Human Rights Concerns Persist with Arrests and Online Crackdowns
Reports highlight ongoing restrictions on free expression, with arrests for online criticism and targeting of LGBT+ individuals via social media. Source: Human Rights Watch
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Bugiri General Hospital Expansion to Increase Bed Capacity to 250
Renovation works at the eastern Uganda hospital will boost its capacity from 100 to 250 beds, improving healthcare access. Source: Parliament of Uganda
President Museveni Nominated for 2026 Presidential Race
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was officially nominated as the NRM candidate for the 2026 elections, continuing his long tenure. Source: The Independent Uganda
NUP Releases Candidates List for 2026 Elections
The National Unity Platform announced its flag-bearers for the upcoming 2026 general elections, signaling preparations amid political tensions. Source: Pulse Uganda
World Breastfeeding Week 2025 Commemorated with High-Level Meeting
Uganda joined global efforts under the theme ‘Invest in Breastfeeding, Invest in the Future,’ with a breakfast meeting in Kampala emphasizing maternal and newborn health. Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa
Uganda Cranes Praised for Historic CHAN Quarter-Final Qualification
The national football team received commendations for their performance at the 2024 African Nations Championship, marking a historic advancement to the quarter-finals. Source: Parliament of Uganda
National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill Presented to Parliament
Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng submitted the 2025 bill to the Parliamentary Committee on Health, aiming to reform the regulation of medicines and health products in Uganda. Source: Parliament of Uganda
Uganda’s 2025/26 Budget Proposal Faces Shs3 Trillion Cut
The proposed budget for the 2025/26 financial year is set to be reduced by 4.2 percent, amounting to Shs3.04 trillion less than the original Shs72.4 trillion, amid economic planning discussions. Source: Daily Monitor
Kampala City Festival Postponed to October 12 for Independence Day Preparations
The Kampala Capital City Authority has rescheduled the City Festival to October 12, 2025, to accommodate Uganda’s 63rd Independence Day celebrations on October 9. The event will feature tree-planting drives led by NEMA and assurances of security from police. Source:…
UGEFA and Equity Bank Reaffirm Partnership to Scale Up Green Financing
The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator and Equity Bank Uganda strengthened their collaboration to expand green financing initiatives for sustainable development. Source: Uganda Observer