August 09
Uganda: Kenyan Envoy Speaks Out On FDC Katonga Allegations
The newly appointed Kenyan Ambassador to Uganda, Joash Maangi, has taken office at a time of heightened tension between Uganda and Kenya, as members of the FDC Katonga faction… Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Refers Petition Against Ssekikubo to Lands Ministry
The Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has referred a petition from residents of Lwemiyaga County in Ssembabule district to the Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Baati Says Counterfeits Hurting Country's Construction Sector
Players have warned that counterfeits and substandard products that have flooded Uganda are hurting the country's construction sector. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Tips Zimbabwean Soldiers On Prosperity
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has given a lecture this afternoon to 32 Zimbabwean soldiers at State House Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Warns MPs Over Media Statement On Parliament's Regional Sittings
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged Members of Parliament to be cautious with their media statements, warning that some comments are undermining the integrity… Read more »
August 08
Uganda: Bobi Gets His Law Degree, Reveals Horrifying Harassment
Bobi Wine says NCHE turned everything upside down to confirm that he indeed duly earned his Law degree Read more »
Uganda: Number of Kenyan Tourists Visiting Uganda Increases By 110,000
The number of Kenyans who visited Uganda for the year ending December 2023 has significantly gone up to 490,000, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said. Read more »
Uganda: Workers MP Raises Concerns Over Too Many Retirement of Teachers
Arinaitwe Rwakajara, the Member of Parliament representing workers, has expressed concern over the high number of teachers applying for early retirement, warning of a potential… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Musa Keys to Headline Thrones 5th Anniversary This Friday
Johnnie Walker Uganda is set to partner with Thrones Bar & Lounge once again, to celebrate the Bugolobi based hangout's fifth anniversary. Read more »
Uganda: Five Arrested in Connection With Busoga Boda Boda Murders
Five suspects have been apprehended by Iganga police and charged with aggravated robbery and murder in connection with the deaths of two boda boda riders in Iganga. Read more »
August 07
Uganda: Bugoma Forest Reserve Court Case - NGOs Withdraw
Civil society organizations (CSOs) under the Save Bugoma Forest Campaign (SBFC) have withdrawn an appeal from the Court of Appeal concerning the protection of Bugoma Central Forest… Read more »
Uganda: Design for Kira-Kasangati-Matugga Road Project Revealed
The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has unveiled the design outlook for the much-anticipated Kira--Kasangati--Matugga road project, promising significant improvements to the… Read more »
Uganda: Fear As New Wave of Boda Boda Theft, Murders Hits Busoga
There is fear and panic among riders over the new wave of boda boda thefts and murders in Busoga. Read more »
Uganda: How Bahrain's Yavi 'Stole' Chemutai's Gold
Peruth Chemutai was close to becoming the first Ugandan athlete to defend an Olympic title before Kenyan-born Bahraini Winfred Yavi stole past her in the last 20 metres Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Sets Out to Combat Childhood Cancer With New National Strategy.
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health. Dr Diana Atwine, opened the National Meeting to Develop a Child and Adolescent Cancer Control Strategy on Tuesday, marking a… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Urged to Up Security With CCTV Installations
Security experts have recommended installation of surveillance cameras in residences and offices to combat crime. Read more »
Africa: Odinga Engages German, UK Envoys On AU Commission Candidacy
Raila Odinga, prominent Kenyan opposition politician and AU Commission candidate has held productive discussions with Germany's Ambassador to Kenya, Sebastian Groth, and the UK's… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Breastfeeding Rate Reaches 87 Percent
The Ministry of Health has said that Uganda's breastfeeding rate has increased by 21% since 2016, rising to 87%. Read more »
Africa: How to Prevent Mpox
As Uganda faces a recent outbreak of monkeypox, health authorities are urging the public to take precautions to prevent the spread of this contagious disease. Read more »
Uganda: LOP Ssenyonyi Concerned Over Snub in Regional Parliament Sitting Preps
The Leader of the opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi has revealed that the Opposition in the House is being excluded from the ongoing preparations for the four regional… Read more »
Uganda: Three PDM Sacco Leaders in Namutumba Remanded Over Fraud
Three leaders of the Kiwani PDM SACCO in Bulolo Village, Namutumba District have been remanded over fraud. Read more »
Uganda: MP Bagiire Donates Land to Build NRM Offices
Bunya West member of parliament and National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairman for Mayuge district, Aggrey Henry Bagiire, has donated land to construct party offices. Read more »
Uganda: New MV Bukungu Ready to Sail After Passing Floatation Test
The MV Bukungu-Kaberamaido-Kagwara 1 vessel has successfully passed its floating test on Lake Kyoga, paving the way for its official launch later this year. Read more »
August 06
Uganda: Court Disregards Audio Evidence in MPs Corruption Case
The Anti-Corruption Court has disregarded audio file evidence presented by the state in the corruption case against three legislators and their accomplices. Read more »
Uganda: 19 Gen-Z Protesters Granted Bail
The court, packed with the accused's relatives and well-wishers, set bail at Shs1 million each on a non-cash basis, with their sureties required to post Shs500,000 each, also… Read more »