August 06
Uganda: Government Fails to Compensate Bassajjabalaba Over City Abattoir Land
Government has failed to compensate businessman Hassan Bassajjabalaba over the controversial city abattoir land dispute. The case has been a subject of legal and political… Read more »
Uganda: Red Cross Hits the Road With Its 'Humanity Needs You' Campaign
Officials from the Uganda Red Cross Society have taken to Kampala roads to popularize the Humanity Needs You campaign in which the organization seeks fundraise for humanitarian… Read more »
August 05
Uganda: Embattled Commissioners to Receive Censure Notice
In a significant development, the movers and seconders of the motion seeking to censure the four commissioners of Parliament are poised to take the next step in their quest for… Read more »
Uganda: Protesting As a Constitutional Right - a Perspective From Gen. Mugisha
The former coordinator for Alliance for National Transformation Maj. Gen. Mugisha Muntu has re-echoed that protesting against pressing social issues is a constitution right. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Accused of Using Terrorism Financing Battle to Suppress CSOs
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have expressed concerns about the application of laws aimed at regulating civil society groups in the battle against terrorism financing. Read more »
Uganda: Boda Boda Riders Tipped On Road Safety in Entebbe
Various groups that bring together commercial motorcycles for public transport commonly known as boda boda riders have been tipped on road safety measures in Entebbe to curb the… Read more »
Uganda: ICT Ministry Refutes Claims of Overpriced Vehicle Procurement
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has refuted media reports alleging that it spent an exorbitant amount of Shs 965 million on a single vehicle. Read more »
Uganda: M23 Capture Ishasha Border Sparks Mass Exodus of Congolese Crossing to Uganda
Over 2000 Congolese have fled to Uganda in search of safety after the M23 rebels took control of the Ishasha border post late on Sunday night in a region that borders the Kanungu… Read more »
Uganda: Bugiri Voters Collect 35, 000 Signatures to Censure MP Silwany
Voters in Bukooli central in Bugiri district have so far collected over 35,000 signatures to enable them censure their area Member of Parliament, Solomon Silwany. Read more »
August 04
Uganda: Natasha Nyonyozi Crowned Miss Uganda 2024-2025
Natasha Nyonyozi, a 23-year-old from Kyonyo, Kamuganguzi in the Kabale district, has been crowned Miss Uganda 2024-2025. Read more »
Uganda: Inside the 'Crash' of Chopper Carrying Tayebwa
Sources have provided finer details of the crash of a chopper carrying Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Praises Nyamutoro At Nebbi Thanksgiving
President Museveni has lauded the dedication and patriotism of his junior minister for energy and mineral development Phiona Nyamutoro. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Salaries to Be Paid Next Week - Minister Musasizi
State Minister of finance in charge of general duties Henry Musasizi has said that government will pay the delayed salaries of civil servants next week. Read more »
Uganda: Teargas and Bullets Rain As Nema Evicts Farmers From Masaka Wetland
Chaos erupted in the Kititi wetland of Kyanamukaka Subcounty in Masaka District as officials from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and Police evicted farmers… Read more »
Uganda: Mubaje Appoints Musa Muzaaya As Us Special Envoy
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje has appointed Musa Muzaaya as his Special Envoy to the United States. Read more »
Uganda: Ubteb Kicks Off July/August Exams
The Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) has officially commenced its July/August examination series across the nation. Read more »
Uganda: Plu Youths Not Allowed to Take Part in Demos - Gen Muhoozi
The Chief of Defence Forces and also chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has cautioned their young supporters against participating in… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Resumes Efforts to Protect Nyamwamba Riverbanks
A previous attempt to de-silt the river that gets much of its water from the ice melting from the Rwenzori Mountains failed due to rising water volumes. Read more »
Uganda: Julie Kariisa Shows Rotary Is Her Second Deep Love
When Julie J. Kariisa replaced Rhemie Kiggundu as president of the Rotary Club of Kampala Kibuli, the outgoing leadership described her as a dedicated and multitasking leader who… Read more »
Uganda: Chemutai Cruises to 3000m Steeplechase Final
Peruth Chumutai won Heat1 of the Women's 3000m Steeplechase semifinals at the Paris 2024 Olympics to qualify for the medal event. Read more »
August 02
Uganda: Uganda Confirms Two New Mpox Cases in Kasese
The Ministry of Health has confirmed two new cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Cut Expenditure or Borrow More - Experts Tell Govt
Experts have urged government to choose from cutting its expenditure or continue borrowing heavily to finance its huge expenditure. Read more »
Uganda: Cheptegei Sets Olympic Record in 10,000m Gold Win
Joshua Cheptegei completes his athletics dream by winning the only missing medal in his rich career Read more »
Uganda: Govt Decrees Mandatory Life Jackets for Inland Water Transport
The Ministry of Works and Transport has issued a directive mandating the use of life jackets for all passengers on inland water vessels. Read more »
Uganda: Olympics - Noble Calls It a Wrap
Ugandan rower Kathleen Noble's hopes of winning a medal fell short after she finished second in the 200m women's single sculls classifications final E of the ongoing Olympics in… Read more »