Uganda: Urgent Call for Affordable Oxygen As Lung Diseases Surge in Uganda

Health experts at Makerere University Lung Institute have emphasized the pressing need for a reduction in oxygen costs to aid patients battling lung diseases, particularly those… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Not Well Positioned to Exploit AfCFTA Benefits, Experts Say

Experts have warned that Uganda is currently not positioned well to exploit the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, Kenya Urged to Lift Visa Restrictions to Boost Tourism

In a significant push for enhanced tourism collaboration, private sector leaders in the tourism industry from Kenya and Uganda have jointly called for the removal of visa… Read more »

Uganda: Most of the Problems Are Caused By Leaders - Museveni

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed that most of the problems that affect Ugandans are caused by leaders. Read more »

East Africa: East African Court of Justice Ruling Impacts Pursuit of Justice in EACOP Case, Says Activists

On November 29, the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) delivered a judgment regarding the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) construction by TotalEnergies, China National… Read more »

Uganda: Police Win This Year's Inter Forces Games, UPDF Come Third

Police have emerged the overall winner of this year's inter forces games. Read more »

Uganda: COP 28: Collaboration Crucial to Tackling the Climate Emergency

Government and business leaders from across the world will convene in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, between November, 30 and December,12 for COP 28, the latest "Conference of… Read more »

Uganda: Nyombi Thembo Assumes Office As New UCC Executive Director

Former ICT Minister, Nyombi Thembo has officially assumed office as the new Executive Director for the Uganda Communications Commission(UCC). Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among Urges the Government to Cut Taxes On Cooking Gas

Parliament Speaker Anita Among has urged the government to reduce taxes on Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) as a safer alternative to traditional fuels like charcoal, which are… Read more »

Uganda: Opposition MPs' Plenary Boycott Continues, Next Steps to Be Decided Next Week, Says Muwanga Kivumbi

Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, Butambala County MP has affirmed that the opposition's boycott of the plenary is ongoing. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Seeks Approval for Shs3.5trillion Borrowing to Addressing Funding Gaps

The government has tabled a supplementary schedule requesting parliamentary approval for a shs3.5 trillion borrowing plan. Read more »

Uganda: UN Launches Cutting-Edge Virtual Training Centre for Peacekeepers in Entebbe

The United Nations Academy for Peace Operations has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Virtual Instructor-Led Training facility at the Regional Service Center in Entebbe. Read more »

Uganda: Public Service Commission Raises Alarm Over Political Interference in Karamoja Recruitment Process

The Public Service Commission has sounded an alarm regarding political interference in the human resource recruitment process in Karamoja, expressing grave concerns over the hiring… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Onek for Transparent NGO Spending in Refugee Assistance Programs

The Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness, and Refugees, Hillary Onek, has underscored the government's imperative role in overseeing how NGOs allocate funds received from… Read more »

Uganda: Once Upon a Beach Festival Sets Busabala Sands Ablaze With Dutch and Ugandan Music

Once Upon A Beach Festival is set to Ignite the Sands of Busabala, Uganda with a Fusion of Dutch and Ugandan beats. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Faces Alarming Surge in HIV/Aids Cases

As the world prepares to mark World AIDS Day, Uganda is grappling with a relentless surge in HIV/AIDS infections, with over 1,000 new cases reported weekly, averaging a troubling… Read more »

Uganda: Kikuube Locals Reject Mosquito Nets Distributed By Govt

Residents of Kakora village in Kikuube district have rejected government free mosquito nets distributed to them , claiming that the delivered batch is not enough for all locals. Read more »

Uganda: UNYPA Unveils Plan to Construct Shs1.5bn Training Centre for Youths Living With HIV

The Uganda Network of Young People Living with HIV/AIDS (UNYPA) has unveiled a plan to construct a shs1.5 billion training centre. Read more »

Uganda: Movit Donates to Divine Mercy's Babies Home in 26th Anniversary Celebrations

Personal care products company, Movit Products Limited, has as part of its corporate social responsibility under the Movit Foundation and Baby Junior brand donated several items to… Read more »

Africa: ntegrating Climate Change Education Into School Curricula: Taking a Canadian Stance

Climate change is a global phenomenon that poses significant threats to the environment, ecosystems, and human societies. Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Rejects Supreme Court Expansion, Approves Increase in Court of Appeal Judges

Speaker Anita Among, Parliament made pivotal decisions during the processing and passing of the Judicature Amendment Bill 2023. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Back in UK 10 Years After Being Banned in Country

Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has arrived in England ten years after he was banned from the country. Read more »

Uganda: Petroleum Authority of Uganda Launches E-Work Permit System for Oil and Gas Sector

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has unveiled the E-Work Permit Recommendations System (EWPRS). Read more »

Uganda: Govt Unveils Second National Financial Inclusion Strategy

The Bank of Uganda and the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development are poised to launch the second National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS). Read more »

Uganda: Tourism Development Under NDP III

Tourism development is one of the 20 NDPiii programmes contributing to the attainment of NDPIIi objective of increasing production and productivity of key growth sectors, aimed at… Read more »