Uganda: UCC, Multichoice Spotlight Emerging Film Talent At Luweero UFF Regional Competitions

Luweero Uganda's vibrant film industry took centre stage as filmmakers from across the Central Region gathered in Luweero for the regional edition of the Uganda Film Festival (UFF)… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Urged to Learn French and Explore Global Careers

Young Ugandans have been urged to embrace education, learn new languages, and seize international opportunities. Read more »

Uganda: Fake NFA Officers Arrested in Highway Extortion Racket Targeting Charcoal Traders

A joint enforcement operation by the National Forestry Authority (NFA) has dismantled a criminal racket accused of staging illegal roadblocks and extorting millions of shillings… Read more »

Uganda: Rising Gender-Based Violence and Teenage Pregnancies Alarming Communities in Kasese

Civil society organisations have raised alarm over rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and teenage pregnancies in communities, warning that these trends are threatening the… Read more »

Uganda: Mubaje Intervenes in Lango Muslim Leadership Disputes

The Mufti of Uganda, Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, led Muslims in the last congregational Juma prayers of the holy month of Ramadan at the Idi Amin Dada Memorial Mosque in Lira City,… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Signs Deal With Orascom to Study Light Rail Transit System for Greater Kampala

The government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Egyptian infrastructure firm Orascom Construction to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed Light Rail Transit… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Introduces Cost-Sharing Policy for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccination

The government has introduced a new cost-sharing policy requiring farmers to contribute financially to the vaccination of livestock against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), in a move… Read more »

Uganda: Educationists Call for Controlled Internet Access As Uganda Expands Digital Learning

Education stakeholders in Mityana District have called on the Ministry of Education and Sports to introduce systems that regulate how learners access the internet while using… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Moves to Boost Creative Industry With New Copyright Amendment Bill

The Government of Uganda has taken a major step toward strengthening protection for artists and creators with the introduction of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment)… Read more »

Uganda: Buganda Schools' Sports Competitions to Conclude At Kawanda SS

The Buganda Minister for Sports, Youths and Talents, Robert Serwanga, has lauded the growing participation and impressive talent demonstrated by students in this year's Buganda… Read more »

Uganda: Kabale University Celebrates International Day of Mathematics, Encourages Hope and Innovation

Kabale University joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of Mathematics, using the occasion to encourage appreciation of mathematics as a source of… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Expands Digital Learning With Computers Handover to Mityana Schools

Uganda continues to advance its digital learning agenda by integrating technology into classrooms nationwide, with the government distributing computers, expanding internet access,… Read more »

Uganda: Teachers Urged to Innovate As Kabale University Marks Mathematics Day

Kabale University has called on teachers to adopt creative and practical teaching methods to effectively implement the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC), particularly in… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Hosts Dinner for US Lt Gen Michael Flynn

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted former US Director of the Defense Intelligence,… Read more »

Uganda: Kotido Mother Excels in UACE Exams At 50

A 50-year-old mother from Kotido District has captured public admiration after scoring 14 points in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, demonstrating… Read more »

Uganda: Bou Donates Shs250m Patient Monitors to Boost Maternal and Critical Care

The Bank of Uganda has donated 17 patient monitors worth Shs250 million to the Ministry of Health, aiming to strengthen maternal and critical care services and reduce preventable… Read more »

Uganda: Imams Urged to Use Mosque Funds to Drive Community Development

Muslim leaders have been urged to ensure that funds collected from mosques are used responsibly to support development initiatives within their communities. Read more »

Uganda: KCCA Dismisses Claims of Planned Demolition of Owino Market

The Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Sharifah Buzeki, has dismissed reports that St Balikuddembe Market, commonly known as Owino Market, is set to… Read more »

Uganda: American Military Veteran Michael Flynn Praises Uganda's Military Leadership

Retired United States Army Lieutenant General Michael T. Flynn on Saturday met Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Muhoozi… Read more »

Somalia: UPDF Contingent Hosts Iftar Dinner for Muslim Community in Mogadishu

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) on Friday evening hosted an Iftar dinner… Read more »

Uganda: Tension Rises in Nsoowe Forest As Pastoralists Clash With Licensed Tree Growers

Tension is escalating in Nsoowe Central Forest Reserve in Gomba District as pastoralists continue to enter the forest, allegedly destroying planted trees and threatening licensed… Read more »

Uganda: Luyombya Wins Nakawa II Lc5 Councillor Seat After Naguru Re-Run

Godfrey Luyombya of the National Unity Platform has been declared the elected LC5 Direct Councillor for Nakawa II Division after a re-run election in Naguru I and Naguru II,… Read more »

Uganda: Mukono Authorities Close Two Private Schools Over Poor Sanitation, Safety Concerns

Education authorities in Mukono District have closed two private schools following an inspection aimed at assessing the learning and living conditions of pupils at the start of the… Read more »

Uganda: Byanyima Condemns Senegal's Tougher Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

As Senegal's parliament moves to significantly sharpen its legal stance against the LGBTQ+ community, Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS, has issued a strong rebuke. Read more »

Uganda: Boy, 4, Kidnapped for Ransom, Killed and Dumped in Pit-Latrine

Police have launched investigations into the murder of a boy who had been kidnapped from his home in Mubende District, with the child's body later recovered from a pit latrine. Read more »