Uganda: BCU Urged to Address Youth, Gender Gaps in Cooperative Movement

Leaders of the Bugisu Cooperative Union (BCU) have been urged to address widening generational and gender gaps within cooperative societies, amid warnings that failure to attract… Read more »

Uganda: Government Launches Second Phase of Elgon Landslide Resettlement Programme

Government has launched the second phase of a resettlement programme for landslide victims in the Elgon sub-region, with each verified household set to receive Shs.10 million and… Read more »

Uganda: Leaders Raise Alarm Over Rising Crime in Wamala Region

Security officials and local leaders in the Wamala Region have raised concern over rising crime levels, particularly among youth, attributing the trend to unemployment and… Read more »

Uganda: Law Society Slam Attorney General Over 'Vague' Guidance On Nullified Laws

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has challenged the Attorney General's interpretation of the recent Constitutional Court ruling that nullified key provisions of the Computer Misuse… Read more »

Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Assesses 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Implementation

Leaders from the Buganda Kingdom have received a progress report on the implementation of the Kingdom's Strategic Plan (2023-2028), reviewing achievements and challenges recorded… Read more »

Uganda: Use Library to Improve Academic Performance, Air Force Tells Entebbe Students

The Deputy Commander Air Force, Major General David Isimbwa, representing the Commander Air Force, Lieutenant General Charles Okidi, has urged students of Entebbe Air Force… Read more »

Uganda: Government Expands School Infrastructure in Masaka District

Government has intensified efforts to improve infrastructure in public schools, with Masaka District among the key beneficiaries, in a move aimed at enhancing the quality of… Read more »

Uganda: Scholar Calls for Modern Approaches to Crime Prevention in Uganda

Security and Strategic Studies scholar Richard Bard Byamukama has emphasized the need for adaptive and modern approaches to crime prevention, noting that crime patterns continue to… Read more »

Uganda: Capital Markets Authority Trains Entrepreneurs On Investment Readiness

The Capital Markets Authority Uganda has convened a capacity-building workshop for business founders at Four Points by Sheraton Kampala, aimed at equipping entrepreneurs with the… Read more »

Uganda: Police Warn Money Lenders Over Illegal Property Seizures in Wamala

Police in the Wamala Region have issued a stern warning to money lenders operating in the area, urging them to stop engaging in illegal practices or face prosecution. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Dumps Appeal, Plans New Amendments to Computer Misuse Act

Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka has told Parliament that government won't appeal the ruling quashing parts of the Computer Misuse Act. Read more »

Uganda: Archbishop Kaziimba Warns Youth On Social Media Misuse and Calls for Gratitude

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda,The Most Rt .Rev Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has warned young people about the dangers of misusing social media. Read more »

Uganda: MTN Uganda Trains 105 in Western Region Digital Literacy Drive

MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation, has trained 105 participants in its Digital Literacy Programme in Uganda's Western region, reinforcing a broader nationwide push to equip… Read more »

Uganda: Katanga Trial - Prosecution Evidence Confirms Aponye Debt

The prosecution on Thursday presented documentary evidence confirming a loan relationship between the late businessman Henry Katanga and Apollo Nyegamehe, also known as Aponye, as… Read more »

Uganda: Luweero Lc5 Chairperson Opposes Roadside Trader Evictions

The Luweero District LC5 Chairperson, Erasto Kibirango, has strongly opposed the government's directive to evict roadside traders, arguing that the move will deepen poverty and… Read more »

Uganda: UNAU, City Leaders Rally to Fast-Track SDGs As 2030 Clock Ticks

Urban leaders in the capital have stepped up efforts to accelerate delivery on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), following a high-level engagement convened by the United… Read more »

Uganda: Sheema MP Kateshumbwa Says NRM Budget Promises Stand, but Needs 'Are Much More'

Sheema Municipality Member of Parliament and Budget Committee Member Dickson Kateshumbwa has outlined the government's commitment to fulfilling its post-election promises, even as… Read more »

Uganda: Kabale High Court Judge Urges Juveniles to Embrace Second Chances

Kabale High Court Resident Judge, Karoli Lwanga Ssemogerere, has urged juveniles at the Kabale Regional Remand Home to embrace opportunities for personal reform, emphasizing that… Read more »

Uganda: Can Uganda Raise Shs4.8 Trillion in Domestic Revenue Without Hurting Businesses and Households?

Uganda is planning to increase public spending by 12.7 percent in Financial Year (FY) 2026/27, bringing the total budget to Shs78.2 trillion, according to the Ministry of Finance,… Read more »

Uganda: Government Cracks Down On Rising Land Disputes

Government has unveiled a series of measures to curb escalating land disputes and crimes, following a sharp rise in cases that officials warn is undermining investment, social… Read more »

Uganda: Wakiso Headteachers Urged to Uphold Regulations Amid Tightened Enforcement

Headteachers of government schools, especially in Wakiso District, have been warned to exercise caution and strictly follow regulations or risk facing the law amid increasing… Read more »

Uganda: Bank of Uganda, IFAD Launch Interactive Dashboard to Track Diaspora Remittances

Bank of Uganda, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has launched an interactive remittance dashboard aimed at improving the tracking,… Read more »

Uganda: Funding, Population Pressure Stall Education Policy Implementation

The government has blamed inadequate funding and rapid population growth for slowing the implementation of key education policies, despite a strong legal and policy framework… Read more »

Uganda: Eating Healthy Amidst Easter Season

During the Easter season, motivation to eat well and stay healthy can come and go. At the beginning of the holiday, many people feel inspired to take control, whether it is to… Read more »

Uganda: DFCU Bank Strengthens Urban Presence With Ntinda Branch At Capital Shoppers

dfcu Bank has reinforced its urban growth strategy with the official commissioning of its Ntinda branch at Capital Shoppers Mall, positioning itself at the heart of one of… Read more »