March 10
Uganda: Bellazuri Marks International Women's Day With Conversation On African Women and Beauty
Bellazuri - Roots of Beauty marked International Women's Day with a women's empowerment gathering focused on the evolving role of African women in the beauty industry. Read more »
March 09
Uganda: Industrial Court Overturns Shs42m Award to Sacked Ugafode It Officer
The Industrial Court has overturned a Shs42 million compensation award previously granted to a former database administrator of UGAFODE Microfinance Limited, ruling that the… Read more »
Uganda: MP Fungaroo Raises Alarm Over Suspected 120,000-Acre Customary Land Grab in Obongi-Yumbe
Obongi Constituency Member of Parliament-elect, Kaps Hassan Fungaroo, has raised alarm over a suspected scheme to sell large portions of communal and customary land in the Ma'di… Read more »
Uganda: Police, Army Launch Operation Against Numberless Vehicles On Ugandan Roads
Security agencies have launched a joint operation targeting vehicles without number plates in a move authorities say is aimed at restoring discipline on Uganda's roads. Read more »
Uganda: Health Risks Escalate As Kenkombe Landfill Overwhelms Mbarara Community
Residents of Rwemigiina Ward in Mbarara are raising urgent concerns over the worsening conditions at the Kenkombe Dumping Site, warning that mismanagement has turned the facility… Read more »
Uganda: Vybz Kartel Denies Reports of Uganda Concert Amid Social Media Rumours
Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel has distanced himself from circulating reports claiming he will embark on an East African tour in May 2026, cautioning fans and promoters that… Read more »
Uganda: UHRC Raises Alarm Over Rising Court Cases Involving Women
The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission, Mariam Wangadya, has raised concern over the increasing number of court cases involving women, noting that many lack legal… Read more »
Uganda: Govt and Private Sector Unite to Accelerate Water and Sanitation Solutions in Uganda
The Ministry of Water and Environment, in partnership with development and private sector actors, has formalized a series of strategic agreements to accelerate progress in water,… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Says Educating Girls Remains Key to Empowering Women and Transforming Society
President Museveni has emphasized that educating the girl child remains central to empowering women and transforming societies, noting that Uganda's long-standing education reforms… Read more »
Africa: Govt Leases Former Livestock Research Land to Africa Tech University in Tororo
The government has leased a large piece of land in Tororo District that previously housed offices of the National Livestock Resources Research Institute to the newly established… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Courier Industry Faces Pressure As Unlicensed Operators Dominate Market
Uganda's courier industry is facing growing pressure as unlicensed delivery operators increasingly dominate the market, raising concerns over consumer protection, regulatory… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Commander Questions Police Checkpoints As Cattle Theft Persists in Nakasongola
The Commander of the UPDF Motorized Infantry Division, Major General Charles Byanyima, has called on security officers to intensify efforts in combating cattle theft in Nakasongola… Read more »
Africa: Africa Seeks to Turn Conservation Into a Sustainable Business
Leaders from government, conservation agencies, academia, and the private sector gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for a landmark meeting aimed at exploring how conservation can become… Read more »
Uganda: Police Defend Fatal Shooting of Matugga Salon Owner As Family Demands Justice
Police have defended the fatal shooting of a young salon owner in Matugga during an operation targeting suspected criminal gangs that have been terrorizing residents at night, even… Read more »
Uganda: Us Ambassador Praises Mbarara University As a Global Hub for Research and Innovation
The United States Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp, has reaffirmed US support for scientific and academic excellence in Uganda, describing a degree from Mbarara University of… Read more »
Uganda: High Court Orders Hardware Firm to Pay Uganda Baati Shs1.6 Bn in Fraud Case
The High Court has ordered a hardware company and its managing director to pay more than Shs1.6 billion to Uganda Baati Limited for goods obtained through fraudulent trading, while… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Students Excel in French, Unlock Global Opportunities
Uganda's top young French learners were celebrated at the fourth edition of the Njogera Français 2026 competitions, as educators and diplomats highlighted the growing… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Kids Compete in First Rotary Chess Tournament
The Rotary Club of Kampala City has organised a children's chess tournament aimed at promoting critical thinking, concentration and intellectual development among young learners in… Read more »
Uganda: Activists Call for Increased Investment to End Gender-Based Violence
Civil society organisations advocating for women's rights have called on the government to increase investment in programmes aimed at eliminating gender-based violence and… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Flood Victims Threaten Demonstration Over Delayed Compensation
Traders affected by recent floods in Kampala have announced plans to stage a protest on the 25th of this month, accusing the government of failing to compensate them despite… Read more »
Uganda: Nadiope Iv Boys Dormitory Commissioned As Spack Celebrates 10 Years of Academic Excellence in Namutumba
St. Patrick Secondary School Nabisoigi (SPACK) in Kibaale Town Council marked a decade of academic excellence and regional transformation with the commissioning of the new Nadiope… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Crème Set to Roar Viewers With Electrifying Season 3
Fans of the popular Pearl Magic Prime show are about to be treated to an exciting new season of Kampala Crème. Read more »
Uganda: Collapsed Bridge Cuts Off Key Road Linking Tororo, Butaleja and Kibuku
Residents who once relied on a busy community road linking the districts of Tororo, Butaleja and Kibuku are now grappling with a dangerous crossing after a key bridge in Butaleja… Read more »
Uganda: Police Warn Motorists After Rise in Road Accidents in Wamala Region
Police in the Wamala Region have issued a renewed warning to motorists and other road users following an increase in road traffic accidents recorded across major highways in the… Read more »
Uganda: Over 60 Christians Confirmed At St. Balunabba Church in Mukono Diocese
More than 60 Christians were confirmed at St. Balunabba Church of Uganda in Nazigo Parish, Kangulumira Archdeaconry, Mukono Diocese during a special service on Sunday. Read more »
