President Museveni to Makerere: Uganda’s Tech Takeoff Starts Here

President Yoweri Museveni stood before researchers and students at Makerere University with a clear message: Uganda’s future depends on mastering science and technology. During his keynote address at the Makerere…

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Shs100m for Each MP: Uganda’s Parliament in Another Cash Storm

Uganda’s Parliament, once nicknamed the “House of Deals” by a local newspaper, is once again living up to its name. In a move that has shocked few but angered many,…

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Tororo School Horror: 40 Students Injured as Overloaded Truck Overturns

At least 40 students from Kirewa Senior Secondary School in Tororo District are nursing serious injuries after the truck they were traveling in overturned on their way to a patriotism…

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Ethiopia and Uganda Seal 8 Major Deals to Boost Trade and Regional Ties

The fourth meeting of the Ethiopia-Uganda Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) ended with a historic signing of eight new agreements, marking a major step forward in cooperation between the two East…

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African Leaders Must Smash Barriers to Prosperity, Museveni Urges

President Yoweri Museveni has challenged African leaders to break the stubborn obstacles blocking the continent’s economic transformation, warning that without bold action, sustainable development will remain a distant dream. Speaking…

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Global Maternal Deaths Fall by 40%, But Funding Cuts Risk Reversing Progress – UN

The world has made significant progress in reducing maternal deaths over the past two decades, but new threats could undo these hard-won gains, the United Nations has warned. A recent…

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Umeme Grapples with 80 Pending Court Cases as Concession Era Ends

Uganda’s power distribution landscape has entered a critical transition phase as Umeme Limited, the country’s main electricity distributor, faces 80 unresolved court cases following the expiration of its 20-year concession.…

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Moroto District on High Alert Following Confirmed Mpox Outbreak

Health authorities in Moroto District have confirmed an outbreak of mpox after a 28-year-old businesswoman tested positive for the viral disease. The patient, residing in Singila Trading Center within Katikekile…

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Ministry of Health Sounds Alarm Over Rising Unsafe Abortions Linked to Contraceptive Gaps

The Ministry of Health has raised alarm over a sharp increase in women seeking medical care for abortion-related complications, signaling a deepening reproductive health crisis in Uganda. While officials have…

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President Museveni in High-Stakes South Sudan Visit as Political Crisis Deepens

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda arrived in Juba on Tuesday for urgent talks with South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir, as the young nation teeters on the brink of renewed conflict.…

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