March 13
Uganda: Karamoja Residents Protest Chinese Branding of Moroto Cement
Residents of the Karamoja sub-region have expressed anger and disappointment after learning that the new cement produced at the Moroto-based factory will be branded "Yaobai… Read more »
March 12
Uganda: Bobi Wine Alleges Security Raid On Aide's Home, Wife Abducted
The president of the National Unity Platform, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused security operatives of raiding the home of one of his aides and abducting… Read more »
Uganda: Abim Residents Demand Tarmac Roads From Newly Elected MPs
Residents of Abim District have issued a strong demand to their newly elected Members of Parliament, Joyce Makamoe Ayoo and Michael Ayepa, calling for the construction of tarmac… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Urges Government to Prioritise Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease
Parliament has adopted a motion urging the government to recognise sickle cell disease as a major public health concern requiring urgent budgetary attention. Read more »
Uganda: Health, Maternal Health, Post-Abortion Care, Ankole, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
Health experts have raised concern over the rising number of abortion-related complications in southwestern Uganda, revealing that the Ankole sub-region currently leads the country… Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo Holds Residual Polls to Resolve Disputed Sub-County Positions
Ntungamo District on Thursday conducted residual elections at the sub-county level in a renewed effort by the Electoral Commission of Uganda to fill positions that remained… Read more »
Uganda: Cervical Cancer Remains Leading Cause of Cancer Deaths in Busoga, Says Hospice Director
Cervical cancer continues to claim the highest number of lives among cancer patients in the Busoga sub-region, according to Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja, a non-profit palliative care… Read more »
Uganda: Defence, Prosecution Clash Over Late Witness Disclosure in Besigye Treason Trial
Tensions flared in court on Thursday as sharp exchanges erupted between the defence and prosecution in the treason trial of veteran opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye over late… Read more »
Uganda: Manhunt Launched for Son Accused of Killing Mother Over Land Dispute in Iganga
Police in Iganga District are hunting for a man accused of murdering his 56-year-old mother following a suspected dispute over land. Read more »
Uganda: Mayuge Security Operation Nets 42 Suspects Over Counterfeit Dollar Scams and Robberies
A joint security operation in Mayuge District has led to the arrest of 42 suspects believed to be involved in a series of robberies and counterfeit currency scams targeting… Read more »
Uganda: Storm Victims in Pallisa Await Govt Aid As MP-Elect Catherine Achola Launches Relief Efforts
Residents in Pallisa District who were recently hit by a devastating storm are still waiting for government assistance weeks after the disaster destroyed homes, crops, and… Read more »
Uganda: NUP's Nakawooya Petitions Court to Nullify Nakaseke Woman MP Election
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Esther Nakawooya has petitioned the High Court of Uganda sitting in Luweero, seeking to nullify the election of Sarah Najjuma of the… Read more »
Uganda: Government to Clear Arrears, Saves Billions in Fake Claims - Psst Ggoobi
The government is set to clear domestic arrears owed to suppliers, with Shs200 billion allocated in the next budget. Read more »
Uganda: Focus On People's Real Issues - Museveni Tells Masaka NRM Leaders
President Museveni has met National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders from Greater Masaka at State Lodge Masaka, urging them to focus on addressing the real challenges affecting… Read more »
Uganda: Arsenal Undone By Own Set-Piece Weapon As 100 Percent Record Ends
Those were the words from Arsenal's set-piece coach Nicolas Jover to Bayer Leverkusen manager Kasper Hjulmand after the German side took the lead from a corner in the Champions… Read more »
Uganda: How St. Patrick's Day Showcases the Global Traditions That Connect Communities
Across the world, communities set aside special days on the calendar to remember important events, honour influential figures and celebrate shared beliefs or traditions. These… Read more »
Uganda: Government to Adopt Spiro Electric Bikes in Their Operations
Spiro Uganda's push toward electric mobility received a major endorsement this week as the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, led a high-level government delegation on an inspection… Read more »
Uganda: Kvaratskhelia Double Helps PSG Thump Chelsea in First Leg
A costly error by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen sparked a late collapse as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's double gave Champions League holders Paris St-Germain a three-goal lead… Read more »
March 11
Uganda: MPs Demand Answers Over Election Internet Shutdown
Members of Parliament have intensified calls for transparency over the internet shutdown imposed during Uganda's recent general elections, demanding clarity on who authorized the… Read more »
Congo-Brazzaville: Congo FA President Sentenced to Life Over $1.3m FIFA Funds Embezzlement
The president of the Congolese Football Federation, Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty in a major corruption case that has… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges NRM Leaders to Tackle Local Issues and Fight Corruption
President Museveni has urged leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to focus on addressing local community challenges and exposing corruption, rather than… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Deploys 642 Motorcycles to Boost Immunisation in Hard-to-Reach Areas
The government has launched 642 motorcycles and other operational equipment to strengthen immunisation services in hard-to-reach communities, aiming to reduce the number of… Read more »
Uganda: Stakeholders Raise Concerns Over Mining Licensing Delays, Mineral Royalty Gaps
Uganda's mining sector is facing growing scrutiny as policymakers, industry leaders and civil society actors raise concerns over licensing delays, weak revenue tracking and limited… Read more »
Uganda: TikToker Remanded Over Spreading Hate Speech Against CDF Gen Muhoozi
A TikToker who allegedly spread hate speech against the Chief of Defence Forces in the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kaineugaba has been remanded. Read more »
Uganda: I Gave Kyagulanyi Shs 600 Million for the Party Card, but Didn't Receive It - Says Kaweesa
Former Nansana Municipality parliamentary aspirant Eng. Stephen Kaweesa, popularly known as the "NUP Commander," has alleged that he paid Shs 600 million to secure the National… Read more »
