Uganda: Chil's Dettol Hygiene Quest Launches Digital Hygiene Assessment Initiative With Districts

Reckitt, the global consumer health and hygiene company behind brands, in partnership with Chil AI Lab, has announced the nationwide rollout of Chil's Dettol Hygiene Quest Uganda,… Read more »

Uganda: Luwum Was Not the Only Victim - - Uganda Must Honour All Who Died in Political Violence

"When beggars die, there are no comets seen; the heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes," William Shakespeare wrote in Julius Caesar. Read more »

Uganda: Smart Policing - Technology Driving a New Era At the Police Force

The Uganda Police Force (UPF) is accelerating its shift toward technology-driven, intelligence-led policing, with officials citing measurable gains in crime detection, traffic… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Says Wife, Children Fled Uganda Over Safety Fears

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has said his wife and children fled Uganda for fear of their lives following the January 15… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Suicide Burden Likely Far Higher Than Official Figures, Experts Warn

Uganda may be significantly undercounting suicide deaths, with experts warning that weak surveillance systems, stigma, and fragmented research have left the country without a clear… Read more »

Uganda: Mental Health Crisis Takes Centre Stage As Govt Launches Population Report

The Government has expressed growing concern over the rising burden of mental health conditions in the country, warning that the situation is increasingly affecting national… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Enacts Major Housing and Construction Reforms

President Museveni has signed into law three key pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight in Uganda's construction, housing finance, and valuation sectors. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Launches 2025 Population Report, Warns Mental Health Is 'No Longer Marginal'

Uganda has officially launched the State of Uganda Population Report 2025, placing mental health at the centre of national development and demographic planning. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Signs Three Key Laws to Reform Construction and Housing Finance

President Museveni has assented to three key pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulation in Uganda's construction, housing finance and valuation sectors. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Targets Skills Deficit, Credential Fraud and Rural Digital Exclusion

Government has launched a new digital transformation partnership aimed at tackling critical challenges undermining Uganda's transition to a technology-driven economy, including… Read more »

Uganda: 'I Tried My Best' - How a Young Ugandan Girl Built Her Dream Career in Russia

The oldest daughter and the only girl in her family, dreaming of moving to another continent and building a house for her mother - this sounds like a plot of a popular movie.… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Integrates HIV Services Into Out Patients

Uganda's move to integrate HIV services into general outpatient departments (OPDs) is being hailed as a step toward more efficient health care--but it also raises questions about… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Drops Arrest Bombshell On Otafiire

The Chief of Defence Forces and First Son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued a warning that the Minister of Internal Affairs, Maj Gen Kahinda Otafiire, risks arrest if he… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Lango MPs On Unity, Effective Service Delivery

President Museveni has met outgoing and incoming Members of Parliament from the Lango Sub-region at State House Entebbe, congratulating them on the National Resistance Movement… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni, Saudi Arabian Delegation Talk Coffee Value Addition

President Museveni on Tuesday hosted a high-level delegation from the Saudi Arabia at State House, Entebbe, in an investment-focused meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral… Read more »

Uganda: Cabinet Approves Elevation of Wildlife Reserves to National Parks

Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) to create additional national parks, marking a significant policy step aimed at… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Calls for Prayers for Political Prisoners As Lent and Ramadan Begin

Former National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has urged Ugandans to dedicate the Lenten season to prayer,… Read more »

Uganda: Authorities Raise Alarm As Wetland Coverage in Kitagwenda Drops

Wetland coverage in Kitagwenda District has declined from 78.4 percent to 76.6 percent, sparking concern among district leaders and environmental authorities. Read more »

Uganda: Your Habits, Not Hackers, Are Uganda's Biggest Data Threat - IT Experts

As Uganda's digital landscape expands rapidly, officials have sounded an urgent warning: the greatest threat to personal data comes not from hackers or malware, but from the users… Read more »

Uganda: Lawyer Mabirizi to Remain in Luzira As Bail Hearing Postponed

The Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrates has adjourned lawyer and activist Hassan Male Mabirizi's bail application, further remanding him to Luzira Prison until February 27, 2026. Read more »

Uganda: Aviation Expert Says Uganda Airlines Leadership Shake-Up 'Positive and Timely'

Aviation and Outer Space expert Dr. Arnold Agaba has welcomed recent leadership changes at Uganda Airlines, calling them necessary to stabilize the national carrier and position it… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander,Deputy Sacked

The Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba has with immediate effect sacked the Kampala Metropolitan police commander, Commissioner of Police, Richard Ecega. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni, IMF Director Discuss Uganda's Economic Growth,Tax Base Expansion

President Museveni has hosted Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the African Department at the International Monetary Fund, at State House Entebbe, where the two discussed Uganda's… Read more »

Uganda: More Suspects Rounded Up As Kampala Police Go Hard On Criminals

Police have carried out more disruptive operations targeting criminals in Kampala. Read more »

Uganda: Who Is Girma Wake?

When Girma Wake was appointed acting Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines last week, it marked what many in aviation circles described as a high-stakes return to leadership… Read more »