March 08
Uganda: Lydia Wanyoto Pledges to Support NRM Agenda As Speakership Race Intensifies
Mbale City Woman Member of Parliament-elect Lydia Wanyoto Mutende has said her focus in the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament is anchored on delivering on the ruling party's… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Babalanda Calls for Faith and Resilience Among Women
The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has called on women across Uganda to strengthen their faith, remain resilient in the face of challenges, and continue… Read more »
Uganda: International Women's Day 2026 - Scaling Up Justice Must Include Women and Girls With Disabilities
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Uganda: Rising Vandalism Undermines Uganda's Electricity Reliability, Warns UETCL
Uganda's electricity sector has made significant strides, with the national grid now spanning 5,295 kilometers and electricity access reaching approximately 57% of the population. Read more »
Uganda: Speakership Race Shouldn't Be a Do-or-Die Battle, Says Former MP Komakech
Former Gulu Municipality Member of Parliament, Lyandro Komakech, has weighed in on the intensifying race for the Speakership of the 12th Parliament, cautioning that the contest… Read more »
Uganda: PDM Has Potential to Transform Uganda Into Modernized Economy, Says Policy Expert Paul Rukundo
Policy expert Paul Rukundo has highlighted the transformative potential of the Parish Development Model (PDM), emphasizing its unique focus on parish-level management as a key… Read more »
Uganda: The Key Is What Was Not Written, Says DP's Mutenyo On Museveni Speakership Letter
The Spokesperson of the Democratic Party, Kennedy Mutenyo, has weighed in on the growing contest for the Speakership of the 12th Parliament, emphasizing that the key aspect of… Read more »
Uganda: Speakership Race Already Favours Among, Says Odonga Otto
Former Aruu County Member of Parliament, Odonga Otto, has described the speakership race for the 12th Parliament as effectively settled, singling out incumbent Anita Annet Among as… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Caucus Spokesperson Reaffirms Party Support for Among, Tayebwa
The Spokesperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus and Kagoma North Member of Parliament, Alex Brandon Kintu, has reiterated the ruling party's… Read more »
March 06
Uganda: Uganda's Regina Kamoga Wins Global Recognition for Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Ugandan health advocate Regina Mariam Namata Kamoga has been named among eight Global Female Trailblazers recognised for their efforts to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), a… Read more »
Kenya: Uganda's Ecotrust Showcases Community-Based Conservation Financing At Nairobi Conference
The Business of Conservation Conference 2026 is currently underway in Nairobi- Kenya, bringing together leaders from across Africa and beyond to discuss how conservation can become… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Calls for Global Justice, Affluence At State House Iftar Dinner
President Museveni, who also serves as Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), has called on world leaders to pursue global justice and affluence, warning that conflicts driven by… Read more »
March 05
Uganda: 138 Newly Trained Health Extension Workers Deployed in Mbarara to Transform Rural Healthcare
In a major step to strengthen rural healthcare system, 138 newly trained Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWS) have been deployed in Mbarara, bringing medical services closer… Read more »
Uganda: Rukungiri Deploys 210 Health Extension Workers to Strengthen Grassroots Healthcare
The Ministry of Health Uganda has commissioned 210 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in Rukungiri District in a move aimed at bridging the gap between communities and… Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Warns MPs Against Letting Social Media Dictate Parliamentary Leadership
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has cautioned Members of Parliament seeking the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker in the upcoming 12th Parliament against… Read more »
Uganda: I Was Rigged and I Have Evidence but Won't Go to Court, Says MP Luttamaguzi
Outgoing Nakaseke South Member of Parliament, Paulson Luttamaguzi Ssemakula, has said he will not challenge the results of the parliamentary elections held in Nakaseke South on… Read more »
Uganda: Susan Magara Murder Trial Resumes With Suspect Raising Concerns Over Defence Representation
The murder trial of former Bwendero Dairy Farm accountant Susan Magara resumed on Thursday with the defence presenting two more witnesses before the Criminal Division of the High… Read more »
Uganda: Speaker, Deputy Should Be Judged On Core Mandate, Not Peripheral Matters - Tayebwa
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has strongly defended the performance of the 11th Parliament, asserting that the leadership under Speaker Anita Annet Among has… Read more »
Uganda: Nyendo-Mukungwe MP-Elect Meets Leader of Opposition to Strengthen Parliamentary Coordination
The Member of Parliament-elect for Nyendo-Mukungwe, Lubowa Ssebina Gyaviira, has held a strategic meeting with the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, in what… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Balance of Faith, Effort to Drive National Development
President Museveni has called on Ugandans to balance faith and personal effort, saying both are crucial for national development and the country's continued progress. Read more »
Uganda: Govt, World Bank Call for More Suppliers to Boost Fuelwood Support in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement
Government and World Bank officials have called for more private suppliers to join the fuelwood supply chain under a major climate-smart project supporting refugees in Kyangwali… Read more »
Uganda: Mbarara District Tables Shs41bn Budget for 2026/2027 Financial Year
Mbarara District Council has tabled a proposed budget of Shs41 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year, representing an increase of Shs11 billion from the Shs30 billion approved… Read more »
Uganda: World Bank Begins Review of Ugift Programme to Strengthen Public Investment and Local Service Delivery
The World Bank has launched an Implementation Completion and Results Report (ICR) mission to review the performance of the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers Programme for… Read more »
Uganda: DP Defends Norbert Mao's Bid for Speaker, Says It's Not a Bargaining Tool
The Democratic Party (DP) has defended the candidature of its leader and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, for the Speaker of the 12th Parliament,… Read more »
Uganda: Trade Ministry Positions Uganda's Trade Sector to Drive $500bn Economy Target By 2040
KAMPALA -- The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has positioned the trade sector as a key driver in Uganda's ambition to grow its economy tenfold from about $50 billion… Read more »
