July 05
Uganda: ICT Ministry Spurs Growth With Innovations and Strategic Roadmap
Nile Post
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Ms Amina Zawedde, has reported significant growth in the ICT sector, marked by advancements in regulatory… Read more »
July 04
Uganda: Famed for Throwing Yellow Pigs, Activists Threaten to Hit Kampala Streets Again
Nile Post
Youth human rights activists have vowed to return to the streets and demonstrate if corruption persists. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's First Batch of Directly Imported Fuel Arrives in Mombasa
Capital FM
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced the arrival of the first consignment of directly imported Ugandan fuel in the Port of Mombasa. Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe Gets New Police Chief
Nile Post
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Steven Twinomugisha has been appointed as the new District Police Commander of Entebbe Central Police Station. Read more »
Uganda: Drunkards and Marijuana Smokers Can't Remove Museveni - Mpuuga
Nile Post
Former National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for Buganda Mathias Mpuuga has said the country needs sober leaders to remove President Museveni from power. Read more »
Uganda: Amuru PDM Agent Arrested
Nile Post
Authorities in Amuru District are holding Laurence Kidega, an agent with the Parish Development Model (PDM) for alleged misappropriation of funds. Read more »
Uganda: UCAA Promises Drainage Redesigns to Prevent Future Entebbe Airport Floods
Nile Post
The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) questioned officials from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Wednesday about recent… Read more »
Uganda: Mubaje Warns Muslims Against Politicking At Burials
Nile Post
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has asked the muslim community to refrain from politicking at burials. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Roofing Group Setting the Standard for Environmental Sustainability.
Nile Post
The top steel producer in Uganda, roofings group, has become a sustainable model in a time when environmental issues are of utmost importance. Roofings group is well-known for its… Read more »
Uganda: Police Summons Music Duo Kataleya & Kandle Over Libel Accusations
Nile Post
Police in Kampala have summoned renowned musical duo Kataleya & Kandle over accusations of libel. Read more »
Uganda: Kabale Cracks Down On Shisha Smokers
Nile Post
The Kabale district health officer and Police have cracked the whip on smokers of shisha and tobacco in public places. Read more »
Kenya: Manufacturers Hit As Kenya, Uganda Introduce 10% Duty On Imported Palm Oil
Business Day Africa
Manufacturers of edible oils face higher costs for importing crude palm oil after Kenya and Uganda increased the duty by 10 percent. Read more »
Uganda: Judge to Determine Whether Lead Prosecutor in Katanga Murder Trial Stands Down
Nile Post
The High Court has slapped four of murder suspects in late businessman Henry Katanga trial with new charges. Read more »
Uganda: Former U.S. Diplomat Frustrated By Washington's Use of Gay Strings On Uganda
Nile Post
Four former top diplomats express strongly critical views of US policy in Africa at the inaugural Carnegie Africa Forum in Washington. Read more »
Uganda: Second Phase of Project to Counter Biodiversity Loss Launched
Nile Post
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched the second phase of the Biodiversity 2030 (BIODEV) project to assess the drivers of biodiversity loss caused… Read more »
Uganda: Insurance Companies Raise Shs1.6 Trillion in Gross Premiums
Nile Post
Uganda's insurance industry raised shs1.6 trillion in gross written premiums in the year 2023, the regulator, Insurance Regulatory Authority has said. Read more »
Uganda: Most Iconic Nicknames in Ugandan Football
Observer
While some players' nicknames such as Emperor and Lord exuded class, others like Commando and Iron Man made opponents wondering what they were doing getting into the field with… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Extends Local Govt Terms for Third Time Amidst Logistical Challenges
Nile Post
The Ministry of Local Government has extended the term of office for local councils (LCs) by 180 days for the third time, following the expiration of their current term. Read more »
July 03
Uganda: Museveni Leaves Legislators Grambling Over Govt Priority
Nile Post
Parliament has reversed its re-allocations in the Financial Year 2024/25 Budget worth Shs750.47 billion. Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia and Djibouti Will Boost the EAC
Observer
The East African Community (EAC) is considering the admission of Ethiopia and Djibouti into the bloc. Read more »
Uganda: Prisons Refutes Claims Jailed MPs Secretly Met Museveni
Nile Post
The Uganda Prisons Service has refuted claims that the National Resistance Movement (NRM), MPs remanded to Luzira on corruption charges were recently secretly taken to State House… Read more »
Uganda: Katanga Trial - Defence Team Slams 'Unfair' Addition of New Charges
Nile Post
The High Court on Wednesday granted the prosecution's application to amend the charges against four persons accused in the alleged murder of businessman Henry Katanga. Read more »
Uganda: Is Corruption Among Lawmakers a Threat to Effective Governance?
Nile Post
The conversation centred around President Museveni's decision to return the bill to parliament for reconsideration, citing concerns over indiscipline and corruption among… Read more »
Uganda: Prosecution Slaps Katanga Daughters With Additional Charges
Nile Post
The four accused persons in the murder of businessman Henry Katanga have have been slapped with additional charges. Read more »
Uganda: Motion Won't Be Dropped - Ssekikubo
Nile Post
Lwemiyaga County MP, Theodore Ssekikubo has ruled out the possibility of withdrawing the censure motion against the four commissioners implicated in the controversial allocation of… Read more »