Uganda: Youth Face Critical Gap in Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge

In Uganda, where nearly half the population is under 18, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) are crucial. Read more »

Uganda: Water Security Gets Boost in Rain Harvest Bill

Apollo Ofwono Yeri, the mover of the Rain Harvest and Storage Bill 2022, has launched a nationwide consultation. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Passes Out 298 Counter Terrorism 'Warriors'

President Yoweri Museveni who is also the Commander in Chief of the UPDF has today passed out 298 counter terrorism warriors and 58 trainees of special tactics who successfully… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hails Uganda Baati for Role in Devt As Company Celebrates 60th Anniversary

President Museveni has attributed the development that the country currently commands to companies like Uganda Baati. Read more »

Uganda: Hoima Catholic Hospital Receives Shs300m From President Museveni

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has delivered a cash contribution of Shs300 million from President Museveni towards the construction of St Mary's Children and Women Specialised… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Speeds Up Namboole, Kololo Renovations

Renovations at Namboole Stadium and Kololo Ceremonial Grounds are nearing completion, according to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Seku Kidemuka, the project engineer overseeing the… Read more »

Uganda: MPs Condemn Electoral Commission's Demarcation Process Ahead of 2026 Polls

Members of Parliament have lambasted the Electoral Commission for excluding political parties from the constituency demarcation and electoral area reorganization process. Read more »

Uganda: Inside Parliament - the Real Cause of Ongoing Tensions

Members of Parliament are deeply divided over the cause of escalating tensions within the House, with opinions ranging from concerns about accountability to personal grievances. Read more »

Uganda: Ghetto Research Lab Needs 10 Acres of Land to Manage Kampala's 2,500 Tonnes of Daily Garbage

Patrick Mujuzi, founder and team leader of the Ghetto Research Lab, is calling on the government to provide 10 acres of land and support for waste management in Kampala. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Urges Vigilance As Mpox Declared Global Public Health Emergency

Health ministry advises heightened caution as Mpox cases surge across Africa, posing significant public health risks. Read more »

Uganda: Korea and WHO Join Govt in $8m Boost for Busoga Health Facilities

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Uganda's Ministry of Health, has committed USD 8 million towards… Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Outline Roadmap for 2026 Elections - Nabbanja

Government to unveil the 2026 election roadmap next week, outlining key preparations and electoral plans. Read more »

Uganda: Kiteezi Tragedy Renews Calls for Decentralized Waste Management

The recent fatal incident at the Kiteezi dumpsite has reignited calls for a decentralized waste management system in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. The tragedy, which… Read more »

Uganda: MP Faces Legal Action Over Sister's Assault

Kesande Grace Bataringaya, MP for Rubirizi, faces allegations of assault after an altercation with her sister Christine Charity Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Pushes for Human Resource Capacity Building to Support Regional Integration

Ambassador Richard Kabonero, who is Uganda's national coordinator for the Northern Corridor Integration Projects has emphasized the need building human resource capacity to foster… Read more »

Uganda: Makerere to Offer PhD in Kiswahili

The proposal is contained in the Uganda National Kiswahili Council Bill 2023 that was tabled for first reading by the State Minister for Gender (Disability Affairs), Hon. Hellen… Read more »

Uganda: Ssekikubo Presses Deputy Speaker On Scheduling the Motion

Lwemiyaga County Legislator Theodore Ssekikubo has urged Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa to explain the delay in scheduling the censure motion against four embattled Commissioners of… Read more »

Uganda: Institute an Inquest Into Kiteezi Landfill Tragedy

The Kiteezi landfill collapse, which has claimed over 30 lives, starkly exposes the government's gross negligence and corruption. Immediate, accountable action is essential. Read more »

Uganda: Health Minister Clarifies Why Uganda Didn't Declare Monkeypox Outbreak

Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has explained why the government didn't declare a monkeypox outbreak despite two confirmed cases in Kasese. "Declaring an outbreak would have… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Now Extends Validity of Expired National IDs

Most national IDs were issued between 2004 and 2005 with a 10-year validity. Read more »

Uganda: Odur to State House - Train Ministers or Risk Govt Inefficiency

Erute South MP Jonathan Odur has called on State House to organize orientation training for Cabinet Ministers, arguing that many of them appear to lack a clear understanding of… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Baryomunsi Defends Colleagues Against Claims of Disregard for MPs

The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has defended his fellow ministers against claims that they do not prioritize meeting Members of Parliament (MPs).… Read more »

Uganda: EU Deforestation Law Is Serving a Bitter Cup of Coffee and Cocoa to Ugandans

As you are enjoying a steaming cup of coffee, flipping through a magazine, indulging in a rich chocolate dessert, or savoring a dish made with palm oil and your favorite beef… Read more »

Uganda: Salary Disparities Compromise Masindi's Education System

Teachers in Masindi have told the education policy review commission that salary disparities among science and arts teachers have led to disharmony. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni, King Mswati Call for Unified African Market, Political Federation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni have welcomed the King of Eswatini, His Majesty, Mswati III at… Read more »