Uganda: Kimosho Raises Alarm Over Road Safety Crisis

Dan Kimosho, the Member of Parliament for Kazo County, has issued a strong warning over the state of road safety in Uganda, highlighting systemic failures in driver education, law… Read more »

Africa: Uganda Hosts Africa Region Training to Prevent Illicit Chemical Transfers

Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, has officially opened the Africa Region Training on Preventing Illicit Transfer of Chemicals in Fragile and… Read more »

Tanzania: Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon Builds Momentum Via Kilimanjaro Event in Tanzania

Months before race day, the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon is already making its presence felt beyond borders. Read more »

Uganda: NGOs and Taxes - The Truth Behind 'Non-Profit' Myth

When most people hear the term NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation), they tend to think of impact--community projects, humanitarian efforts, and driving social change. Read more »

Uganda: Ecobank Uganda, Red Cross Rally Corporate Leaders to Support Initiative to Keep Girls in School

Ecobank Uganda Limited, in partnership with the Uganda Red Cross Society has hosted a CEO Fundraiser Breakfast that brought together corporate leaders, development partners, and… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Ramps Up Disaster Preparedness As Flood Risks Rise

Authorities in Kasese District have intensified disaster preparedness measures as the rainy season begins, urging residents in high-risk areas to consider early evacuation to avoid… Read more »

Uganda: NIMD Country Director Calls for Stronger Political Party Support to Strengthen Democracy

The Country Director of the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy, Primus Atukwatse Bahiigi, has urged for stronger political will and concrete action to empower… Read more »

Uganda: Up Caucus to Discuss Strategy for 12th Parliament

Close sources within the National Unity Platform (NUP) have revealed plans to convene a parliamentary caucus meeting to discuss how the party will execute its mandate in the 12th… Read more »

Uganda: Can Farming Change Politics? Sserunjoji Thinks So

On a quiet morning in Kibinge Sub-county, the sounds of clucking poultry and rustling banana leaves echo across a sprawling farm in Budda village. Read more »

Uganda: URA, Manufacturers Association Roll Out Regional Tax Clinics to Boost Compliance

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), in partnership with the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), has launched a series of regional tax clinics aimed at strengthening tax… Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga Emphasizes Education As Africa's True Wealth

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has advised African leaders that the continent's true wealth lies in education, urging stakeholders across Uganda to prioritize… Read more »

Uganda: Pride Bank Launches Structured Mortgage Loan to Boost Property Ownership in Uganda

Pride Bank Limited has launched a new structured mortgage product aimed at expanding access to property ownership and real estate investment in Uganda, as demand for affordable and… Read more »

Uganda: Prophet Elvis Mbonye, God's Axis for Turning the Territorial Tide

Throughout history, prophecy has stood as a force that has shaped the structure and destiny of regions and nations. Through prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah, the rise and fall of… Read more »

East Africa: Is Uganda Ready for Dr Muganga's One-Laptop-Per-Child Policy?

A powerful open letter from Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr Lawrence Muganga has ignited one of the most intense national debates on education and technology in recent… Read more »

Africa: Guinea Denies Challenging 1976 Afcon Result

The Guinean Football Federation has denied reports that it has initiated legal proceedings to challenge the result of the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations, saying the claims circulating… Read more »

Uganda: Community-Led Tree Planting Initiative Targets Forest Loss in Adjumani District

Refugee-hosting Adjumani District has intensified efforts to address rapid forest depletion, with the rate of forest cover loss now reported to be twice that of replanting. Read more »

Uganda: MPs Recalled From Recess to Elect Two New EALA Representatives

Members of Parliament have been recalled from their short recess to participate in the election of two representatives to fill vacant slots in the East African Legislative Assembly… Read more »

Uganda: Mityana Municipality Cracks Down On Street Vendors to Restore Order and Improve Sanitation

Authorities in Mityana Municipality have stepped up efforts to restore trade order and improve sanitation by removing vendors from streets and enforcing stricter regulations for… Read more »

Uganda: Soldier Found Dead in Kabale Home After Five Days Missing

Police in Kabale have launched investigations into the sudden death of a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier whose body was discovered in his home after he had been… Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Municipality Faces Planning Crisis As Illegal Structures Undermine City Status Bid

Tororo Municipality, comprising the Eastern and Western Divisions, covers approximately 30.79 square kilometres and has a population of over forty-one thousand people. Read more »

Uganda: NGO Crackdown Raises Alarm Over Service Gaps and Democratic Decline

A growing crackdown on non-governmental organisations in Uganda is raising serious concerns about its impact on service delivery, economic stability, and democratic governance. Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among Gets More Independent MPs to Board NRM Bus

The Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Anita Among, is today expected to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between a delegation of Independent Members of… Read more »

Uganda: Can Uganda Revive a Collapsed Cargo Lifeline?

Once a vital artery for regional trade, cargo transport on Lake Victoria has dwindled from handling nearly a third of Uganda's imports and exports to almost negligible levels,… Read more »

Uganda: The Fastest Road to a $500bn Uganda Starts in the Classroom

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Uganda: Uganda's Choice for EALA Should Be Strategic, Not Routine

There are candidates you evaluate on paper, and there are those you understand through proximity. Comrade Dr Ronex Kisembo Tendo is firmly in the latter category. I write this not… Read more »