Soroti Doctor Arrested Over Woman’s Death During Childbirth
The proprietor of Welfare Clinic in Soroti City is under police custody in connection with the death of a woman during childbirth under suspicious circumstances....
State House Requests Shs 83 Billion to Cover Old Presidential Donations
Alex Byarugaba has urged Parliament’s budget. The chairperson of the Presidential Affairs Committee has asked parliament to increase President Yoweri Museveni’s donation budget for the...
UNEB PLE Results Access Made Easy – Personalized and Bulk Checking Services Available
As excitement and anticipation grow following the release of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, some pupils and parents may...
Kiteezi survivors reject government’s free housing plan in Mukono
Summary: Kiteezi landfill survivors have rejected a government plan to build houses in Mukono, which they must repay through land deductions. They demand fair compensation...
Auditor General Uncovers Shs10bn Fraud in PDM Loan Disbursements
Summary: A report by the Auditor General has uncovered fraud in Uganda's Parish Development Model (PDM), revealing Shs10bn in loans was disbursed multiple times to...
Uganda set to Receive 10,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses
Summary: Uganda will receive 10,000 Mpox vaccine doses next week, donated by the US through Africa CDC. Mass vaccination campaigns will start next month in...
Gen. Muhoozi returns to X to ‘shake up the world’
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, has reactivated his X account barely a week after he quit the social media platform,...
Museveni’s 7th term bid raises fears of violence in Uganda
Summary: Uganda faces growing concerns of violence ahead of its 2026 elections as President Yoweri Museveni seeks a seventh term after 40 years in power....
Fallout And Exposure: Mbarara District Woman MP Rwebyambu’s Tipsy Aide Allegedly Unmasks Camp’s Political Secrets
Mbarara District Woman MP Margaret Ayebare Rwebyambu’s camp is reportedly in turmoil after allegations emerged that her political aide made remarks that could undermine her...
Bunyoro Kitara: Court-Recognized Prime Minister Still Facing Leadership Standoff
Summary: Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom’s Prime Minister reaffirmed his court-backed legitimacy amid claims of impersonation by the former officeholder, who refuses to vacate the office. He...
Minister’s ‘It Was His Time’ Comment Triggers Backlash Over MP Ssegirinya’s Death
Summary: Ugandan MP Muhammad Ssegirinya's death has sparked controversy, with Minister Huda Oleru attributing it to divine timing, dismissing links to his prolonged incarceration. MPs...
Uganda’s Electoral Commission Seeks Early Voting Rights for Essential Workers
Summary: Uganda's Electoral Commission has urged Parliament to amend laws allowing essential workers, like medics and security personnel, to vote before polling day, citing their...
Speaker Anita Among Pledges to Pay School Fees for Ssegirinya’s Daughter
Summary: Speaker Anita Among has pledged to cover the tuition for one of the late MP Muhammad Ssegirinya’s children. This follows a call for MPs...
MP Ssegirinya’s Death Highlights Misconceptions About Brain Death
Summary: The death of Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya has raised discussions on brain death, with experts clarifying it is irreversible despite temporary organ function....
Uganda’s Gen. Muhoozi Quits X After Controversial Comments
Summary: Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces and President Museveni's son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has deactivated his X account after controversial remarks, including a threat against...
M23 Leaders and Majority of Their Fighters Came from Uganda, Says Kagame
Summary: President Paul Kagame addressed the complexities of the conflict in Eastern Congo, emphasizing its roots in colonial history, regional instability, and international influences. He...
African Union Summit in Kampala Urges Action to Boost Agriculture
Summary: The African Union's agriculture summit in Kampala focuses on accelerating development through the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP). Leaders call for action on...
Minister Lugoloobi Urges Support for Land Reforms and Kampala’s Transformation in NDP IV Presentation
Summary: Minister of State for Planning, Amos Lugoloobi, urged Parliament to support proposed land reforms to facilitate land acquisition for public projects and address financial...
Uganda Joins BRICS as a Partner State
Summary: Uganda will join BRICS as a Partner State in the first quarter of 2025, becoming the first East African Community (EAC) member to do...
Uganda Rolls Out Third Phase of Digital Vehicle Registration Plates with ITMS Expansion
Summary: Uganda's Ministry of Works and Transport has launched the third phase of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), introducing digital vehicle registration plates for...
Rotary President Stephanie Urchick Kicks Off African Tour with Visit to Uganda
Summary: Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick has begun her visit to Uganda as part of her African Magic Tour 2025. During her stay, she will...
Uganda Law Council Grants Martha Karua Temporary Practicing Certificate for Besigye’s Defense
Summary: The Uganda Law Council has granted Martha Karua, former Kenyan Justice Minister, a temporary practicing certificate to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid...
Gen Muhoozi says he wants to behead opposition leader
Summary: The head of Uganda's military, who is also the son of longstanding President Yoweri Museveni, said he wanted to behead the country's most prominent...
UPDF Rejects ISIS Claims of Soldier Deaths in Kayunga
Summary: The UPDF has dismissed false reports from ISIS-affiliated channels claiming 10 soldiers were killed in Kayunga District, stating the allegations are baseless and designed...
Half of Uganda’s Population is Under 18 – Censu Report
Summary: Uganda's 2024 National Population and Housing Census, released by UBOS on December 31st, reveals key demographic and socio-economic insights. The country's population stands at...
Ugandan Gov’t to Recruit Over 2,800 Teachers for New Term
Summary: The government plans to recruit 2,821 teachers for 91 seed schools nationwide to improve education quality. Job advertisements were published on December 23, 2024,...
Uganda’s 2026 Elections Raise Human Rights Concerns, Says Nicholas Opiyo
Summary: Nicholas Opiyo, Executive Director of Chapter Four Uganda, has raised concerns about escalating human rights abuses, voter suppression, and opposition harassment ahead of the...
Bobi Wine Announces Bid for Uganda’s 2026 Presidential Election
Summary: Bobi Wine, leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has announced his intention to run for Uganda’s presidency in 2026, challenging President Museveni or...
MTN Uganda Names Dennis Kakonge as General Manager for Corporate Services and Company Secretary
Summary: MTN Uganda has named Dennis Abigaba Kakonge as General Manager for Corporate Services and Company Secretary at MTN Mobile Money Uganda, effective December 1,...