May 16
Uganda: Implication of Govt Crackdown On Civilians Donning Military Attire
The recent government crackdown on the National Unity Platform (NUP) for their signature berets and overalls has sparked a broader debate over the regulation of attire resembling… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Rejects Shs288bn Supplementary Budget By Govt
The budget committee of parliament has rejected a supplementary budget worth 288bn referred to the committee by the speaker. Read more »
Uganda: Census Goes Against God's Creed, Say Arrested Sheema Defiers
Enumerators carrying out the National Housing and Population Census exercise in Bugongi Town Council, Sheema District, were compelled to call the cops on members of two households… Read more »
May 15
Uganda: Census - Enumerators Urged to Avoid 'Irrelevant' Questions
Ambassador Milton Kambula has advised the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) to revise the census questions and stick to the most relevant as well as popularizing the questions to… Read more »
Uganda: DP Urges Government to Address UK Sanctions Seriously
The Democratic Party (DP) has urged the government to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the iron sheet controversy, which has resulted in the imposition of UK sanctions… Read more »
Uganda: Land Ownership Challenges Grip Northern Uganda
In the verdant landscapes of Northern Uganda, land ownership has emerged as a contentious issue, reflecting a complex interplay of historical legacies, post-conflict dynamics, and… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Gives 14 New Districts Road Units Worth Shs59bn
A total of 14 new districts have each received a road unit comprising a motor grader and wheel loader. Read more »
Uganda: Angry Woman Confiscates Census Tablet Over Enumerator's Debt
Ms Jennifer Awori, a fish dealer based at Kisima II Island on Lake Victoria in Jinja City East, pounced on 34-year-old Annette Kibekityo, who owed her money. Read more »
Uganda: A Brutal Attack in Nateete - Business Deal Gone Wrong
A seemingly routine business transaction at Bashir Grain Millers in Nateete took a horrifying turn when a financial verification process escalated into a violent attempted murder.… Read more »
May 14
Uganda: Yo-Waste - Innovator Tumusiime Makes Final Shortlist for Shs230m Prize
Ugandan innovator Martin Tumusiime is among the four finalist competing for a £50,000 (About Shs235 million) Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Read more »
Uganda: Political Interference Hindering IGG's Fight Against Corruption - Report
Stake holders in the fight against corruption have highlighted political interference as one of the major factors that have failed the office of the IGG from carrying out high… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Signs Free Movement Protocol in IGAD Region
Uganda has signed the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons within the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region. Read more »
Uganda: We Are Not Working With Russian Mercenaries to Hunt for Kony - ICC
The International Criminal Court has denied claims it is working with Russian mercenary group, Wagner to hunt for Lord's Resistance Army commander, Joseph Kony. Read more »
Uganda: IGG to Hand Over Report On Speaker's Assets
The spokesperson of the office of the inspectorate of government, ms Munira Ali, has revealed they will today submit a report on the wealth of Speaker of Parliament Anita Among to… Read more »
Uganda: Bridging the Gap - Healthcare Access in Rural Areas
In Uganda's rural areas, accessing healthcare can often be a journey fraught with challenges. From distant health facilities to scarce medical supplies, rural communities grapple… Read more »
Uganda: Parties Gear Up for 2026 Elections Amidst Growing Museveni Monarchy Concerns
As the 2026 elections loom on the horizon, political parties across the nation are gearing up for what could be a pivotal moment in Uganda's political landscape. Read more »
Uganda: Who Is Letting Down President Museveni?
As President Museveni navigates his sixth elective term, the question arises: who is letting down the President? A chorus of voices from within the ruling National Resistance… Read more »
Uganda: Tororo to Lose Billions to Slow Seed Schools Construction
Tororo District risks losing billions of shillings meant for the construction of seed schools by the end of this financial year. This as most projects remain behind schedule Read more »
Uganda: Ubos Defends Census Progress Amid Public Criticism
Whereas the bumpy start to the national housing and population census raised fears about the effectiveness of the exercise and the reliability of the data collected, attributing… Read more »
Uganda: Will Recent Sanctions Aid Uganda's Opposition?
In the wake of the recent sanctions imposed on Uganda by international bodies, questions arise regarding their potential impact on the country's political landscape, particularly… Read more »
Uganda: All OPM Goats Supplied to Karamoja Died - MPs
Members of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament (PAC) have accused interdicted undersecretary of the Office of the Prime Minister of causing financial loss of over Shs19… Read more »
Uganda: Pre-Eclampsia Second Leading Cause of Maternal Mortality in Uganda
In revelation by the ministry of health, pre-eclampsia has surged to become the second leading cause of maternal mortality in Uganda, responsible for a staggering 13 percent of… Read more »
Uganda: Ubos Mourns Namayingoenumerator Who Collapsed Dead On Duty
The ongoing National Population and housing Census 2024 got a setback in Namayingo district following the death of one of the enumerators. Read more »
Uganda: The Ripple Effect of Insecurity
Insecurity among nations, whether stemming from political unrest, terrorism, or economic instability, has far-reaching consequences that extend beyond borders. Read more »
Uganda: Next Media, Tree Adoption Uganda Root for Tackling Climate Change
Next Media and Tree Adoption Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at creating awareness about climate action through the massive tree planting initiative. Read more »