May 14
Uganda: Ugandan Journalist Juliet Kyarisiima Beaten and Robbed While Covering Land Dispute
CPJ
Ugandan authorities must credibly investigate an assault on broadcast journalist Juliet Kyarisiima, hold the perpetrators to account, and ensure that journalists covering public… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Signs Free Movement Protocol in IGAD Region
Nile Post
Uganda has signed the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons within the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region. Read more »
Uganda: We Are Not Working With Russian Mercenaries to Hunt for Kony - ICC
Nile Post
The International Criminal Court has denied claims it is working with Russian mercenary group, Wagner to hunt for Lord's Resistance Army commander, Joseph Kony. Read more »
Uganda: IGG to Hand Over Report On Speaker's Assets
Nile Post
The spokesperson of the office of the inspectorate of government, ms Munira Ali, has revealed they will today submit a report on the wealth of Speaker of Parliament Anita Among to… Read more »
Uganda: Bridging the Gap - Healthcare Access in Rural Areas
Nile Post
In Uganda's rural areas, accessing healthcare can often be a journey fraught with challenges. From distant health facilities to scarce medical supplies, rural communities grapple… Read more »
Uganda: Parties Gear Up for 2026 Elections Amidst Growing Museveni Monarchy Concerns
Nile Post
As the 2026 elections loom on the horizon, political parties across the nation are gearing up for what could be a pivotal moment in Uganda's political landscape. Read more »
Uganda: Who Is Letting Down President Museveni?
Nile Post
As President Museveni navigates his sixth elective term, the question arises: who is letting down the President? A chorus of voices from within the ruling National Resistance… Read more »
Uganda: Tororo to Lose Billions to Slow Seed Schools Construction
Nile Post
Tororo District risks losing billions of shillings meant for the construction of seed schools by the end of this financial year. This as most projects remain behind schedule Read more »
Uganda: Ubos Defends Census Progress Amid Public Criticism
Nile Post
Whereas the bumpy start to the national housing and population census raised fears about the effectiveness of the exercise and the reliability of the data collected, attributing… Read more »
Uganda: Will Recent Sanctions Aid Uganda's Opposition?
Nile Post
In the wake of the recent sanctions imposed on Uganda by international bodies, questions arise regarding their potential impact on the country's political landscape, particularly… Read more »
Uganda: All OPM Goats Supplied to Karamoja Died - MPs
Nile Post
Members of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament (PAC) have accused interdicted undersecretary of the Office of the Prime Minister of causing financial loss of over Shs19… Read more »
Uganda: Pre-Eclampsia Second Leading Cause of Maternal Mortality in Uganda
Nile Post
In revelation by the ministry of health, pre-eclampsia has surged to become the second leading cause of maternal mortality in Uganda, responsible for a staggering 13 percent of… Read more »
Uganda: MTN Uganda's Q1 Net Profit Jumps to Shs150.0 Billion
Independent (Kampala)
MTN Uganda net profit for the first three months to March rose 24% to Shs150bn driven by solid growth in its voice, data and fintech business segments. Read more »
Uganda: Ubos Mourns Namayingoenumerator Who Collapsed Dead On Duty
Nile Post
The ongoing National Population and housing Census 2024 got a setback in Namayingo district following the death of one of the enumerators. Read more »
Uganda: The Ripple Effect of Insecurity
Nile Post
Insecurity among nations, whether stemming from political unrest, terrorism, or economic instability, has far-reaching consequences that extend beyond borders. Read more »
Uganda: Next Media, Tree Adoption Uganda Root for Tackling Climate Change
Nile Post
Next Media and Tree Adoption Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at creating awareness about climate action through the massive tree planting initiative. Read more »
Uganda: Police Upbeat Over High Turnup in Constabulary Recruitment
Nile Post
In beefing up law enforcement in Uganda, the Uganda Police Force has proudly announced it has reached an impressive milestone in its recruitment efforts for the Police Constable… Read more »
Uganda: Police Investigate Theft of Census Gadgets
Nile Post
Three days into Uganda's first ever digital National population and housing and census, the exercise has been hit by a major setback. Read more »
Uganda: Discipline Key to Success, Shadow Sports Minister Tells Young Athletes
Nile Post
The Shadow Minister of Sports and Bukomansimbi South MP Geoffrey Kayemba Ssolo has emphasised the importance of discipline in achieving success, urging young athletes to prioritise… Read more »
Uganda: Pader's Awere Upgraded to Health Centre Iv to Support Nodding Syndrome Patients
Nile Post
After a prolonged period of lamentations about a lack of a health facility to provide care and treatment to the nodding syndrome patients in Pader District, Prime Minister Robinah… Read more »
Uganda: Probationer Police Constable Interviews Conclude in North Kyoga
Nile Post
The rigorous selection process for Probationer Police Constables (PPCs) in the North Kyoga Region concluded with the final interviews held in Amolatar and Otuke Districts Read more »
Uganda: Next Media, HR Managers Association to Foster Capacity Building
Nile Post
In a bid to uphold high ethical and professional standards of human resource professionals, Next Media and the Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda (HRMA) have signed a… Read more »
Uganda: Championing Access to Mental Health Care Is Crucial
Nile Post
Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, on par with physical health, and it is a fundamental human right for all individuals to have access to quality mental… Read more »
May 13
East Africa: Droughts, Floods to Cyclones in Africa [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
Kenya and many other African nations are grappling with a harsh reality: extreme weather events are becoming the norm. Once predictable weather patterns have been disrupted,… Read more »
Uganda: 2.6 Million Households Counted in First Three Days of Census
Nile Post
Uganda Bureau of Statistics has said at least 30% of the total number of households in the country representing 2.6 million households were counted in the first three days of the… Read more »