March 01
Uganda: Police Hunt for Suspects in Lwengo Coffee Trader Killing
Residents of Kengwe Village in Kyazanga Sub-county have been left in shock following the brutal murder of a local coffee trader. Read more »
Uganda: Floods Sweep Away Millions in Mineral Wealth As Kilembe Tailings Collapse Into River Nyamwamba
Leaders in Kasese District are raising alarm over the continued erosion of copper and cobalt tailings into River Nyamwamba, warning that government may have already lost more than… Read more »
Uganda: Man Arrested in Kaabong for Buying Gun in South Sudan for Cattle Raids
Authorities in Kaabong District have arrested a man accused of purchasing an illegal firearm from South Sudan and using it to raid cattle and terrorize local communities. Read more »
Uganda: Ivan Tibaijuka, the Boda Rider Who Spends Half His Day Volunteering to Help Schoolchildren Cross Streets
Ivan Tibaijuka has become a familiar figure in Hoima for schoolchildren, waking up every morning to help them safely cross busy roads near Hoima central police station--all at no… Read more »
Uganda: Gomba Farmers Adopt M-Cash System to Access Subsidised Inputs Under Climate Smart Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has intensified efforts to support farmers under the Climate Smart Agriculture programme by easing access to essential… Read more »
Uganda: Rakai Pupils Struggle to Study in Dilapidated School Structures
Parents, teachers, and pupils at Kaseese Parents Nursery and Primary School in Kakinga Parish, Kibanda Sub-county, Rakai District, have raised concern over the deteriorating state… Read more »
Uganda: Buganda Prince Nakibinge Calls On Parliament to Address Political Detentions
The Titular Head of Muslims in Uganda, Prince Kassim Nakibinge Kakungulu, has called on Parliament to exercise its authority and address the continued detention of individuals held… Read more »
Uganda: Rotary Club of Bukerere Brings Free Medical Services to Thousands in Mukono
More than 1,000 residents of Goma Division, Mukono Municipality, are set to benefit from a free medical outreach organized by the Rotary Club of Bukerere St. Charles Lwanga at St.… Read more »
Uganda: Man Arrested for Murdering Wife Following Domestic Violence
Police in Adjumani District have arrested a 62-year-old man in connection with the murder of his wife after a domestic violence incident in Dzaip Sub-county. Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Focus On Infrastructure Maintenance - Minister
The government will prioritise maintainance and rehabilitation of existing roads, developing the standard gauge railway, and growth of Uganda Airlines to improve transport… Read more »
Uganda: Meat Safety Concerns Rise As Lira City Abattoir Faces Poor Sanitation
Residents and leaders in Lira City have raised alarm over the deteriorating conditions at the city's main abattoir, citing poor hygiene, inadequate sanitation, and waste management… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Salutes Kwar Adhola Owori On His 100th Birthday
President Museveni has commended Moses Stephen Owori, the Kwar Adhola of the Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution, for his century-long life, exemplary leadership, and partnership… Read more »
Uganda: Smirnoff Ice Fiesta 2026 Kicks Off in Mukono, Promises More Energy and Flavor
If you felt the energy shift this weekend, it was probably Smirnoff Fiesta making its 2026 comeback and Mukono was the first to catch the vibe. Read more »
Uganda: Vivo Energy Hosts Chinese Business Community to Mark 2026 Lunar New Year
Vivo Energy Uganda on Thursday evening hosted leading stakeholders and members of the Chinese business community in Kampala to celebrate the 2026 Chinese New Year and usher in the… Read more »
Uganda: Adjumani's Adropi Sub-County Hosts Public Accountability Day, Sets Governance Benchmark
Adropi Sub-county in the West Nile district of Adjumani has strengthened its reputation for transparency after hosting its annual public accountability forum, where civil servants… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Recognises Content Creators As Wealth Generators, to Support Them With Shs5bn
President Museveni has acknowledged the role of content creators in Uganda's wealth creation chain, pledging Shs5 billion to support a SACCO for organised groups within the sector. Read more »
Uganda: Katikkiro Urges New SDA Archbishop to Deepen Buganda-Church Collaboration
Buganda Kingdom Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has congratulated Archbishop Samuel Kajoba upon his appointment as the new head of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Uganda, urging… Read more »
Uganda: Lango Schools Turn to Western Uganda for Food Amid Local Shortages
Schools across the Lango sub-region are increasingly sourcing beans and firewood from western Uganda as local shortages disrupt feeding programmes, drive up operational costs, and… Read more »
Uganda: At Least 9 Killed in Pro-Iran Protest At Us Consulate in Pakistan's Karachi
At least nine people have been killed near a United States consulate in the Pakistani city of Karachi after protests broke out following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader… Read more »
Uganda: Six Dead, Seven Critically Injured in Early Morning Kyankwanzi Crash
At least six people were killed and seven others critically injured after a passenger bus collided head-on with a Fuso truck carrying charcoal at Kyakabuga Village along the… Read more »
Uganda: Busoga Sugar Millers Warn of Closures Amid Licensing Pressure
The sugar industry in Uganda's Busoga sub-region is facing mounting uncertainty as millers warn of potential factory closures, even as sugarcane farmers continue pressing for… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Strengthens Adventure Tourism Safety Standards At Rwenzori Mountains National Park
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has intensified efforts to position Uganda as a credible and competitive adventure tourism destination following an intensive… Read more »
Uganda: Mayiga Commissions Shs9bn Sekabaka Daudi Chwa II Building At King's College Budo
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged students and leaders of King's College Budo to jealously guard the school's rich legacy and remain committed to… Read more »
Uganda: Security, Nansana Residents Chart Ways to Combat Crime
Residents of Nansana have expressed growing fear over a recent surge in thefts, accusing some police officers of collaborating with criminals. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Receives African Leadership Award for Defence Excellence
The African Leadership Organisation has honoured the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, with the Special African… Read more »
