July 03
Uganda: From Isingiro to Nakivale, a Road From Hell
For long, the Isingiro to Rakai Kyotera via Nakivale road has been in the budget for different financial years for it to be upgraded to tarmac but the financial years end without… Read more »
Uganda: Moses Bonde - Mitooma Musician Stings MP Over Service Award
Embattled Commissioners of Parliament facing censure over the contentious service award bonanza definitely want to see the end of people talking about their woes but a singer in… Read more »
July 02
Uganda: Museveni Has Left Us to 'Guess What He Wants' in Budget
Members of Parliament have demanded President Museveni come clean on areas where they erred, if any, for them to be able to scrutinise the Appropriation Bill. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Opens Up On 'Explosive' Meeting With Museveni
State Minister for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite has admitted to shedding tears during an explosive meeting at State House as President Museveni grilled Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Katanga Murder Trial Starts Today
The murder trial of former businessman Henry Katanga starts today, July 2, before Judge Isaac Muwata of the High Court in Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe Airport Gets Multi-Million Fuel Storage Facility
Entebbe International Airport has a new 23 million litre aviation fuel storage facility ready, a major boost to expansion projects to facilitate its growing number of air… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Distribute 4 Million Doses of Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccines
The Minister of State for Animal Industry, Col Bright Rwamirama, has said the government through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is set to… Read more »
Uganda: Kabale Circuit Court to Hear 25 Criminal Cases
The hearing of 25 criminal cases has kicked off at Kabale High Court circuit, aiming to address the pressing issue of a burgeoning criminal case backlog. Read more »
Uganda: PM Nabbanja Halts PDM Fund Distribution in Masaka
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has put directed a halt to distribution of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds in Masaka following allegations of misallocation and discrepancies… Read more »
East Africa: Lake Victoria Crisis - Rising Water Levels Devastate Communities, Fish Population
Lake Victoria, a vital source of livelihood for millions, is facing an unprecedented crisis. Rising water levels have displaced communities, destroyed markets, and threatened the… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Puts Recruits Through Their Paces in Pece Stadium
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has started the recruitment of 187 candidates from the five districts in Acholi sub-region. Read more »
Uganda: MPs Ask Museveni to Come Clear On Appropriation Bill
Members of parliament have asked President Museveni to come clear on areas where they errored in the Appropriation Bill which was returned to Parliament. Read more »
Uganda: Youth MP Out to Battle Minister Oboth Oboth for West Budama Seat in 2026
The minister for defense, Jacob Oboth Oboth has gotten a challenger for the 2026 parliamentary election as the Eastern Youth MP , Bernard Odoi Onen expressed interest to unseat him… Read more »
Uganda: Security Beefed At Parliament After Youth Protest Intel
Security has been beefed up at Parliament ahead of a sitting to reconsider the Appropriation Bill 2024/2025 that was returned to Parliament by President Museveni last week. Read more »
Uganda: Why Are Proceeds From Natural Resources Not Reflect in Budget - Kabuleta's Need Questions
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party, led by Joseph Kabuleta, has raised concerns about the absence of proceeds from natural resources in Uganda's official… Read more »
Uganda: Over 20 Designers to Grace This Year's Afri Art and Fashion Show
According to Trillion Looks store, the organisers of the annual fashion show, this year's show will feature at least 20 budding fashion designers who will set the fashion trend for… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Highlights Financial Institutions' Efforts in Addressing the Needs of Special Groups
President Museveni has emphasized the importance of the banking sector in promoting higher economic growth, improved productivity, increased savings, and investment. Read more »
Uganda: Court Finds Irregularities in Prosecution Scramble
In a dramatic turn of events during the first reading of charges against Ms Molly Katanga and her four co-accused, the court presided over by Judge Isaac Muwata found significant… Read more »
Uganda: Molly Katanga Carried Into Court, Denies Killing Her Husband
Ms Molly Katanga, widow of businessman Henry Katanga, has denied killing him as the murder trial started before the High Court in Kampala today. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni's Claims On Appropriation Bill Are a Ploy to Hijack Parliament's Powers - Ssemujju
Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has dismissed President Museveni's arguments that alterations made by MPs in the Appropriation Bill 2024 are detrimental to the… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Arrests Man With Forged Documents At Recruitment
In Kampala, only 766 recruits are needed, with 36 slots allocated to Kampala Central and 85 to Makindye. Read more »
Uganda: Kabaka Reassures Subjects in Zoom Address
The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has addressed his subjects through Zoom, giving them hope that his situation is not alarming and that he will return to his kingdom… Read more »
July 01
Uganda: Take the Lead in Fighting Domestic Violence, Minister Musasizi Tells Women
The State Minister of Finance in charge of general duties, Henry Musasizi, has urged women in Rubanda District to be champions of fighting domestic violence. Read more »
Uganda: Limping Multipartism Stakeholders Want Govt Dialogue
On July 28, Uganda will mark 19 years of multi-party politics following its re-introduction in 2005 in a referendum in which Ugandans overwhelmingly voted and approved by over 90… Read more »
Uganda: UAE, Uganda Ties to Grow Further, Says Amb Al Shamsi
The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abdalla Al Shamsi has revealed that the relations between Uganda and United Arab Emirates are on the upward trajectory . Read more »