May 14
East Africa: EAC Forces Launch Regional Security Exercise 'Ushirikiano Imara' in Kenya
Regional security cooperation took centre stage on Thursday as armed forces from East African Community (EAC) partner states convened in Nairobi, Kenya, for the 14th edition of the… Read more »
Uganda: DFCU Extends Free Medical Services During Jinja Medical Camp
Hundreds of residents in Jinja City have benefited from a free health camp organized by Dfcu Bank in partnership with Busoga Kingdom and Rotary, as part of activities to mark 62… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya's Vice CDF Says EAC Security Exercise Strengthens Regional Unity Against Emerging Threats
The Vice Chief of Defence Forces of the Kenya Defence Forces, Lieutenant General John Omenda, has said the ongoing East African Community (EAC) regional security command post… Read more »
Uganda: Czech Experts Conduct Four-Day Technical Judo Training for Police in Kampala
The Deputy Director of the Directorate of Welfare, Production and Sports CP Timothy Halango, in collaboration with the Czech Republic, S, on Thursday officially launched a four-day… Read more »
Uganda: Kitagwenda Cao Urges Extension Workers to Boost Coffee Production
The Chief Administrative Officer of Kitagwenda District, Moses Diliri , has called on agricultural extension workers to intensify efforts in guiding farmers on proper coffee… Read more »
Uganda: Police Hunt Driver After Fatal Hit-and-Run Kills Kabale Student
Police in Kabale are hunting for the driver of a Toyota Spacio, registration number UAX 316F, following a fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a 16-year-old student… Read more »
Uganda: Abodo Urges Stronger Legal and Operational Standards in New Judiciary Practice Directions
Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo has called for proposed Judiciary practice directions to be firmly grounded in law, operationally practical, and administratively efficient,… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Scored Below 25 Percent On NDP III, PDM Should Be Judged On Impact, Says Ssemujju
The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) secretary general and former Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has said government performance under the National Development Plan… Read more »
Uganda: Small-Scale Farmers' Forum Expands Agroecology Training to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming in Eastern Uganda
The Eastern and Southern Africa Small-scale Farmers' Forum Uganda (ESAFF Uganda) has intensified efforts to strengthen Community Agroecology Schools (CAS) in Eastern Uganda as part… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Sets Stage for Vienna Crime Prevention Summit
Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo has praised the Governance and Security Programme Secretariat and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their continued coordination and support as… Read more »
Uganda: Floods Leave Malaba Residents Homeless, Hungry and Fearing Disease Outbreak
Residents of Malaba Town Council are grappling with devastating floods that have submerged villages, destroyed homes and crops, and heightened fears of a possible disease outbreak… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Journalist Appeals to Kagame Over Sexual Assault Investigation
A Rwandan journalist has appealed to President Paul Kagame to intervene in a sexual assault case she says has been mishandled after she reported to authorities. Read more »
May 13
Uganda: Twelfth Parliament Sworn in - 184 MPs Take Oath On Day One
The morning sun over Kampala carried the weight of a historic transition as the precincts of Uganda's Parliament prepared for a marathon of constitutional duty. Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Faces Three-Week Planned Power Disruptions
Electricity consumers in Kampala and surrounding areas are set to experience scheduled daytime power outages for nearly three weeks as the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company… Read more »
Uganda: UEDCL Announces Scheduled Outages On Lugogo-Kampala North Power Line
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited has announced scheduled daytime power shutdowns in selected parts of Kampala served by the Lugogo-Kampala North 132kV… Read more »
East Africa: Truck Drivers' Protest Cripples Trade Flow At Uganda-Kenya Border
A cross-border truck drivers' strike at the Malaba border earlier this week disrupted trade and transport between Uganda and Kenya, with authorities estimating losses of up to… Read more »
Somalia: A Return to Dictatorship Amid Tensions Pushing the Country to the Brink
On May 6, the Somali National News Agency reported that 13 members of what it described as the Khawarij militias, including senior commanders, were killed in a planned military… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Praises Rwanda's Discipline and Patriotism, Calls for Stronger Regional Cooperation
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has commended Rwanda for what it described as exemplary discipline, cleanliness, patriotism and national focus, saying Uganda and the wider… Read more »
Uganda: Police Report Peaceful Security Operations During Presidential Inauguration
The Uganda Police Force, in coordination with sister security agencies, has confirmed the successful implementation of comprehensive security and traffic management operations… Read more »
Africa: Museveni Urges African Political Parties to Prioritise Wealth and Job Creation
President Museveni has called on African political parties to prioritise wealth creation, science, technology, and job creation if the continent is to overcome poverty and… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Pledges Expanded Access to Sickle Cell Treatment Nationwide
The Permanent Secretary at Uganda's Ministry of Health, Diana Atwine, has pledged increased access to sickle cell treatment and stronger prevention measures as African health… Read more »
Uganda: Jinja Leaders Sworn in, Urged to Prioritise Unity and Development
Leaders in Jinja District have officially begun a new term of office following the swearing-in of newly elected councillors and District Chairperson Moses Batwala, in a ceremony… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Seeks Stronger Political Cooperation With Venezuela's Ruling Party After Kampala Talks
The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement, Richard Todwong, has reaffirmed the ruling party's commitment to strengthening political, economic and ideological… Read more »
Uganda: Babalanda Pledges Anti-Corruption Fight, Better Services for Budiope West
Milly Babalanda, Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, has pledged to prioritise corruption-free service delivery, youth and women empowerment, and improved social… Read more »
Uganda: Nateete-Nakawuka Road Section Closed for Three Months to Allow Drainage Works
The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced the temporary closure of a section of the Nateete-Nakawuka Road around Nateete to allow for ongoing drainage improvement works… Read more »
