Uganda: Government 'Quietly Edits' Sovereignty Bill, Narrows 'Foreign Agent' Definition Amid Criticism

The government has tabled sweeping amendments to the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, currently before Parliament's Legal and Defence Committee, in a move that substantially alters… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Diocese Launches 'Green Pilgrimage' Ahead of Uganda Martyrs Day

The Diocese of Kasese has unveiled an innovative environmental campaign aimed at blending faith with ecological responsibility, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Announces Shs20bn Disaster Support for Kampala Traders Affected By Floods

Government has announced a Shs20 billion ex-gratia relief package for traders affected by recent flash floods in parts of downtown Kampala, as authorities move to address the… Read more »

Uganda: Government Moves to Restore Basement Shops As Recovery Efforts Begin After Disaster

Attention has turned to traders operating in basement commercial spaces as government begins phased recovery efforts following the recent disaster that disrupted business… Read more »

Uganda: Mukono MP Maseruka Calls for Youth-Driven Policy Shift

Mukono South Member of Parliament-elect Robert Maseruka of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has called for a renewed focus on youth-led governance and long-term national… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Courts Chinese Capital As Anite Hosts High-Level Investor Delegation

Uganda has intensified its push to attract foreign direct investment, with State Minister for Privatization and Investment Evelyn Anite hosting a delegation of Chinese investors… Read more »

Uganda: Government Moves to Stabilise Trader Finances After Disaster

The government has announced a series of urgent interventions to restore financial stability among traders affected by the recent disaster, with State Minister for Disaster… Read more »

Uganda: Salam TV Director Rallies Sheikhs to Back Development Projects

Salam TV Managing Director Hajji Karim Kaliisa convened a special meeting with a team of Salam TV-affiliated Sheikhs at Bamus Sarovar Portico Hotel Kampala, outlining the station's… Read more »

Egypt: Uganda Showcases Tourism Diversity to Egyptian Delegation in 10-Day Tour

Uganda has concluded a 10-day familiarisation trip for an Egyptian delegation, a strategic initiative aimed at advancing the country's Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD)… Read more »

Uganda: Today in History - Queen Elizabeth II Inaugurates Owen Falls Dam

On this day in 1954, Queen Elizabeth II officially inaugurated the Owen Falls Dam in Jinja, in one of the most defining moments of Uganda's colonial-era development. Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Has Secured Alternative Fuel Routes - Nankabirwa

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has assured Ugandans that the country has secured alternative fuel import routes and diversified sourcing channels… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans in Diaspora Oppose Sovereignty Bill, Warn of Investment Risks

Ugandans in the diaspora have presented their submissions on the controversial National Protection Sovereignty Bill 2026 before the Joint Committee on Defence and Legal Affairs, as… Read more »

Uganda: 231 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Night Raids Over Illegal Stay

Security have intensified a nationwide crackdown on irregular migration, arresting more than 200 foreign nationals in coordinated operations targeting cybercrime and human… Read more »

Uganda: From CEO to Supermarket Attendant in One Weekend

There is a kind of busyness many people celebrate, yet it quietly steals from them in ways they rarely stop to measure. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Raises Alarm Over Youth Unemployment, Informal Labour Crisis

The government has expressed concern over high youth unemployment, low labour productivity, and widespread informality in Uganda's labour market, warning that structural reforms… Read more »

Uganda: Supporters Granted Access As Court Reaffirms Open Justice in Kivumbi Terror Case

Supporters of Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi were on Tuesday granted access to the magistrates' court in Butambala District as proceedings in a high-profile terrorism case resumed under… Read more »

Uganda: 'You Can Also Be Used Against Uganda' - Diaspora Warn MPs Over Sovereignty Bill

Tempers flared during a virtual sitting of Parliament's Joint Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs, and Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, as Ugandans in the Diaspora pushed… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Now Concedes Fuel Prices Will Rise, Blames Global Costs

The government has warned that fuel pump prices are expected to increase in the coming weeks as rising global oil prices begin to filter into the domestic market. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Launches Girl Champion Awards to Empower Young Women Driving Community Change

Uganda has officially launched the Girl Champion Awards (GCA), a national initiative aimed at recognizing and supporting girls and young women who are making a meaningful impact in… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Showcases Tourism On French TV Series Échappées Belles

Uganda has secured major international visibility following its feature on Season 20 of the French travel documentary series Échappées Belles, broadcast on France 5… Read more »

Uganda: 'We're Not Stateless' - Diaspora Rejects Classification in Controversial Sovereignty Bill

A growing wave of opposition from Ugandans living abroad is placing Parliament's proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 under increased scrutiny, with critics warning that… Read more »

Uganda: Sovereignty Bill Is a Time Bomb for Coffee Industry

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East Africa: Uganda Is Saving More and Building Less, and That Should Worry All of Us

A recent statement by President Museveni regarding the investment posture of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has reignited a deeper question about Uganda's economic… Read more »

Uganda: The Protection of Sovereignity Bill - The First Agent of a Foreigner

The title, "Regulating Foreign Influence Without Stifling Growth," which captioned the article of the learned Attorney General, published in the New Vision newspaper on 21st April… Read more »

Uganda: Sovereignty Bill Puts Property Market Confidence On the Line

In real estate, confidence is everything Read more »