April 01
Uganda: Uganda Loses 40% of Its Lions
Independent (Kampala)
What is being touted as the largest, most comprehensive count of African lions in Uganda has painted a grim picture in some areas and a marked hope for others. Read more »
Uganda: Time to Celebrate As Uganda Airlines Spreads Wings to Europe
Independent (Kampala)
At 9.25am on May 18th, it is planned that Uganda Airlines will depart Entebbe International Airport for Gatwick London. At exactly 16:55hrs, the Airbus A330-800 Neo will touch… Read more »
Uganda: Shell Gas Launches Clean Cooking Revolution in Ugandan Schools, Starting At King's College Budo
Independent (Kampala)
Vivo Energy Uganda, the company behind Shell fuels and lubricants, has launched a nationwide initiative to introduce Shell Gas as a clean and efficient cooking solution for… Read more »
March 31
Uganda: Parliament Is Rewarding Leaders Before They Even Work - Bobi Wine
Nile Post
National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has criticised Parliament over what he described as unprecedented corruption scandals and… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Floods - Road Construction Under Scrutiny
Nile Post
Heavy floods hit Kampala on Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction and disruption across the city. Read more »
Uganda: No, the UK Hasn't Blocked Uganda Airlines' Direct Flights to London Gatwick Airport
Africa Check
No, the UK hasn't blocked Uganda Airlines' direct flights to London Gatwick airport Read more »
Uganda: Mbarara District Coffee Farmers Struggle Amid Rising Global Prices
Nile Post
Coffee farming is a key economic activity in Mbarara District, with about 35,000 households engaged in cultivation. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Faces Global Mpox Surge Amid Declining Cases Elsewhere
Nile Post
Uganda has emerged as the global hotspot for Mpox, reporting the highest number of confirmed cases worldwide in the last six weeks. Read more »
Sudan: A New Phase in Sudan's Civil War [interview]
Independent (Kampala)
On March 26, Sudanese army forces reclaimed control over the presidential palace in central Khartoum, dislodging the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and claiming a major new… Read more »
Uganda: Gen. Muhoozi's First Year As CDF
Independent (Kampala)
In the one year that Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has been Chief of Defence Forces, he has become mainly known for playing Russian roulette on his X account---sometimes raising… Read more »
Uganda: Muslims in Kabale Urge Parliament to Conduct Thorough Research Before Passing Policies
Nile Post
Muslim leaders in Kabale have called on the Ugandan Parliament to ensure that policies are well-researched before being enacted to prevent unintended consequences. Read more »
Uganda: Besigye Loyalists Say Phone Hacked From Prison
Nile Post
Besigye, who is currently detained at Luzira Prison, is reportedly without access to his phone but PFF leaders, including Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and veteran politician… Read more »
Uganda: Court Dismisses Case Against Agatha Atuhaire, Six Other Activists
Nile Post
Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has dismissed the case brought by the state against seven activists including Agatha Atuhaire for protesting continued trial of civilians by… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans See Health As a Key Priority for Govt Action, Endorse Universal Access
Afrobarometer
Many say obtaining medical care is difficult, often requires a bribe. Read more »
Uganda: No, Uganda's State-Owned Electricity Distributor Is Not Hiring
Africa Check
No, Uganda's state-owned electricity distributor is not hiring Read more »
Uganda: EU and Unicef Empowering 5,000 Girls Across Seven Districts to Complete Their Education
Independent (Kampala)
UNICEF is launching a comprehensive assistance programme designed to support vulnerable girls' secondary education in the West Nile, Lango and the Acholi sub regions of Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Women Growing and Prospering With Financial Literacy
Independent (Kampala)
When women get their finances together, the whole society is better for it. Read more »
Uganda: Experts - Uganda Must Continue Anti-Money Laundering Reforms
Independent (Kampala)
Reports estimate that trade-based money laundering costs Uganda over $6.6 billion annually Read more »
Uganda: Eid Celebrations Marred By Election Violence Fears, Leaders Call for Peace
Nile Post
Thousands of Muslims gathered at Kibuli mosque today to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Waragi Takes On Sponsorship of Ndeku Nyama Choma Festival
Nile Post
Uganda Waragi, through its lemon and Ginger variant has announced its sponsorship of the fourth edition of the Ndeku Nyama Choma Festival, set to take place between April 11 to 13… Read more »
Uganda: Kitagwenda District Commercial Officer On the Run As PDM Extortion Allegations Swirl
Nile Post
The Kitagwenda District Commercial Officer (DCO), Fred Musinguzi, is reportedly on the run following allegations of extorting money from parish chiefs and SACCO leaders under the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Seeks Chinese Investment in Mining and Petroleum At Liaoning Conference
Nile Post
Uganda has stepped up its efforts to attract Chinese investment in its mining and petroleum sectors, hosting the inaugural Uganda-China (Liaoning) Mining and Petroleum Investment… Read more »
Uganda: UNDP, ADC Support Alternative Livelihoods to Restore Wetlands in Eastern Uganda
Nile Post
Eastern Uganda has lost approximately 75% of its wetlands due to human activities driven by the search for livelihood opportunities. Read more »
Uganda: Masindi Muslims Celebrate Eid With Joy, Unity, and Acts of Kindness
Nile Post
Muslims in Masindi have been encouraged to embrace unity and kindness beyond Ramadan, with Sheikh Yahaya Ssozi, the Imam, emphasizing that these values will help maintain peace in… Read more »
Uganda: Kasese District Prepares for Heavy Rains Amid Funding Challenges
Nile Post
The Kasese District Local Government has begun early preparations for the anticipated heavy rains, following a warning from the Meteorological Society of Uganda. Read more »
