Uganda: Student-Teacher Gap Widens As Education Sector Takes Another Hit

The Education Service Commission has raised an alarming stance over the deepening staff-student gap that currently stands at 43%. This they say is affecting the service delivery in… Read more »

Uganda: Democracy in Uganda On a Downward Spiral, Says Afrobarometer Survey

Alarming revelations from a recent Afrobarometer survey suggest that Uganda's democracy is facing a perilous decline, prompting concerns among politicians and researchers about the… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Takes Proactive Measures Against Escalating Cybercrime Threats

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) hosted the Regional Cyber Security Summit for Africa 2023. Read more »

Uganda: Police Arrest 38 Smokers in Anti Tobacco Operations

Arua police, in collaboration with officials from the Ministry of Health, the Department of Tobacco Control Division, and Arua City health inspectors, arrested 38 smokers in sting… Read more »

Uganda: Examination Malpractice Cases Under Investigation, School Director Remanded

A total of 25 examination malpractice cases, spanning both the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), have been reported to the police for… Read more »

Uganda: District Security Committees Warned Against Disrespecting Court Orders

Resident District Commissioners, Resident City Commissioners, and District Security Committees are under scrutiny following accusations by Minister of Justice Nobert Mao that they… Read more »

Uganda: African Airlines Promise End to Smuggling Wildlife By Air

Delegates at the 55th African Airlines Association AFRAA have underscored the need for environmental sustainability in Airline Management and promised to work collaboratively with… Read more »

Uganda: People in Busoga Want Inhebantu to Start With Grooming Girls, Fight Against Teenage Pregnancies

People in the Busoga sub-region have beseeched the Queen of Busoga (Inhebantu) Her Royal Highness Jovia Mutesi to start with shaping girls as a way of constructing a successful… Read more »

Uganda: 'Increase Staffing At Agriculture Mechanization Centres,' MPs Urge

Parliament's Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has asked the government to increase funding for human resource development at regional agricultural… Read more »

Uganda: Four Killed After Turkana Warriors Violate Museveni Order On Guns

Four Turkana warriors from neighbouring Kenya have been put out of action in Moroto after violating a directive by President Museveni banning them from entering Uganda with guns. Read more »

East Africa: M23 Accuses DR Congo Govt of Continued Violation of Recommendations By EAC Leaders

The March 23 Movement, commonly known as M23 has blamed the DRC government of continued violation of the recommendations by the heads of state of the East African Community. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Looks to Deepen Ties With DR Congo With Opening of New Embassy Chancery in Kinshasa

The State Minister for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba has described as a new chapter in fostering and deepening ties Uganda has started with Democratic Republic of Congo by opening… Read more »

Uganda: Kyabazinga Has Set a Good Example for the Bazukulu - Museveni

President Museveni has commended the Kyabazinga of Busoga William Gabula Nadiope for making a wise decision to get a "helper" and also for setting a good example to the young… Read more »

Uganda: Kyabazinga Weds Without Event

Aside from the pomp, the chariot, the blue royal robes, the fleet of posh cars, the angelic voices of the choir, the warm smiles, the glittering decor and the general feeling of… Read more »

Uganda: Next Media Chief Marketing Officer Speaks to the Power of Ai At Uganda Entrepreneurship Congress 2023

In an era where technology is reshaping the landscape of work, finances, and livelihoods, the Uganda Entrepreneurship Congress 2023 witnessed a discussion on the theme "Adapt and… Read more »

Uganda: Umeme Under Fire As Kabale Stakeholders Demand Answers On Endless Power Outages

Tensions ran high at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital intern hostels hall as UMEME officials faced a barrage of criticism from local stakeholders over the inconsistent power… Read more »

Uganda: Cultural Perspectives and Mental Health in Uganda

Uganda has a nuanced tapestry of beliefs, traditions, and customs that shape the perspectives on mental health. Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Works and Transport Urges Massive Resource Allocation for Nationwide Road Maintenance and Tourism Upgrades

The Ministry of Works and Transport has called for substantial resource allocation to ensure comprehensive road infrastructure maintenance and upgrades, especially for tourism… Read more »

Uganda: How Far Is Uganda in the Quest for Social Protection?

With a 20.3% poverty poverty count and approximately 43% of the population at a high likelihood of falling into absolute poverty/economic vulnerability (UDHS 2019/20), social… Read more »

Uganda: My Life Is a Testimony, Says Gen Katumba Wamala

The Minister for Works and Transport, Gen Katumba Wamala has described his life as a testimony that regardless where one comes from, they can always make it in life. Read more »

Uganda: Love All Ugandans and Be Rich - Museveni

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandan students to love fellow citizens because they need them for their prosperity. Read more »

Uganda: Pomp, Colour As Minister Gen Katumba Wamala Launches Book

Works and Transport Minister, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala has launched his autobiography, ENDURANCE; A Sure Shot To Victory" amid pomp and rave reviews by family members and friends… Read more »

Uganda: Ura Enhances Tax Ledger Register to Promote Transparency ,Compliance

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has undertaken a significant revamp of the tax ledger register for all taxpayers with the aim of enhancing transparency and promoting compliance… Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among Slams KCCA Over Selective Road Repairs

Anita Among, the Speaker of Parliament, has expressed her dissatisfaction with the selective road repairs carried out by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). Read more »

Uganda: Police Start Implementing Museveni's Subcounty Model Security Plan, Says IGP Ochola

The Inspector General of Police, John Martins Okoth Ochola has revealed the police have started implementing the new security plan suggested by President Museveni of basing… Read more »