Uganda: UN Women Launches Shs127 Bn Strategic Plan to Tackle Gender Inequality in Uganda

UN Women has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan worth $34.4 million (approximately Shs127 billion) aimed at eliminating all forms of gender inequality against women in… Read more »

Uganda: Four Remanded Over Break-in At Bank of Uganda, Theft of Laptops Worth Shs35m

Four suspects have been arraigned before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court over their alleged involvement in a break-in at the Bank of Uganda that resulted in the theft of… Read more »

Uganda: SFC Soldiers Encouraged to Use Wazalendo Sacco for Long-Term Financial Stability

Representatives and delegates of the Special Forces Command (SFC) have been sensitised on the operations and benefits of Wazalendo SACCO during a meeting held at Umoja Hall at the… Read more »

Uganda: Rukiga MP Katabaazi Calls for Mindset Change On Service Delivery

Patrick Kiconco Katabaazi, the Member of Parliament for Rukiga County, has called for a mindset change among residents, urging them to prioritize accessing services at the district… Read more »

Uganda: Happy Herbert Mayanja Sworn in As Ibanda District Chairperson

Happy Herbert Mayanja has officially been sworn in as the Chairperson of Ibanda District, with a strong call for unity and collective efforts in fighting corruption to improve… Read more »

Uganda: Godwin Muhumuza Re-Elected Speaker of Ibanda District Council

Godwin Muhumuza Oulanya has been re-elected as the Speaker of Ibanda District following a vote by the newly sworn-in district councillors during the first council sitting held on… Read more »

East Africa: Minister Oboth-Oboth Urges Greater Regional Cooperation During EASF Leadership Handover

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs and Chairperson of the Council of Ministers of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has called for… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Calls for Integrity, Accountability As UPDF Concludes Senior Logistics Leaders Retreat

The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Special Operations (CDF and SPA/SO), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called on logisticians in the Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Egypt Reaffirms Scholarship Support for Ugandan Students

The government of Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to offering scholarship opportunities to Ugandan students as part of efforts to strengthen the long-standing bilateral… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda's National Defence College Undertakes Strategic Study Tour in Algeria

A delegation from the National Defence College - Uganda (NDC-U) Intake 4/2025-2026 has undertaken an academic and strategic study visit to Algeria, highlighting growing defence… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Mixed Record On Prosecuting Powerful Officials

The investigations involving former Speaker Anita Among are unfolding against a complicated legal and political backdrop in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Bans Handshakes As Ebola Response Measures Tighten

The Ministry of Health has announced a temporary ban on handshakes and other forms of physical greeting following the confirmation of two Ebola cases from the Democratic Republic… Read more »

Uganda: U.S. Embassy in Kampala Suspends Visa Services Over Ebola Outbreak

The United States Embassy Kampala has announced a temporary suspension of all visa operations in Uganda, citing concerns related to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. Read more »

Uganda: Ebola - Uganda Renews Calls for Binding Global Pandemic Treaty

Uganda has renewed its push for a legally binding global pandemic agreement, arguing that future outbreaks can only be effectively managed through stronger international… Read more »

Uganda: State House Dismisses Claims of Planned Currency Change As Fake

State House has dismissed as fake a widely circulated social media statement claiming that government was planning to demonetise and replace some of Uganda's currency notes. Read more »

Uganda: Police Raid Suspected Phone Thief's Home in Nansana, Recover Six Stolen Phones

Police in Nansana have raided the home of a suspected phone thief and recovered six mobile phones believed to have been stolen, following an operation led by the area District… Read more »

Kenya: Uganda, Kenya Launch Reconciliation Roadmap Over Karamoja Killings

Uganda and Kenya have formally agreed to resolve the 2022 killing of Ugandan geologists and Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers in Karamoja through a cultural justice… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Backs Tayebwa for Deputy Speaker Slot

Muhoozi Kainerugaba has endorsed Thomas Tayebwa to retain his position as Deputy Speaker in the forthcoming 12th Parliament. Read more »

Uganda: Bond Seven Celebrates Biggest Night for Smallest Rapper

Thousands of luga flow fans showed up at Lugogo Cricket Oval for the Hip Hop Ku Ntiko concert to celebrate Fefe Bussi's lyrical journey fueled by the smooth spirit of Bond 7. Read more »

Uganda: NUP Fronts Paul Mwiru for Speakership

The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has announced its decision to field Paul Mwiru as its candidate for Speaker of Parliament, saying the move is intended to restore the… Read more »

Uganda: Prof. Kilian Songwe and a Global Healthcare Public Foundation (Aghpf) Congratulate H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni On His Swearing-in for Seventh Presidential Term

Prof. Kilian Songwe, together with A Global Healthcare Public Foundation (AGHPF), extends sincere congratulations to His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni upon his swearing-in for… Read more »

Uganda: Police Arrest Man Over Wife's Fatal Panga Attack

Police in Mubende District have arrested a man accused of brutally killing his wife following a domestic disagreement that allegedly arose after the woman declined his request for… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: US Imposes Ebola-Related Travel Restrictions On Uganda, DRC and South Sudan

The United States government has imposed travel restrictions on people coming from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan following the outbreak of Ebola in… Read more »

Uganda: Stanbic, ATC Launch Digital Hubs to Power Uganda's Next Generation

Stanbic Bank Uganda and ATC Uganda have unveiled a strategic partnership to establish Digital Community spaces focused on equipping youth with practical technology and financial… Read more »

Uganda: Nche Calls for Competency-Based Health Training

The Executive Director of the National Council for Higher Education, Prof Mary Okwakol, has called for major reforms in nursing and midwifery training, saying Uganda's health… Read more »