Uganda: Muslims Launch Fundraising Drive to Acquire New Cemetery

In response to the overcrowding predicament faced by the famous Nkoowe-based Muslim cemetery, Muslims have initiated a fundraising drive with the ambitious goal of raising over… Read more »

Uganda: Red Cross Reunites 68 Year Old Refugee With Family After 11 Years

It was excitement on Tuesday as 68 year old Dusenge Rambahose,a Congolese refugee was reunited with her family by Uganda Red Cross , International Committee of the Red Cross Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Southern Cooperation Finance Ministers Approve Establishment of Sovereign Debtors Union

Finance ministers of the member states of the Organisation of Southern Cooperation have adopted the bylaws establishing the Common Leveraging Union of Borrowers (CLUB) which is a… Read more »

Uganda: Tororo Fertiliser Project Faces Uncertainty As Partial Production Resumes Briefly

The Tororo Sukulu phosphate project, which recently rekindled hopes with a partial production restart, has once again shuttered its operations, leaving the district's residents… Read more »

Uganda: Revolutionizing Teso's Cassava Landscape

In the heart of Teso's vast cassava fields, a revolutionary movement is sweeping through, driven by the relentless spirit of local farmers determined to turn their abundant cassava… Read more »

Uganda: Leaders in West Nile Urge Extension of Dr Dip for Unfinished Projects Benefiting Refugee Host Communities

Leaders in the West Nile sub-region are advocating for an extension of the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Projects (DR DIP) to ensure the completion of ongoing… Read more »

Uganda: Unpaid Salaries Worry Busia Teachers As Xmas Looms

A crisis is unfolding in Busia district as a significant number of secondary school teachers face severe financial hardship, unable to make their way home for the holidays due to… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Trying to Rebuild ''bachwezi Empire'', Says Besigye

Opposition figure, Dr Kiiza Besigye has accused President Yoweri Museveni of using the military to control politics. Read more »

Africa: Homegrown Solutions Will Secure Water for Africa, Says Dr.Mugisha

Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha who is the president of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWSA) has urged water supply and sanitation sector players in Africa to innovate… Read more »

Uganda: Cartoonist Spire Ssentongo Wins Human Rights Defender's Award

Cartoonist and academician Dr.Jimmy Spire Ssentongo has been awarded the prestigious award of the most outstanding human rights defender of the year 2023. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UPDF EACRF Troops Preparing to Withdraw From DRC

The Ugandan army(UPDF) contingent under the East African Regional Force (EACRF) has started preparations to withdraw from eastern DRC where they have been on a peacekeeping… Read more »

Uganda: Tensions Arise As Parliament Summons Key Figures Over Human Rights Abuses

The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has summoned key political figures to address three critical resolutions passed during a heated plenary sitting on Tuesday. Read more »

Uganda: Lira Businessmen Accused of Grabbing NFA Land Sent to Prison

A Grade One Magistrate court in Lira City has remanded to Lira Government prison two businessmen for fraudulently procuring a certificate of title in a forest reserve land Read more »

Uganda: Lumumba Hails Next Media At Housing Baraza

The Minister in Charge of General duties in office of the Prime minister Justine Lumumba Kasule has hailed Next Media for championing tackling the Sustainable Development Goals. Read more »

Uganda: Alcohol Industry Stakeholders Express Concerns Over Restrictive Proposed Bill

In a recent alcohol sector consultative meeting with key ministries, stakeholders have voiced their dissatisfaction with the Private Member's Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2023,… Read more »

Uganda: UNDP Awards Gender Equality Champions in the Private Sector

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Private Sector Foundation of Uganda (PSFU) have rewarded companies in the private sector for championing gender equality. Read more »

Uganda: Local Governments Body Welcomes Proposed Amendments to Public Finance Management Act

The Uganda Local Government Association (ULGA) has expressed its support for the proposed amendments to the Public Finance Management Act, stating that it will enhance government… Read more »

Uganda: Rotary Family Carnival 2023 - Uniting for a Malaria-Free Uganda

Malaria Free Uganda, in partnership with Rotary, is set to host the second edition of the annual Rotary Family Carnival on December 10, 2023, at Legends Rugby Club. This vibrant… Read more »

Uganda: Environmentalists Raise Concern Over Threat to Lubigi Wetland

Environmentalists are sounding the alarm, warning that the road section along the entire Lubigi wetland is at risk of curving in due to excessive dumping. Read more »

Uganda: Ubl Wins Environmental, Social and Governance Award

Uganda Breweries Limited has received the Social and Governance (ESG) champion of the year 2023 award at the annual private sector award gala organized by Private Sector Foundation… Read more »

Uganda: Psfu, Uganda Baati Sign MOU to Enhance Climate Resilience

A transformative memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been formalized between Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and Uganda Baati Limited marking the commencement of the… Read more »

Uganda: Greed Is Killing Uganda, Warns Gen Katumba Wamala

The Minister for Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala has warned that greed has killed Uganda, urging that something needs to be done to save the situation. Read more »

Uganda: JAP - Fostering Atrocity Prevention and Human Rights

As the world observes International Human Rights Day on December 10th, 2023, it is crucial to highlight the persistent challenges faced by Uganda, a nation that has, unfortunately,… Read more »

Uganda: Next Com Polls - Unveiling Insights On HIV/Aids Perceptions in Uganda On World Aids Day 2023

Next Com, a Next Media Communication Agency, conducted a comprehensive survey shedding light on public opinions regarding the causes of HIV/AIDS and community involvement in… Read more »

Uganda: State of the Youth Report 2023 Launched

In an annual landmark event held at the Skyz Hotel in Kampala, the State of the Youth Report 2023 was officially launched by the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Youth Affairs in… Read more »