Uganda: Hoima Boss Directs Probe Into Emyooga Fund Mismanagement

Hoima District chairman Uthuman Mugisha has demanded answers on how Shs60 million Emyooga fund was disbursed to Bugahya constituency performing artists and youth leaders. Read more »

Uganda: Kadaga Criticises Tax On Diapers, Sanitary Pads

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, has criticised the government's decision to impose a tax on diapers, a measure that… Read more »

Uganda: Here's Why Museveni Cannot Claim Controlled Population Growth

Mr Museveni claims credit for reduced population growth but the reality suggests that the economy is tougher for many to sustain large families Read more »

Uganda: National Forestry Authority Ordered to Halt Demolitions in Mayuge

The Third deputy Prime Minister, Rukia Nakadama has directed National Forestry Authority to halt ongoing demolitions of homes and other developments in Mayuge on land gazetted for… Read more »

Uganda: A Year Later, Commission of Inquiry Into Apaa Conflict Yet to Hit the Ground

Concerns are growing in Acholi sub region on why the judicial commission of inquiry on Apaa land conflict is yet to set foot in the affected area. Read more »

Uganda: Faruk Kirunda's Wife Killed in Luuka Accident

Gladys Aliyinza, who has been eyeing Luuka Woman parliamentary seat, was killed in the Busoga sub-region district when her vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a… Read more »

East Africa: Police Arrest 30 for Protesting Against EACOP At Chinese Embassy

The group was marching toward the Chinese Embassy to deliver a petition seeking to stop the construction of EACOP. Read more »

Kenya: Odinga to Ruto - Stop Killing Our Children

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has called on President William Ruto's administration to immediately halt what he describes as the "murders, arrests, and detention" of youths… Read more »

Uganda: Hoima City Leadership Accused of Diverting Shs15bn for Roads

The Hoima Kiryatete Kibaati Mpaija to Karyabuhire road is one of the roads in Hoima city that has big traffic due to the business prospects in the area. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Here's the Potential Solution to DRC's Conflict Conundrum

DR Congo's history of civil wars is like a never-ending family feud, except with more guns and less pie Read more »

Uganda: Karamoja MPs Endorse Museveni for NRM Sole Presidential Candidature Ahead of 2026

Members of Parliament from the Karamoja sub-region have declared their support for President Museveni as the sole candidate for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the 2026… Read more »

Uganda: NEMA Rejects Parliamentary Compensation Calls for Lubigi Wetland Residents

The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has rejected calls from Parliament to compensate residents who had legally occupied the Lubigi wetland. Read more »

Uganda: 12.4% of Ugandans Live With Disabilities

The Uganda Research Virus Institute (UVRI) and Medical Research Center (MRC) Director, Prof. Moffat Nyirenda has said over 12.4% of Uganda's population lives with disabilities. Read more »

Uganda: Mbale Schools Promote Sanitation and Hygiene Through Music, Dance and Drama Competitions

Six schools participated in the event held at Wambwa Primary School: Bukonde Secondary School, Bukasakya Primary School, Mabale Primary School, Musoto Primary School, Watsemba… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Pours Cold Water On Speculation About Fire Set at Uganda House in Nairobi

Uganda House, a commercial building on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District, was vandalised and set ablaze during protests in Kenya. Read more »

Uganda: Upcountry Health Facilities Grapple With Blood Shortage, Lack of Ambulance Services

Uganda Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, have embarked on a supervision visit across four districts. Read more »

Uganda: Entitlement, One-Term Politics Driving 2026 MP Re-Election Agenda

POLITICS | The 2026 parliamentary elections is shaping into a vote of entitlement and one-party politics, with the members National Resistance Movement (NRM) appearing on early… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Road Safety Crisis - More Than Just Bad Roads

It has become a grim reality to travel between two points in Uganda without witnessing a tragic accident. Lives are lost daily, and we often attribute these losses to the… Read more »

Uganda: Lions Club Commended for Its Social Contributions

The Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG), Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, has lauded corporate social organizations for their impactful contributions towards societal welfare,… Read more »

Uganda: ULS Asks Among, Kinyamatama to Withdraw Statements On Corruption

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called upon the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, and Rakai Woman Member of Parliament, Juliet Kinyamatama, to retract their statements… Read more »

Africa: IGAD Scales Up Efforts to Enhance Food System Resilience

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Agriculture and Environment Division, has intensified efforts to prioritize key areas of intervention to boost… Read more »

Uganda: Police Announce Reporting Date for New Recruits

The police have set July 13, 2024 as the date for new recruits to report to Kabalye for training, and all successful candidates must report without fail. Read more »

Uganda: New Wave of Murders Worries Pallisa Locals

Pallisa district has witnessed a shocking trend of murders, where victims are killed and their bodies dumped on the road to make it appear as accidents. Read more »

Uganda: Mawokota Stadium Given Greenlight to Host Masaza Games

The works for the construction and elevation of the Mawokota county stadium are almost complete, with the facility given a green light to host matches for the Masaza Cup… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Pilgrims Celebrate Successful Hajj Journey

The successful pilgrimage highlights the strong collaboration between Salam TV, Weli Travel, Muzaata Hajj and Umrah Tours, and Uganda Airlines. Pilgrims' gratitude reflects the… Read more »