Uganda: Parental Neglect Blamed for Dropout Crisis in Namisindwa

Parents in Namisindwa District are being urged to enhance their involvement in their children's education by providing necessary scholastic materials. Read more »

Uganda: MPs Raise Concerns Over Hooded Security Officers

Members of Parliament are raising concerns about the growing trend of security officers wearing hoods both during and outside their operations. Read more »

Uganda: Shs100m Donation Towards Disaster Relief for Kiteezi Landslide Victims

Absa Bank Uganda has handed over a donation worth shs100 million to the Uganda Red Cross Society to boost immediate disaster relief to households affected by the Lusanja Kiteezi… Read more »

Uganda: Garbage Crisis Escalates As Entebbe Leaders Block KCCA Trucks

Entebbe leaders dispute KCCA's garbage agreement, citing land issues and site capacity for additional waste from Kampala. Read more »

Uganda: Can Content Creation Be the Answer to Uganda's Unemployment Crisis?

The digital age is opening up new opportunities, especially in content creation. With over 27 million internet users expected by the end of the year, young creators have more… Read more »

Uganda: Two More Bodies Found in Kiteezi Landfill, 35 Still Missing

The death toll from the Kiteezi landfill tragedy has risen to 26 after two more bodies a male and a female were recovered today. Read more »

Uganda: Court Pauses MPs Corruption Trial Over Akamba's Human Rights Appeal

MPs corruption trial paused over Akamba's rights violation claims Read more »

Uganda: MP Wants Ministers Trained Being Ministers

Concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of Cabinet Ministers, with suggestions that many lack clarity on their roles and are often inaccessible. Read more »

Uganda: Six Bodies Recovered From Kiteezi Landfill On Wednesday - Police

The six recovered bodies brings the total of the dead to 30, with at least 30 more persons missing. Read more »

Uganda: Foreign Nationals Arrested Over Attempted Passport Fraud

Three foreigners have been arrested in Kampala for attempting to illegally obtain Ugandan passports. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Accountancy Qualifications Framework - Bridging the Gap in Professional Accountancy

The National Council for Higher Education (NHCE) under took a significant step toward enhancing the quality and comparability of qualifications in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Tamale Mirundi Was Life Itself and Only Death Could Catch Up With Him

Joseph Tamale Mirundi, a prominent journalist, former Presidential Press Secretary, Senior Presidential Advisor on Media, and outspoken social commentator, passed away on August 13… Read more »

East Africa: East Africa Faces Education Funding Challenges, Experts Call for Increased Investment

The limited financial resources allocated to education remain a significant obstacle to the development of education systems in East African nations. Read more »

Uganda: Report Foretold KCCA Ed of Looming Kiteezi Landfill Disaster

A report from the Directorate of Public Health and Environment (DPHE) at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) reveals that issues at Kiteezi landfill began on June 28, 2024. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Ugandans to Utilise Local Council Systems for Accountability

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated his call for Ugandans to effectively utilize Local Council (LC) systems to enhance service delivery and demand accountability from… Read more »

Uganda: Demand Accountability From Leaders, Museveni Urges Locals

The President also urged all leaders at all levels to support the NRM government in the implementation of the Universal Primary and Secondary Education programs. Read more »

Uganda: Lord Mayor Lukwago Brokers Agreement On Nkumba Dumping in Entebbe

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Entebbe leaders have finally agreed to dump garbage at nkumba dumping site, Katabi town council in Entebbe after back lash from the… Read more »

Uganda: The Third Silverback Award Edition Is Announced By Marketers and Advertisers

The Uganda Advertising Association (UAA), in collaboration with Loeries and the Uganda Marketers Society (UMS), has announced the 3rd edition of the Silverback Awards, scheduled… Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Health Explores Healthcare Collaboration With Kibuli Muslim Hospital

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine led a technical team from the ministry on a comprehensive tour of Kibuli Muslim Hospital. The visit, which took… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Demands Action After Kiteezi Tragedy

Parliament mourns Kiteezi tragedy victims, demands investigation into KCCA's alleged negligence, and government pledges compensation for affected families. Read more »

Uganda: Fight Corruption Through Proper Channels - Museveni Tells Youths

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated his call to the youths to fight corruption through proper channels. Read more »

Uganda: DP Criticises KCCA's New Land for Waste Disposal

The Democratic Party (DP) has criticized the suggestion to acquire new land for garbage disposal, arguing that purchasing additional land for waste is not a viable solution, as… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Commissions Nyang'eni Village Electrification Project, Pushing Kenya Closer to Universal Electricity Access By 2030

President William Ruto has commissioned the Nyang'eni Village Electrification Project in Kisii County. The initiative is part of the government's broader effort to increase access… Read more »

Uganda: Church of Uganda Appoints New Assistant Bishop

In an extraordinary meeting held today, August 13, 2024, at All Saints' Cathedral Kampala, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu,… Read more »

Uganda: Girl, 14, Says Policeman Defiled and Abandoned Her With a Child

Police claim the victim was already pregnant when their officer David Okello defiled her Read more »