March 31
Uganda: Civil Society Reviews SDG Progress Ahead of 2030 Deadline
Civil society actors, development partners and government agencies have met in Kampala to assess Uganda's progress on key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as the 2030 deadline… Read more »
Uganda: State House Seeks Shs480bn Budget, Flags Pressure From Presidential Donations
State House has presented a Shs481.2 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, citing rising and often unpredictable demands, including increasing requests for presidential… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Musasizi Reaffirms Govt's Commitment to Fiscal Discipline
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to prudent public financial management, fiscal… Read more »
Uganda: HIV, TB, and Malaria On the Rise in Uganda, Says Equal Opportunities Commission
The Equal Opportunities Commission has raised serious concern over the increasing spread of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria in Uganda, particularly among people living in… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Inflation Eases to 2.8% in March, Offering Relief to Households
Ugandans have received a modest but meaningful financial reprieve as the latest data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics shows inflation continuing to ease. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Replaces Paper Records With Digital Health Systems
Uganda's health sector has taken a major step toward modernization with the official handover of 16 national digital health systems to the Ministry of Health Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda, UN Health Industry Foundation Launch AI Partnership to Boost Youth Skills, Smart Agriculture
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Uganda has signed a strategic partnership with the United Nations Health Industry Foundation and the Prince Kimbugwe Foundation, focusing… Read more »
Uganda: Stray Elephant Captured and Relocated to Kibale After Months of Chaos in Kamwenge
After months of roaming farmland and damaging crops in Kamwenge District, a stray elephant has finally been captured and relocated to Kibale National Park, bringing relief to local… Read more »
Uganda: Courts or Cover - How KIU's Legal Offensive Risks Silencing Public Accountability
At the heart of the ongoing legal battle between Kampala International University (KIU) and academic Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo lies a question far bigger than defamation. It is a… Read more »
Uganda: Phase Two for Namboole Remodeling to Cost Shs225bn
The government is set to formally hand over Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) to the UPDF for a comprehensive $60 million (about Shs 220 billion) remodel. Read more »
Uganda: UNBS Intensifies Fight Against Fuel Malpractices
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has intensified efforts to curb fuel adulteration and inaccurate… Read more »
Uganda: Zigoti Town Council Yet to Enforce Trade Order Amid Ongoing Preparations
Despite the nationwide implementation of trade order regulations aimed at improving business organization and urban management, Zigoti Town Council has yet to fully roll out the… Read more »
Uganda: Ssabagabo Ssekanyonyi Dominates Mukwenda Cup As Youth Talent Shines in Ssingo
Excitement and celebration marked the finals of the Mukwenda Cup competitions held at Ssingo Ssaza Stadium, where Ssabagabo Ssekanyonyi Sub-county emerged the overall winner,… Read more »
Uganda: Lt Gen Okidi Tasks Graduates On Command, Discipline and Readiness
The Commander Air Force, Charles Okidi, has emphasized the need for operational excellence and strong leadership among military officers, noting that modern warfare demands… Read more »
March 30
Africa: Véron Mosengo-Omba - CAF General Secretary Resigns
Véron Mosengo-Omba has officially resigned from his position as General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), marking the end of a contentious tenure… Read more »
Africa: CAF Announces Major Reforms Following Afcon 2025 Final Controversy
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has on Sunday, 29 March, 2026 announced a sweeping set of reforms to its statutes and regulations aimed at restoring… Read more »
Uganda: Refugees in Uganda Benefit From Empowerment Initiatives
Uganda's refugee communities are set to benefit from two major projects designed to promote self-reliance, economic stability, and psychosocial support, the AVSI Foundation has… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Oryem Hails Women Diplomats for Shaping Uganda's Voice Globally
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello, has praised the pivotal role of women in advancing Uganda's interests internationally. Read more »
Uganda: 67 Fishermen Arrested As Kalangala Authorities Intensify Crackdown On Illegal Fishing
Authorities in Kalangala District have intensified operations against illegal fishing on Lake Victoria, with Resident District Commissioner Fred Badda issuing a stern warning to… Read more »
Uganda: Fugitive Kiboga Prison Shooting Suspect Returned, Placed Under Tight Guard
Police in the West Nile Region have confirmed that Warder Moses Anguyo, the prime suspect in last month's fatal shooting at Kiboga Government Prison, has been transferred to Kiboga… Read more »
Uganda: Crime Drops By 10.2 Percent , Says Police
The 2025 annual police crime report has indicated a 10.2% drop in crime in the country. Read more »
Uganda: 15 People Killed On Ugandan Roads Every Day in 2025 As Accidents Go Up By 3.7. Percent
The Police's annual crime report for 2025 has indicated that road accidents increased by 3.7% . Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Records Highest Number of Fires - Police
The Police Fire and Rescue directorate has indicated that Kampala Metropolitan Area registered the highest number of fires in 2025. Read more »
Uganda: Busia District Faces Staffing Crisis Despite Development Gains
Comprising eighteen administrative units, Busia District at the befitting of 2025/26 passed a budget of Shs. 55.3 billion. Of this, 53 percent ( Shs.29.4 billion) was allocated to… Read more »
Uganda: Ssemujju Dismisses 'Behind-the-Scenes' Opposition-Government Talks As 'Welfare Issues Aimed At One Party'
Outgoing Kira Municipality Member of Parliament and Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, who also serves as the spokesperson for the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), has raised concerns over… Read more »
