Uganda: Minister Ogwang Reassures Parliament On Afcon 2027 Readiness

The Minister of State for Sports, Peter Ogwang, has assured Parliament that Uganda is firmly on course to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), citing coordinated… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Launches 'Nutrition for All' Campaign to Combat Rising Child Malnutrition

The Government of Uganda has stepped up efforts to combat malnutrition with the launch of the "Nutrition for All" campaign, as health experts and development partners raise alarm… Read more »

Uganda: I Don't Want to Hear Corruption Again in Parliament - Museveni Warns NRM MPs

President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stern warning against corruption in Parliament, vowing decisive action against both bribe takers and givers . Read more »

Uganda: Man Killed By Elephant At Murchison National Park

Police in Kiryandongo District have launched investigations into circumstances under which a 34-year-old man, identified as Paul Mutoro, was killed by an elephant inside Murchison… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Steps Up Mediation in Amuru-Adjumani Land Dispute

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has stepped up peace engagements aimed at resolving the long-standing land conflict between communities in Amuru and Adjumani districts in… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Moves to Fast-Track Regional Livestock Movement Protocol

Uganda has joined regional efforts led by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to fast-track the signing and ratification of a key protocol aimed at regulating… Read more »

Uganda: Entebbe Chief Magistrate Leads Plea Bargaining Drive At Kitala Prison

The Entebbe Chief Magistrate, Stella Maris Amabilis, has led a plea bargaining sensitisation exercise at Kitala Prison as part of the Judiciary's ongoing efforts to reduce case… Read more »

Uganda: Youth Financial Inclusion Rises, but Enterprise Growth Still Out of Reach for Many Businesses

Uganda's financial inclusion story is often framed as a success, with millions now connected to banks, SACCOs, and mobile money platforms. Read more »

Uganda: Sudanese Embassy Appeals for Eased University Entry for Displaced Students Sitting Exams in Uganda

The Sudanese Embassy in Uganda has appealed to authorities to ease university admission requirements for Sudanese students sitting national examinations in Kampala, warning that… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hails Gen Saleh's Sacrifice, Patriotism in Liberation Struggle

President Museveni has hailed Caleb Akandwanaho, famously known as Gen. Salim Saleh, for sacrificing his youthful days to join the liberation struggle, describing him as a symbol… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges NRM MPs to Drop Foreign Trips, Focus On Constituencies

President Museveni has urged newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to reduce foreign travel and dedicate more time to… Read more »

Uganda: Zeija Commissions Kabale Justice Ministry Regional Office

The Chief Justice of Uganda, Flavian Zeija, has officially commissioned the Kabale Regional Office of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, calling on staff deployed… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda Leaders Raise Alarm Over Surge in Car Theft Cases

Leaders in Ibanda District have raised concern over a growing wave of car theft, calling for heightened security measures and greater public vigilance. Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda District Approves Shs41bn Budget, Targets Improved Service Delivery

Ibanda District Council has approved a Shs41.49 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, signaling a notable increase in funding aimed at improving service delivery across… Read more »

Uganda: Police Receive New Breathalysers

The Uganda Police Force has received new traffic enforcement equipment, including breathalysers, aimed at strengthening efforts to curb drink-driving in the capital. Read more »

Uganda: From Postbank to Pearl - A Homegrown Bank Reimagining Banking in Uganda

There is something quietly significant unfolding in Uganda's banking sector, and it goes beyond the headline figures. Read more »

Uganda: Manufacturers Urge Parliament to Crack Down On Informal Businesses Over Tax Losses

The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has called on Parliament to take firm action against informal businesses, warning that their rapid expansion is undermining the country's… Read more »

Uganda: Confusion As Parents of Allegedly Stolen Baby Arrested in Kayunga

Confusion has erupted in Kayunga District after a couple who had been searching for their allegedly stolen baby at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital were arrested by authorities,… Read more »

Uganda: Madhvani Foundation Unveils Shs750m Scholarship Fund for 2026-2027 Academic Year

The Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation has announced a Shs750 million scholarship package for the 2026-2027 academic year, aimed at supporting Ugandan students pursuing both… Read more »

Uganda: Molly Katanga Pushes Back On Motive Claims

In the High Court today, the Katanga trial shifted, if only momentarily, from blood and ballistics to balance sheets and boardrooms. The prosecution, led by Jonathan Muwaganya,… Read more »

Uganda: Health Experts Push for Wider Use of Physiotherapy As Chronic Illnesses Rise

Health practitioners are calling for the wider integration of physiotherapy into mainstream healthcare as Uganda grapples with a growing burden of chronic diseases linked to… Read more »

Uganda: Justice Bareeba Urges Kabale University Law Students to Embrace Digital Skills

Rosemary Bareeba, the Resident Judge of the High Court in Mukono, has urged university students to prioritise career readiness and responsible use of social media as they prepare… Read more »

Uganda: Kayunga Residents Accuse Police of Releasing 'Bijambiya' Suspect

Residents of Busaana Sub-county in Kayunga District have expressed outrage over what they describe as questionable police conduct following the alleged release of a suspected… Read more »

Uganda: Alupo Urges New NRM MPs to Shun Extravagance, Embrace Discipline

Vice President Jessica Alupo has urged newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to adopt disciplined lifestyles and avoid… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Targets Shs2,600tn Agro Market but Output Gaps Persist

Uganda is positioning itself to tap into a fast-growing global agricultural market projected to exceed $700 billion (about Shs2.6 quadrillion) by 2033, but persistent challenges in… Read more »