June 03
Uganda: UTB CEO Juliana Kagwa Urges Tourism Sector to Turn Poate Gains Into Investments
Nile Post
The Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board, Juliana Kagwa, has called on tourism stakeholders to convert connections made during the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo… Read more »
Uganda: Kasese Christians Mark Martyrs Day From Parishes Amid Ebola Restrictions
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Christians across Kasese District on Wednesday commemorated Uganda Martyrs Day in their respective parish churches, with religious leaders urging believers to embrace sacrifice,… Read more »
Uganda: Kigezi Bishop Urges Christians to Emulate Uganda Martyrs, Reject Corruption
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The Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, has called on Christians across the country to emulate the faith, courage, and commitment demonstrated by the Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Al Mustafa Islamic College Principal Visits Next Media Park, Signals Education and Media Partnership With Salam TV
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Dr Rouhallah Dehghani, Principal of Al Mustafa Islamic College, today, June 3, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to Next Media Park, where he held discussions on advancing Islamic… Read more »
Uganda: Dental Association Slams Government Decision to Halt Interns' Pay
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The Uganda Dental Association (UDA) has condemned the Ministry of Health's decision to halt the payment of allowances to medical interns, describing the move as exploitative and… Read more »
Uganda: Master Parrot Is Laid to Rest
Nile Post
Family members, friends, fellow musicians, and fans gathered in an emotional ceremony to bid a final farewell to Ugandan singer Master Parrot, who was laid to rest amid heartfelt… Read more »
Uganda: Alan Kasujja's One-Line Press Releases Talk of the Town
Nile Post
A growing debate has emerged over the communication style of the Uganda Media Centre under its Executive Director, Alan Kasujja, following a noticeable shift toward unusually… Read more »
Uganda: Bishop Rubaramira Calls for Strict Observation of Ebola Sops During Martyrs Day Mass in Kabale
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The Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt Rev Callist Rubaramira, has appealed to the public to strictly observe Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines issued by the Ministry of… Read more »
Uganda: Sabalenka Crumbles in French Open Quarter-Finals
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BBC Sport - World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she fell into a "very deep, dark hole" mentally as she unravelled in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider in yet… Read more »
Uganda: Court Halts Ira Board Decision Blocking Lubega Contract Renewal
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The High Court in Kampala has issued an interim administrative order stopping the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) from acting on a decision that effectively blocked the… Read more »
Uganda: Vetting Is Not a Coronation and Parliament Has Every Right to Ask Difficult Questions
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When a presidential nominee walks into Parliament's Appointments Committee, they are not entering a graduation ceremony where approval is guaranteed. They are entering one of the… Read more »
June 02
Uganda: Ebola Rumours Keeping Some Learners Out of School, Government Warns
Nile Post
The government has expressed concern that misinformation about Ebola is preventing some learners from attending school, despite assurances that no education institutions have been… Read more »
Africa: Ebola's Long Shadow Over the World Cup
Independent (Kampala)
On May 30, as football fans around the world counted down to the start of the FIFA World Cup in North America and airlines prepared for the annual surge in summer travel, the World… Read more »
Uganda: Ministerial Nominees Face Parliament's Appointments Committee
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The Appointments Committee of Parliament convened on June 1, 2026, to begin the vetting of newly appointed ministers in a closed-door session involving all 37 members of the… Read more »
Africa: 20 African Cities Selected as Full U.S. Visa Processing Hubs
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Kampala has been retained as one of only 20 US visa processing hubs in Africa under a major restructuring plan by the administration of President Donald Trump, positioning Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda in Talks With Premier League Clubs for Jersey Sponsorship
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The government is in discussions with several English Premier League clubs over a potential jersey sponsorship arrangement that would see the 'Visit Uganda' brand featured… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Bids Farewell to Outgoing Germany Ambassador
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President Museveni has bid farewell to Matthias Schauer, the Ambassador of Germany to Uganda, who was accompanied by his wife, Katharina Schauer. Read more »
Uganda: Traffic Police Arrest 551 Motorists in Week-Long Road Safety Crackdown
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The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has arrested 551 drivers and riders over the past week as part of ongoing enforcement operations aimed at improving compliance with… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges EU to Back Africa's Industrialisation As Uganda, Europe Mark 50 Years of Partnership
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President Museveni has called on the European Union and other international partners to support Africa's industrialisation and value-addition agenda, arguing that the continent… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Utility Bets On Scale, Technology and Reform to Keep Pace With a Fast-Growing Nation
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's state water utility is under mounting pressure from all sides: a fast-growing urban population, erratic weather patterns, ageing infrastructure and persistent financial… Read more »
Uganda: Residents Cry Out After Nema Demolitions Leave Families Homeless in Kawaala
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Residents of Kawaala Zone II in Rubaga Municipality have appealed to government and humanitarian organisations for urgent assistance after a demolition exercise conducted by the… Read more »
Uganda: Police Hunt for Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Entertainer Master Parrot
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Police have launched investigations into a fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of popular entertainer David Sifayo, commonly known as Master Parrot. Read more »
Uganda: Police Exhume Paulo Kafeero's Body to Settle Children Parentage Battles
Independent (Kampala)
Heavy security personnel were deployed across Busansula village on Monday as police oversaw the exhumation of the remains of legendary Ugandan musician Paulo Kafeero, in a bid to… Read more »
Uganda: State Opposes Bail for Kivumbi, 24 Co-Accused in Terror Case
Independent (Kampala)
The State has opposed the bail application of former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and his 24 co-accused, who are facing terrorism charges, arguing… Read more »
Uganda: Education Ministry Dismisses Claims of School Closures Over Ebola
Independent (Kampala)
The Ministry of Education and Sports has dismissed claims circulating both online and offline that schools across Uganda have been closed or suspended because of Ebola. Read more »
