March 07
Uganda: KCCA Casual Laborers' Salaries Take Another Twist, Mayors Whip Speaker Among
In a heated exchange over payment of salaries for Kampala city casual laborers, the city division mayors criticized the minister for public service Lucy Nakyobe for delaying… Read more »
Uganda: Hoima Officials Raise Concern As Construction of Shs33bn Maternity Facility Fails to Take-Off
Leaders in Hoima are concerned over the delayed start of the construction of the four-storey maternity and paediatric complex. Read more »
March 05
Africa: New Report Reveals Shocking Conditions of Wildlife Farms Globally
A new report by World Animal Protection has exposed the distressing realities of wildlife farming on a global scale. Read more »
Uganda: The Fate of National Unity Platform in Buganda
Uganda's political landscape lies Buganda, a region known for its vibrant political activism and strong support for opposition parties. Among these, the National Unity Platform… Read more »
Uganda: British Council Sets the Stage for Creative Economy Week
In a lively and engaging media briefing hosted by the British Council in Uganda, the spotlight shone brightly on the nation's burgeoning creative economy, particularly within the… Read more »
March 04
Uganda: Police Salute Ochola for Improving Efficiency in Force
Police have hailed outgoing Inspector General, John Martins Okoth Ochola as one who helped improve the force's efficiency. Read more »
March 03
Uganda: Ssenyonyi Wants Action Against Illegal Gun Owners
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has challenged government to trace all illegal guns in the hands of the public and take action against the holders. Read more »
March 02
Uganda: Bobi Wine Punches Holes in Mpuuga's Defence
The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, has insisted that Mathias Mpuuga admitted to wrongdoing and apologised for corruption and abuse of office… Read more »
Uganda: Mpuuga - We Hold Bobi Wine in High Regard but His Actions Hinder Our Progress
The former leader of the opposition in Parliament, Matthias Mpuuga, has affirmed his admiration and backing for his party president, Robert 'Bobi Wine' Kyagulanyi. Read more »
March 01
Uganda: Anti-Graft Campaigners Ask Mpuuga, Commissioners to Resign
Former Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LoP) Mathias Mpuuga has dominated headlines this week for bad reasons. Read more »
February 29
Uganda: Insurer Dangles Endowment Plan for Savings Growth
As the new year progresses, many individuals find themselves grappling with unmet resolutions and increasing financial stress. Read more »
Southern Africa: Uganda Still Below Average in Personal Data Protection - New Report
The latest report by the Unwanted Witness, a civil society organization that advocates for digital rights and privacy has indicated that Uganda is still below the average in terms… Read more »
Uganda: Midwives and Nurses 2023 Results Released
Of the 4,255 candidates, 2,808 were for certificate programmes, while 1,447 were for diploma. Read more »
Uganda: Locals Decry Disruptions From Kabale-Kisoro Road Collapse
The Kabale-Kisoro Road section in Hamurwa Town Council, Rubanda District, caved in last year, disrupting transport network and the entire nucleus of economic activity. Read more »
Uganda: Crossroads or Transition? NRM Top Brass Soul-Searching
On Thursday at Plot 10 Kyadondo Road in Nakasero, NRM launched its party registration process in an event that should have drawn its honchos in their droves. Read more »
Uganda: Mpuuga Admitted Corruption, Abuse of Office - Nup
The party has asked Mpuuga to step down from his position as a Backbench Commissioner with immediate effect. Read more »
February 28
Uganda: Global Economics Expert Sachs Commits to Supporting Uganda in Formulation of NDPIV
Renowned professor of economics Jeffrey Sachs has committed to supporting the National Planning Authority (NPA) in the ongoing Fourth National Development Plan (NDPIV) formulation… Read more »
Uganda: Alcohol Bill - Psfu Urges Parliament to Shift Focus to Addressing Illicit Alcohol
Officials from the Private Sector Foundation (PSFU) have asked the Members of Parliament on Health and Trade Committee scrutinizing the Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2023 to shift… Read more »
Uganda: TotalEnergies to Build Capacity for Local SMEs to Participate in Oil and Gas Sector
Zoramu consulting group and Invest in Africa in partnership with TotalEnergies EP Uganda have launched the Industry Enhancement Center (IEC), a sector-led initiative aimed at… Read more »
Uganda: Prisons Baffled By Rise in Inmate Numbers Despite Drop in Crime Rate
Uganda Prison authorities have raised concern over the rise in the number of inmates despite the drop in the crime rate. Read more »
February 27
Africa: South Sudan's New Finance Minister Braving 'Ghosts' and Crocodiles
A South Sudan minister has set out to eliminate 'ghost workers' from public payroll and vowed not to pay out a mountain of claims worth millions of dollars until the invoices are… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Leadership Rift Deepens
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) finds itself embroiled in internal turmoil as conflicting directives emerge from recent high-level meetings. Read more »
Uganda: Daniel Bbosa Assassination - Clan Members Shocked By Gruesome Murders
Ndiga clan members who have described the late Daniel Bbosa as a great man and said his gruesome murder is something they never saw coming and it is a shock to them Read more »
Uganda: Dokolo Prepares for By-Election - Local Issues Take Center Stage
Dokolo District readies itself for a by-election to fill the vacant seat of District Woman Member of Parliament. As the campaign season nears, local concerns like infrastructure… Read more »
Uganda: Kasese Residents Face Eviction Threat in Land Dispute
Residents in Kyaminyoku cell, Kasese Municipality, fear eviction as Kilembe Mines Limited claims ownership of the land they inhabit. The court ruling favouring the company has… Read more »