CSOs Raise Alarm Over Budget Cuts to Agro-Industrialization

Civil society organizations in Uganda are raising a red flag over the government’s reduced financial support to the agro-industrialization program. Experts say the move may hurt the economy, food security,…

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Championing Safe Labour Migration: How IOM Protects Ugandan Workers Abroad

The International Organization for Migration has been a key force in making labour migration safer for Ugandan workers. IOM, by addressing the challenges of exploitation, abuse, and human trafficking, is…

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Katikkiro Mayiga to the Youth: Lessons in Ethics and Responsibility

The Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga, called upon the youth to observe good morals and avoid drug addiction and other vices such as crime. Speaking during “Ekisakaate kya…

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AU Summit: President Museveni Praises Agricultural Innovations as Game-Changers for Africa

KAMPALA – At the African Union’s Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government, President Yoweri Museveni, at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort in Kampala, gave his keynote address on…

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Uganda Shilling Struggles Amid Dollar Shortage: A Mixed Week for Currency Markets

This turned out to be a week of struggle by the Uganda shilling to confront the strong US dollar amid its sustained scarcity of supply. On Friday, its margin of…

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Measles Outbreak Strikes South Karamoja Districts

Nakapiripirit, Amudat, and Nabilatuk Face Rising Cases A measles outbreak has been confirmed in the South Karamoja districts of Nakapiripirit, Amudat, and Nabilatuk, affecting children aged 6 months to 10…

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Cholera Outbreak Strikes Lamwo District in Northern Uganda: 1 Dead, 30 Admitted

Health Officials Rush to Contain Cholera Spread in Agoro Sub-County Lamwo District in Northern Uganda is battling a cholera outbreak that has left one person dead and 30 others affected.…

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Politicians Warned Against ‘Killing’ Opponents in Voter Registration

Electoral Commission Raises the Red FlagWith only a few weeks left before the start of the 2026 voter registration exercise in Uganda, the country’s Electoral Commission now has warned politicians…

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General Muhoozi Quits Social Media: Focuses on Military Work

A Ten-Year Stint on X Comes to an EndThe Chief of Defence Forces and the First Son of Uganda, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has deactivated his social media account on X,…

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Public Service Reforms: Assistant Law Enforcement Officer Role to be Phased Out

The Ministry of Public Service has abolished the cadre of Law Enforcement Assistant, one of the most far-reaching reforms in careers and qualifications for all local governments. These reforms, which…

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