March 27
Uganda: UMEME Expects $234 Million, Uganda Willing to Give $118m
Independent (Kampala)
Exiting electricity distributors Umeme Limited have issued a statement today saying they expect an estimated buy out amount of $234 million to be paid by Uganda government by March… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Intervenes in Long Standing Kiboga Land Dispute
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has intervened in a land dispute in Kiboga District. Read more »
Uganda: MPs Decry Corruption and Nepotism in Govt Recruitment Process of Government
Nile Post
Members of Parliament have expressed concern over the rampant corruption in the recruitment process, particularly in City and District Service Commissions. Read more »
Uganda: NRM Says Party Membership Has Grown to 20.7 Million
Nile Post
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has announced that its membership has risen to 20.7 million, up from 18 million last year, as the party finalizes its register ahead… Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Muslims Receive Food Relief Ahead of Ramadan Conclusion
Nile Post
Each beneficiary received a package containing five kilograms of rice, ten kilograms of posho, one litre of cooking oil, salt, sugar, and soap. Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Council in Turmoil Over Counterfeit Cement Scandal
Nile Post
The council session, initially convened to pass the 2025/26 district budget, was abruptly cut short when tensions spiralled out of control. Read more »
Uganda: Nollywood Star Ramsey Nouah Here for Ikon Awards, Witnesses Birth of Kwiso TV
Independent (Kampala)
Nollywood star Ramsey Nouah is in Uganda for the Ikon Awards. He arrived on March 24, and is expected to join several stars from the continent for the awards set for Saturday. Read more »
March 26
Uganda: East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project Secures Massive Financial Injection From African Banks
Independent (Kampala)
EACOP, the company in charge of the construction and future operation of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project from Kabaale in Uganda to Tanga in Tanzania, has got a massive… Read more »
Uganda: U.S. Embassy Staff Among Seven Dead in Kampala City Floods
Nile Post
George Bogere, an employee of the US Embassy in Kampala, drowned in Kasangati while riding a motorcycle. Read more »
Uganda: Chaos in Tororo As Councillors Push for Transfer of RDC, Police Boss
Nile Post
The officials, along with District Chairperson John Okea, are accused of failing to combat corruption and allegedly enabling it instead. Read more »
Uganda: Nalukoola Sworn in, Asks Speaker for Special Session to Brief Country About Kawempe
Independent (Kampala)
The Kawempe North MP, Erias Nalukoola has asked Speaker Among to accord him some substantial time on the Order Paper to articulate the predicament in Kawempe North. He asked he be… Read more »
Uganda: Abakyala Ku Ntiiko - Women in Lira Challenged to Venture Into Social Media for Business Marketing
Independent (Kampala)
It is not too late for women in Lira City to grasp digital marketing tools to help enhance their businesses, an expert has advised. Read more »
Uganda: London Is Calling - Kenya Airways & Uganda Airlines to Launch Gatwick Flights - Here's Why It Matters
Capital FM
Two major airlines in East Africa, Kenya Airways and Uganda Airlines are gearing up to launch flights to London Gatwick, marking a major shake-up in the region's aviation scene.… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda, Japan Seal Shs121bn Deal for Karuma Bridge Reconstruction
Nile Post
Uganda's Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, has signed a landmark agreement with the Japanese government to reconstruct the Karuma Bridge. Read more »
Uganda: Over 1,000 Livestock Lost in Katakwi As Drought Strains Farmers
Nile Post
The four-month dry spell has devastated farmers, who now struggle to sustain their livelihoods. Read more »
Uganda: Parties Struggle to Hold Delegates Conferences As 2026 Elections Near
Nile Post
Delegates' conferences are crucial for political parties as they provide a platform to strategize, realign leadership structures, and make key decisions. Read more »
Uganda: Basel - The Flavorful Spice Packed With Health Benefits
Nile Post
Rich in essential nutrients, basil contains vitamins A, K, and C, as well as minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium. Read more »
Uganda: Mbarara Vendors Decry Market Lock-in As Police Block Protest
Nile Post
The protest followed a Saturday night incident in which vendors Lovence Tusasirwe and Evelyn Atuhaire were reportedly trapped inside after responding to the market's closing… Read more »
Uganda: Vanilla - A Flavorful Spice With Notable Health Benefits and Market Dynamics
Nile Post
Vanilla, renowned globally for its distinctive aroma and flavor, is more than just a culinary delight. Beyond its widespread use in desserts and beverages, vanilla offers several… Read more »
Uganda: Joy Kabatsi, Ssekikubo, and General Rwashande Lock Horns in Tense Lwemiyaga Contest
Nile Post
Kabatsi is positioning herself as the candidate of women empowerment, youth development, and agricultural transformation, promising to revive key sectors in Lwemiyaga, including… Read more »
Uganda: JD Vance Will Join Wife On Greenland Trip Amid Backlash
Nile Post
Greenland - the world's biggest island, situated between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans - has been controlled by Denmark, nearly 3,000km away, for about 300 years. Read more »
Uganda: Matugga - Pastor Hacked to Death While Returning From Night Prayers
Nile Post
Police in Matugga in Wakiso district are investigating circumstances under which a pastor who was returning home from night prayers was hacked to death by unknown assailants. Read more »
Uganda: 2025 Ikon Awards to Honour African Culture
Nile Post
In a bid to promote culture, the iKON Awards have adopted traditional attire as the official dress code for the highly anticipated third edition of 2025. Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Cement Condemns Fake Cement Racket
Nile Post
Tororo Cement Industry has condemned a fraudulent cement production racket uncovered in TICAF Cell, Osukuru Town Council, Tororo District, after security forces seized over 700… Read more »
Uganda: Mityana Police Arrest Three Over Aggravated Robbery At Fuel Station
Nile Post
Preliminary investigations revealed that the security guard reported for duty at around 5pm on Monday and was attacked and killed during the night. Read more »
