September 17
Uganda: Museveni Can't Dictate Election Democracy-Muwada
Opposition politician and shadow minister for foreign affairs, Nkunyingi Muwada, has strongly criticized President Yoweri Museveni, asserting that the president has no authority to… Read more »
Uganda: Criticism Mounts Against Mbale City Town Clerk Over Remote Administration
Vendors claim that Town Clerk Ambrose Ocheng has failed to visit the central market, a key revenue source for the city, and instead relies on second-hand reports from council… Read more »
Uganda: Fire Guts Entebbe Municipal Headquarters
Police in Kampala have started investigating circumstances under which fire gutted Entebbe Municipal headquarters in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. Read more »
Uganda: Police Urge Banks to Adopt Digital Wallets to Solve Long Queues As New Term Opens
As thousands of learners across Uganda head back to school for their third term, Police have issued a strong call to banks to adopt digital wallets and online banking to reduce… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Mushroom Growers Applaud Museveni for Farming Inspiration
A section of mushroom growers in Kampala metropolitan area have appealed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to assist them acquire a collection centre for easy market access and… Read more »
Uganda: Resisting Neo-Colonialism Should Be a Priority for Next AUC Head
As Africa prepares to choose its next African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, the stakes are high. Read more »
Uganda: Three Children Drown in Abandoned Clay Pond in Masaka
Misansala Village in Buwunga Subcounty in Masaka district is mourning the loss of three young children who tragically drowned in an abandoned clay pond left open after soil… Read more »
Uganda: Cheptegei's Lover Had Wanted All Her Properties in His Names - Minister Ogwang
Ogwang made the revelation on Tuesday as Parliament paid tribute to the deceased long-distance runner who succumbed to injuries due to arson attack by former partner, Ndiema. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Announces Total Closure of Karuma Bridge
For the next three months ffective Monday, September 23, General Katumba said there will be no traffic of any kind allowed over the bridge to enable major refurbishment works. Read more »
Uganda: I Feared Childlessness - Museveni
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said during his adolescence, one of the things he feared most was childlessness. Read more »
September 16
Kenya/Uganda: Kenya Confirms Readiness to Co-Host Afcon 2027
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania won a joint bid under the Pamoja banner to host the biannual tournament Read more »
Uganda: A Personal Reflection On President Museveni's 80th Birthday
President Museveni's 80th birthday celebration yesterday had been eagerly anticipated by his supporters, and the day has finally arrived. Read more »
Uganda: 239 School Children Involved in Accidents in First Half of 2024 - Report
This follows alarming statistics showing that 239 school-going children, aged 5 to 18, were involved in road accidents during the first half of 2024. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Built the Democracy Ssemujju Thrives in - Dombo
NRM Director of Information and Public Relations, Emmanuel Dombo, has vigorously defended President Yoweri Museveni, asserting that the president's long-standing leadership is a… Read more »
Uganda: 10 Key Issues Educationists Urge Govt to Address
Uganda's education system has faced criticism for years, with stakeholders calling for reforms to improve access to quality education. Read more »
Uganda: ILO Enhances Digital Transformation of Uganda's Labour Court
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is spearheading the digital transformation of Uganda's labour institutions to modernise labour structures across East Africa. Read more »
Uganda: NRM Is Dead,Museveni Rules Alone - Ssemujju
Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has asserted that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) no longer functions as a political party, suggesting that President Yoweri… Read more »
Uganda: Are Trans Fats the Leading Causes of Obesity in Uganda?
Trans fats, also known as trans-fatty acids, are a type of unsaturated fat that can have detrimental effects on health when consumed in excess. Read more »
Southern Africa: Uganda, Mozambique Push for Strengthened Trade Ties At Second Joint Permanent Commission
The second session of the Joint Permanent Commission between Uganda and Mozambique, has kicked off at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Less Than 40 Percent of Teachers Trained On New Curriculum - Unatu's Baguma
The secretary of Uganda National Teachers' Union (UNATU), Filbert Baguma has revealed that less than 40% of teachers have been oriented on the new lower secondary curriculum. Read more »
Southern Africa: Uganda, Mozambique Move to Open Skies to Each Other
Uganda and Mozambique are set to start negotiations that will culminate into signing of a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA). Read more »
Uganda: Helmet Use - Lifesaving Reminder for Uganda's Riders.
The use of helmets by motorcycle riders and passengers in Uganda is increasingly becoming a matter of life and death. Read more »
Uganda: Free Surgical Camp Brings Hope to Ankore Residents
Conditions like hernias, spinal issues, and congenital defects have left countless individuals suffering in silence. Read more »
Uganda: The Mateke Family's Enduring Political Influence in Kisoro
Talks to end a two-year festering diplomatic fallout between Uganda and its southwestern neighbour Rwanda boiled down to Dr Philemon Mateke and whatever plethora of actions the… Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe Airport Passenger Traffic Hits Record High in August
The second highest figure recorded at Entebbe International Airport in a single month was a total of 198,961, an average of 6,418 per day, in December 2023. Read more »