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 team sought more time to reorganize after the Uganda Law Council denied Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a special permit to represent him. Besigye faces charges …

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 Makerere University created a process to extract propolis powder, leading to products like teas, ointments, and toothpaste. Despite challenges, such as costly equipment and intellectual …

Summary: There is growing concern over the increasing number of foreign learners , particularly from Kenya, enrolling in Ugandan primary schools without proper registration. Many pupils cross the border daily but fail to meet immigration requirements, risking exclusion from national exams. Uganda currently hosts around 50,000 foreign pupils, with only …

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 City. The project, which will include a 20,000-seat stadium and various sports facilities, is set for completion in 20 months. The Government of Uganda has …

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 trade and integration. The expansion will improve cross-border connectivity, boost intra-regional trade, and support broader economic goals, including the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). …

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 two countries. The collaboration would focus on capacity-building and technology transfer, strengthening Uganda’s defense industry. Kampala, Uganda (DT) — Uganda’s Minister of Defence, Jacob Oboth …

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 payments, which were diverted outside its IT systems. The fraud involved two transactions: one payment of USD 6.134 million to Roadway Company Limited in Japan …

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 records, and specialist training. Uganda is exploring ways to enhance its healthcare system by deepening its collaboration with Russia, focusing on key areas such as …

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 Uganda (RAHU) and the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) for World AIDS Day. Key figures, including RAHU’s Benson Muhindo and UNMF President Eddy Kenzo, emphasized …

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 lack of proper sanitation facilities. The decision was announced by the District Speaker, Magezi Muwonge, on Tuesday, following concerns over the hall’s inadequate infrastructure. The …