December 2024 – Daily Telegraph Uganda

Ugandans Turn to Multiple Bank Accounts for Smarter Financial Management

MTN Faces Scrutiny Over Competition Practices in Uganda’s Digital Services Market

Tanzania Restricts Access to X Over Pornographic Content Amid Political Tensions

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: The Story of a Literary Freedom Fighter

Police Officer Arrested After Shooting One Dead, Injuring Two in NRM Elections

Gunmen in Police Uniform Rob Shs23 Million, Shoot Shop Attendant in Kisoro District

Amid Spike in Fatal Accidents, Govt Defends State of Roads

Court to Rule May 9 on Nalukoola Witness Bribery Allegations

Exploring the World of Digital Media: From Video to Audio and Beyond

Rajiv Ruparelia’s Death Triggers Outcry Over Unfinished Roadworks

UEDCL Takes Over Electricity Distribution from Umeme After 20 Years

Busiinge Aggrey

31 December 202431 December 2024

Summary: The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) will replace Umeme Limited as the national electricity distributor starting April 2025, ending Umeme's 20-year concession. The...

Masindi Hospital Welcomed 11 Newborns on Christmas Day

31 December 202431 December 2024

Summary: Over 290 babies were born across Uganda on Christmas Day, with Masindi Hospital delivering 11 newborns (8 boys, 3 girls). Most health facilities recorded...

Kamwokya Med-Care Centre Shut Down Over Medical Negligence

Telegraph Editor

31 December 202431 December 2024

Summary: The Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC) has closed Kamwokya Med-Care Centre and suspended its proprietor, Dr. Richard Waigumba, for two years after...

Entertainment NATIONAL

Ugandan Artists Urged to Prioritize Independence Over Gov’t Handouts

Busiinge Aggrey

31 December 202431 December 2024

Summary: Bobi Wine has criticized Ugandan artists for relying on government handouts, particularly from Gen. Salim Saleh, claiming it undermines their independence and professionalism. He...

Uganda’s Agriculture Sector Faces Calls for Ministry Split to Boost Support for Farmers

Busiinge Aggrey

28 December 202428 December 2024

Summary: There are growing calls to split Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries into two separate ministries—one for livestock and the other for...

Serere Pastor Dies After Being Kicked by ‘Demon-Possessed’ Worshipper

27 December 202427 December 2024

Summary: A Christmas Eve spiritual ritual in Serere District, Uganda, turned tragic when a man, allegedly possessed by demons, kicked Pastor John Michael Ekamu, 52,...

AFRICA HEALTHY LIVING NATIONAL

Millions at High Risk of HIV to Benefit from a Biannual Injectable Drug

Busiinge Aggrey

27 December 202427 December 2024

Summary: Over 2 million high-risk individuals, including many in Uganda, are set to benefit from lenacapavir, a biannual injectable drug for HIV prevention. Backed by...

Police Officer Shoots Truck Driver Dead Near Nakasero State Lodge

23 December 202423 December 2024

Summary: The Kampala Metropolitan Police are investigating the fatal shooting of truck driver Julius Ssemwaka by Officer Charles Bahati on Monday near Sezibwa Road. The...

NDA Seeks Public Cooperation to Combat Government Drug Theft

Busiinge Aggrey

22 December 202422 December 2024

Summary: The National Drug Authority (NDA) has recovered over UGX 4 billion worth of stolen government drugs this year during targeted operations in Kampala and...

Whistle-Blower, Clients Speak Out Over Lending Practices at Platinum Credit

22 December 202416 July 2025

Summary: A whistle-blower and clients have raised concerns about Platinum Credit Uganda’s lending practices, alleging contract opacity, premature property seizures, and excessive loan repayment demands....

EDUCATION NATIONAL

Makerere University Suspends Officials Over Protocol Breaches

19 December 202419 December 2024

Summary: Makerere University has suspended three senior administrators and two staff members over protocol breaches in a dispute about appointing a Deputy Vice Chancellor for...

AFRICA BUSINESS

African Development Bank Approves Modern Headquarters in Côte d’Ivoire

19 December 202419 December 2024

Summary: The African Development Bank has approved plans to build a modern, eco-friendly headquarters in Abidjan. The facility will enhance staff well-being, productivity, and align...

AFRICA NATIONAL

DRC Summons Uganda’s Envoy Over Muhoozi’s Comments on Mercenaries in Eastern Congo

Busiinge Aggrey

19 December 202419 December 2024

Summary: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has summoned Uganda's Acting Chargé d'Affaires, Mr. Matata Twaha Magara, to clarify statements made by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba...

Uganda Postpones Local Council Elections to 2025/2026

Busiinge Aggrey

18 December 202418 December 2024

Summary: The Ugandan government has postponed LC1 and LC2 elections to align with the 2025/2026 general elections, extending officials' terms by six months. The move...

Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo Urges Magistrates to Uphold Integrity and Accountability

18 December 202418 December 2024

Summary: Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo urged Magistrates at the Annual Registrars and Magistrates Conference in Kampala to uphold integrity and accountability in the justice system....

Ghana: Supreme Court Dismisses Challenges to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

18 December 202416 July 2025

Summary: Ghana's Supreme Court has dismissed two legal challenges against a controversial anti-LGBT law, allowing President Nana Akufo-Addo to sign it into law. The bill,...

NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

UCC Rolls Out New Rules for SIM Card Registration, Replacement

18 December 202418 December 2024

Summary: The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has introduced new rules for SIM card replacements, registrations, and upgrades, requiring them to be done only at authorized...

CAF Boss Motsepe to Visit CHAN 2024 Host Nations Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania

18 December 202418 December 2024

Summary: CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe will visit Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda this week to oversee preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). His...

UMSC Denounces False Leadership Change Claims, Reaffirms Mubaje’s Position

Busiinge Aggrey

18 December 202416 July 2025

Summary : The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has dismissed rumors of a leadership change as fraudulent, reaffirming Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as Mufti of...

Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja Named African Female Leader of the Year 2024

17 December 202417 December 2024

Summary: Uganda's Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has been named African Female Leader of the Year 2024 by The African Leadership Magazine. She was recognized for...

Ugandan Opposition Leaders Condemn Military Trial of Besigye and Lutale

17 December 202417 December 2024

Summary: Ugandan opposition leaders have condemned the military trial of Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale, accusing President Museveni of using military courts to suppress...

Uganda Post Struggles to Adapt Amid Digital Shift

Busiinge Aggrey

17 December 202417 December 2024

Summary: Uganda Post is struggling to adapt to the digital age, with many customers failing to renew Post Office box rentals. Despite efforts to digitize...

Ukraine kills top Russian general in Moscow, accusing him of chemical weapons crimes

Telegraph Editor

17 December 202417 December 2024

Summary: A top general in charge of Russian nuclear protection forces has been killed along with an aide by a bomb hidden in an electric...

Uganda Enhances Shea Butter Value with Time-Saving Tech

Busiinge Aggrey

17 December 202417 December 2024

Summary: Ugandan farmers, like Ojok Okello, are benefiting from a new technology that streamlines shea butter production, improving efficiency, quality, and market potential. Developed by...

AFRICA BUSINESS NATIONAL

Uganda Sees 9.1% Growth in Exports as Middle East, EU Drive Demand

Telegraph Editor

17 December 202417 December 2024

Summary: Uganda's export earnings reached US$744.86 million in October 2024, a 9.1% increase from the previous month, driven by strong performance in mineral products, agriculture,...

UCC Suspends Songs by Gravity Omutujju and Lil Pazo Over Vulgar Lyrics, Reminds Concert Organizers of Permit Requirement

17 December 202417 December 2024

Summary: The UCC announced the suspension of controversial songs by Gravity Omutujju and Lil Pazo due to vulgar lyrics. The Uganda National Cultural Centre had...

AFRICA NATIONAL NEWS

Uganda’s Army Chief, Gen Muhoozi Warns Sudan After Meeting Ethiopian PM

Busiinge Aggrey

17 December 202416 July 2025

Summary : Uganda's army chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, issued a warning to Sudan's warring factions after meeting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Kainerugaba condemned the...

Canada’s finance minister resigns

16 December 202416 December 2024

Summary: The departure of Ms. Freeland, who had been helping lead Canada’s response to the incoming Trump administration, threatens Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ability to...

Congolese Army Retreats as Fighting Escalates After Failed Peace Summit with Rwanda

16 December 202416 December 2024

Summary: The Congolese army lost control of Matembe in eastern DRC on Monday after clashes with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. This comes a day after a...

Uganda Government Ordered to Pay UGX 10 Million to Each LRA War Crimes Victim

Busiinge Aggrey

16 December 202416 December 2024

Summary: A Ugandan court has ordered the government to pay 10 million Ugandan shillings ($2,740) to each victim of Thomas Kwoyelo, a former LRA commander...

Ugandan Government to Start Verifying Pentecostal Miracles, Says Museveni

Busiinge Aggrey

16 December 202416 December 2024

Summary: President Yoweri Museveni announced that the Ugandan government will begin verifying claims of religious miracles to ensure public safety and ethical standards. Speaking at...

UBOS hands over 60,000 tablets to ICT Ministry to enhance government programs and efficiency

16 December 202416 July 2025

Summary: The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has transferred 60,247 tablets to the Ministry of ICT for use in various government programs. The tablets will...

Uganda Gov’t Seeks World Bank Funding for Centralized E-Waste Management Facility

Busiinge Aggrey

16 December 202416 December 2024

Summary: The Ugandan government is negotiating with the World Bank to fund a centralized e-waste management facility to safely dispose of obsolete electronics. Prime Minister...

HEALTHY LIVING NATIONAL

Gov’t Defends UGX 65Bn Loan to Enhance Cancer Treatment at Uganda Cancer Institute

Busiinge Aggrey

16 December 202416 December 2024

Summary: Health Minister Dr. Ruth Aceng defended a US$18.09 million loan for the Uganda Cancer Institute's expansion, arguing it is vital to improve cancer care...

AFRICA BUSINESS

AI Revolutionizes Cross-Border Payments in East Africa, But High Costs Persist

16 December 202416 December 2024

Summary: AI is rapidly transforming the financial sector in East Africa, particularly in improving cross-border payments by enhancing fraud detection, customer service, and transaction speed....

Gov’t Relocates 5,000 Families Amid Landslide Threat

Busiinge Aggrey

16 December 202416 December 2024

Summary: Government has initiated the relocation of over 5,000 households in the eastern part of the country due to the imminent risk of deadly landslides...

Rwanda-DRC Peace Talks Collapse Over Rebel Dialogue

16 December 202416 December 2024

Summary: Peace talks between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to resolve the conflict in eastern DRC were abruptly cancelled. Peace talks...

IGAD Blue Economy Project Meeting Sets Path for Sustainable Regional Growth and Biodiversity Conservation

Busiinge Aggrey

15 December 202415 December 2024

Summary: The 3rd Technical Working Group and Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting for the Enhancing Blue Economy in IGAD Member States concluded on December 13,...

South Africa Defeats Uganda to Win Africa Netball Cup, She Cranes Settle for Silver

15 December 202415 December 2024

Summary: Uganda's She Cranes claimed silver after losing to South Africa's SPAR Proteas 65-50 in the Africa Netball Cup final. South Africa secured their fourth...

African Youth Entrepreneurs Embark on Pioneering Innovation Tour in South Korea

Busiinge Aggrey

14 December 202414 December 2024

Summary: A group of 20 young African entrepreneurs from various tech sectors has embarked on a two-week study tour in South Korea to gain insights...