Uganda: MP Ssekikubo Bids Farewell to Parliament's Defense Committee, Criticizes Police Over Election Violence

Outspoken Lwemiyaga County Member of Parliament, Theodore Ssekikubo, has officially bid farewell to the Parliamentary Defense Committee, a body he has served for four terms. Read more »

Uganda: Ssekikubo Bids Farewell to Defence Committee, Accuses Police of Failing to Protect Him

Outgoing Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has bid farewell to Parliament's Defence Committee, which he has served on for four consecutive terms. Read more »

Uganda: Filmmakers Challenged On Piracy As Regional Competitions End in Hoima

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), in partnership with MultiChoice Uganda, a Canal+ company, has successfully wrapped up the fourth edition of the Regional Film… Read more »

Uganda: Wazalendo Sacco Celebrates 20 Years With Record Financial Growth

Delegates of Wazalendo SACCO, drawn from various battalions, units, and divisions of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), convened at Gaddafi Barracks in Jinja for the… Read more »

Uganda: UDB Launches Eastern Regional Office in Mbale City

Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the country's Development Finance Institution (DFI), has officially launched a regional office in Mbale City to better serve the Eastern region of… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri Municipal Council Launches Health and Environmental Infrastructure Projects

Rukungiri Municipal Council has officially launched the construction of two key projects under the Health Department, aimed at improving public health services and environmental… Read more »

Uganda: Kitagwenda Leaders Urged to Strengthen Grassroots Engagement for Better Service Delivery

Leaders and technical officials in Kitagwenda District have been urged to enhance grassroots engagement as a key strategy for improving service delivery, following a mobilisation… Read more »

Uganda: NRM's Kabuye Challenges Nup's Lukanga Victory in Njeru

The political contest for Njeru Municipality has taken a legal turn after National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Badru Kabuye Mpoza filed a petition at the High Court in… Read more »

Uganda: Solar-Powered Water System Boosts Access for Refugees, Host Communities in Adjumani

Thousands of refugees and host community members in Ayillo II Refugee Settlement, Pakele Sub-county, now have improved access to safe and clean water following the handover of a… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri Launches Shs 1 Billion Solar-Powered Water Project to Serve 23 Villages

The Izinga Solar Water Supply System, a Shs 1 billion solar-powered water project, has been officially commissioned in Rukungiri District, promising to produce up to 45,000 litres… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Tasked to Deliver Faster Gains in Farmer Incomes

Uganda is among 14 African countries challenged to deliver measurable improvements in farmer incomes within the next three agricultural seasons, as a high-level retreat of… Read more »

Uganda: UEDCL Marks One Year After Umeme Exit As Stability Holds but Structural Pressures Persist

One year after government reclaimed electricity distribution from Umeme Limited, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is walking a delicate line between… Read more »

Uganda: NSSF Launches Nationwide Livelihood Programme to Expand Social Security Coverage

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has launched a nationwide livelihood programme aimed at expanding social security coverage to Uganda's informal sector, starting in Busale,… Read more »

Uganda: Burora Says Community Must Work With Police in Order to Curb Crime

Former Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner and ex-National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Nakawa West, Herbert Anderson Burora, has urged Ugandans to… Read more »

Uganda: Ingrid Turinawe Challenges Henry Tumukunde's Rukungiri Victory in High Court

Ingrid Turinawe has filed a legal petition in Uganda's High Court seeking to overturn Henry Tumukunde's parliamentary win in the Rukungiri Municipality elections. Read more »

Uganda: Government Launches Resettlement of Landslide Victims in Elgon

The State Minister for Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Lilian Aber, has launched the resettlement of landslide victims in Giriki, Kween District, urging beneficiaries to use… Read more »

Uganda: Bishop Jjumba Urges Reverence As Holy Week Begins in Masaka

Speaking during a special Mass held at the diocesan cathedral in Masaka City, Bishop Severus Jjumba presided over a significant ceremony marking the beginning of the holy period. Read more »

Uganda: Vivian Kamusiime Elected WAN-IFRA Win Uganda Chapter Leader

The WAN-IFRA Women in News (WIN) Alumni Network in Uganda has elected new chapter leaders, with Vivian Kamusiime emerging as Chapter Leader after a competitive vote among members. Read more »

Uganda: PLU Launches 'Know Your Government' Campaign to Boost Civic Awareness

The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has unveiled a nationwide civic education campaign aimed at enhancing public awareness of government programs, services, and leadership roles. Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Internal Affairs Seeks Shs46bn to Tackle Illicit Activities At Borders

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is seeking Shs46 billion to enhance deployment at border control points and tackle soaring illicit activities, including trafficking and illegal… Read more »

Uganda: Vivian Kamusiime Outlines Vision for Strengthening Women in Media Leadership

A seasoned media professional with over 13 years of experience in stakeholder engagement and broadcast journalism, Vivian Kamusiime has built a distinguished career as a reporter… Read more »

Uganda: Stray Elephant Captured, Relocated to Kibale National Park After Months of Terror in Kamwenge

A stray elephant that had terrorized communities in Kamwenge District for months has finally been captured and relocated to Kibale National Park, bringing relief to residents. Read more »

Uganda: 'Like a Tsunami' - Muguzi Warns Sovereignty Bill Could Reshape Civic Space

The Executive Director of the Alliance for Finance Monitoring (ACFIM), Henry Muguzi, has described the proposed National Sovereignty Bill, 2025, as a sweeping and potentially… Read more »

Uganda: Government Faces Pressure Over Afcon 2027 Stadium Preparations Amid Quality Concerns

The Government of Uganda is facing mounting pressure to account for its infrastructure preparations ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, following concerns over the quality and… Read more »

Uganda: Celebrated Sports Journalist Allan Ssekamatte Dies

Veteran Ugandan sports journalist and celebrated pundit Allan Ssekamatte has died after a prolonged battle with heart complications. Read more »