October 31
Uganda: Court Blocks Coronation of Lango Paramount Chief
Nile Post
The ruling responds to objections raised by loyalists of the reigning Paramount Chief, Mzee Yosam Odur Ebii, who claimed irregularitie in the election process. Read more »
Uganda: 2024 Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege Festival Announces Nyege in the City Program, Showcasing Jinja City Attractions
Independent (Kampala)
Africa's largest music festival, the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege festival slated for the 14th to the 17th of November is returning with a new addition dubbed Afrogalactic Carnival.… Read more »
Uganda: Airtel Money Climaxes the Vroomula Amajja Campaign, Rewarding Over 6000 Customers and Driving Digital Transformation
Independent (Kampala)
Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited(AMCUL) has today finalized the three-month nationwide rewards campaign, Vroomula Amajja, a transformative initiative designed to reward Airtel… Read more »
October 30
Uganda: Uganda Battles Rising Mpox Cases As Kampala Records Highest Outbreak
Nile Post
Authorities report that mpox primarily affects urban and ghetto communities, with vulnerable groups like commercial sex workers, timber dealers, university students (particularly… Read more »
Uganda: Caregivers - Uganda's Silent Heroes Facing Hardships to Save Lives
Nile Post
In Uganda, caregivers stand as the unsung heroes of the healthcare system, offering essential support to patients in hospitals and homes alike. Read more »
Uganda: What Afrobarometer's Latest Survey on Gender Reveals About Ugandans [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
The latest survey report by Afrobarometer published in Kampala on Oct.03 has revealed several contradicting perceptions on gender issues among Ugandans. Read more »
Kenya: Ugandans Give Kenya Ports Authority Nod of Approval
Nile Post
Uganda, which is KPA's largest transit customer, remains integral to the port's operations, with a substantial share of cargo directed towards the country. Read more »
Uganda: Umeme Exit to Cut Power Tariffs, Boost Industrial Competitiveness - Minister Lumumba
Nile Post
Umeme is winding down operations in the country with the firm that has a footing in South Africa expected to exit the market in March 2025. Read more »
Africa: Special Envoy for Sudan Perriello Travels to Kenya, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt [press release]
State Department
U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello will travel to Kenya, Uganda, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt starting October 30 for meetings on the crisis in Sudan. Read more »
Uganda: Study Highlights Positive Shift in Gender Norms, Reducing Women's Unpaid Care Burden
Nile Post
A recent study by the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) reveals changes in the division of unpaid care work in Uganda, showcasing the positive effects of evolving mindsets in… Read more »
Uganda: To Those Who Want The Kampala Capital City Authority Top Job ... [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
The process of hiring replacements for the dismissed KCCA officials appears to be on and lists purporting to be of aspirants who have applied to fill the vacancies have circulated.… Read more »
Uganda: Power Crisis Affects Business in Kitagwenda
Nile Post
Kitagwenda District is reeling under a severe power crisis that has led to frequent and extended outages, causing frustration among both business owners and residents. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Hailed for Role in UPDF Transformation As Sfc Retires 31 Officers
Nile Post
The Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), Maj. Gen. David Mugisha has commended President Museveni also commander in chief of the armed forces for transforming the UPDF… Read more »
Uganda: French Investor Gives Vote of Confidence After Meeting Museveni
Nile Post
The group, organised under MEDEF International, represents the largest foreign investor presence in Uganda, with French companies currently making up 53% of the country's foreign… Read more »
Uganda: The Irony Is That UCDA's Crime Is Revamping Coffee
Observer
Mahmood Mamdani - as a side comment in Scholars in the Marketplace - tells us that when the IMF and World Bank pushed their debilitating privatisation drive across Africa - which… Read more »
Uganda: 'Nyege in the City' to Showcase Jinja's Unique Attractions
Nile Post
For its 9th edition, Nyege Nyege will offer a "Nyege in the City" itinerary that showcases various Jinja City attractions, including guided city tours, fine dining, and water… Read more »
Uganda: UPC Kisoro By-Election Descends Into Chaos
Nile Post
The primaries were intended to elect a UPC flagbearer for the upcoming Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament by-election, but disputes over voting procedures have put the selection… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Welcomes French Investors to Uganda
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met and held discussions with a delegation of 17 French investors at State House Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Commissions Dead Shs2.2bn Solar Water Pump
Nile Post
\"With the powers vested in me, I commission the solar water pump to serve the community of Kapeke Village and its neighbourhoods," declared Minister Aisha Sekindi during a recent… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tales of Expensive Senegal, Rigid Ethiopia and Depressing Mali [opinion]
Observer
Around trip from Entebbe, Uganda to Dakar, Senegal via Ethiopia takes approximately ten hours, costing around $483 (about Shs 1.7m). Read more »
Uganda: Kkids Foundation, Bafrika Creations and Eco-Warriors Win Top Prizes in Ecobank Challenge
Independent (Kampala)
Ecobank Uganda has announced the three winning organizations in their newly launched #EcobankUGExtramile Challenge in Celebration of Service Month. Read more »
Uganda: Different but One Celebrates 27th Anniversary
Independent (Kampala)
The 27th edition of Different But One opened recently at MTSIFA art gallery and the usual energy, excitement and spirit of togetherness was visible through the artwork on display… Read more »
Uganda: The Ugandan Paradox - Why Global Strategies Fail and How to Truly Launch a Brand [opinion]
Observer
When multinational companies set their sights on Uganda, they often fall into a familiar trap. Their approach? Read more »
Uganda: Demystifying Uganda's National Land Information System [opinion]
Observer
The ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD) has launched the Uganda National Land Information System (UgNLIS), a digital platform aimed at modernizing Uganda's… Read more »
October 29
Uganda: Govt Launches Nationwide Child-Centric Sickle Cell Disease Program to Curb Infant Mortality
Nile Post
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with key stakeholders, has launched a comprehensive program to address the urgent issue of sickle cell disease (SCD) among children in… Read more »
