Uganda: Museveni Hails Jinja Agricultural Show for Promoting Agriculture, Tourism, Minerals, and Services

President Museveni has commended the annual Jinja Agricultural Show for its central role in advancing Uganda's development strategy anchored in Agriculture, Tourism, Minerals, and… Read more »

Uganda: Bugerere Rally Returns to Kayunga With Boost for Local School

The Eastern Motor Club (EMC) has announced a major community initiative alongside the launch of the Bugerere Stabex Rally, pledging to construct classroom blocks for a struggling… Read more »

Africa: Nile Breweries ,Uru Meet South African Envoy Ahead of Rugby Africa Cup and Webb Ellis Trophy Tour

In a significant show of partnership and pan-African unity, a joint delegation from Nile Breweries and the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) paid a courtesy visit to the South African High… Read more »

Uganda: PDM Hits Shs1 Trillion in Cash Distributed Through Postbank's Wendi

A trillion shillings has been disbursed to Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries through Wendi, a digital wallet developed by PostBank Uganda, marking a significant… Read more »

Uganda: American Tour Operators Explore Uganda's Hidden Gems to Boost Tourism

A delegation of prominent American tour agents has arrived in Uganda for a curated familiarisation trip aimed at showcasing the country's rich tourism offerings and fostering… Read more »

Uganda: Busujju Cultural Leaders Launch School Campaign to Inspire Youth Leadership and Cultural Pride

In a spirited effort to promote cultural identity and responsible leadership among young people, cultural leaders from Ssaza Busujju have launched a school outreach campaign… Read more »

Uganda: Over Shs1bn Missing From Mubende Bodaboda Sacco Account

Tension gripped members of the Mubende Bodaboda Development Association this week after it was revealed that over Shs1 billion is missing from the group's Savings and Credit… Read more »

Uganda: Buganda Kingdom, Kabaka Foundation Forge Alliance to Boost Health Services

Buganda Kingdom has announced a landmark partnership with the Kabaka Foundation to strengthen healthcare delivery and promote health education in communities across the kingdom. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Ramps Up Road Works in New Financial Year, Pledges Improved Connectivity

The government has stepped up road construction and rehabilitation efforts nationwide, signalling a fresh drive to improve the country's transport network and accelerate economic… Read more »

Uganda: Over Shs92m Allocated to Support Buganda Kingdom Development Initiatives in Three Counties

The Buganda Kingdom has disbursed over shs 92 million to three counties--Kyaggwe, Busiro, and Buddu--under its flagship Luwalo Lwange initiative to bolster ongoing socio-economic… Read more »

Kenya: Families Demand Release of Gachagua Party Officials Detained in Ruiru

Tensions are mounting in Ruiru following the arrest and detention of two senior officials from the Rigathi Gachagua-led Democratic Conservative Party (DCP), raising fears of… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda, Burundi Struggle With Oldest Trucks in the Region

Uganda and Burundi are falling far behind their East African neighbours in tackling vehicle emissions, with a shocking average truck age of 37 years, a new study has revealed.… Read more »

Kenya: Missing Kenyan Opposition Youth Leader Kinyanjui Found in Police Custody

The sudden disappearance of Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) youth leader Peter Kinyanjui has taken a dramatic turn after police confirmed that he is in custody, days after… Read more »

South Africa: Trump Says Elon Musk Would Go Broke Without U.S. Subsidies

U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited debate over government support for private enterprise, claiming that tech billionaire Elon Musk -- CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and other… Read more »

Uganda: Suspects in Museveni Nomination Procession Robbery Attacks Arraigned At Ldc Court

A group of suspects accused of violently attacking and robbing members of the public during a chaotic political event on Saturday, June 28, have been arraigned before the Chief… Read more »

Rwanda: Never Again, but Not for Gaza - Rwanda's Silence and the Crisis of Moral Leadership

Each April, Rwanda gathers in solemn reflection to remember the horrors of 1994, when over one million people--mostly Tutsi--were brutally murdered in 100 days of orchestrated… Read more »

Uganda: Former Allies Collide in Bungokho Central MP Race

A once unshakable political alliance in Bungokho Central has fractured, as Masaba Muhmood--the current Mayor of Industrial Division in Mbale City--launches a spirited bid to unseat… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Fertility Rate Drops to 4.5, but Govt Urges Caution Against Future Decline

Uganda's fertility rate has declined to 4.5 children per woman, reflecting progress in access to reproductive health services and education, according to the 2024 National… Read more »

Uganda: Chaos in Tororo As NRM Members Protest Suspension of District Registrar

Chaos broke out in Tororo town on Tuesday as members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) from Tororo County took to the streets to protest the suspension of… Read more »

Africa: Experts Call for Greener Cities As Climate Change Fuels Health Crisis in Africa

As climate change continues to exacerbate health inequalities across Africa, experts are now calling for cities to integrate more green infrastructure to cushion urban populations… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Reinsurance Company Launches USSD-Based Comesa Yellow Card Verification Platform

Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited (Uganda Re) has in partnership with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) launched a USSD-powered digital verification… Read more »

Uganda: 'I'm What I'm Because of Choppa' - Bobi Wine Pays Tribute to Western Uganda Media Icon Clare Choppa

At the burial of Clare Choppa in Rwiziringiro, Isingiro District on Monday, Bobi Wine delivered a heartfelt tribute, saying he owed much of his stardom to the late media… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese High Court Gears Up to Tackle Criminal Case Backlog in Landmark July Session

In a strategic effort to expedite justice and reduce a growing backlog of criminal cases, the Kasese High Court has launched preparations for a major criminal session set to begin… Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Avail Water for Irrigation in the Hilly Areas of Rubanda ,Minister Musasizi Reveals

The state Minister of finance Henry Musasizi has Revealed that Government Plans to avail Water for irrigation in Hilly Areas of Rubanda District. Read more »

Uganda: Push to Integrate French Into Uganda's Primary School Curriculum Gains Momentum

Language educators in Uganda are urging the government to introduce French as a subject in primary schools. Read more »