Uganda: Govt Directs Ministries, Agencies to Buy Grains From Only Certified Suppliers

Government has through the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) issued a directive to all its ministries, agencies and departments to only procure… Read more »

Uganda: From Illicit to Legit - Uganda's Digital Tax Stamps Drive for a Fairer Market

The Uganda Breweries Managing Director (MD) Andrew Kilonzo has called upon the government to drive usage of the Digital Tax Stamps(DTS) by all targeted users. Read more »

Uganda: Ya Levis' Memorable Performance Leaves Ugandans Yearning for More

Congolese star Ya Levis had a performance in Uganda that will forever be talked about for all the reasons. Read more »

Uganda: Mbale Market Vendors Protest Over Administrative Overhaul Amid Concerns of Mismanagement

Vendors at Mbale Central Market have strongly protested recent administrative changes imposed by city authorities, which involve disbanding their market executive and replacing it… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Raises Shs1.5 Trillion Through Treasury Instruments

The Ugandan government successfully raised a total of shs1.576 trillion in July 2024 through the issuance of treasury instruments, according to the latest performance of the… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Advocates for Family-Owned Companies to Prevent Land Fragmentation

In Uganda and across Africa, the traditional practice of dividing a father's property among his children often leads to smaller and less productive land parcels over generations. Read more »

Uganda: NFA Forms Committees to Strengthen Conservation of Forests in Western Uganda

The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has established new committees to oversee the management of two significant national forests in western Uganda--Karinju and Kasyooha-Kitomi. Read more »

Uganda: SFC Rubbish Reports of Museveni's Convoy Being Involved in Accident in Buikwe

The Special Forces Command(SFC) has dismissed as untrue, reports that President Museveni's convoy was over the weekend involved in an accident in Ngogwe, along the Mukono- Nyenga… Read more »

Africa: Museveni in Kenya for Odinga AU Commission Bid Launch

In 2007, Kenya's Amina Mohamed lost to Chad's Foreign Affairs minister, Moussa Faki Mahamat for the AU top job after securing only South Sudan's vote from the region Read more »

Uganda: Pope Francis Commends Speaker Among ,Uganda's Progressive Refugee Policies During Vatican Meeting

The Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Rt Hon. Anita Annet Among, had the honor of meeting His Holiness Pope Francis during a private audience at the Vatican on August 24th,… Read more »

Uganda: Unicef Uganda Urges Enhanced Breastfeeding Support As Many Mothers Return to Work Early

UNICEF Uganda's call to action is a reminder of the importance of supporting breastfeeding mothers through robust policies Read more »

Uganda: NUP Threatens Legal Action As Bobi Wine Visits Kiteezi Landfill Victims

The police also indicated that due to the time lapse, the bodies of those still missing are likely to have decomposed. They expect to recover bones, which will be subjected to DNA… Read more »

Uganda: Costly Markets, Empty Stalls - Multi-Billion Projects Along Masaka Road

The market, which has over 300 stalls and the capacity to accommodate up to 1,000 traders, now sees fewer than five vendors operating regularly. Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Breaks Ground for State-of-the-Art Defence Headquarters

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, has officially commissioned the construction of the new state-of-the-art Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MoDVA)… Read more »

Uganda: Three Jailed 20 Years Over Foiled Gen Lokech Funeral Attack

The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has sentenced three men to a total of 20 years after being convicted for the roles in the foiled attack during the… Read more »

Uganda: Prisons Confirms Water Crisis After NWSC Disconnection Over Shs18bn Arrears

Uganda Prisons Service has confirmed Luzira Prison being disconnected by National Water and Sewerage Corporation over arrears worth shs18 billion. Read more »

Uganda: Tabula Arrives At Court Swearing Ndiga Clan Allegiance

Mr Lujja Bbosa Tabula, the prime suspect in the murder of Ndida clan head Denis Bbosa, was brought to Mwanga II Court in Nateete amid tight security on Monday. Read more »

Uganda: Mayuge Residents Petition Deputy Premier Nakadama Over Land Dispute in South Busoga Forest Reserve

In a bold move, residents of Kityerera and Malongo sub-counties in Mayuge District stormed the home of Third Deputy Prime Minister, Rukia Isanga Nakadama, seeking her intervention… Read more »

Uganda: Tororo's Petta Sub-County Enacts Bylaw to Combat Teenage Pregnancies

In a proactive move to protect young girls from exploitation and reduce the alarming rate of teenage pregnancies, Petta Sub-County in Tororo District has enacted a new bylaw. Read more »

Uganda: Rising Self-Medication in Mbarara Sparks Fears of Drug Resistance

The growing trend of self-medication in Mbarara District has become a significant public health concern, with local leaders raising alarms during a recent health camp at Karwesanga… Read more »

Uganda: MPs Question Relevance of Political Party Caucuses

Members of Parliament from various political parties, including the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), have raised… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Mubende RDC Criticises Local Leaders for Neglecting Talented Youths

The Mubende Assistant Resident District Commissioner, Steven Ssemango Kasozi, criticized Mubende leaders for distancing themselves from promoting and supporting the talents of… Read more »

Uganda: UPC Targets Grassroot Support in Bunyoro Ahead of 2026 Elections

A section of the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) top leadership has rallied people in Bunyoro to join the party, asserting that UPC has solutions to the region's problems. Read more »

Uganda: Tieng Adhola Leader Calls for Unity and Development in Tororo District

The leader of the Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution, His Highness Moses Stephen Owor, has called for unity and development in Tororo District, urging his counterpart, Emorimor Papa… Read more »

Uganda: Retailer Strikes the Right Notes With Emyooga-Funded Poultry Farming

Emyooga programme helps Alice Asiimwe transition from struggling shopkeeper to successful poultry farmer, inspiring others. Read more »