March 30
Uganda: Police Stretched As Crime Report Exposes Personnel Shortages
The latest Uganda Police Force crime report has exposed significant staffing gaps across key departments, revealing an overstretched force grappling with growing public demand. Read more »
Uganda: Experts Call for Integration of Herbal Medicine in Healthcare
Health experts are increasingly highlighting the role of natural living and holistic health, as growing research points to the potential of plant-based compounds in supporting… Read more »
Uganda: New Maternity Ward From Rotary Boosts Maternal Health Services in Mbale
Expectant mothers in Mbale District have received a major boost following the commissioning of a fully equipped maternity ward at Bunampongo Health Centre III. Read more »
Uganda: Lawyer Jet Tumwebaze Challenges Sodo Kaguta's Academic Documents in Court
The High Court of Uganda has received an election petition challenging the victory of Mawogola North Member of Parliament Godfrey Aine Kaguta Sodo. Read more »
Uganda: MTN Momo Launches New Campaign to Drive Cashless Payments
MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited has unveiled a new phase of its flagship "Power to Be More" campaign, dubbed "The Power of MoMo," in a strategic push to accelerate Uganda's… Read more »
Uganda: DPP Pushes Digital Transformation to Strengthen Justice Delivery
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has launched a high-level engagement with regional officers to accelerate its digital strategy, focusing on improved data… Read more »
Uganda: Competence Based Education Training Is a Must for Higher Institutions of Learning
Higher education institutions must adapt to the new secondary curriculum and stay connected with the marketplace by collaborating with the private sector. Moreover, it's crucial to… Read more »
Uganda: Youth Leaders Warn of Toxic, Costly Politics Locking Women Out of Leadership
Youth leaders have raised alarm over a combination of sexual exploitation, cyberbullying, and the rising cost of politics, warning that these challenges are increasingly pushing… Read more »
Uganda: Akii-Bua Stadium Construction Reaches 50 Percent
Construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached nearly 50 percent completion, with works progressing ahead of schedule, raising optimism for early delivery of… Read more »
Uganda: Kings College Buddo Marks 120 Years As Government Pledges Pay Rise for Arts Teachers
The Vice President, Rt Maj Jessica Alupo, has revealed that government is still working on a plan to increase salaries for Arts teachers by up to 25 percent, urging them to remain… Read more »
Uganda: Child Trafficking Fuels Rising HIV Crisis Among Youth in Kalangala
Kalangala District is facing a deepening public health and child protection crisis, with rising HIV infections among young people increasingly linked to child trafficking and… Read more »
Uganda: Rotary Boosts Maternal, Child Health Services in Tororo
Atangi Health Centre III, located in Kaliate Sub-county in Tororo has long been one of the busiest health facilities in the district, serving a catchment population of over 15,000… Read more »
Uganda: Murder-Suicide Attempt Leaves One Dead in Luweero
Police in Luweero District are investigating a murder-suicide attempt that left a young woman dead and the Zirobwe Town Council community in deep shock on Saturday night. Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Targets Nordic Market for Tourism Growth
Uganda has taken a major step to expand its tourism market in Northern Europe, hosting its first-ever Uganda Tourism Symposium in Copenhagen. Read more »
Uganda: Brightermonday Uganda Drives Skills-First Revolution At Muni University
Over 1,000 young Ugandans gathered at Muni University over the weekend as BrighterMonday Uganda launched its Gen-Kazi upskilling programme under the theme "Matching Ambition with… Read more »
Uganda: Yusuf Nsibambi Backs Sovereignty Bill, Calls It Key to National Stability
Outgoing Mawokota South Member of Parliament Yusuf Nsibambi has endorsed the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, describing it as a necessary legal framework to safeguard… Read more »
Uganda: Kwizera Calls for Structured National Dialogue, Questions Functioning of Key State Institutions
Bufumbira County East Member of Parliament Eddie Kwizera has called for a more structured and transparent national dialogue to address the country's post-election tensions, raising… Read more »
Uganda: Ursb Registrar Kainobwisho Spotlights Achievements, Leadership Journey, and Advice to Young Professionals
The Registrar General of the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Mercy K Kainobwisho, has underscored the bureau's recent milestones, including international certification… Read more »
Uganda: Dfcu Reports Shs 74.9bn Profit As Digital Usage Reaches 68 Percent
DFCU Limited has reported a profit after tax of Shs74.9 billion for the year ending December 31, 2025, reflecting a steady improvement in its financial performance. Read more »
Africa: Brainwave Africa Launches Digital Learning Platform, Urges Wider Adoption in Schools
Brainwave Africa on Saturday hosted a community dialogue in Kampala, bringing together teachers, parents, and students to discuss the future of digital learning in Uganda. Read more »
East Africa: Motsepe Throws Weight Behind East Africa's Afcon 2027 Amid Fears
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has reassured fans and stakeholders that Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania are ready to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, despite recent concerns over… Read more »
March 29
Kenya: I'm Just a Journalist, Says Larry Madowo After Winning Human Rights Defender Award,
CNN International Correspondent Larry Madowo, who was recently named the human rights defender of the year has said he does not consider himself a human rights activist but rather… Read more »
Uganda: Veteran Women MPs Warn New Female Legislators Against Romantic Entanglements in Parliament
Veteran female legislators have advised newly elected women Members of Parliament to avoid romantic relationships with male colleagues, cautioning that such involvements have… Read more »
Uganda: Freight Forwarders Raise Alarm Over Rising Fuel Prices Amid Global Instability
The Uganda Freight Forwarders Association has expressed growing concern over escalating fuel prices, warning that the trend could significantly disrupt operations, particularly the… Read more »
Uganda: Kasese Residents Urged to Relocate As Heavy Rains Raise Flood Fears
Residents living in disaster-prone areas of Kasese District have been urged to relocate to safer locations as heavy rains continue to batter the region, heightening fears of… Read more »
