May 16
Uganda: Analysts - Uganda Faces Uphill Task to Ensure Free and Fair 2026 Polls
As Uganda gears up for the 2026 elections, concerns loom large over the prospect of a truly free and fair democratic process. Read more »
East Africa: Probe Against Former EAC Boss, Mathuki Starts
The legal rules and privileges committee of the East African Legislative Assembly has started it's investigations into mismanagement of corruption and abuse of office by Kenya'… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Mulls Ban On Security-Like Attires
In a heated debate surrounding the legality and implications of wearing attire resembling security uniforms, the government is contemplating a ban on the importation of cloth… Read more »
Uganda: Recollecting the 2016 Attack On Rwenzururu Palace
The year 2016 bore witness to a dark chapter in the Kingdom of Rwenzururu where gross human rights violations occurred. What started as a clash between security forces and a… Read more »
Uganda: Surge in Cases of Human Trafficking Worries Masaka Authorities
Authorities in greater Masaka have expressed concern over a surge in cases of human trafficking, with over 100 victims rescued in this year. Read more »
Uganda: Joshua Mujunga - NBS Journalist Sustains Serious Injuries After Night Attack
Journalists Joshua Mujunga was lucky to escape with his life Tuesday night after suspected thugs struck him on the head with a blunt object. Read more »
Uganda: Kibalama Says Bobi Wine's NUP Activities 'Illegal'
The faction of the National Unity Platform led by Moses Nkonge Kibalama has issued a caution to the party leaders and the public involved in the ongoing NUP membership registration… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Scraps National ID Renewal Fee but Slaps Charge On Changing Particulars
NATIONAL | Citizens will no longer have to pay to renew national identification cards, or to replace lost or damaged ones, the government has said - but it will be extremely costly… Read more »
Uganda: Joel Isabirye Appointed Editor in Chief At Us-Based Journal
Seasoned media consultant and multidisciplinary professor Dr. Joel Isabirye has been appointed as the editor in chief of the Africa Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (AJIR). Read more »
Uganda: Pader Wants Acholi Cooperatives Revived
Pader District officials have called on the government to revive cooperative societies under the East Acholi Cooperative Union as part of efforts to fight poverty. Read more »
Uganda: Col Nakalema Happy With Effectiveness of Portal to Protect Investors From Corruption
The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit Col Edith Nakalema has highlighted the effectiveness of the electronic investors protection portal that was commissioned by… Read more »
Uganda: Implication of Govt Crackdown On Civilians Donning Military Attire
The recent government crackdown on the National Unity Platform (NUP) for their signature berets and overalls has sparked a broader debate over the regulation of attire resembling… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Rejects Shs288bn Supplementary Budget By Govt
The budget committee of parliament has rejected a supplementary budget worth 288bn referred to the committee by the speaker. Read more »
Uganda: Census Goes Against God's Creed, Say Arrested Sheema Defiers
Enumerators carrying out the National Housing and Population Census exercise in Bugongi Town Council, Sheema District, were compelled to call the cops on members of two households… Read more »
May 15
Uganda: Census - Enumerators Urged to Avoid 'Irrelevant' Questions
Ambassador Milton Kambula has advised the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) to revise the census questions and stick to the most relevant as well as popularizing the questions to… Read more »
Uganda: DP Urges Government to Address UK Sanctions Seriously
The Democratic Party (DP) has urged the government to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the iron sheet controversy, which has resulted in the imposition of UK sanctions… Read more »
Uganda: Land Ownership Challenges Grip Northern Uganda
In the verdant landscapes of Northern Uganda, land ownership has emerged as a contentious issue, reflecting a complex interplay of historical legacies, post-conflict dynamics, and… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Gives 14 New Districts Road Units Worth Shs59bn
A total of 14 new districts have each received a road unit comprising a motor grader and wheel loader. Read more »
Uganda: Angry Woman Confiscates Census Tablet Over Enumerator's Debt
Ms Jennifer Awori, a fish dealer based at Kisima II Island on Lake Victoria in Jinja City East, pounced on 34-year-old Annette Kibekityo, who owed her money. Read more »
Uganda: A Brutal Attack in Nateete - Business Deal Gone Wrong
A seemingly routine business transaction at Bashir Grain Millers in Nateete took a horrifying turn when a financial verification process escalated into a violent attempted murder.… Read more »
May 14
Uganda: Yo-Waste - Innovator Tumusiime Makes Final Shortlist for Shs230m Prize
Ugandan innovator Martin Tumusiime is among the four finalist competing for a £50,000 (About Shs235 million) Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Read more »
Uganda: Political Interference Hindering IGG's Fight Against Corruption - Report
Stake holders in the fight against corruption have highlighted political interference as one of the major factors that have failed the office of the IGG from carrying out high… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Signs Free Movement Protocol in IGAD Region
Uganda has signed the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons within the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region. Read more »
Uganda: We Are Not Working With Russian Mercenaries to Hunt for Kony - ICC
The International Criminal Court has denied claims it is working with Russian mercenary group, Wagner to hunt for Lord's Resistance Army commander, Joseph Kony. Read more »
Uganda: IGG to Hand Over Report On Speaker's Assets
The spokesperson of the office of the inspectorate of government, ms Munira Ali, has revealed they will today submit a report on the wealth of Speaker of Parliament Anita Among to… Read more »