northern Uganda

President Museveni has defended his recent directives to evict balaalo migrant cattle keepers from Northern, North-Western, and Eastern Uganda, citing rampant illegal grazing, land… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pledges Support for Shrines, Warns Against Wetland Misuse

President Museveni has pledged government support for the construction of religious shrines and urged locals to protect wetlands during the annual St. Gonzaga Gonza Bato… Read more »

Uganda: MP Ssekikubo Launches Campaign Amid Violence in Lwemiyaga

Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo officially launched his re-election campaign, days after a violent altercation involving his supporters and those aligned with General… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Ugandans to Embrace Science, Innovation

President Museveni has reiterated the need for Ugandans, particularly learners, to strongly embrace science, innovation, and technology as the country pushes towards a… Read more »

Uganda: Motorcycles Linked to Nearly Half of Uganda's 2024 Road Deaths, Police Warn

The Uganda Police Force has issued a stark warning following a surge in motorcycle-related road fatalities, revealing that nearly half--46.7%--of all road deaths recorded in 2024… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Celebrates Over 500 Graduates From Uganda Air Force College

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force marked a historic moment as more than 500 officers -- including pilots, instructors, and engineers -- graduated from the Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, UK Strengthen Health Partnerships

A high-level strategic meeting aimed at reinforcing global health partnerships between Uganda and the United Kingdom recently took place at the Uganda High Commission in London. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Secures Key Roles in African,Global Standardisation Bodies

Uganda has secured a major leadership role in continental and global standardisation efforts after being elected to three critical positions during the 31st General Assembly of the… Read more »

Uganda: Kyambogo University Guild President Dismissed Over Protest

Kyambogo University has dismissed Guild President Benjamin Akiso following disciplinary proceedings that found him guilty of violating several university regulations during recent… Read more »

Uganda: Political Rallies Have Turned Into Music Concerts!

In May this year, I attended a political rally, at Kazo Secondary School playground in Kazo District, organized by one of the District Woman Member of Parliament (MP) contestants… Read more »

Uganda: The Mesmerizing Conundrum of the Balaalo Eviction in Northern Uganda

The eviction of Baraaro from the Acholi Sub-region is currently underway, following Executive Order Number Three of 2023 issued by President Yoweri Museveni. Read more »

Uganda: Ssenyonyi Graduates With Masters Degree in Organisational Leadership and Management

Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has graduated with a Masters Degree in Organisational Leadership and Management from Uganda Christian University (UCU). Read more »

Uganda: Obongi Commissions Shs 4 Billion Drdip-Usmid Projects

In a major step towards improving service delivery for both refugee and host communities, the Obongi District Local Government has commissioned infrastructure projects worth over… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Overtakes Ethiopia As Africa's Top Coffee Exporter

Uganda overtook Ethiopia to become Africa's leading coffee exporter, marking a major milestone for the country's agriculture sector and export economy. Read more »

Uganda: Senior Police Officers Get Huge Pay Rise As Government Streamlines Salaries

Top-ranking officers in the Uganda Police Force and Uganda Prisons Service will now earn a uniform salary of Shs12.75 million per month, following a newly approved structure by the… Read more »

Uganda: Muntu Warns of Darker Days Ahead - 'Uganda's Elections Get Worse Each Time'

Former presidential candidate and Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) leader, Mugisha Muntu, has expressed deep concern over the worsening state of Uganda's electoral and… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Orders Govt Bailout for Late Aponye's Business Empire

President Museveni has directed Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to spearhead a government-led intervention to rescue the ailing business empire of the late tycoon Apollo Nyegamehe,… Read more »

Uganda: Medical Doctors Warn Ugandans Against Slimming and Detox Teas - 'They Do More Harm Than Good'

In a world dominated by social media trends and body image pressure, slimming and detox teas have become popular among young people looking for quick fixes to lose weight. Read more »