Uganda: Funding Gaps and Policy Shifts Raise Concerns Over Uganda's Refugee Response

Uganda's refugee response is entering a critical phase, with development partners warning that dwindling funding and policy changes could strain one of the world's most progressive… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda to Withdraw Troops From Some Positions in Eastern DR Congo, Says Gen Muhoozi

Uganda is set to withdraw some of its troops that are deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Chief of Defence Forces in the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda to Take in 27,000 More Refugees

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has announced that Uganda is preparing to receive an additional 27,000 refugees in the 2026/2027 financial year, further cementing the… Read more »

Uganda: Arua Court Gets New Magistrate Amid Push for Professionalism and Faster Justice

The leadership of the Arua Chief Magistrate's Court has called for stronger professionalism, teamwork, and greater use of alternative dispute resolution as the court welcomed a new… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Families Squeezed As Cost of Living Outpaces Stagnant Salaries

For many working Ugandans, the gap between monthly earnings and the cost of living is widening to breaking point, leaving families struggling to maintain basic standards of living… Read more »

Uganda: Kitgum High Court Clears 25 Cases in Prison Plea Bargaining Drive

The High Court in Kitgum has concluded 25 criminal cases through a two-day plea bargaining camp conducted inside Kitgum Prison, in a move aimed at reducing case backlog and prison… Read more »

Uganda: 15 Hospitalized After Minibus Crashes Into Broken-Down Truck On Kampala-Gulu Highway

At least 15 people are currently hospitalized following a serious road traffic accident that occurred early Thursday morning along the Kampala-Gulu Highway in Nakasongola District. Read more »

Uganda: Muhoozi Proposes Arrest of 'Fake Pastors', Theology Degree Requirement for Church Leaders

The Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has suggested that "fake pastors" and unregulated churches could face arrest if the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) takes power,… Read more »

Uganda: Kazinda's Bukoto Property Among 17 Corruption-Seized Assets to Be Valued in a Month

The government has begun the process of putting a price on properties seized from corrupt officials, with the exercise expected to be completed within just one month. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Tightens Grip On Money Supply to Safeguard Economic Stability

The government is maintaining tight control over the country's money supply as part of a broader strategy to keep the economy stable, according to Permanent Secretary and Secretary… Read more »

Uganda: PLU's Frank Mwesigye Urges Ugandans to Leverage Global Spotlight On Gen. Muhoozi

Political activist Frank Mwesigye has urged Ugandans to harness the surge in global attention surrounding Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special… Read more »

Uganda: How Isabelle Furaha Is Changing Survival for Preterm Babies in Uganda

Every week, Isabelle Furaha leads a team of volunteers moving between hospital wards and homes across Uganda, following up on some of the country's most fragile lives "premature… Read more »

Uganda: Poverty in Uganda Goes Beyond Money - Millions Lack Water, Health Services - New Report

Uganda has made significant progress in reducing income poverty over the past three decades, yet multidimensional poverty remains widespread, affecting nearly one in four… Read more »

Uganda: Single Mothers Position As 'Untapped Economic Engine' in Bold Call for Structural Inclusion

Single mothers in Uganda are increasingly asserting their role as a driving force in the country's economic future, rejecting long-standing narratives that frame them as dependents… Read more »

Uganda: Budget Priorities Top Agenda As NRM Caucus Meets Museveni

The Spokesperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus and Kagoma North Member of Parliament, Alex Brandon Kintu, has outlined the key agenda items ahead… Read more »

Uganda: Government Innovation Drive Boosts Growth of Game Development in Uganda

Uganda's growing investment in science, technology and innovation is creating new opportunities within the creative economy, with game development emerging as a promising sector… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Dismisses NUP Rigging Claims in Nansana, Points to Court Process

Leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Nansana Municipality have dismissed allegations by the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) that the recently… Read more »

Uganda: Nansana Municipality Moves to Relocate Street Vendors

Street vendors in Nansana Municipality have been urged to cooperate with local leaders and municipal authorities in a planned effort to remove them from the streets and prevent… Read more »

Uganda: Mbarara City Marathon Promises Dazzling Mix of Runners, Culture, and Tusker Lite Neon Rave

Mbarara City is set to come alive this Saturday, 28 March 2026, as over 1,000 runners converge at Mugaba Palace in Kamukuzi for the second edition of the Tusker Lite-powered… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Showcases Tourism Potential At Copenhagen Symposium

Uganda's tourism potential took centre stage at the inaugural Uganda Tourism Symposium held at the Scandic Spectrum Hotel, marking a key milestone in strengthening tourism… Read more »

Uganda: Police Dismiss Claims of SP Mukiibi's Arrest

Police have dismissed as false and misleading widespread social media reports alleging that Field Force Unit (FFU) officer Moses Mukiibi has been arrested. Read more »

Uganda: None of Uganda's Stadiums Meet Afcon 2027 Standards - CAF Report

A new report by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) reveals that as of February 2026, none of Uganda's four proposed stadiums fully meet Category 4 requirements for hosting… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Musasizi Presents Shs877bn Ministerial Policy Statement to Parliament

The Minister of State for General Duties, Henry Musasizi, on Wednesday presented the Ministerial Policy Statement for the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) for the Financial Year… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala Sways to Classics, Sips On Perfection As Baileys Joins Rnb Picnic

There's a quiet magic in leaning into the old songs that raised you, the fits that remind you of who you were, the slow days that ask little of you. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Innovator Launches Proofping Safety App to Connect Families Globally

Ugandan innovator Isaac Mutabaazi has launched a new safety and wellness application, ProofPing, aimed at helping families stay connected and respond quickly during… Read more »