Uganda: Journalists Attacked Some More, NBS TV Equipment Confiscated in Kawempe By-Election

However, incidents of violence against journalists quickly overshadowed the process. NBS journalist Canary Mugume, who is field-anchoring live from Kawempe, reported that security… Read more »

Uganda: Mayor Sserunjogi Accuses Officials of Delays to Open Polling Stations

Speaking during a monitoring exercise, Sserunjogi claimed that despite voters arriving at polling stations as early as 6am, voting had not begun at some locations by 8am. Read more »

Uganda: Police Defends Actions in Kawempe Fracas, Acknowledges Concerns Over Journalist's Assault

The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has defended its handling of the chaos in Kawempe on Wednesday, where a Spark TV journalist, Steven Kibwiika, was assaulted, and National Unity… Read more »

Uganda: Former MP Akurut to Challenge VP Alupo's Stronghold On Katakwi Woman MP Seat

Akurut, who had maintained a low profile since her defeat to VP Alupo in 2021, dismissed speculation that she would instead contest for the Ngariam County MP seat. Read more »

Uganda: Tributes Pour in As Grace Pulkol's Body Returns to Uganda

Born in July 1981, Grace Pulkol Adams passed away on February 9, 2025, in the United States due to cardiac arrest. Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Pushes for Mobile Number Portability to Enhance Telecom Competition

Parliament has recently called for the swift implementation of a Mobile Number Portability (MNP) licensing framework, as outlined in the 2018 National Broadband Policy, to boost… Read more »

Uganda: I Became a Soldier to Fight for Myself Against State-Inspired Violence - Museveni in 1985

President Museveni's 1985 Words on State Violence Resurface Amid Journalist Attacks. Ironically, today, the same accusations are being directed at Museveni's own government. Read more »

Uganda: Escalating Attacks On Journalists Raise Press Freedom Concerns

The growing number of attacks on journalists by armed forces in Uganda has sparked alarm among media rights organisations, human rights activists, and the press community. Read more »

Uganda: Journalists Covering Kawempe By-Election Assaulted

Steven Kibwiika of Spark TV and Thomas Kitimbo of NBS TV were assaulted while on duty, allegedly by security personnel. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Accuses Museveni of Parading Fake Converts in Kawempe

Kyagulanyi says over 1,000 T-shirts and 2,500 membership cards were taken during the operation and now alleges that these items were used in Kawempe to stage defections. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Summons NRM MPs for Emergency Meeting

A memo from Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua stated that attendance is mandatory, with all invited MPs required to undergo COVID-19 testing on Thursday, March 13 ahead of… Read more »

Uganda: Water Crisis Brings Nakasongola Residents to Their Knees

Residents of Kakooge Town Council in Nakasongola district are urging the Ministry of Water to address a four-month water crisis, highlighting health risks, long queues, and… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Disagrees With Minister Muhoozi On Security Personnel Identification

The disagreement arose following Minister Muhoozi's criticism of the Joint Anti-terrorism Task Force (JAT) during the Kawempe North by-election campaigns. Read more »

Uganda: Kenzo 'Unapologetic' After Scuffle With Security Personnel in Kawempe

Singer Edrisa Musuuza, also known as Kenzo, has defended his reaction to security personnel who attempted to remove him from the stage during a performance at the Kawempe North… Read more »

Uganda: CCTV Footage Played in Court As Katanga Murder Trial Continues

Earlier in the week, the defense raised doubts about Kanene's credibility, questioning his authority to submit exhibits and whether the chain of custody had been properly… Read more »

Uganda: CCTV Gaps and Digital Evidence Unfold in Ongoing Katanga Murder Trial

The findings suggest that Molly, who was found unconscious and severely injured at the home that morning, suffered significant blood loss at the scene. Read more »

Uganda: Annual HIV Prevention Jab Shows Promise - What It Means for Uganda

A groundbreaking annual injection designed to protect against HIV has successfully passed its first safety trial, bringing new hope for long-term prevention. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Appointed to African Union Advisory Group On AI

Dr. Kennedy Javuru, a leading expert in strategic communications and a scholar, has been appointed to the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council's newly established Advisory… Read more »

Uganda: Luweero, Nakaseke Authorities Seek Government Support to Fix Impassable Road

Authorities in Luweero and Nakaseke districts have joined forces to address the deteriorating condition of a crucial 1-kilometer stretch of Lugoggo Swamp, part of the… Read more »

Uganda: Power Outages Might Continue Until April, Govt Says

The Minister of Energy, Ruth Nankabirwa has said that the ongoing power outages across the country could continue up to April 2025. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Dismisses Concerns Over CCTV System, Claims High Functionality

The government has dismissed concerns raised by Parliament over the functionality of the National CCTV Systems Project, insisting that the Shs437.7 bn investment has been largely… Read more »

Uganda: Leaders Concerned As Congo Refugee Influx Overwhelms Kyangwali Settlement

Administrators at Kyangwali Refugee Settlement are raising concerns over the increasing number of refugees arriving at the camp, noting that they are receiving over 600 people per… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, Burundi Struggle With High Refugee Influx Amid Intensifying DR Congo Conflict

Burundi is facing its largest refugee crisis in decades as tens of thousands flee escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Deploys Special Forces to Pacify South Sudan

Uganda intervened in South Sudan in 2013 and 2016 to support President Kiir's government, protect nationals, stabilize the region, and safeguard infrastructure amid ongoing civil… Read more »

Uganda: Letter to VP Alupo Over Tororo District Split Sparks Controversy

In a letter dated February 28, 2025, District Chairperson John Okea asked the vice-president to provide guidance, citing a council resolution to suspend discussions until after an… Read more »