Dr. Kizza Besigye to Spend Christmas in Luzira Prison as Court Martial Adjourns Case
Summary: Dr. Kizza Besigye will remain in Luzira Prison over Christmas after the General Court Martial adjourned his case to January 7, 2025. The defense...
Ugandan Researchers Develop Health Products from Bee Resin to Boost Local Incomes
Summary: Ugandan researchers have developed health products from propolis, a resin collected by bees, to improve public health and increase beekeepers' incomes. The team at...
Rising Concern as Kenyan Learners Enroll in Ugandan Schools Without Proper Registration
Summary: There is growing concern over the increasing number of foreign learners , particularly from Kenya, enrolling in Ugandan primary schools without proper registration. Many...
Uganda Signs Deal with Egyptian Firm to Build Akii Bua Stadium
Summary: The Ugandan government has signed a $129 million contract with Egypt’s SAMCO National Construction Company to build the Akii Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira...
Kenya’s Ruto Announces SGR Expansion to Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC to Boost Regional Trade
Summary: President William Ruto has announced plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC to enhance regional...
Uganda Seeks Turkish Partnership for Military Manufacturing Hub
Summary: Uganda's Defence Minister, Jacob Oboth Oboth, has urged Turkey to establish a military manufacturing hub in Uganda, capitalizing on existing defense agreements between the...
How Bank of Uganda was Instructed to Pay UGX 60Bn to Fraudsters
Summary: The Bank of Uganda (BoU) clarified that it was not responsible for the Shs 60 billion fraud, stating it was instructed to make the...
Uganda Participates in Russian Healthcare Week 2024 in Moscow
Summary: Uganda is seeking to strengthen its healthcare system through deeper collaboration with Russia, focusing on areas like infectious disease management, emergency services, electronic health...
Uganda Urged to Combat HIV Stigma and Raise Awareness in World AIDS Day Campaign
Summary: Ugandans are being urged to end HIV-related stigma and focus on raising awareness, as part of the IKnowKati campaign, organized by Reach A Hand...
Kagadi District Council Closes Community Hall Over Poor Sanitation
Kagadi District Council has decided to shut down the Kagadi Community Hall after it was deemed unfit for use due to deteriorating conditions and a...
Ministry of Education Unveils Official 2025 School Calendar for All Levels
The Ministry of Education has officially released the 2025 school calendar, outlining key dates for primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions across the country. The schedule...
Arua DHO Killed, Surveyor Wounded by Mob Over Land Dispute
Summary: The Acting District Health Officer (DHO) of Arua, Mr. Paul Bishop Drileba, was killed by a mob on Saturday over a land dispute in...
TotalEnergies’ Sustainable Claims Questioned Amid Environmental Backlash at COP29
A week before the COP29 climate talks began in Azerbaijan, TotalEnergies unveiled a new public electric vehicle charging station in Uganda's capital, Kampala, announcing plans...
Missing Opposition Leader Besigye Set to Appear Before Army Court
Dr. Kizza Besigye, the prominent Ugandan opposition leader, will appear before the Makindye Court Martial today at 11 a.m., according to Uganda People’s Defence Forces...
New Zealand TikTok Personality Muzungu-Boda Ejected from Uganda Over Illegal Work Status
Summary: New Zealand TikTok personality Reid Samuel James, known as Muzungu-Boda, was ejected from Uganda for working illegally on a tourist visa. The Ministry of...
Top Bunyoro Artist Figo West Blasts Museveni, PM Nabbanja for Neglecting Banyoro
Speaking to The Telegraph in an interview earlier this week, Bunyoro top artist Batumbaya Denis known as Figo West expressed sharp criticism of President Museveni,...
Nine Hacked to Death in Kagadi
At least nine people have been hacked to death in Kagadi District over alleged Cult-related violence. The incident happened on Tuesday night in Muzizi cell,...
Museveni Calls for Swahili as a Unifying Force in East Africa
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged East Africans to embrace Swahili as a tool for unity and economic integration across the continent. Highlighting the similarity...
Uganda’s Electoral Commission Joins A-WEB Executive Board
The Electoral Commission (EC) has been elected to the Executive Board of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB), a global forum dedicated to election...
Northern Uganda’s Fight Against Deforestation: A Community’s Battle for Shea Trees
As Mustapha Gerima approached his home village of Midigo in Uganda’s Yumbe district in 2016, he was shocked. The lush landscapes he once knew had...
Ugandan Gov’t to Build Perimeter Wall Around Kiteezi Landfill After Deadly Collapse
The Ugandan government has announced plans to construct a perimeter wall around the Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, following a catastrophic collapse that resulted in multiple...
Over 100 Jobs at Risk as Jumia Exits South Africa, Tunisia in Strategic Shift
Jumia Technologies, Africa's leading e-commerce company, is set to shut down its South African fashion retailer Zando and wind down operations in Tunisia by the...
Uganda Faces Shs4.4 Trillion Budget Deficit as Public Debt Soars, Warns PAC
The Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) has expressed concerns over Uganda’s financial management, highlighting a Shs4.4 trillion gap between the government’s expenditure and revenue. In...
Massive Turnout as Rwenzururu Kingdom Welcomes Omusinga Mumbere Ahead of Coronation Anniversary
Hundreds of Rwenzururu Kingdom subjects lined the streets of Kasese on Friday to warmly welcome their King, Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere, ahead of his 58th...
Equity Bank Uganda Expands Services for Ugandan Workers in the UAE
Equity Bank Uganda has embarked on a mission to provide specialized financial services to Ugandans living and working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This...
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa urges greater investment in Uganda’s agricultural sector
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, has called for increased investment in Uganda’s agricultural sector emphasising that it holds the key to the country’s economic transformation. Speaking...
Uganda, CAR Forge Landmark Road Network to Strengthen Trade Links
Uganda is set to collaborate with the Central African Republic (CAR) to develop a road network linking northern Uganda to a town in southeastern CAR,...
One Mpox Case Detected in Ugandan Prison Amid Ongoing Outbreak
A single case of mpox has been confirmed in Nakasongola prison in central Uganda, according to a prison spokesperson. The inmate is currently isolated and...
Uganda Leaps into Deep Tech to Drive Economic Transformation
In a bold move to address critical challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and energy, Uganda is embracing deep technology as a catalyst for economic growth. This...
Tooro Golf Club: A Century of Resilience and Excellence in Ugandan Golf
Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Kibale National Park and the rolling Tooro tea plantations near Fort Portal, the 110-year-old Tooro Golf Club (TGC) stands...
Derrick Ssenyonyi’s “Timeless Frames” Exhibition Celebrates Uganda’s Beauty Amid Calls for Policy Reforms
After seven years of capturing Uganda's natural splendor, renowned travel and tourism photographer Derrick Ssenyonyi hosted a breathtaking exhibition at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The...
FINCA Uganda Launches Bancassurance, Expanding Access to Insurance Services
FINCA Uganda has officially obtained a Bancassurance license from the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), positioning the financial institution to offer a diverse range of insurance...
Museveni Urges Manufacturers and Agriculturalists to Tap Into Uganda Development Bank for Affordable Credit
President Yoweri Museveni has called on Ugandan business owners, particularly those in manufacturing and agriculture, to take advantage of affordable credit from the Uganda Development...
MTN Uganda Announces Major Leadership Change as CMO Somdev Sen Departs
MTN Uganda has confirmed a significant leadership shift as Mr. Somdev Sen, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), prepares to conclude his seven-year tenure on October...
Gen. Muhoozi Accuses US Ambassador of Disrespecting President Museveni, Warns of Looming Confrontation
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has accused US Ambassador William Popp of showing blatant disrespect toward President Yoweri Museveni and Uganda, warning...
Kampala’s Population Soars as Rapid Urban Growth Strains Infrastructure
Kampala, Uganda's bustling capital, has seen its daytime population surge by 76%, reaching 2.5 million, according to the 2024 Population and Housing Census. This rapid...
dfcu Bank Launches GROW Initiative to Empower Women Traders in Kampala’s Owino Market
On September 23, dfcu Bank unveiled its GROW initiative in Owino Market, Kampala, a bustling commercial hub where thousands of traders, many of them women,...
U.S. Sanctions Ugandan Police Officials Over Human Rights Violations
In a decisive move to uphold human rights, the U.S. Department of State has sanctioned four members of the Uganda Police Force (UPF) due to...
Uganda’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Decline 4.3%
Uganda's foreign exchange reserves decreased by 4.3% in the three months leading to the end of July, continuing a recent downward trend, according to a...
Katuntu Denies Joining NRM Despite Close Collaboration
Bugweri County MP, Abdu Katuntu, has publicly denied reports suggesting he has officially joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), clarifying that while he works...