November 01, 2023
Uganda: Motorists Who Fail to Install Digital Number Plates in Their Cars to Pay Shs2 Million Fine
Motorists will have to pay a fine of up to shs2 million or a jail term of one year if they fail to install digital number plates in their vehicles, officials from the Ministry of… Read more »
Uganda: The Magic Bullet Is Here, Says General Katumba as Digital Number Plates Are Rolled Out
The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced the rolling out of the exercise that will see the old licence number plates replaced with digital ones. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Ask Investors to Report Corrupt Govt Officials as He Opens Four Points By Sheraton Hotel
President Yoweri Museveni has called upon foreign investors to report government officials that extort money from them for licenses, tax waivers and other investment favors. Read more »
Uganda: Spike in Maternal Deaths Worries Authorities in Kigezi
Stakeholders in Kigezi sub region have raised concern at the rate which mother's die while giving birth in the area. Read more »
Uganda: What Next for Uganda After Being Kicked Out of Agoa?
The United States has scrapped Uganda off the list of beneficiaries of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a major blow to the Ugandan economy, as AGOA has been a major… Read more »
Uganda: Advocates Push for Presidential Approval of Employment Amendment Bill 2022
Women's rights advocates have urged the President to give approval to the Employment Amendment Bill 2022, a measure aimed at providing support to new mothers in fulfilling their… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Uganda: Masaka School Fire Death Toll Rises to Seven
The number of pupils who died in a fire that gutted the dormitory at Kasaana Junior Primary School in Masaka City has risen to seven. Read more »
Uganda: FDC Breaks Ties With Katonga People's Govt, Signals End to Reconciliation Hopes
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leadership at Najjanankumbi has officially severed its ties with the Katonga road based People's government led by Dr. Kizza Besigye. Read more »
Uganda: President's Office to Inspect Govt Programs, Projects in Lango, West Nile
The Office of the President through the directorate of socio-economic monitoring and research will in collaboration with the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the National Building… Read more »
Uganda: Ministry of Agriculture, NARO Collaborate to Boost Food Security in Karamoja
The Ugandan government is scaling up its investment in the Karamoja region, focusing on improving food security and nutrition. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Uganda: Youth Divided Over Move to Increase Youth Representatives in Parliament
Political party youths subscribed to the multi-party youth forum hosted by the Netherland Institute for Multi-Party Democracy (NIMD) are divided over the proposals by the National… Read more »
Kenya: Company Providing Digital Stamps in Uganda, Kenya Wins Court Case
SICPA, a Swiss company providing Digital Stamp Solutions (DTS) in both Uganda and Kenya has won a court case in which a Kenyan senator accused it of earning a tender illegally with… Read more »
Uganda: Motorists Warned Against Buying Adulterated Fuel
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has urged the public to purchase fuel from authorised areas and avoid consuming adulterated fuel. Read more »
Uganda: Why Height Isn't an Issue for 2026 Uganda Presidential Success!
In the lead-up to the 2026 Uganda elections, let's tackle a topic that's often shrouded in myth and hearsay: the importance of height when choosing your next president. You see,… Read more »
Uganda: Child Abuse and Early Marriages Threaten Teso Sub-Region - Urgent Call for Action
Child abuse and early child marriages continue to cast a dark shadow over the Teso Sub-Region, raising deep concerns among development partners who attribute these issues to the… Read more »
Uganda: Accidents Kill 63 in One Week on Ugandan Roads
At least 63 people were killed in one week on Ugandan roads, police have said. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Revenue Authority Acquires Machine to Enhance Testing of Imported Rice
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has said it recently acquired a state-of-the-art machine to facilitate comprehensive tests on imported rice, enabling the determination of its… Read more »
Uganda: URA Optimistic of Using Digital Stamps to Increase Domestic Revenues
Even when only 13 out of the 20 products supposed to carry digital tax stamps, as per the second schedule of Local Excise Duty Act, 65% of the over shs1 trillion collected in the… Read more »
Uganda: Dr Aggrey Kiyingi's Body Repatriated From Australia For Burial
The body of Ugandan cardiologist, Dr.Aggrey Kiyingi who died in Australia where he was living has finally been returned home for burial. Read more »
Uganda: Only Trucks Carrying Locally Manufactured Goods to Present e-Receipts in Kikuubo, Says URA
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has set new Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) guidelines in which only trucks carrying locally produced goods will be… Read more »
Uganda: FDC Accuses EC of Intentionally Delaying LC Elections to Favour NRM
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) of intentionally delaying to organise Local Council (I), II and Women Councils elections in a bid to… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Wildlife Authority Deploys Drones to Increase Security in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park, recently marred by an unfortunate incident where a trio including a British and South African tourist together with their Ugandan tour guide where… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Uganda: Bobi Wine Highlights 'Horrific Crimes' Committed By Ruling Party As He Likens Museveni to Amin
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has criticised the actions and crimes committed during President Museveni's government… Read more »
Uganda: Aids Commission Anticipates Clearance to Import Innovative HIV Injection
The Uganda AIDS Commission is on the cusp of a significant milestone in the battle against HIV as it eagerly awaits clearance from the National Drug Authority (NDA) to commence the… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Capital City Authority Fails On Roads' Promise Again
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has failed to honour its promise to start the Construction of 69.70km of city roads by February and September 2023 as earlier communicated.… Read more »