Mpox Outbreak in Uganda: 51 Cases Reported as Health Authorities Strengthen Response
Uganda is grappling with a growing mpox outbreak, following the confirmation of two cases in the western Kasese district in July 2024. Since then, the...
Bank of Tanzania Maintains Key Interest Rate at 6% to Support Economic Recovery
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has announced its decision to keep the benchmark interest rate steady at six percent for the fourth quarter, aiming to...
Kasambya MP David Kabanda Condemns Western Sanctions
Kasambya Member of Parliament, Hon. David Kabanda, has strongly criticized the recent sanctions imposed on Ugandan officials by Western countries, including the United States, following...
Karamoja Sub-region Faces Ongoing Food Security and Nutrition Crisis: 2023 Assessment Reveals
The Karamoja sub-region continues to grapple with severe food security and nutrition challenges driven by erratic weather patterns, poor environmental conditions, and inadequate infrastructure. To...
Ugandan Businesses to Seek Over $28 Million in Climate Finance Pitch This November
In a major step toward securing climate-focused investments, six innovative Ugandan businesses will pitch their low-carbon projects to investors this November, aiming to raise over...
South Sudanese Refugees Find Hope and Self-Reliance Through Entrepreneurship and Farming in Uganda
Inside the tin walls of a small, smoke-filled kiosk, Joseph Deng Chol and his wife dish up beans and flatbreads, grateful for the resources that...
ITHUBA Uganda Wins Three Prestigious Awards at African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024
ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, has secured three esteemed awards at the African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024, recognizing its impactful...
Uganda to Unveil Final Census Results with President Museveni as Chief Guest
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is set to release the final results of the 2024 National Housing and Population Census at a high-profile event...
A Path to a clean and sustainable future
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, the transition to clean energy has become not just a necessity but a global priority....
St. Tereza Girls’ Alumni Raise Over UGX 10 Million for School Computers at Fundraising Dinner
Old girls of St. Tereza Girl’s Culcutta Secondary School raised over UGX 10 million at a fundraising dinner held yesterday evening at Kembambazi Restaurant, Naguru,...
Isaac Ssemakadde Elected President of Uganda Law Society in Landslide Victory
Prominent human rights lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde has been elected as the new president of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), securing a decisive win with 2,101...
Uganda to Slash Spending and Domestic Borrowing in 2025/26
The Ugandan government plans to reduce spending by over 20% and cut domestic borrowing by more than half in the 2025/26 fiscal year, according to...
Kapeeka Trade Show Boosts Uganda’s Industrial Sector with Premier Exhibition
The Kapeeka Trade Show, hosted at the Kapeeka Industrial Park in Nakaseke District, has emerged as a leading platform for promoting Uganda’s industrial sector and...
Ministry of Interior and Tourism Sign MoU to Boost Tourist Security in Kenya
The Ministry of Interior has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Tourism to enhance security measures for tourists in Kenya. The...
Col. Nakalema Calls on Academicians to Address Uganda’s Youth Unemployment Crisis
Col. Edith Nakalema, Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), has urged academicians to collaborate in addressing Uganda's growing youth unemployment crisis. She...
Army, Police Maintain Presence at Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Premises Amid Leadership Dispute
Security forces remain stationed at the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom premises in Hoima City due to an ongoing leadership dispute between the Babiito clan and Prime...
KIU Teaching Hospital Leads Uganda’s Largest Free Surgical Camp
Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIU-THR), in partnership with the Association of Surgeons of Uganda and the Ministry of Health, is leading the Uganda National...
Muhoozi’s Sudden Loyalty: Genuine or Strategic?
As the shadows of authoritarianism lengthen across Uganda's landscape, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's shocking announcement casts a dark spell of inevitability. By pledging allegiance to his...
Katunga and Musaana Residents Decry Lack of Electricity, Urge Government Action
Residents of Katunga and Musaana in Nyarushanje Sub-county, Rukungiri District, are growing increasingly frustrated over the persistent lack of electricity in their areas, despite neighboring...
Private Sector Partnership Aims to Boost Women Entrepreneurs and Micro Enterprises
Uganda's Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, has praised private financial institutions like Centenary Bank for their continuous support in uplifting economic standards. In a speech delivered...
Tracy Mildred Namugga: From Media Star to Graduate
Renowned Sanyuka TV show host and former Miss Uganda finalist, Tracy Mildred Namugga, widely known as Black Rihanna, has celebrated a significant achievement by graduating...
Global Health Leaders Unite to Improve Anaesthesia Safety in Low-Resource Settings
A coalition of prominent global health organizations has come together to tackle a critical issue in anaesthesia safety: the absence of capnography in low-resource environments....
Ugandan Wins Shs50m for Solar Egg Incubator at AYuTe Challenge
Assumpta Nakalema has been awarded the grand prize of Shs50 million for her solar-powered egg incubator at the third edition of the AYuTe Africa Challenge-Uganda....
Gov’t Launches Investigation into Unregistered SIM Card Use Amid Rising Fraud
Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Uganda's Minister of ICT and National Guidance, has announced an initiative to investigate telecommunications companies regarding the ongoing use of unregistered mobile...
Uganda’s Tourism Sector Sees Resurgence Amid Strategic Investment
Hon. Matia Kasaija, Uganda's Minister of Finance, highlighted the pivotal role of tourism in the country's Vision 2040 during the 2nd Annual Tourism Development Programme...
CAF President Motsepe Warns of Player Burnout Amid Growing Match Schedules
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has voiced concerns about the increasingly demanding football schedules, warning that they could harm the future of the sport. In an...
Axian Telecom Eyes Major Stake in Wananchi Group
Axian Telecom is reportedly set to acquire a 99.63% stake in Wananchi Group, a leading provider of mobile, internet, and TV services in East Africa....
Uganda’s solar sector poised for growth with new AMI-USEA partnership
Uganda’s solar industry is set for a major boost as the African Management Institute (AMI) partners with the Uganda Solar Energy Association (USEA) under the...
Herbert Smith Freehills Strengthens Commitment to Johannesburg Market with New Leadership
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has announced a significant leadership change as it reinforces its commitment to the Johannesburg market and the broader...
Uganda’s Cooking Landscape Set for Transformation through Electric Cooking Initiative
A groundbreaking two-year programme is poised to revolutionize cooking in Uganda, spearheaded by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development in collaboration with the Global...
Uganda Aligns with Global Consensus to End Israeli Occupation of Palestinian Territories
Uganda has broken its longstanding neutrality and joined 123 nations in voting for a resolution at the UN General Assembly demanding an end to Israel's...
Arua Hill Signs George Akena for Big League Comeback
Arua Hill Soccer Club has made a crucial move by signing George Akena from Kaaro Karungi, as they prepare for the upcoming Big League season....
Women’s vulnerability to climate change stems from a number of social, economic and cultural factors
Between 2022 and 2024, women have continued to face disproportionate vulnerabilities due to climate change, influenced by a combination of social, economic, and cultural factors ...
South Africa takes a bold step towards universal education
South Africa is making strides in advancing children's rights, with President Cyril Ramaphosa signing a landmark law last Friday that mandates one year of pre-primary...
How Recycler ATMs Are Revolutionizing Banking in Uganda
It’s late on a Friday night, and you find yourself in a tough spot. Desperately in need of Yaka units, you turn to friends for...
UK’s Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships Empower Future Ugandan Leaders
The UK government’s prestigious Chevening scholarship programme continues to offer fully funded one-year master’s degrees at leading UK universities, nurturing the next generation of global...
Ugandan President Museveni Celebrates 80th Birthday with Grand Festivities and Community Promises
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni recently celebrated his 80th birthday, with the government organizing grand festivities to mark the occasion. Over the weekend, the President attended...