September 09
Uganda: Makerere Suspends Law Student Over Sexual Harassment
The School of Law, Makerere University has suspended a student over alleged sexual harassment. Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest Suspects Behind Shs150m Coffee Factory Heist
Police has apprehended two suspects over armed robbery of Shs150m from Zavuga Coffee Investments owner, Pulinali Semanda. Read more »
Uganda: Kiteezi Landfill Collapse Report Ready - IGG
The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya, has announced that a comprehensive report on the recent collapse of the Kiteezi landfill will be released in the coming… Read more »
Uganda: Ministry of Education Clarifies Misconceptions On Use of Digital Devices in Schools
The Ministry of Education and Sports has clarified that handheld mobile devices such as phones and tablets are prohibited in schools, even as the newly launched Digital Agenda… Read more »
Uganda: Melt Downs in Uganda's Newsrooms.
Journalism in Uganda, like in the rest of the world, is often perceived as a noble profession at least dating back from the last ten years ago. Today however this might not be so… Read more »
Uganda: Metropolitan International University Suspends Operations to Mourn Minister Mateke
Metropolitan International University has temporarily suspended its operations to honor the memory of its co-founder and chairperson of the Board of Directors, the late State… Read more »
Uganda: Lumu Seeks Nup's Views On Amendment to Elect Lop
Mityana South Member of Parliament, Richard Lumu, has announced plans to consult with the leadership of the National Unity Platform (NUP) on the proposed administration of… Read more »
Uganda: Number Plate Suppliers Speak Out On Shortage
Companies currently supplying the country with number plates have broken their silence about the current shortage. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Housing During Kibera Project Inspection
President William Ruto has reiterated his administration's resolve to eliminate slums and provide decent housing for all citizens through the Affordable Housing Programme. Read more »
Uganda: Pastor Ssempa Accuses Makerere University of Religious Discrimination Over Church Closure
Prominent Ugandan pastor, Martin Ssempa, has accused Makerere University of engaging in religious discrimination following the closure of the Makerere Community Church, which he… Read more »
September 08
Uganda: Two Dead, One Missing, 13 Villages Ravaged As River Nyamwamba Floods
Tragedy has again struck Kasese District as flash floods, triggered by the Nyamwamba River bursting its banks. Read more »
Uganda: New Electrical Solutions Assembling Company Promises to Cut Costs, Boost Jobs in Energy Sector
The Ministry of Energy has announced that the newly established FARAD Electrical Solutions Assembling Company will significantly reduce the cost of importing electricity meters… Read more »
Uganda: Growing Support for Museveni and NRM Govt Ahead of 2026 General Polls
As Uganda approaches the 2026 general elections, a notable increase in support for President Yoweri Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has been observed… Read more »
Uganda: Tensions Escalate in Masaka As Residents Threaten Revenge Against Forest Officer
Tensions are soaring in Kiwumpa village, Kyanamukaka Subcounty, Masaka District, as residents threaten violent retaliation against Forestry Officer Willy Bbaale, accusing him of… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Gives 50,000 Coffee Seedlings to Gomba, Ssembabule Farmers
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has given out 50,000 coffee seedlings to farmers in Gomba and Sembabule Districts. Read more »
Uganda: Merger of Agencies Will Not Affect Capacity of Govt to Perform Its Duties - Museveni
President Museveni has assured Ugandans that the merger of agencies will not in any way affect government in the performance of its work. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Decampaigns Female Circumcision At Karamoja Cultural Fete
Additionally, the President expressed his delight in the newly established union under the Lokiriama Peace Accord between the Karimojong and Turkana communities of Kenya,… Read more »
September 06
Uganda: Airtel Money Partners With Sasai to Expand Free Remittances to Uganda, Africa
Sasai Money Transfer, a business of Cassava Technologies and one of the fastest growing international money transfer operators has partnered with Airtel Money to expand its… Read more »
Uganda: Gender Ministry to Scale Local NGO's Home Learning Centre Model Nationally
The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development is considering scaling the Home Learning Centre (HLC) model being implemented by Literacy and Adult Basic Education (LABE) -… Read more »
Uganda: NRM to Endorse Museveni for Another Term
NRM Secretary-General Richard Todwong revealed that his office is overwhelmed with petitions from party members across the country, insisting that no one should challenge Mr… Read more »
Uganda: Mubende District Councillors Demand Action Over Poor Sanitation At Headquarters
Councillors in Mubende District have raised concerns over the poor state of sanitation facilities at the district headquarters, expressing frustration over the unsanitary… Read more »
September 05
Uganda: Museveni Okays Police to Construct Crime Data Analysis Centre
President Museveni has said he will support police in its efforts to construct a crime data analysis centre that will help the Criminal Investigations Directorate to efficiently… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Insists On No Bail for Corrupt, Capital Offenders
President Museveni has retaliated his call to have suspects accused of corruption and capital offences denied bail. Read more »
Uganda: Escalating TB Drug Resistance and HIV Co-Infection Raise Concerns
Despite ongoing efforts to control the disease, Uganda faces a growing challenge with rising drug resistance and high rates of HIV co-infection. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Calls for Swift Investigation Into Marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei's Death
National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic death of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei and… Read more »