July 04
Uganda: Amuru PDM Agent Arrested
Authorities in Amuru District are holding Laurence Kidega, an agent with the Parish Development Model (PDM) for alleged misappropriation of funds. Read more »
Uganda: UCAA Promises Drainage Redesigns to Prevent Future Entebbe Airport Floods
The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) questioned officials from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Wednesday about recent… Read more »
Uganda: Mubaje Warns Muslims Against Politicking At Burials
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has asked the muslim community to refrain from politicking at burials. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Roofing Group Setting the Standard for Environmental Sustainability.
The top steel producer in Uganda, roofings group, has become a sustainable model in a time when environmental issues are of utmost importance. Roofings group is well-known for its… Read more »
Uganda: Police Summons Music Duo Kataleya & Kandle Over Libel Accusations
Police in Kampala have summoned renowned musical duo Kataleya & Kandle over accusations of libel. Read more »
Uganda: Kabale Cracks Down On Shisha Smokers
The Kabale district health officer and Police have cracked the whip on smokers of shisha and tobacco in public places. Read more »
Uganda: Judge to Determine Whether Lead Prosecutor in Katanga Murder Trial Stands Down
The High Court has slapped four of murder suspects in late businessman Henry Katanga trial with new charges. Read more »
Uganda: Former U.S. Diplomat Frustrated By Washington's Use of Gay Strings On Uganda
Four former top diplomats express strongly critical views of US policy in Africa at the inaugural Carnegie Africa Forum in Washington. Read more »
Uganda: Second Phase of Project to Counter Biodiversity Loss Launched
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched the second phase of the Biodiversity 2030 (BIODEV) project to assess the drivers of biodiversity loss caused… Read more »
Uganda: Insurance Companies Raise Shs1.6 Trillion in Gross Premiums
Uganda's insurance industry raised shs1.6 trillion in gross written premiums in the year 2023, the regulator, Insurance Regulatory Authority has said. Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2025 Qualifiers - Uganda Drawn With South Africa
The Uganda Cranes have been drawn against familiar faces South Africa, in the TotalEnergies Caf Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2025 qualifiers. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Extends Local Govt Terms for Third Time Amidst Logistical Challenges
The Ministry of Local Government has extended the term of office for local councils (LCs) by 180 days for the third time, following the expiration of their current term. Read more »
July 03
Uganda: Museveni Leaves Legislators Grambling Over Govt Priority
Parliament has reversed its re-allocations in the Financial Year 2024/25 Budget worth Shs750.47 billion. Read more »
Uganda: Prisons Refutes Claims Jailed MPs Secretly Met Museveni
The Uganda Prisons Service has refuted claims that the National Resistance Movement (NRM), MPs remanded to Luzira on corruption charges were recently secretly taken to State House… Read more »
Uganda: Katanga Trial - Defence Team Slams 'Unfair' Addition of New Charges
The High Court on Wednesday granted the prosecution's application to amend the charges against four persons accused in the alleged murder of businessman Henry Katanga. Read more »
Uganda: Is Corruption Among Lawmakers a Threat to Effective Governance?
The conversation centred around President Museveni's decision to return the bill to parliament for reconsideration, citing concerns over indiscipline and corruption among… Read more »
Uganda: Prosecution Slaps Katanga Daughters With Additional Charges
The four accused persons in the murder of businessman Henry Katanga have have been slapped with additional charges. Read more »
Uganda: Motion Won't Be Dropped - Ssekikubo
Lwemiyaga County MP, Theodore Ssekikubo has ruled out the possibility of withdrawing the censure motion against the four commissioners implicated in the controversial allocation of… Read more »
Uganda: Stray Bullets Leave Two Badly Injured in Tororo
Two residents of Rulowo zone in Kisoko sub county Tororo district are currently nursing wounds after being hit by stray bullets. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Hails Uganda-Ethiopia Ties
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, has commended the military collaboration between the UPDF and the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF). Read more »
Uganda: We Shall Fight, Rubanda West MP Tells RDC Over Wetland Evictions
Rubanda West County legislator Moses Kamuntu has vowed to fight anyone who evicts people from wetlands in the district. Read more »
Uganda: Go for the Big Fish Too, Minister Defends Lubigi Evictions
The Minister for Water and Environment, Sam Cheptoris, has defended the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) on the ongoing operations against people encroaching on… Read more »
Uganda: Katanga Murder Trial - Ailing Widow Asks to Attend Trial Via Video Link
Ms Molly Katanga has previously attended both her bail hearings virtually from Luzira Prison, a facility fitted with the digital infrastructure to effectively run video links Read more »
Uganda: MTN Launches Five-in-One SME Solutions Package
MTN Uganda has launched their innovative five-in-one solutions package targeting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at Nakawa Market. Read more »
Uganda: Belgian Development Agency Roots for Comfort in School Infrastructure
Belgian development agency, Enabel, has called upon different stakeholders in both private and public education sectors to adopt infrastructure policies in schools to boost leaner… Read more »