Uganda: Kasese Moves to Clear Illegal Structures in Trade Order Crackdown

Authorities in Kasese Municipality have announced a crackdown on illegal business structures, with enforcement operations set to begin on April 15, 2026. Read more »

Uganda: Justice Ministry Opens Kabale Regional Office to Expand Legal Services in Kigezi

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has launched the Attorney General's Chambers Kabale Regional Office, aimed at bringing legal services closer to residents of the… Read more »

Uganda: Kazo Among Pilot Districts for Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Rollout

Kazo District has been selected among the first districts in Uganda to pilot a new long-acting HIV prevention injection as the country steps up efforts to reduce new infections. Read more »

Uganda: Woman Dies in Domestic Violence Incident in Mubende

A 42-year-old woman has died following a violent domestic altercation with her husband in Mubende District, in a case that has renewed concern over rising incidents of domestic… Read more »

Uganda: Police Launch School Road Safety Campaign to Curb Rising Child Road Accidents

The Traffic Police have launched a nationwide road safety campaign targeting primary school children amid growing concerns over the rising number of minors killed or injured in… Read more »

Uganda: Kacere Primary School in Shambles As Learners Study in Makeshift Structures

Kacere Primary School in Rubaare Sub-county, Rushenyi County, Ntungamo District is struggling with deteriorating infrastructure and limited learning resources, raising growing… Read more »

Uganda: Boxing Great Usyk Defends Verhoeven Title Fight

BBC - Unified world champion Oleksandr Usyk said he should be allowed to "do what I want to do" as the heavyweight great defended his decision to face boxing novice Rico Verhoeven… Read more »

Uganda: Constitutional Court to Hear 12 High-Stakes Petitions in One-Day Kampala Session

The Constitutional Court of Uganda will tomorrow, April 15, 2026, sit in Kampala for a one-day session during which 12 constitutional petitions are scheduled for hearing, with… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri High Court Opens Criminal Session With 40 Serious Cases

The Rukungiri High Court has commenced an in-house criminal session featuring 40 cases on the cause list, covering a wide range of serious offences including aggravated defilement,… Read more »

Uganda: Abodo Launches Nkumba University Moot Court to Boost Practical Legal Training

Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo, has officially launched a new Moot Court facility at Nkumba University, calling it a key step in strengthening practical legal training for… Read more »

Uganda: Muslim Leaders Warn Over Declining Standards in Qur'anic Teaching

Religious leaders have expressed concern over what they describe as declining standards in Qur'anic teaching in Uganda, warning that improper instruction methods risk distorting… Read more »

Uganda: Aptech Relaunches in Uganda With Global Degree Pathways to Boost Youth Skills

Technology training provider Aptech has relaunched operations in Uganda, with a renewed focus on equipping young people with practical digital skills and offering pathways to… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF, Civil Leaders Forge New Strategy to Consolidate Peace in Karamoja

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has convened a four-day high-level engagement with civil, political and community leaders from the Karamoja sub-region to reinforce peace… Read more »

Uganda: ULs Warns Against Proposed Seven-Year Parliamentary Term Extension

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has warned against a reported proposal to extend the parliamentary term from five to seven years, cautioning that any such constitutional amendment… Read more »

East Africa: East Africa's Trade Wall - Tear Down Barriers or Share the Blame

East Africa's trade story is one of promise repeatedly slowed by its own policies. The numbers suggest momentum: intra-regional trade has climbed from about $9.8 billion in 2021 to… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda University VC Raises Alarm Over Rising Youth Mental Health Crisis

The Vice Chancellor of Ibanda University, Professor Peter Kanyandago, has expressed concern over the rising burden of mental health challenges among young people in Uganda, calling… Read more »

Sudan: Uganda Hosts Sudanese Students for Exams Amid War Disruptions

Uganda is hosting thousands of Sudanese students for their national secondary certificate examinations in a major effort to sustain education amid the ongoing conflict in Khartoum. Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Showcases Coffee Excellence At World of Coffee Expo SAN Diego 2026

Uganda has once again asserted its presence on the global coffee stage, making a strong impression at the World of Coffee Expo San Diego 2026 in the United States. Read more »

Uganda: 10 Killed in Manafwa, Buyende Motorcycle Crashes As Police Intensify Road Safety Crackdown

At least 10 people have died in two separate motorcycle crashes in eastern Uganda, with traffic police linking the fatalities to overloading, speeding, and reckless riding as… Read more »

Uganda: Double Eviction Leaves Ntungamo Garage Owners Stranded As Forestry Crackdown Intensifies

Garage owners and mechanics in Ntungamo Municipality are facing mounting uncertainty after being subjected to back-to-back evictions that have left many without a stable place to… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Reaffirms Strong Türkiye Ties Amid Diplomatic Ripples Over Muhoozi Remarks

The government has reaffirmed its strong and growing bilateral relations with the Republic of Turkey following high-level diplomatic discussions held in Kampala on Monday between… Read more »

Uganda: Ggoobi Urges NRM MPs to Reject 'Budget Games,' Push Accountability and Infrastructure-Led Growth

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathan Ggoobi, has urged political leaders to take a more deliberate role in steering Uganda's socio-economic… Read more »

Uganda: Bugerere Leaders Support People Living With HIV/Aids

Leaders in Bugerere County have extended support to people living with HIV/AIDS in an effort aimed at restoring hope, strengthening community support, and improving their quality… Read more »

Uganda: Tumwebaze Breaks Silence On Weight Loss

The Minister for Agriculture, Frank Tumwebaze, has dismissed concerns about his visibly slimmer appearance, saying his weight loss is deliberate and aimed at improving his health. Read more »

Uganda: End of Kiosk Era Looms As Ntungamo's Kamwokya Traders Face Eviction

Kamwokya, a densely populated informal settlement at the centre of Rubaare Town Council in Ntungamo District, is bracing for a major transition as authorities move to clear over… Read more »