November 13
Uganda: Nyege-Nyege 2024 - Africa's Largest Cultural Festival Returns to Jinja, Celebrating Beats, Identity, and Unity
This weekend, the vibrant town of Jinja, home to the iconic Source of the Nile, will become a pulsating celebration of music, culture, and creativity as the Nyege-Nyege… Read more »
Uganda: Pneumonia Still a Leading Cause of Child Death Below Five Years
Pneumonia remains one of the leading causes of death among children under five in Uganda, despite being largely preventable. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Warns Against Sectarianism As Kisoro Goes to Polls
President Museveni, the national chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), has condemned religion and sectarianism in the Kisoro by-election. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Puts 2025/26 Budget Projections At Shs57.4 Trillion
Government has put the 2025/26 budget projections at Shs57.4 trillion which is lower than this year's shs72.1 trillion budget. Read more »
Uganda: Bunyoro Kingdom Rallies Subjects to Embrace MTN Amasaza Bicycle Race, Clan Football Tourney
Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom has rallied its subjects to turn up in big numbers for the launch of MTN sponsored Amasaza bicycle race and clan football tournament that be will launched on… Read more »
Uganda: Nita-Uganda Unveils Uganda's First Consumer Protection Portal
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U), alongside key partners, has launched Uganda's first Consumer Protection Portal to enhance consumer rights and… Read more »
Uganda: Thugs Steal Property Worth Shs9m From Hoima Church
Police in Hoima city have started the hunt for unidentified thugs who raided Bujumbura Catholic diocese and broke into several offices walking away with seven laptops and money. Read more »
Uganda: Church of Uganda Criticises Archbishop Welby's Leadership After His Resignation
The Church of Uganda has criticised the leadership of Archbishop Justin Welby, who recently stepped down as Archbishop of Canterbury after a report alleged his failure to… Read more »
Uganda: What Next for the Coffee Sector?
Experts say that the market signals will ultimately tell the fate of the Ugandan Coffee Sector following the rationalisation of the Ugandan Coffee Development Authority. Read more »
Uganda: Serve With Integrity - Col Nakalema Tips Young Lawyers
The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has implored young lawyers to serve with integrity in order to make Uganda a better country. Read more »
Uganda: Safa President Jordaan Arrested On Fraud Charges
South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan has been arrested amid allegations he used the organisation's funds for personal gain. Read more »
Uganda: Women and Youth Leading the Green Energy Transformation
The green energy landscape is undergoing a transformative shift through the Green Energy for Women and Youth Resilience in Uganda project. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Future Tech Leaders Flagged Off to China for Training in Ai
Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has flagged off a group of trainees bound for China to undergo training in cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, 5G, Digital… Read more »
Uganda: Sanyuka TV Partners With Healingway Group of Hospitals for Free Medical Camp
The camp will offer a range of services, including radiology (MRI, CT scan, X-ray, ultrasound), cardiology, gynecology, nephrology, dermatology, and more. Esteemed specialists from… Read more »
Uganda: Traders Ask Museveni to Build Capacity of the Domestic Textiles Industries
President Museveni has continuously made strong remarks against the continued importation of second-hand clothes, a practice that has long been common he believes it undermines the… Read more »
Uganda: Phd Supervisors At Urged to Enhance Mentorship With Integrity and Accessibility
PhD supervisors at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) have been encouraged to strengthen their mentorship roles by embodying presence, integrity, and… Read more »
Uganda: French Headteacher Describes Spiral of Events That Led to Teacher's Beheading
BBC | The former headteacher of a French school has revealed the shocking sequence of events that led to the beheading of Samuel Paty by a Chechen refugee. Read more »
Uganda: Food Insecurity, Limited Access to Essential Goods Continue to Impact Uganda
A recent World Bank report highlights severe food insecurity and limited access to essential goods as major issues affecting Uganda's population, with the country's poorest… Read more »
Uganda: Ministry of Works to Oversee Road Services Amid UNRA and URF Transition
The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has assured Ugandans of continued service delivery on the country's roads as it prepares to assume the responsibilities of the Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Ministry of Health Launches Immunisation Campaign Nationwide to Combat Measles
Uganda is set to launch an ambitious nationwide immunisation campaign, "The Big Catch-Up," beginning on November 14, 2024. Read more »
Uganda: Onion Production, Consumption in Uganda Increases
Uganda's onion production and consumption are steadily increasing, as recent data predicts continued growth in both areas over the next few years. Read more »
Uganda: Banks Accused of Frustrating Grow Project
The state minister for gender in charge of youth affairs Balam Barugahara has expressed concern over complaints from women being asked to pay kick-backs to banks before accessing… Read more »
Uganda: KCCA Delays Frustrate Dundu Waste to Energy Plans
Musoke Esero, a partner at Ric Energy, expressed his frustration with the delays from Kampala Capital City and urged them to expedite the process as their memorandum of… Read more »
Africa: UPDF Sets Sights On Gold At Africa Military Games As Team Heads to Nigeria
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) are gearing up for a strong performance at the 2nd Africa Military Games in Abuja, Nigeria, with a 27-member team now officially on their… Read more »
Uganda: Spark Your Imagination - Join Toyota's Dream Car Art Contest
Children under 15 years to express creativity by dreaming of the future of mobility. Winners in each category at the national level will receive UGX 2 million for school fees. Read more »