[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Committee on East African Community (EAC) Affairs has called for the creation and deployment of a professional joint force at entry points of all partner states so as to end border conflicts.

[Independent (Kampala)] Every day, 10 people die on the roads of Kampala, Uganda's capital. Road accidents cost Uganda US$1.2 billion annually, which is about 5% of its GDP. The cost typically arises from healthcare spending. Families face crippling ...

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The mass renewal of national identification cards is expected to start in May 2025, the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi has revealed.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The resident Senior State Attorney of Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court, Ivan Kyazze, has informed the court that he is still waiting for the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) to furnish him with a death ...

[UN News] Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having witnessed killings, "sexual violence and other traumatic experience during their flight," said the UN refugee a...

[The Conversation Africa] In Uganda, motorcycles known as boda bodas are a key part of the transport system. The country has over 1.5 million boda bodas on the road, amounting to roughly 70% of all vehicles. Boda bodas are crucial in providing last m...

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Uganda, the current chair of the Nile Council of Ministers, is seeking to convene a summit of Nile riparian countries and members of the Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) this June.

[Independent (Kampala)] Experts advise on how country can build sustainable systems

[Foroyaa] The head coach of The Gambia's Baby Scorpions Yahya Manneh has mentioned his-led team's readiness to secure one of the remaining two spots for African teams in this year's FIFA U-17 World Cup.

[CAF] The journey to Qatar 2025 intensifies as Uganda, Gambia, Angola, and Egypt prepare to fight for the final two African slots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in this Saturday's high-stakes play-offs at El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco.

[Spotlight Initiative] Kampala -- During the Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, leaders from governments, international organizations such as the United Nations and multilateral development banks, and civil soci...

[Independent (Kampala)] The second National Development Plan II, the government's policy blueprint, an offshoot of the Vision 2040 to transform Uganda into a Middle Incomes class economy, now in its fourth series initially conceptualized establishmen...

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- A new partnership between SHONA Capital and Cornerstone Asset Managers is injecting $500,000 (USh1.84bn) into Uganda's small and medium-sized enterprises, a move that underscores growing momentum to domestic...

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Refurbishment of Tororo Archdiocese's main hospital -- St Anthony's in Tororo-- has taken off in the past year, and efforts to raise its standard climaxes on Thursday when Speaker of Uganda's parliament Anit...

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Financial experts have called on banks and financial institutions to strengthen their commitment to green financing by implementing clear policies, enhancing human resource capacity, and aligning with regula...

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Despite a heavy morning downpour, The Alchemist Drunch by Ciroc first edition exceeded expectations, giving attendees a perfect treat. The first 50 ladies received a thoughtful gesture - a free flower bouquet from N...

[Independent (Kampala)] There's an old tale from Ntungamo about a cunning man named Ishekatabazi. After a 2 week trip to Tanzania, he returned with a lie that the Omukama of Nkore kingdom had warned of an anthrax outbreak killing cows. He said the on...

[Independent (Kampala)] The COVID-19 pandemic, declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, spread rapidly across the globe, reaching Uganda later in March 2020. In response, the Ugandan government implemented strict measures to...

[Independent (Kampala)] The U.S. administration's protectionist policies have caused significant uncertainty.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday arrived in the South Sudanese capital of Juba for a visit.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Hima Cement has reaffirmed its commitment to community health by contributing sh20 million towards this year's Kabaka Birthday Run and celebrations, a landmark event aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS in Uganda.

[Nile Post] The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has pledged to pursue justice for journalists who were assaulted during last month's Kawempe North by-election.

[Nile Post] Residents of Magoro Sub-county in Katakwi District have petitioned Vice President Rtd. Maj. Jessica Alupo over the contested Angisa land, which the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) claims as part of the Pian-Upe Game Reserve.

[Nile Post] The Ministry of Education and Sports, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, has presented a proposed budget of Shs 843.99 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year to the Education and Sports Committee of Parliament.

[Nile Post] Following a six-year break, the Ethiopia-Uganda Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) kicked off in Addis Ababa.

[Nile Post] Supporters of Dr. Kizza Besigye and members of the People's Front for Transition (PFT) thronged Nakawa Magistrates' Court this morning, where the opposition leader is set to appear for a critical ruling.

[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called upon men to be firm and bold in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS.

[Independent (Kampala)] Entebbe, Uganda -- In a bid to promote environmental conservation and enhance aviation safety, Uganda Airlines has launched a community clean-up initiative in Kigungu, Entebbe.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has expressed concern over what they say are inexplicable delays in hearing cases in which their President, Isaac Ssemakadde, wants the Court to restore his right to liberty and ...

[Independent (Kampala)] Juba -- President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in Juba, the latest high ranking official to enter the country that's facing turmoil after the arrest of the South Sudan Vice-President Riek Machar.