BBC Africa Highlights Ugandan Nun Rehabilitating LRA Child Victims
A BBC Africa documentary report spotlights a Catholic nun dedicated to rehabilitating child victims of the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda.
Uganda Mandates 21-Day Quarantine for Citizens Arriving from DR Congo
Ugandan authorities have introduced a 21-day mandatory quarantine for citizens returning from DR Congo and restricted transit travellers.
Ebola Patients From Nigeria and Kenya Transited Through Entebbe Airport, Report Says
Health officials indicate that two Ebola patients from Nigeria and Kenya travelled through Entebbe International Airport on the same day.
UNEB Releases 2026 Examination Timetables as Registration Reaches 1.63 Million Candidates
The Uganda National Examinations Board has released the official 2026 national examination timetables for PLE, UCE, and UACE, recording a 14.9 percent increase in candidate numbers.
Tooro Forms 21-Member Committee to Identify King Oyo’s Successor
Tooro Kingdom has constituted a 21-member committee of Babiito clan elders to identify and formally announce the successor to the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.
Boda Rider Shot Dead During National Cleaning Day Enforcement
A police officer has been arrested after shooting dead a boda boda rider in Ndejje during enforcement of movement restrictions on the second National Cleaning Day.
Minister Balaam Orders Arrests Over Alleged Market Fund Mismanagement and Revenue Leakages
Police have arrested the Town Clerk of Mbale City, the Industrial Division Town Clerk and the Mbale Central Market Master following directives by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara over alleged mismanagement of market funds.
Attorney General Warns Against Immediate Termination of Expressway Operator Contract
The Attorney General has cautioned against the immediate termination of the contract of the private operator of the Kampala–Entebbe Expressway, warning that failure to follow contractual procedures could expose Uganda to expensive international arbitration.
National Flags to Fly at Half-Mast for Three Days as President Reveals Late King Left a Young Son
President Yoweri Museveni has directed that the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV be accorded an official burial and that national flags fly at half-mast for three days. He also confirmed that the King left behind a young boy as heir.
Muhoozi Declares Intention to Contest 2031 Presidential Election
Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly declared that he will contest the 2031 presidential election, saying he expects to win with the support of his father, President Yoweri Museveni.
Country Completes 42 Days Without New Confirmed Case After Containing Imported Outbreak
The World Health Organization and Africa CDC have declared Uganda free of Ebola after the country completed 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case.
Iron Ore Leads Surge as Extractive Sector Records Strong Growth in FY 2023/24
Uganda’s mineral production value rose by 87 percent to Shs464.7 billion in the 2023/24 financial year, according to the latest Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative repor
WHO Hands Over Shs1.8 Billion Biosafety Level-3 Laboratory Funded by African Development Bank
The government has earmarked 120 traditional secondary schools for phased renovation, focusing on institutions constructed between the 1960s and 1980s that are losing learners to newer schools with better facilities.
BREAKING: Tooro Kingdom confirms the death of Omukama Oyo at 34. Buganda Kingdom expresses solidarity.
Tooro Kingdom has officially announced the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The 34-year-old monarch passed away on Thursday evening. Buganda Kingdom has expressed solidarity with the people of Tooro.
E-Bus Express Launches New Electric Bus Routes in Kira
E-Bus Express has launched new electric bus routes in Kira Municipality, deploying locally manufactured Kayoola buses on three corridors as part of efforts to modernise public transport and ease congestion.
New Luxury Hotel and Executive Apartments in Nsambya Mark Debut of Marriott Brands in Uganda
President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday commissioned the Kampala Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments in Nsambya, adding a new high-end hospitality facility to the capital’s skyline
Organisation Led by Gen Muhoozi Calls for Suspension of Funding and Dealings with Rwabwogo’s Committee
The Patriotic League of Uganda has asked the Ministry of Finance and other government agencies to halt an alleged Shs52 billion payment linked to the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development and suspend all dealings with the entity.
Former Speaker Will Not Face Prosecution as President Grants Mercy After Over 100 Days of Restriction
Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has been released from house arrest following a directive by President Yoweri Museveni. Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced that she will not be prosecuted. Story body:
President Dismisses ‘Kutomera’ Concerns and Orders DPP to Fast-Track Prosecutions
President Yoweri Museveni has publicly defended the ongoing anti-corruption inspection tours by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara and State Minister Justine Nameere, calling for swift prosecution of those implicated.
Education Ministry Targets Ageing Infrastructure Built Between 1960s and 1980s in Phased Programme
The government has earmarked 120 traditional secondary schools for phased renovation, focusing on institutions constructed between the 1960s and 1980s that are losing learners to newer schools with better facilities.
Besigye Treason Trial: Witness Details Alleged Drone Plot and Fake Money Scheme
The treason trial of Dr Kizza Besigye continued this week with key testimony from American state witness Andrew Wilson, who alleged discussions of a drone assassination plot against President Museveni and plans to circulate counterfeit currency.
Alex Mukulu Laid to Rest with Official Funeral and Seven-Gun Salute
Veteran playwright, actor and cultural icon Alex Mukulu was laid to rest on Thursday with an official state funeral, including a seven-gun salute, in recognition of his decades-long contribution to Uganda’s creative industry.
Long-Serving Principal of Hillside Schools Naalya Passes Away After Collapsing During Medical Check-Up
Dr Henry Stanley Okia, the long-serving principal of Hillside Schools Naalya and a respected educationist with more than 40 years of service, has died. He collapsed while at a hospital for a medical check-up.
Kenyan Mother Allegedly Stabs Five Children in Kampala, Two Dead
A 43-year-old Kenyan woman is under investigation after allegedly stabbing her five children at their home in Kalungu-Bunga, Makindye Division, Kampala, killing two and injuring three others.
Five Kisoro District Officials Arrested Over Alleged Sale of Jobs
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working with CID, has arrested five Kisoro District Local Government officials, including the District Speaker and the Chairperson of the District Service Commission, over allegations of selling jobs.
Cavendish University Graduates 1,059 Students at 15th Ceremony
Cavendish University Uganda has graduated 1,059 students from 33 nationalities at its 15th graduation ceremony. Chancellor and former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan urged the Class of 2026 to focus on impact.
UEDCL Under Fire Over Persistent Outages and Rising Losses Since Umeme Takeover
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited continues to face intense public and parliamentary criticism over frequent power outages, rising energy losses and slow connections since taking over from Umeme. Many customers say the situation has not improved and in some areas has worsened.
Balaam Calls for Tougher Anti-Corruption Measures in Local Governments
Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara has called for stronger anti-corruption and accountability measures in local governments, warning that the loss of public funds is directly denying citizens essential services.
Museveni Proposes Tax Exemption for Health Workers as Cabinet Restores Intern Pay
President Yoweri Museveni has proposed exempting health workers’ salaries from tax, while Cabinet has restored equal monthly facilitation for all medical interns in the current cohort after weeks of controversy.
President Congratulates Officers for Contribution to Peace and Security, Advises Safe Investments
President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday presided over the retirement ceremony of 19 UPDF General Officers at State House, Entebbe. He congratulated them for their service and advised them on wise investment of their benefits.
Museveni Grants Official Burial to Veteran Playwright Alex Mukulu
President Yoweri Museveni has granted an official burial to celebrated Ugandan playwright, actor and director Alex Mukulu, who died on 15 August at the age of 72. The burial is scheduled for 20 August in Kijabijjo, Gayaza.
Besigye Treason Trial: Witness Reveals Spy Camera Hidden in Power Bank
A prosecution witness has told the High Court that a hidden camera inside a power bank was used to record meetings in which Dr Kizza Besigye allegedly discussed plans to acquire weapons and overthrow the government. The treason trial is proceeding with Besigye tried in absentia.
Deputy Speaker Commends Career of Integrity at Launch of Odongo’s Autobiography
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has described the career of UNEB Executive Director Dan Odongo as exemplary and one that should inspire public servants across Uganda. He spoke at the launch of Odongo’s book in Kampala.
Court Delays Ruling as Prosecution Seeks to Block Live Coverage of Proceedings
The bail hearing of NUP Deputy President for Buganda, Hon Muwanga Kivumbi, has been adjourned to 25 August 2026. The prosecution is also seeking to stop live coverage of the court proceedings.
Six New Power Lines Completed as MPs Decry Limited Electricity Access
State Minister for Energy Sidronius Okaasai has announced the completion of six of eleven pending power lines, delivering 141,400 new electricity connections. At the same time, Members of Parliament have raised a general outcry over limited connectivity across the country.
CDF Urges Regional Forces to End Dependence on Unpredictable External Support and Fully Fund Standby Force
Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has urged Eastern African countries to build military independence and reduce reliance on external support. He made the call while opening the 36th Ordinary Session of the Eastern Africa Standby Force in Kampala
Seventh-day Adventists to Clean on Last Sunday of the Month Instead of Saturday
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has agreed with the Government of Uganda to conduct nationwide cleaning activities on the last Sunday of every month instead of Saturday, which is the official National Cleaning Day.
First Daughter Thanks God as First Lady Reappears After Months Away from Public Eye
Natasha Museveni Karugire has shared fresh photos with her mother, First Lady Janet Museveni, after months of limited public appearances due to illness. She captioned the post “Thank you, LORD Jesus!”
Susan Magara Sentencing Sparks Debate on Islamic Dress in Court and Collective Blame
The High Court has sentenced nine people in the 2018 kidnap and murder of Susan Magara, with two receiving the death penalty. Public debate has shifted to the convicts’ Islamic attire in court and the risks of collective blame against the Muslim community.
CEO Musanya Musa Reflects on Journey from COVID-19 Idea to Technology, Media and Education Brands
KMVTECHUG is marking its sixth anniversary. What began as a YouTube channel during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into an ecosystem of media, technology and education brands under the leadership of CEO Musanya Musa.
Ogwang Assures Parliament that Aki-Bua Stadium and Other Venues Will Meet CAF Standards
Sports Minister Peter Ogwang has told Parliament that government is on course to deliver three stadiums to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. CAF has agreed that Aki-Bua Stadium can host matches if required standards are met.
Kiryowa Kiwanuka Seeks Parliamentary Support for UPDF Priorities and Ongoing Programmes
Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs to present the state of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, key achievements and resource requirements for the UPDF.
Pepsi Uganda Welcomes Ghetto Kids Home After World Cup Final Performance
Pepsi Uganda has officially welcomed home the Ghetto Kids following their historic performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show. The young dancers shared the stage with global stars Shakira and Burna Boy.
URSB Deregisters 90,000 Inactive Companies in Massive Compliance Crackdown
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau has officially deregistered 90,000 companies that failed to file annual returns for five consecutive years and did not apply for restoration within the given grace period. The action was taken under the Companies Act.
President Museveni Hosts UK MP to Strengthen Uganda-UK Healthcare Partnership
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday welcomed Hon. Beccy Cooper MP, Chair of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Health, for discussions focused on deepening bilateral ties in the health sector.
Nation Media Group Uganda Cleared to Resume Operations After June Shutdown
In a significant development for media freedom in Uganda, Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda, publishers of Daily Monitor and operators of NTV Uganda and other platforms has been cleared to resume full operations following a government-mandated shutdown in June 2026.