Uganda: Democracy in Uganda - the Urgent Call to Address Electoral Financing

In a recent statement, Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Uganda, raised a critical alarm about the state of democracy in the country. Read more »

Uganda: Govt, Civil Society Intensify Efforts to Combat Child Trafficking

The government and civil society organisations have ramped up efforts to combat child trafficking, as discussed by key figures during a recent broadcast on NBS. Read more »

Uganda: Over 50,000 Residents in Mayuge Bask in Restored Health, Sanitation

As the sun prepares to set, it bounces off the slightly rusty iron sheets of a house tucked away in Wandegeya B village, Wandegeya parish in Kityerera sub county in Mayuge… Read more »

Uganda: MPs Decry Committee Handling of Private Members' Bills

A group of concerned Members of Parliament has voiced frustration over the handling of private members' bills by committees. Read more »

Uganda: Ssentamu, 38, Has Spent 33 Years Battling Rare Muscular Disease

Joseph Ssentamu lies in bed, battling an incurable muscle disease that has progressively robbed him of his strength over the past 33 years. Read more »

Uganda: Bishop Bunya Enters Parliamentary Race to Oust Kubeketerya

The Bishop of the Pentecostal Church has announced his candidacy for the Bunya East constituency parliamentary seat, currently held by NRM's James Kubeketerya. Read more »

Uganda: Labourers Protest Unpaid Arrears On Garuga-Gerenge Road Project

A group of labourers working on the 9km Garuga-Gerenge Road staged a protest in Wakiso District today, demanding that the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) pay their… Read more »

Uganda: Pupil Dies After School Latrine He Was Using Collapses

Police in Soroti City have launched investigations into circumstances under which an 11 year old pupil John Paul Ekaru from Madera Boys Boarding Primary School died in a pit… Read more »

Uganda: Police Disperse Protesting Makerere University Pre-Medical Interns

Police have dispersed a group of pre-medical interns from Makerere University who were protesting against the Ministry of Health's failure to deploy them for internships. Read more »

Kenya: Former PM Odinga Calls for National Dialogue to Address Protests

In a recent statement on social media, Raila Odinga, a prominent Kenyan political leader and former Prime Minister, expressed strong support for the demands of Generation Z and… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Can Cross Borders With Expired National IDs - Govt

The Internal Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Simon Mundeyi has said Ugandan citizens with expired National IDs will be able to use them to travel across East Africa and for business… Read more »

Uganda: Police - Complainants of Sexual Assault Were Not in Our Cells

Police have said members of the public who have come out to complain of being sexually assaulted following their arrest were not in their cells. Read more »

Uganda: White Elephants Take to Jinja Hospital ICU

The newly refurbished Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital is under utilised due to understaffing at the facility. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Delivers 10,000-Litre Water Tank to Batwa Community in Kisoro

In a significant gesture of support and solidarity, Bobiwine, alongside his team, has delivered a 10,000-litre water tank to the marginalized Batwa community residing at Mpeerwa… Read more »

Uganda: The Gender Disparity in Arrests - Why Male Security Officers Rarely Arrest Women Offenders in Uganda

A concerning trend has emerged in Uganda's law enforcement, where male security officers seem reluctant to arrest women offenders. This phenomenon has sparked debate, raising… Read more »

Uganda: Minister for Energy Welcomes New ERA Board Member, Urges Commitment to Transparency.

Minister for Energy, Ruth Nankabirwa, on Friday witnessed the swearing-in of Mr. Gustavio Bwoch to the Board of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Commends Deputy Speaker Tayebwa's Dad for Hard Work

President Museveni has commended Mzee Daudi Bangirana, the father of Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, for his hard work and for educating his children to become… Read more »

Uganda: 'Grassroots Mobilization - the Key to Unlocking Political Success'

As political parties gear up for the 2026 elections, grassroots mobilisation should be a crucial aspect of their strategy. Read more »

Uganda: Police Issue Advisory in Moroto As Girl Dies in Floods

The police in Moroto have issued a travel advisory following the tragic death of another child in the town's persistent flash floods. Read more »

Uganda: Schools Urged to Set Up Mental Health Clubs

Schools have been urged to establish mental health clubs to provide a platform for students to discuss mental health issues and raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse,… Read more »

Uganda: You Will Not Be Spared - Nabbanja Warns Manufacturers Encroaching On Wetlands

The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has warned manufacturers against encroaching on wetlands or government will deal with them with iron hand. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Replaces Ssali With Kakooza

Ms Ssali was on July 18 charged with money laundering, causing the government financial loss and abuse of office when she conspired with MPs to steal money meant for war loss… Read more »

Uganda: It's High Time You Stopped Taking Youth for Granted, Ssenyonyi Tells Museveni

Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has responded to President Museveni's letter on demonstrations of the youth against corruption named match to parliament. Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Pays Tribute to Aleper

Members of Parliament have paid a special tribute to former NRM vice chairperson Karamoja region Simon Peter Aleper, who perished in a motor accident along Iganga Tirinyi Road on… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Protest Crackdown - a Costly Gamble

Senior Superintendent of Police Bashir Ssempala who is attached to the police's community liaison office, said strikes and demonstrations cost a lot of the tax envelope of the… Read more »