Uganda: Activists Demand Urgent Action As Alcohol Abuse Tightens Grip On Kampala Youth

Civil society activists under the Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance have called on the government, religious leaders, and Members of Parliament to intensify efforts to combat… Read more »

South Sudan: South Sudan Speaker Summons MPs for Emergency Sitting Amid Threats of Her Removal

South Sudan's Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba, has summoned all Members of Parliament and government ministers to an emergency sitting,… Read more »

Uganda: Opposition Unveils Alternative Budget, Warns of 'Illusion' of Economic Growth

The Opposition has released a stark alternative budget for the 2026/27 financial year, warning that the country's apparent economic growth masks deep fiscal strain and a shrinking… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Turns to Homegrown Apps for Faster Services

Uganda's digital transformation is gaining traction as government institutions increasingly adopt locally developed applications, boosting confidence in homegrown innovation while… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pays Tribute to Fallen Supreme Court Justice Nshimye

President Museveni has paid tribute to the late retired Supreme Court Justice Augustine Nshimye Ssebutulo, describing him as a principled and committed judicial officer who served… Read more »

Uganda: Mukono Traders Relocated After Eviction, Raise Concerns Over New Market Conditions

Authorities in Mukono Municipality have relocated traders to a new site following their eviction from Kame Valley Market, sparking mixed reactions over the suitability of the new… Read more »

Uganda: Ntungamo Races to Complete Roads, Hospital Projects Ahead of Financial Year Deadline

Ntungamo District is racing against time to complete critical development projects, including the renovation of Itojo General Hospital, upgrades to several schools, and the… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Orders Reopening of Ggaba Schools Following Deadly Daycare Attack

Government has ordered the reopening of Ggaba Primary and Secondary Schools that were closed following last week's deadly attack at a daycare centre in Ggaba, in which four young… Read more »

Africa: Govt Allocates Shs905bn for Afcon 2027 Preparations

The Ugandan government has committed a whopping UShs 905 billion towards preparing for the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027. Read more »

Uganda: Iso Boss Orders Crackdown On Illegal Occupants in Nsoowe Forest

The Director General of Internal Security Organisation, Arthur Mugyenyi, has directed security agencies in Gomba District to take decisive action against activities threatening… Read more »

Uganda: Mao Confirms Participation in NRM Leaders' Retreat At Kyankwanzi

Democratic Party (DP) President Norbert Mao has confirmed he will participate in the upcoming Leaders' Retreat organized for National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary… Read more »

Uganda: Civil Society Urged to Strengthen Role in Policy Implementation

Robinah Rubibwa, a senior official at the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), has lauded civil society organizations (CSOs) for their critical role in… Read more »

Uganda: Schools Push for Patriotic Education to Curb Corruption

Education leaders and security officials have called for the integration of patriotism and cultural values into Uganda's national curriculum, arguing that early civic education is… Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Hudu Hussein Disputes Northern Division Results but Rules Out Petition

Months after the January 2026 parliamentary elections, National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearer for Northern Division in Mbale City, Hudu Hussein, has rejected the official… Read more »

Uganda: Kilak North MP Anthony Akol Defends Kyankwanzi Engagement, Welcomes Broader Political Discussion

Kilak North Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Acholi Parliamentary Group (APG), Anthony Akol, has defended the National Resistance Movement (NRM) retreat at Kyankwanzi,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Directs Mobile Court Initiative for Kampala Daycare Attack Case

The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has stated that President Museveni has instructed the Judiciary to deploy the mobile court system in response to the deadly… Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Todwong Emphasizes Ideological Alignment Ahead of Kyankwanzi Retreat

The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Richard Todwong, has underscored the importance of ideological alignment and strategic focus as Members of… Read more »

Uganda: 'I Married Myself' - Kansiime Narrates Marriage Struggles, Dowry and Journey to Motherhood

Popular comedian, Anne Kansiime, has shared a deeply personal account of her past relationships, revealing how she once "married herself" in a bid to make a union work, even as she… Read more »

Uganda: Community Initiative Revives Indigenous Food Systems in Teso

Despite a range of government policies aimed at improving nutrition--including the Uganda Nutrition Action Plan, the Health Sector Development Plan, and the Uganda Food and… Read more »

Uganda: Woman Crushed By Truck After Jumping Off Motorcycle in Tororo

Police in Tororo District are investigating a fatal road crash that claimed the life of a 40-year-old woman along the Tororo-Mbale Road. Read more »

Uganda: Old Students Return to Inspire Academic Success At Namagabi SS

Namagabi Secondary School has taken a bold step toward strengthening academic excellence by bringing together Old Boys (OBs) and Old Girls (OGs) to collaborate with the school… Read more »

Uganda: Crime Fight Must Be Data-Driven, Rooted in Values and Strong Institutions - Aigp Magambo

The Director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), AIGP Tom Magambo, has called for a data-driven, values-based, and institutional approach to tackling crime in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Bunyoro Prime Minister Urges Crackdown On Reckless Road Use After Kikuube Fatal Crash

The Prime Minister of the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi, has called on government and security agencies to take firm action against errant road users following a… Read more »

Uganda: Mityana Intensifies Crackdown On Illegal Street Vending

Authorities in Mityana Municipality have intensified enforcement of the trade order policy as part of ongoing efforts to restore order and improve business operations in the town's… Read more »

Uganda: Obongi MP-Elect Fungaroo Calls for Opposition Unity, Optimism Ahead of 12th Parliament

Obongi County Member of Parliament-elect, Hassan Kaps Fungaroo of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has urged citizens to remain hopeful about the performance of the incoming… Read more »