Uganda: KCCA Closes Wampewo Avenue for Asphalt Works

Motorists using Wampewo Avenue will have to use alternative routes after the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) temporarily closed the stretch on Tuesday to facilitate ongoing… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Diplomat Wins Prestigious Madinah Alumni Social Impact Award

Uganda has earned international recognition after being selected among a small group of countries honoured at the Islamic University of Madinah Distinguished Alumni Awards (Fifth… Read more »

Uganda: Cabinet Okays Shs26.9bn Supplementary Budget for Lc Polls

Cabinet has cleared a shs26.9 billion budget tabled by the Ministry of Finance to cater for the forthcoming Local Council elections. Read more »

Uganda: Governor Atingi-Ego Warns Sovereignty Bill Could Derail Tenfold Growth Agenda

The Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Michael Atingi-Ego, has issued a sharp warning over the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, cautioning Parliament that the legislation… Read more »

Uganda: 'My Life Got Formatted' - Barbie Reflects On Pain After January Turmoil

Barbie Kyagulanyi Itungo has shared an emotional reflection on how her life has changed since the events that followed the January 2026 elections, saying she no longer recognises… Read more »

Uganda: Cabinet Clears Trade Order Enforcement to Resume

A cabinet meeting sitting at State House in Entebbe on Monday has cleared trade order enforcement operations to resume around the country. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Sows Mustard Seed Into Chinese

President Museveni's autobiography, Sowing the Mustard Seed, has been translated into Chinese, marking a new phase in the evolving Uganda-China relationship. Read more »

Uganda: Breaking - Kivumbi Terrorism Case Delayed As Suspects Disown DPP Claims

Proceedings in the high-profile terrorism case involving Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, the Member of Parliament for Butambala County, and 24 co-accused were on Tuesday halted at the… Read more »

Uganda: Why Gen Muhoozi Incorporated Samuel Nabeeta Into Plu Hierarchy As Po28

The Chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has incorporated Samuel Nabeeta Mmulowooza into the organisation's structured hierarchy, assigning him the… Read more »

Uganda: Four Decades Later, Tororo LC1 Boss Still Standing

In Dida Village, Kisoko Sub-county in Tororo District, a remarkable leadership story continues to unfold around 84-year-old Onyango Odongo, who has served as the area LC1… Read more »

Uganda: Fuel Price Surge Hits Kabale As Riders, Residents Struggle

Rising fuel prices are placing heavy pressure on transport operators and residents in Kabale District, with boda boda riders warning of shrinking incomes and commuters facing… Read more »

Uganda: How Nation-Building Really Works

Nation-building is often compared to construction, and for good reason. Different leaders take on different roles at different stages. Some break the ground. Others raise the… Read more »

Uganda: Police Crack Down On Crime Hotspots in Kampala

Police in Kampala have arrested dozens of suspects in a sweeping crackdown targeting crime hotspots, as security agencies intensify operations against robberies, narcotics, and… Read more »

Uganda: Rubanda West MP-Elect Kabaasa Pushes Girl Child Education, Rejects Early Marriages

Rubanda West MP-elect Bruce Balaba Kabaasa has called on communities to reject early marriages and prioritize girl child education, describing it as critical to sustainable… Read more »

Uganda: Sovereignty Bill Criticism Is Misguided, Says Nsibambi

Former FDC deputy president argues opposition to proposed law is driven by emotion rather than technical understanding Read more »

Uganda: Suspect Charged With Attempted Assassination of Trump At Washington Dinner

BBC | A California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump in an incident that has sparked a White House security review. Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Showcased On French Travel Series Échappées Belles

Uganda has intensified efforts to position itself as a premier tourism destination in Europe through a feature on the popular French travel documentary series… Read more »

Uganda: Pearl Bank Recognized By Bank of Uganda for Supporting Agriculture, SMEs Growth

Pearl Bank has been recognized by Bank of Uganda for its partnership and responsiveness in supporting the Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF) and Small Business Fund (SBF), key… Read more »

Uganda: Today in History - Besigye Pepper Sprayed in Walk to Work Protest

On this day in 2011, opposition leader Kizza Besigye was violently arrested and pepper sprayed during the "Walk to Work" protests, in one of the most shocking scenes in Uganda's… Read more »

Uganda: Oil Companies Deny Govt Claims of Fuel Hoarding, Hiking Prices

Ugandan oil marketing companies have dismissed claims by government that they are involved in fuel hoarding and charging exorbitant prices to take advantage of the current… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Deploys Ai Tools to Boost Community Tuberculosis Screening

Uganda has stepped up efforts to modernise its fight against tuberculosis (TB) by introducing artificial intelligence (AI)-powered screening tools designed to improve early… Read more »

Uganda: Knee Crisis Among Uganda's Elderly - the Silent Burden of Wear and Tear

For many elderly Ugandans, the ability to walk is slowly slipping away not from sudden injury, but from years of wear and tear on the knee joint. Read more »

Uganda: Judge Sets April 30 for Ruling in Okello Murder Case

The High Court has set April 30, 2026, as the date for ruling in the murder trial of Christopher Onyum Okello, bringing to a close a marathon day of final submissions marked by… Read more »

Uganda: Police Recover Stolen Infant in Mubende, Arrest Four Suspects in Child Theft Plot

Police in Mubende District have recovered a three-week-old baby boy who was allegedly stolen from his mother's home in Lubimbiri Sub-county, leading to the arrest of four suspects… Read more »

Uganda: Workers Demand Better Pay and Safer Conditions Ahead of Labour Day in Buikwe

As Uganda prepares to mark International Labour Day in Buikwe District, workers from different sectors have highlighted persistent challenges affecting their livelihoods, with low… Read more »