Uganda: Tororo Council in Turmoil Over Counterfeit Cement Scandal

The council session, initially convened to pass the 2025/26 district budget, was abruptly cut short when tensions spiralled out of control. Read more »

Uganda: U.S. Embassy Staff Among Seven Dead in Kampala City Floods

George Bogere, an employee of the US Embassy in Kampala, drowned in Kasangati while riding a motorcycle. Read more »

Uganda: Chaos in Tororo As Councillors Push for Transfer of RDC, Police Boss

The officials, along with District Chairperson John Okea, are accused of failing to combat corruption and allegedly enabling it instead. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, Japan Seal Shs121bn Deal for Karuma Bridge Reconstruction

Uganda's Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, has signed a landmark agreement with the Japanese government to reconstruct the Karuma Bridge. Read more »

Uganda: Over 1,000 Livestock Lost in Katakwi As Drought Strains Farmers

The four-month dry spell has devastated farmers, who now struggle to sustain their livelihoods. Read more »

Uganda: Parties Struggle to Hold Delegates Conferences As 2026 Elections Near

Delegates' conferences are crucial for political parties as they provide a platform to strategize, realign leadership structures, and make key decisions. Read more »

Uganda: Basel - The Flavorful Spice Packed With Health Benefits

Rich in essential nutrients, basil contains vitamins A, K, and C, as well as minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium. Read more »

Uganda: Mbarara Vendors Decry Market Lock-in As Police Block Protest

The protest followed a Saturday night incident in which vendors Lovence Tusasirwe and Evelyn Atuhaire were reportedly trapped inside after responding to the market's closing… Read more »

Uganda: Vanilla - A Flavorful Spice With Notable Health Benefits and Market Dynamics

Vanilla, renowned globally for its distinctive aroma and flavor, is more than just a culinary delight. Beyond its widespread use in desserts and beverages, vanilla offers several… Read more »

Uganda: Joy Kabatsi, Ssekikubo, and General Rwashande Lock Horns in Tense Lwemiyaga Contest

Kabatsi is positioning herself as the candidate of women empowerment, youth development, and agricultural transformation, promising to revive key sectors in Lwemiyaga, including… Read more »

Africa: WHO Warns of Air Pollution Crisis As Death Toll Reaches 7 Million Annually

WHO estimates that air pollution is responsible for approximately seven million premature deaths each year, linked to chronic respiratory diseases, lung cancer, and cardiovascular… Read more »

Uganda: JD Vance Will Join Wife On Greenland Trip Amid Backlash

Greenland - the world's biggest island, situated between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans - has been controlled by Denmark, nearly 3,000km away, for about 300 years. Read more »

Uganda: Matugga - Pastor Hacked to Death While Returning From Night Prayers

Police in Matugga in Wakiso district are investigating circumstances under which a pastor who was returning home from night prayers was hacked to death by unknown assailants. Read more »

Uganda: 2025 Ikon Awards to Honour African Culture

In a bid to promote culture, the iKON Awards have adopted traditional attire as the official dress code for the highly anticipated third edition of 2025. Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Cement Condemns Fake Cement Racket

Tororo Cement Industry has condemned a fraudulent cement production racket uncovered in TICAF Cell, Osukuru Town Council, Tororo District, after security forces seized over 700… Read more »

Uganda: Mityana Police Arrest Three Over Aggravated Robbery At Fuel Station

Preliminary investigations revealed that the security guard reported for duty at around 5pm on Monday and was attacked and killed during the night. Read more »

Uganda: Shifting Power Dynamics - The Role and Influence of Party Secretaries General in Politics

Traditionally tasked with overseeing party administration, communication, and strategy execution, the influence of Secretaries General has fluctuated amid shifting political… Read more »

Uganda: Lumumba Voices Concerns Over Slow Uptake of Palm Oil Farming in Busoga

Launched in April 2024, the Busoga Palm Growing Hub in Buwaya, Mayuge District, was designed as an alternative to sugarcane farming, which has had limited economic impact on the… Read more »

Southern Africa: Uganda, Japan Seal Deal for Karuma Bridge Reconstruction

Karuma Bridge, built in 1963, has suffered structural damage, prompting urgent repairs. The vital Nile crossing is undergoing restoration to ensure safety and maintain its role in… Read more »

Uganda: Economists Demand Audit of Shs4tn Supplementary Budget

Economists have raised concerns over Parliament's approval of a Shs4 trillion supplementary budget, questioning the government's fiscal discipline and long-term planning. Read more »

Uganda: Refugee Crisis Worsens As 6,000 Flee to Kisoro in One Month

Kisoro District has witnessed a sharp rise in refugee arrivals, with over 6,000 Congolese crossing into Uganda since the beginning of this month. Read more »

Uganda: Debate Over Leadership Succession in Uganda's Opposition Parties

As Uganda's political landscape evolves, a growing debate has emerged over leadership succession within opposition parties. Read more »

Uganda: Several Dead in Tirinyi-Budaka Road Crash

The accident involved commuter taxi and other vehicles near Mpologoma Swamp Read more »

Uganda: MP Nyeko Slams Minister Mao Over Military Trial of Civilians

On Monday, March 24, Nyeko presented an alternative ministerial policy statement to Parliament, agreeing with the Supreme Court's January 31 ruling that military courts should be… Read more »

Uganda: Mahyoro Residents Demand Govt Health Facility to Improve Maternal Care

Residents of Kitonzi Parish in Mahyoro Sub County, Kitagwenda District, are calling for a government health facility to provide essential medical and antenatal services. Read more »