March 21
Rwanda: Rwanda, Uganda Military Commanders Assess Security Situation Along Common Border
New Times
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) on Thursday, March 20, convened their fourth proximity commanders' meeting in Mbarara, Uganda, to assess… Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Launches Mechanism to Fast-Track Gender Based Violence Cases in Gulu
Nile Post
The Judiciary has launched a new initiative aimed at expediting gender-based violence (GBV) cases, with Principal Judge, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, presiding over the launch of the… Read more »
Uganda: Unilever Launches Nationwide Oral Health Campaign Targeting 400,000 Ugandan Children
Independent (Kampala)
In a combined effort to improve oral health among Ugandan children, Unilever, through its Pepsodent brand, has launched a nationwide campaign to educate 400,000 children on the… Read more »
Uganda: Milestone - NSSF Smartlife Flexi Hits Shs5 Billion in Savings
Independent (Kampala)
Just three months after its launch, the National Social Security Fund's (NSSF) flagship voluntary savings product, Smartlife Flexi, has surpassed Shs5 billion in savings, with… Read more »
Uganda: Nira Trains 10,594 Registration Assistants for Mass Uganda ID Renewal Exercise
Independent (Kampala)
Registration Assistants will soon be deployed across the country to collect, capture, and update bio data and biometrics of Ugandans at parish level. At each and every parish… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Marketers Aim for Boardroom Influence With Revamped Cim Partnership and CEO Breakfast
Independent (Kampala)
The Uganda Marketers Society (UMS) is forging a stronger alliance with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and launching a series of initiatives aimed at elevating the role… Read more »
Uganda: Shamba Boy Kills One, Injures Another in Mubende
Nile Post
Police in Mubende are hunting a shamba boy who killed one person and injured another in Mubende. Read more »
March 20
Uganda: At Least 18 Journalists Attacked By Armed Forces In Uganda [press release]
RSF
At least 18 journalists were violently attacked by security forces while covering the legislative by-elections in Kawempe North, a northern neighbourhood in the capital Kampala.… Read more »
Uganda: Mbarara - Witness Narrates Abduction of NUP's Muhumuza
Nile Post
A witness said Muhumuza had been in conversation with a known supporter of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) for about 45… Read more »
Uganda: Herdsmen Face Eviction As Tycoons Claim Land
Nile Post
The affected herdsmen, under the Nakibogwe Kigo Cattle Keepers Association, say they have lived and grazed their cattle on this land for years. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Launches Historic Direct Flights to London Gatwick
Nile Post
The four-times-weekly service aims to boost business, tourism, and trade between Uganda and the UK, reestablishing a direct link after nearly a decade. Read more »
Uganda: Iganga Nup Supporter's Family Appeals to Bobi in Vehicle Compensation Case
Nile Post
Denis Waiswa and former Kazo-Angola-Kawempe councillor Yakubu Kigundu died in a road accident on May 21, 2022, while traveling in a convoy escorting Kyagulanyi to Omoro for a… Read more »
Africa: Mozambique Edge Uganda to Take Group G Lead in World Cup Qualifiers
CAF
Mozambique moved to the top of Group G in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a commanding 3-1 victory over Uganda at the Cairo Stadium on Thursday. Read more »
Uganda: Chinese Experts Commence 14-Day Training On Bamboo Fuel in Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
A team of visiting Chinese experts on Sunday began a 14-day training session with Ugandan farmers and industry players on the production and utilization of bamboo charcoal. Read more »
Uganda: DRC Refugee Surge Strains Humanitarian Support in Burundi and Uganda
WFP
World Food Programme urges action to avert 'escalating hunger crisis' Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Pledges Support to Successful Hoima Farmer to Grow Big
Nile Post
President Museveni has pledged government support to Mr. David Irumba, a successful agribusiness entrepreneur based in Bulera East Cell, Kyentale Ward, Hoima East Division, Hoima… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Bunyoro to Prioritise Free Education
Nile Post
President Museveni has called on the people of Bunyoro to fully embrace free education in government schools, emphasizing that high school fees continue to hinder children from… Read more »
Uganda: Prisons Officers Embark On Study Tour of Key Govt Institutions
Nile Post
Participants of the Prisons Intermediate Command and Staff Course have undertaken a study tour of key government installations, gaining valuable insights into healthcare and… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Breaks Ground for Construction of Bunyoro University
Nile Post
President Museveni has presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for Bunyoro University, emphasizing the need for free education in government schools and the eradication of… Read more »
Uganda: Soroti MP Alobo's School Arson Case Delayed
Nile Post
The Soroti Chief Magistrate's Court has once again delayed the hearing of a case involving Soroti City MP Joan Alobo, who is facing charges related to arson and theft at Jozan… Read more »
Uganda: Protests Erupt in Soroti Over Virtual Court Session for Pupil's Murder Suspects
Nile Post
Residents accused authorities of shielding the suspects from public scrutiny, leading to violent protests that resulted in the torching and looting of the school. Read more »
Uganda: Stanbic Bank Fetes Muslim Clients At Ramadan Iftar Dinner
Independent (Kampala)
Hundreds of Muslim faithful broke the Fast during a high-profile Iftar dinner hosted by Stanbic Bank on Tuesday evening - March 18 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. Read more »
Uganda: Ring the Bell - Applauding Women Investing in the Uganda Securities Exchange
Independent (Kampala)
In a bid to promote gender inclusivity in Uganda's financial markets, the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), under the leadership of CEO Paul Bwiso, hosted the Ring the Bell for ALL… Read more »
Uganda: Appeal Court Upholds Murder Conviction of Woman in Finnish Man's Poisoning
Nile Post
According to court records, Nagayi lured Petteri to Uganda under the pretext of a business trip. He arrived at Entebbe International Airport on February 5, 2018, accompanied by… Read more »
March 19
Uganda: Ugandan Pupils Struggle With Reading and Comprehension, Uwezo Report Shows
Nile Post
The report attributes this struggle partly to schools that have resisted adopting the thematic curriculum, which requires instruction in local languages for pupils from Primary One… Read more »
