Uganda: Wakida Put On the Spot Over Kabweri Poverty Crisis

Patrick Wakida, a long-time critic of President Museveni and now a parliamentary aspirant for Kabweri County, came under pressure this week as disillusioned residents challenged… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Leaders Demand Urgent Medical Care for Detained Members

Leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP) are demanding urgent medical intervention and legal action for their detained members, who they say are languishing in Masaka prison… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Supporters Clash With Police in Namutumba Over Chairperson Election Dispute

Namutumba Town was engulfed in chaos early Thursday morning as police fired tear gas and warning shots to disperse National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters protesting against… Read more »

Uganda: Party Harmonisation Efforts Spark Debate Over Internal Dissent

A growing trend of harmonization and consensus-building within Uganda's major political parties, particularly the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the ruling National Resistance… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda District Chairperson Arrested Over Unauthorised Road Works

Ibanda District Chairperson Happy Herbert Mayanja was arrested on Monday morning and later released on police bond over allegations of unlawfully tampering with the Ibanda-Kagongo… Read more »

Uganda: PDM - A New Dawn or Another Cycle?

Uganda's Parish Development Model (PDM) aims to break the cycle of poverty by focusing development efforts at the parish level, with a promise of Shs100 million annually per parish… Read more »

Uganda: Bukedi South RPC Ahimbisibwe Transferred to Aswa West in Police Reshuffle

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fred Ahimbisibwe, who has served as the Regional Police Commander (RPC) for Bukedi South for over a year, has been transferred to the Aswa… Read more »

Uganda: Jamil Mukulu's Trial to Continue Despite Proven Rights Violations

The High Court of Uganda has declined to halt the trial of Jamil Mukulu, the former Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) leader, despite acknowledging violations of his constitutional… Read more »

Uganda: Lango Widows Trapped By Harmful Cultural Practices

Beneath a mango tree at Kole District headquarters, a group of women stepped onto a makeshift stage not to entertain, but to confront generations of cultural injustice. Read more »

Uganda: Njeru Police Under Fire for Releasing Murder Suspect Amina Mutesi

Authorities at Njeru Police Division in Buikwe district are facing intense public scrutiny after controversially releasing on bond Amina Mutesi, the former Principal Education… Read more »

Uganda: Adjumani Launches Groundbreaking Research On Women, Climate Policy

A landmark research initiative aimed at bridging the gap between Uganda's national climate policies and local realities has been launched in Adjumani District, with a special focus… Read more »

Uganda: Thieves Break Into Arua Shop, Steal Over Shs34m, Phones

In the early hours of June 23, 2025, unknown criminals forced their way into Saidia Family Enterprises shop located in Euata Cell, Onzivu Ward, Ayivu East Division, Arua City. Read more »

Uganda: Kulthum Muzaata Regrets Publicising Marriage

Dr Kulthum Muzaata has expressed regret over publicly sharing details of her recent marriage and divorce on social media, revealing that she would have kept the union private had… Read more »

Uganda: The Double-Edged Sword of 'Consensus Building' in Political Parties

Uganda's leading political parties, the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the National Resistance Movement (NRM), have embraced a growing trend of "harmonization" and "consensus… Read more »

Uganda: Mukono Moneylender Murder Suspect Remanded to Kauga Prison

Kabatazi Elvis, aged 26, appeared before Mukono Chief Magistrate Peace Namunu charged with the murder of Hamidah Mutesi Nalule, a 35-year-old money lender. Read more »

Uganda: Ankole Women Endorse Kobusigye for NRM Women League Chair

Women from the Ankole sub-region have voiced sharp criticism of the current NRM Women League leadership, accusing Chairperson Lydia Wanyoto of neglecting their concerns and failing… Read more »

Uganda: Three Arrested in Karamoja for Printing Fake National IDs

Police in Karamoja have arrested three suspects linked to a criminal network printing and distributing fake National Identity Cards, following complaints from the National… Read more »

Uganda: Defend the Peace NRM Ushered in - Museveni Tells Communities

President Museveni has called for tighter coordination between local communities and the police to preserve Uganda's peace which has been in existence for decades. Read more »

Uganda: Sodo Gets Mawogola North On Its Feet

The political landscape in Mawogola North has shifted decisively following the withdrawal of Shartsi Musherure Kutesa from the 2026 parliamentary race--clearing the way for… Read more »

Uganda: Sanyuka TV and Busoga Royal Radio Light Up Mayuge With Entertainment

Saturday was full of excitement in Mayuge as Sanyuka TV, together with Busoga Royal Radio, brought a fun-filled day of music, sports, and culture to the town. Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Showcases Tourism and Cultural Riches At Landmark Expo in Doha

The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in the State of Qatar has successfully hosted the Uganda Tourism and Cultural Expo 2025, a high-profile event aimed at promoting Uganda's rich… Read more »

Uganda: Serie B Relegation Play-Off Between Sampdoria and Salernitana Abandoned

The second leg of the Serie B relegation playoff between hosts Salernitana and Sampdoria was abandoned on Sunday after home fans threw smoke bombs and seats onto the pitch. Read more »

Uganda: Muhoozi Ends DR Congo Visit With New Military Pact, High-Level Talks

The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has concluded a strategic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he held high-level military and diplomatic… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Says It Has Recaptured Key Town From Al Shabaab, Killed Over 30 Militants

UPDF troops under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have in coordination with the Somali National Army (SNA) successfully dislodged Al-Shabaab… Read more »

Uganda: Hunger-Induced Suicide Shocks Bidibidi Refugee Community

Betty Taji, a 25-year-old South Sudanese refugee and mother of three, was found dead in her shelter in Village 5, Zone 3, after hanging herself. Her husband, Joseph Tereka,… Read more »