September 20
Uganda: Kalungu Primary School Reopens Amid Fears of Future Flooding
Teachers and pupils at Kamuwunga Primary School in Kalungu District have returned to their classrooms after being displaced by severe floods earlier this year. Read more »
Uganda: NUP Rigging Claims Need Reforms Not New Laws - Ofwono
The Government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo has responded to President Yoweri Museveni's recent accusations against the National Unity Platform (NUP), stating that addressing… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Investigate Telecom Racket
This announcement follows growing concerns raised by parliamentarians about mobile money scams and other fraud tactics. Read more »
Uganda: Todwong Meets Busoga, Lango MPs Ahead of Next Week's Mobilisation Tours
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Richard Todwong together with members of the secretariat's top leadership has Thursday met with Members of Parliament from… Read more »
Uganda: Insurers Urged to Leverage Technology to Tailor Solutions for Customer Needs
Insurance companies have been urged to leverage technology to come up with customized products for customer needs. Read more »
Uganda: Sacked Cop Redeploys Self On Roads, Extorts From Motorists
Police in Kampala have arrested a former police officer who has been deploying himself on roads and extort from unsuspecting motorists. Read more »
Uganda: Buganda Land Board Wins Five-Year Legal Battle Against Uganda Tea Growers
Buganda Land Board was won a case in which it had been sued by the Uganda Tea Growers over land in Mubende. Read more »
Uganda: Grim Details Emerge in Susan Magara Murder Trial As Video Evidence Reveals Chilling Acts
Susan Magara, 28, a daughter of businessman John Magara was kidnapped on February 7, 2018, on Kabaka Anjagala road in Mengo, a Kampala city suburb. Read more »
September 19
Uganda: UN Report Warns of Growing Violent Extremism Threat in Uganda
The report, presented by Professor Abdu Katende, identifies key trends in violent extremism, outlines vulnerabilities in high-risk communities, and provides recommendations for… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Sound Alarm Over Education Quality Amid Staffing Crisis
According to Mbale Woman MP Connie Galiwango, "There is one university operating at 12%, and Kyambogo is at least at 30%. What products are we getting?" Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Import Ugandan Milk and Coffee
This development follows a visit by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo to President Museveni. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Export Milk, Coffee to Nigeria
Uganda is set to start exporting coffee and milk to Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Silent Killer - Why Hypertension Awareness Is Crucial for Uganda's Health
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a growing health crisis in Uganda, yet awareness around the condition remains alarmingly low. Read more »
Mozambique: Uganda, Mozambique Sign MOU to Exempt Visa Requirement
Uganda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mozambique that will allow citizens of both countries to travel between the two states without requiring visas. Read more »
Uganda: Rotary Club Dedicates USD 4,9000 Towards Water and Healthcare in Mbale
For many years, getting access to clean water and medical care has been extremely difficult for people living in the Lukhonge Sub-county. Read more »
Uganda: Over 200 Opposition Members Join NRM
More than 200 members from the National Unity Platform (NUP), Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Democratic Party (DP), and other opposition groups have officially joined the… Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Proposes New Reforms to Accelerate Justice Delivery
The Judiciary of Uganda is proposing reforms aimed at expediting justice delivery by embracing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera… Read more »
Uganda: Lukwago Opposes Nema's Forceful Eviction in Kawaala, Calls for Stakeholder Dialogue
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has opposed the ongoing eviction operations by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in Kawaala Gardens, Kawaala Parish. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda, Mozambique Relations to Grow Stronger, Says Minister Mulimba
The State Minister for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba has hailed the strong ties between Uganda and Mozambique that he said will even grow stronger. Read more »
Uganda: MP Kayondo Questions Lt Col Tukahirwa's Fisheries Job Over Gender Norms
Kayondo cited cultural norms in Buganda, specifically mentioning islands like Luwelo in Lake Victoria, where women are prohibited. Read more »
Uganda: Fighting and Protests Kill the Tourism Sector - Kasaija
Whilst addressing the 2nd Annual Tourism Development Programme Review Conference (ATDPRC) 2023/2024, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija called for unity and collaboration, emphasizing… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Votes in UN General Assembly Demand That Israel Ends Occupation of Palestine
Uganda has for years been known to play on the fence on such matters by abstaining but on Wednesday, it ticked the green box. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Ramps Up Fight Against Terror
Uganda has intensified its efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism, as revealed in the findings of a Rapid Threat Assessment Report. Read more »
Uganda: Youth Unemployment Is a Genuine Concern, Nakalema Tells Academics
Col Nakalema stressed the importance of collective action to address the country's high youth unemployment rates. Read more »
Uganda: MPs Warn Shs6.5bn Budget Shortfall Is Threatening Lower Secondary Curriculum Implementation
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Education and Sports, James Kubekiteriya, highlighted a significant shortfall of Shs6.5 billion, which is hindering efforts to… Read more »