Uganda: Govt, FAO, Launch Digital Information, Surveillance Observatory System to Support Agriculture in Kiryandongo

Government in partnership with the Food and agriculture organization (FAO) has launched and handed over digital devices to Kiryandongo local government during the launch of the… Read more »

Uganda: OPM Donates Farms Tools, Iron Sheets to Bunyoro

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) through the state Minister for Bunyoro affairs has donated an assortment of over 10,000 farm items and building materials to Bunyoro Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Should Surrender Over Corruption - Besigye

Last week, Museveni expressed concern about the rampant corruption in Uganda, revealing that even some of his staff at State House have been involved in corrupt practices. The… Read more »

Uganda: Three MPs Remanded to Prison Over Corruption

Accused of soliciting money from the chairperson of the human rights commission to inflate the 2024/2025 budget, members of parliament Cissy Namujju, Yusuf Mutembuli and Paul… Read more »

Uganda: From VIP to Kitalya, MPs to Feel the Floor, Literally

The three legislators, for some reason, all checked into court in royal blue despite having no ties to Forum for Democratic Change, the political organisation that uses the colour. Read more »

Uganda: Men's Mental Health Month Shines Light On Silent Struggles

June is Men's Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by men. Despite societal progress in addressing mental… Read more »

Uganda: Lack of Govt-Funded Pre-Primary Education in Uganda Creates Lifelong Consequences - Report

A report released by Human Rights Watch and the Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER) reveals that Uganda's lack of government-funded pre-primary education is causing… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Top Organ Sits Again to Determine Fate of Embattled MPs

The Central Executive Committee (CEC), the top-most decision-making organ of the National Resistance Movement, on Tuesday deferred a meeting called to consider and approve new… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Earmarks Shs265 Billion to Tarmac Roads in Mukono

The Minister for Kampala, Kabuye Kyofatogabye has revealed that government has earmarked shs265 billion to tarmac 70 kms of feeder roads in Mukono Municipality and Mukono district… Read more »

Uganda: Tension At Parliament As Police Conduct Search At Homes of Three MPs

The Situation at Parliament on Tuesday was tense with few legislators and staff of Parliament visible at the August House. Read more »

Uganda: CID Summons 10 More of MPs, Parliament and Finance Ministry Staff

The Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) has summoned at least 10 more officials, including legislators, Parliament and Finance ministry staff over ongoing corruption… Read more »

Uganda: Has FDC Been Divided Along East-West Lines?

The battle lines appear to have been etched on the maps for Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) as the Katonga faction and Najjanakumbi group take their claims. Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among Says She Survived Rape Multiple Times

The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, has asked all stakeholders to ensure the implementation of all the laws that Parliament passed to protect girls from early marriages and… Read more »

Uganda: Police Search Homes of Detained MPs

The homes of three detained legislators are subject of search and seizure today as detectives from the Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) sniff for evidence in… Read more »

Uganda: Police Investigations Leave Parliament At Sixes and Sevens

There were reports that one of the figureheads of Parliament had also recorded statements from their home in Kololo where detectives had opted to take one. Read more »

Uganda: Is It the End for Besigye After Lukewarm Reception in Mbale?

Dr Kizza Besigye, a towering figure in Ugandan politics, recently experienced a starkly different reception during his visit to Mbale City, signaling potential challenges to his… Read more »

Uganda: Police Investigations Binds Parliament in a Shroud

There were reports that one of the figureheads of Parliament had also recorded statements from their home in Kololo where detectives had opted to take one. Read more »

Uganda: Bibanja Holders Can Obtain Title Through Adverse Possession

The mailo system introduced by the 1900 Buganda Agreement was a disaster. Land was grabbed from the over ninety-nine percent of the population and awarded to less than one percent. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Orders Landlords to Return Excess Rent Or Face Prosecution

President Museveni has directed landlords charging excessive nominal rent fees (obusuulu) to return the excess to bibanja holders immediately or face arrest. Read more »

Uganda: Why It's Hard to Meet President Museveni After Making Promises to Individuals On a Public Function

President Museveni frequently instructs his private secretary during public engagements to record the names of individuals who openly express a desire to meet with him, often… Read more »

Uganda: Kabuleta's NEED Party Urges Museveni to Engage in Dialogue for a Peaceful Transition

The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party, led by Joseph Kabuleta, has called upon President Museveni and Ugandans, both within the country and abroad, to reflect on… Read more »

Uganda: Activists Demand Relocation of Malaba Dumping Site

Environmental ectivists have asked the Malaba Town Council leadership to relocate the current garbage dumping site outside the town area if garbage is to be properly managed. Read more »

Uganda: Civil Society Pokes Holes in New Shs72trillion Budget

Civil Society Organizations have expressed concern over glaring gaps in the newly passed budget shs72.136 trillion . Read more »

Uganda: Manufacturers Want Raw Materials Aggregated for Production

Manufacturers say that aggregation of raw materials used in production for local consumption and export would help reduce on the high cost of production that makes their products… Read more »

Uganda: Changing MPs Every Election Cycle Not Productive, Minister Tells Voters

The State Minister for Cooperatives, Mr Fredrick Ngobi, has warned voters in Bunyole West constituency against changing their Members of Parliament in every election cycle. Read more »