Uganda: Govt Tables Sovereignty Bill With 20-Year Jail Terms, Multi-Billion Fines

Government has tabled the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 before Parliament, proposing sweeping restrictions on foreign influence, including heavy fines, long prison terms,… Read more »

Uganda: Law Society Rejects Seven-Year Term Proposal, Warns of Constitutional Crisis

The Uganda Law Society has opposed proposals to extend political terms from five to seven years, warning the move could undermine democratic principles and trigger legal and… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Puts MPs Through Firearms Drill, Sounds

President Museveni has led Members of Parliament through a firearms training exercise at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi, using the session to emphasise national… Read more »

Uganda: State House Says Woman Illegally Registered Family Land, Sold 29 Hectares, Evicted Heirs

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (Shacu) has dismissed as false claims circulating on social media by Cynthia Saanah Kamanzi, stating that investigations instead point to… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Records Progress Under Vision 2040 Amid Ongoing Structural Challenges

Uganda has registered notable progress in key development sectors under Vision 2040, even as challenges in human capital development, mineral exploitation, and regional balance… Read more »

Uganda: MPs Press Ogwang On Afcon 2027 Readiness Gaps Despite Shs800bn Investment Plan

Parliament has questioned government's readiness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), pressing for detailed explanations on whether ongoing investments will be… Read more »

Uganda: Fire in Seeta Disrupts Traffic On Kampala-Jinja Highway

Traffic along the busy Kampala-Jinja Highway was on Wednesday morning heavily disrupted after a fire gutted a timber-filled building in Seeta, near Mogas petrol station. Read more »

Uganda: Prisons Van Crushes Blogger Covering Ggaba Murder Suspect

An online blogger, identified as Ronald Mulwana, who operated a TikTok account under the name PL on TV, is feared dead after being knocked down by a Toyota Hiace van transporting… Read more »

Uganda: Nameere Declares Herself 'Commander 001' in Anti-Corruption Push

Masaka City MP-elect rallies new legislators and citizens to join a collective fight against graft as President Museveni issues fresh warnings on corruption. Read more »

Uganda: 1,500 Babies Born Annually With Cleft Lip and Palate in Uganda

About 1,500 children are born each year with cleft lip and palate in Uganda, with experts warning of serious feeding and breathing challenges that require urgent and specialized… Read more »

Uganda: Cleft Condition Triggers Abandonment, Experts Warn

Families and health experts are raising concern over the social and emotional challenges surrounding cleft lip and palate, with stigma, abandonment, and limited awareness… Read more »

Uganda: Fungaroo Rejects 7-Year Term Proposal, Warns of Weakened Accountability

Obongi MP-elect says extending electoral cycles risks disconnecting leaders from voters and undermining democratic oversight. Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Sparks Outrage, Says Okello 'Deserves No Human Rights' in Ggaba Murder Case

Common Man's Party Presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa has stirred controversy after declaring that murder suspect Christopher Okello Onyum "does not deserve human rights,"… Read more »

Uganda: Kagadi Leaders Sound Alarm Over Rising Fatal Road Accidents

Leaders in Kagadi District have raised concern over a surge in road accidents following a series of fatal incidents that have left several people dead within a short period. Read more »

Uganda: Canadian Tour Agents, Media Endorse Uganda After Immersive Familiarisation Trip

International tour agents and media from Canada have expressed strong confidence in Destination Uganda following a high-impact familiarisation trip organized by the Uganda High… Read more »

Uganda: Over 10,000 Kikuube Residents Benefit From PDM Funds

At least 10,400 residents in Kikuube District have so far benefited from the government's Parish Development Model (PDM), with a total of Shs10 billion disbursed to support… Read more »

South Africa: Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon Takes Global Stride With Cape Town Activation

The Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon is continuing its international expansion with a high-profile activation in Cape Town, South Africa, using the globally renowned Two Oceans… Read more »

Uganda: KCB Uganda Launches Inaugural Schools Chess Tournament

KCB Bank Uganda has unveiled the inaugural KCB Schools Chess Tournament, a purpose-driven national initiative aimed at nurturing strategic thinking, discipline, and confidence… Read more »

Uganda: US Govt Upgrades Kaabong General Hospital Laboratory to Strengthen Global Health Security

The United States Government, in collaboration with the Government of Uganda, today commissioned a newly constructed and upgraded laboratory at Kaabong General Hospital in the… Read more »

Uganda: Stanbic Bank Rewards Top Performers in Entebbe Match Play Series

Stanbic Bank has awarded prizes to golfers in recognition of their exceptional performances and dedication during the annual Stanbic Entebbe Match Play series, a knock-out… Read more »

Uganda: Today in History - Obote Shakes Political Order With 'Pigeonhole Constitution'

On April 15, 1966, Uganda witnessed one of the most dramatic constitutional shifts in its history when Prime Minister Milton Obote introduced a new constitution under heavy… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Reconvenes for Showdown On Sovereignty and Tax Bills

Parliament is set to resume its sitting today, with lawmakers expected to consider a number of controversial bills, including proposals on sovereignty and tax amendments likely to… Read more »

Uganda: Ntinda Clinic Accused of Injuring Baby During Treatment, Still Demands Shs50,000 Balance

A mother in Ntinda-Kigoowa, a suburb of Kampala, is seeking justice after her one-year-old son allegedly sustained injuries during treatment at a private clinic during the Easter… Read more »

Uganda: Mulago Rolls Out Multi-Stage Cleft Care for Children

Specialists at Mulago National Referral Hospital are providing free, comprehensive cleft care--from counselling to multi-stage surgeries--helping restore health and hope for… Read more »

Uganda: Absa Uganda Posts Shs222bn Profit

Absa Uganda posted a net profit of Shs222 billion for the financial year 2025, the bank has announced. Read more »