May 18
Uganda: Court of Appeal Opens Two-Day Civil Appeals Session to Tackle Case Backlog in Kampala
The Court of Appeal sitting in Kampala has commenced a two-day civil appeals session aimed at reducing the growing case backlog at the appellate court, with several of the matters… Read more »
Uganda: Government Moves to Crack Down On Illegal Mineral Dealers With Tough New Rules
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has announced tougher measures targeting unlicensed mineral dealers as government moves to streamline Uganda's mineral trade and… Read more »
Uganda: Namugongo Preparations Continue Despite Martyrs Day Postponement Over Ebola Fears
Painting, cleaning, compound sweeping, and other beautification works continued today at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrines despite government postponing this year's Martyrs Day… Read more »
Uganda: EACOP Champions Skills Transfer As Uganda Prepares for Sustainable Growth
As Uganda prepares for first oil production in July 2026, the country's oil and gas sector is entering a transformative phase driven by skills development, capacity building, and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Will Buy Shares in Regional Refinery - Museveni Tells Dangote
President Museveni has expressed Uganda's support for a proposed regional oil refinery project following talks with Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote on… Read more »
Uganda: Black & White Quiz Nights Keep Kampala's Spirit of Sharing Alive
The spirit of sharing and togetherness came alive once again on Friday night as Black & White hosted another edition of its popular Quiz Night at Inspire Café, drawing… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda's Mineral Sector Pushes for One-Stop Gold Buying Centre to Curb Scams, Boost Transparency
Players in Uganda's mineral sector are moving to centralize gold trading through a proposed one-stop buying centre, a move aimed at cleaning up the market, eliminating scams, and… Read more »
Uganda: Bunyoro MPs Pledge to Push University, Oil Jobs and Commercial Agriculture
Members of Parliament from the Bunyoro region who were sworn in this week have outlined their priorities for the new term, with a focus on operationalising Bunyoro University,… Read more »
Uganda: Justice Abodo Launches Commercial Mediation Fortnight to Tackle Case Backlog
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has said the Judiciary has elevated Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) from being viewed as an alternative mechanism to… Read more »
Uganda: Gilbey's Hangouts Sparks Debate On Side Partners As Revelers Unwind in Kampala
Revelers turned up in large numbers for the latest edition of Gilbey's Hangouts in Kampala, spending the night relaxing, socialising and enjoying music in a laid-back atmosphere… Read more »
Uganda: Bunyoro Kingdom Unveils Plans for Omukama's 32nd Coronation Anniversary
Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom has confirmed plans to commemorate the 32nd coronation anniversary of Omukama Dr Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I, scheduled for June 11, 2026. Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest Two in Lwengo Marijuana Crackdown
Police in Lwengo District have arrested two suspects during an operation targeting marijuana dealers and growers in Malongo Sub-county, as security agencies intensify efforts to… Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Calls for Unity Among Sembabule Leaders to Boost Service Delivery
Former Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Ruhinda North MP Thomas Tayebwa, together with the Vice National Chairperson of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Michael Nuwagira, have… Read more »
Uganda: Notorious Wakiso Land Grabber Jailed Eight Years
The High Court has sentenced Charles Kyagaba, a notorious land grabber in Wakiso District, to eight years' imprisonment on two counts of obtaining money by false pretences, with… Read more »
Uganda: PM Nabbanja Urges Wakiso Leaders to Embrace Museveni's 'No Sleep' Work Ethic
The Prime Minister of Uganda, Robinah Nabbanja, has called upon newly sworn-in leaders in Wakiso District to adopt President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's "term of no sleep" leadership… Read more »
Uganda: 'Has She Resigned Yet?' Nada Andersen's Relentless Protest Gets Its Answer - - but She Still Wants More
For 22 months straight, Nada Andersen woke up every morning and posted the same sentence on X: "Good morning. Has she resigned yet?" Read more »
Uganda: Chaos Erupts At Wakiso Swearing-in As NRM Supporter Tries to Block NUP Councillor's Oath
Drama and confusion disrupted the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected leaders in Wakiso District after a supporter of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) attempted to… Read more »
Uganda: Nabakooba Holds Thanksgiving Service As NRM Celebrates Political Comeback in Mityana
Judith Nabakooba has held a thanksgiving ceremony in Mityana District to appreciate residents for re-electing her as Woman Member of Parliament and to thank God for surviving a… Read more »
May 17
Uganda: Museveni Backs Dangote's Regional Refinery Plan
President Museveni has endorsed plans for a proposed East African regional refinery championed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, saying the project aligns with Uganda's… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Postpones Martyrs Day Celebrations Over Ebola Threat
President Museveni has announced the postponement of this year's Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, citing fears of Ebola transmission from the neighboring Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Signs Sovereignty Act As First Law of Seventh Term
President Museveni has signed the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 into law, making it the first legislation assented to during his seventh constitutional term in office. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Women Drinking Like Fish, Report Warns
Uganda is facing an escalating alcohol abuse crisis, with new findings showing rising consumption among youth and women, high levels of heavy episodic drinking, and widening gaps… Read more »
May 15
Uganda: Ministers Set to Be Dropped, Moved in New Cabinet
President Museveni is expected to constitute a new cabinet in coming hours as he begins his latest term, setting the stage for a reshuffle shaped by performance records, political… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Hospital Milestone Sparks Fresh Focus On Misdiagnosis Crisis
Uganda's healthcare sector is being urged to prioritize quality assurance and diagnostic accuracy following growing concerns about the high rate of medical misdiagnosis linked to… Read more »
Uganda: NUP Endorses Johnmary Ssebuufu for KCCA Speakership
The National Unity Platform has endorsed Johnmary Ssebuufu to contest for the position of Speaker of the Kampala Capital City Authority council. Read more »
