May 06
Uganda: Urgent Repairs for Karuma Bridge
Heavy rains have revealed a hidden threat on a vital Ugandan artery - the Karuma Bridge. Though no surface cracks were found, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) discovered… Read more »
Uganda: Kabaka Still Abroad for Treatment - Mayiga
Many, especially on social media had pressed Katikkiro Mayiga to address concerns regarding the Kabaka's whereabouts. Read more »
Uganda: National Census - Ugandans in Diaspora to Be Counted Digitally, Says UBOS
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has revealed that Ugandans living abroad will be recorded during the forthcoming national census. Read more »
Uganda: Prime Minister Nabbanja Commits to Youth Investment
Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja of Uganda has announced plans to prioritize investment in the country's youth, particularly those who have undergone training at the Presidential… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Legislators Call On Religious Leaders to Condemn Corruption Amid Orthodox Easter Celebrations
As Orthodox Christians gathered at St. Paul's Orthodox Church in Namungoona, Kampala, to celebrate Easter, Ugandan legislators seized the opportunity to urge religious leaders to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Rejects U.S. Blame for Attack On DRC Displaced Camp
The Rwandan government has rejected blame for Friday's attack on internally displaced people's camp in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma. Read more »
Uganda: National Population Census - Ugandans Urged to Give Accurate Information
Uganda is on the cusp of its sixth national census, but this time with a twist: it's going digital! Scheduled to begin on May 9th, 2024, the 10-day exercise aims to gather… Read more »
Uganda: Homeless to Be Counted During Census, Says Ubos
Uganda Bureau of Statistics(UBOS) has said the homeless will also be counted during the forthcoming national housing and population census. Read more »
May 03
Uganda: Sanctions - I've No Pussycat in UK, Says Speaker Among
The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, says sanctions the UK slapped her with are politically motivated and whatever the case, she has nothing to lose because he does not even… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Overwhelmingly Feel Climate Change Impact, Report Finds
A new report by Twaweza reveals a stark reality: 86% of Ugandans acknowledge the impacts of climate change in their daily lives. The report highlights not only the consequences but… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Start Paying Ex-Rebels This Month, Shs5.1bn Earmarked
Government will next week start paying pay ex-combatants of West Nile Bank Front(WNBF) to a tune of shs5.1 billion. Read more »
East Africa: Ugandan Defense Minister Pledges Continued Support for Eastern Africa Standby Force
Uganda's unwavering commitment to the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) was reaffirmed by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Honourable Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth.… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Speaker Faces Political and Economic Heat After UK Sanctions
The UK's recent sanctions against Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, and two former ministers have sent shockwaves through the country. Analysts are divided on the… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Meets Global Fund Boss
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met and held discussions with Mr Peter Sands, the Executive Director of the Global Fund at State House-Entebbe. Read more »
May 02
Uganda: Surviving the Frontline - Ugandan Journalists Struggle for Their Freedom
Tomorrow, the world celebrates World Press Freedom Day, a day to recognize the courage and dedication of journalists who bring us vital information. But for many Ugandan… Read more »
Uganda: Kiboga Cattle Farmers Say Frustrated By Fake Drugs
Cattle keepers in the cattle corridor district of Kiboga have called upon the government to do everything thing needed to eliminate fake animal drugs on the market. Read more »
Uganda: Purple Skills Klinic Graduates 130
At least 130 youth under the Purple Skills Klinic have graduated with skills in different sectors including crafts and making liquid soap . Read more »
May 01
Uganda: Bobi Wine Pushed for Sanctions Against Speaker Among - UK Lawmaker
Alex Sobel, the Labour MP for Leeds North West, has revealed that Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine and the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), lobbied for… Read more »
Africa: All Is Set for Africa CEO Forum 2024 in Kigali
Organisers have set that all is set for the forthcoming Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda later this month. Read more »
Uganda: Jobs Are There but People Lack Vision - Museveni
President Museveni has revealed that the current problem in Uganda is not jobs but rather attitude and a lack of vision among citizens who don't listen to the National Resistance… Read more »
Uganda: Chinese Factories Change Fortunes for Mbale Locals
The life of a number of Mbale locals has changed for the better, thanks to Chinese factories under in Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park. Read more »
April 30
Uganda: UK Imposes Sanctions On Speaker, Others
The UK Government has slapped incredible raft of sanctions of Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for exercising "corruption at its worst and that has no place in society." Read more »
Uganda: Govt, Islamic Development Bank Sign U.S.$295 Million Deal to Finance Roads
Finance Minister Matia Kasaijja who is attending the 2024 Islamic Development Bank Group annual meetings in Riyadh,Saudi Arabia has signed a financing agreement with the president… Read more »
Uganda: Civic Education to End Elections Malpractices - Babu
Veteran Politician captain Francis Babu has underscored the need for early Civic education if the government is to do away with election malpractices witnessed across elections. Read more »
Uganda: Family Attacked by Machete-Wielding Man Responding to Treatment - Police
Following a Monday morning attack by a machete-wielding man at a home in Mirimu Zone, Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality that left four people injured, with the assailant shot dead by… Read more »