Rwanda: Rwanda Accuses Germany Of 'Politicising' Development Cooperation Over DR Congo War

Rwanda has accused Germany of politicising development cooperation after Berlin announced it was halting new development aid and reviewing existing commitments over Rwanda's… Read more »

Uganda: Father Kills Senior Three Daughter, Later Lynched By Mob

Shock and horror have swept through Kitengeesa village in Masaka City following the brutal killing of a Senior Three student, Sophia Nantume, by her father, Mwebe Deo. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Accuses Canada of 'Blatantly Ignoring' Security Concerns - Statement

Rwanda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Canada's recent statement on the ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo, accusing the North American country of… Read more »

Uganda: Hailstorm Destroys Dormitory At Bombo Secondary School in Luweero

A downpour accompanied by a hailstorm wreaked havoc in Bombo Town Council, Luweero District, on Monday, March 3, leaving massive destruction in its wake. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Trains Officers On Disaster Response, Management

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces has commenced a disaster response and management exercise (Table-Top Exercise), code-named "OKOA MAISHA 2025," at the headquarters of the Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Tayebwa Condemns Security Agencies Over Torture During Kawempe North By-Elections

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has strongly condemned the violence and human rights abuses surrounding the Kawempe North by-elections, accusing security agencies of… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution to Strengthen Justice System

President Museveni has emphasized the need to strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, calling for their expansion to grassroots levels as a more effective and… Read more »

Uganda: Stray Goats, Cows Chew Up What Is Left of Soroti City's Greens

The increasing presence of stray goats and cows in Soroti City has raised concerns among residents, who are pointing fingers at local authorities for failing to address the issue. Read more »

Uganda: Red Cross Recommits to Road Safety As Third Phase of Safe Steps Campaign Is Launched

Prudential Uganda has announced the start of the third phase of its Safe Steps campaign. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Red Cross Expands Road Safety Initiative to Reduce Accidents

The Uganda Red Cross, in partnership with Prudential Uganda and the government, has launched the third phase of its road safety initiative, aiming to cut road accidents and… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Says Committed to Guarding Against Election Violence

The government has committed to taking measures to prevent violence during elections nationwide. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Denies Role in Kawempe North By-Election Violence As Opposition Raises Doubts

The government has distanced itself from the violence that marred the recent Kawempe North by-election campaigns, instead attributing the incidents to individual perpetrators. Read more »

Uganda: Legislators Question Finance Ministry Over Rising Supplementary Budgets

Legislators on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have accused the Ministry of Finance of financial indiscipline over its frequent use of supplementary budgets. Read more »

Uganda: Is It Time for Uganda to Lift the Ban On Facebook After Meta's New Policies?

In January 2021, just before the country's general elections, the Government of Uganda banned Facebook. This came after the platform deleted accounts it claims were linked to the… Read more »

Uganda: Health Authorities Swiftly Contain Mpox Cases in Rubirizi

Health authorities in Rubirizi District have swiftly responded to an Mpox outbreak after six cases were confirmed, five of them among students at St. Michael Secondary School. Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni Summons NRM MPs for Caucus Meeting At State House

President Museveni, the National Chairperson of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), has summoned the NRM Parliamentary Caucus to State House Entebbe this Friday. Read more »

Uganda: Man Killed, Another Injured in Suspected Mental Health Crisis

Police in Mityana District have arrested a suspect in connection with a violent attack that left one person dead and another injured. Read more »

Uganda: Women Leaders Unite to Address Funding Challenges and Discrimination

Women leaders from across Uganda gathered at Parliament in Kampala on Monday for the second sitting of the Women's Parliament, where they discussed key challenges affecting rural… Read more »

Uganda: Surge in Neurosurgeries At Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital

Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital has expanded its neurosurgical capabilities, now performing over 500 complex surgeries annually, up from 200 a few years ago. Read more »

Uganda: Airtel Money Launches Global Virtual Visa Card

Airtel Money and Visa have unveiled a new virtual card that enables customers in Uganda to shop using their mobile money account at more than 100 million merchants across 200… Read more »

Uganda: Mumba Kalifungwa Takes Charge At Stanbic Bank Uganda

Mumba Kalifungwa has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive at Stanbic Bank Uganda, the nation's largest lender by assets, revenue, and deposits. Read more »

Uganda: Mawanda Vows to Strengthen NRM Leadership in Western Uganda

The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has made another bold step in Uganda's political landscape as its Director of Mobilization, Hon. Michael Maranga Mawanda, officially declared… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Gives Two-Month Deadline for Steel Factory Plans in Ankole-Kigezi

Since last year, the government has banned the export of raw iron ore, pushing for local processing to boost industrial growth. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Approves Copyright Management System to Boost Artists' Earnings

The initiative, developed by State House scientists, is expected to revolutionise the creative industry by curbing music piracy and guaranteeing artists' financial stability. Read more »

Uganda: Ssegirinya's Mother Accuses NUP of Sidelining Luswa in Kawempe North Race

The mother of the late Muhammad Ssegirinya, Justine Ssanyu Nakajjumba, has criticised the National Unity Platform (NUP) leadership for overlooking her son's former aide, Muhammad… Read more »