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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
UEDCL Takes Over Electricity Distribution from Umeme After 20 Years
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...
Ugandan Artists Urged to Prioritize Independence Over Gov’t Handouts
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
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...
Millions at High Risk of HIV to Benefit from a Biannual Injectable Drug
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...
NDA Seeks Public Cooperation to Combat Government Drug Theft
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...
DRC Summons Uganda’s Envoy Over Muhoozi’s Comments on Mercenaries in Eastern Congo
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
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...
UMSC Denounces False Leadership Change Claims, Reaffirms Mubaje’s Position
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 Post Struggles to Adapt Amid Digital Shift
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...
Uganda Enhances Shea Butter Value with Time-Saving Tech
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...
Uganda’s Army Chief, Gen Muhoozi Warns Sudan After Meeting Ethiopian PM
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...
Uganda Government Ordered to Pay UGX 10 Million to Each LRA War Crimes Victim
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
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...
Uganda Gov’t Seeks World Bank Funding for Centralized E-Waste Management Facility
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...
Gov’t Defends UGX 65Bn Loan to Enhance Cancer Treatment at Uganda Cancer Institute
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...
Gov’t Relocates 5,000 Families Amid Landslide Threat
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...
IGAD Blue Economy Project Meeting Sets Path for Sustainable Regional Growth and Biodiversity Conservation
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,...
African Youth Entrepreneurs Embark on Pioneering Innovation Tour in South Korea
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...
New Anti-Corruption App Launched for Busoga Miners
Summary: Miners in Busoga have been introduced to a new anti-corruption platform, a collaborative project between Uganda, Tanzania, the DRC, and Zambia. Developed by BASIS...
South Korea’s Parliament Passes Impeachment Motion Against President Yoon
Summary: South Korea's parliament passed a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol with 204 votes in favor and 85 against, suspending his duties...
UN Extends Sanctions on al-Shabaab as Somalia Plans New Stabilization Mission
Summary: The UN Security Council has extended sanctions on al-Shabaab for two more months, allowing time for further discussions on how to address the group's...
Ex-Busoga University VC and FDC Leader Dr. Frank Nabwiso Dies at 83
Summary: Dr. Frank Nabwiso, a renowned historian, scholar, and former Member of Parliament for Kagoma County, has passed away at 83. He was a passionate...
Ugandan TikToker Madubarah to Spend Christmas in Jail Over Hate Speech Against Museveni, Anita Among
Summary: TikToker and shoe hawker Juma Musuuza, alias Madubarah, has been remanded to Kigo Prison until January 10, 2025. He faces charges of hate speech...
Multichoice Uganda Offers Free Premier League Access to DStv, GOtv Customers This Weekend
Summary: Multichoice Uganda is offering DStv Access and GOtv Plus customers free access to all Premier League matches this weekend, including the Manchester derby. Additionally,...
Experts Call for Digitization of Village Savings and Loan Associations to Boost Financial Inclusion
Summary: Stakeholders are advocating for the digitization of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to boost financial inclusion in Uganda. At a conference, experts discussed...
IGAD, Uganda Strengthen Youth Engagement in Land Governance
Summary: IGAD and Uganda's Ministry of Lands concluded a three-day meeting focused on boosting youth involvement in land governance. Key outcomes included creating a database...
Museveni Justifies Military Trials for Civilians Following Besigye’s Arrest
Summary: President Museveni has defended using military courts to try civilians, citing the need for faster justice in gun-related crimes. This follows the arrest and...
Team Uganda Wins 2024 KCB East Africa Golf Tournament
Summary: Team Uganda won the 2024 KCB East Africa Golf Tournament at Sigona Golf Club, scoring 106 points and claiming a Ksh. 1 million prize....
Joshua Cheptegei Voices Frustration Over Unfulfilled Promises
Summary: Joshua Cheptegei expressed frustration over the government’s failure to fulfill promises to athletes, including unpaid arrears and uncompleted projects like the High Altitude Training...
Electrify Africa Launches Electric Transportation Solutions in Uganda
Summary: Electrify Africa has launched electric transportation solutions in Uganda, aiming to transform the country's mobility sector with sustainable, innovative solutions. The initiative is backed...
Driver Loses Car, Fined for Possessing 31kg of Ivory
Summary: A driver in Kabale was fined UGX 3 million and forfeited his vehicle after pleading guilty to possessing 31kg of ivory. The court emphasized...