Pressure mounts on Uganda to release Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, abducted in Kampala on October 1, 2025. Families and rights groups demand intervention from Kenyan authorities. Source: Citizen TV Kenya
The World Bank recommends raising Uganda’s income tax rate to 35% to boost revenue, noting that property taxes currently contribute less than 0.4% of GDP despite a real estate boom. Source: Daily Monitor
The Uganda National Examinations Board has announced the 2025 timetables: UCE briefing on October 10, PLE starting October 31, and UACE on November 7. Candidate registers must be displayed from August 10 to October 10. Source: allAfrica.com
The Uganda Premier League has plunged into crisis due to ongoing disputes over management, scheduling, and player welfare, threatening the 2025 season’s progress and fan engagement. Source: New Vision
A deepening conflict between the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) and Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is cited as a major cause of frequent power outages across Uganda, affecting businesses and households. Source: Daily Monitor
On October 6, 2025, police arrested about 29 NUP supporters at Bujjuko trading centre for blocking roads and disrupting traffic during Bobi Wine’s rally. The opposition leader was rerouted to Busuubizi Grounds after initial venue issues. Source: Uganda Police Force
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has rescheduled the Kampala City Festival to October 12, 2025, to allow for preparations for Uganda’s 63rd Independence Day celebrations on October 9. The event will feature cultural displays, music, and tree-planting initiatives led…
Ugandan teachers are protesting poor pay and working conditions, urging the government to prioritize education welfare amid rising living costs. Unions highlight stalled salary increments and inadequate resources in schools. Source: The Observer
Intense conflicts within the energy ministry and regulatory bodies are disrupting Uganda’s electricity distribution and generation projects, with accusations of mismanagement and political interference hampering infrastructure development. Source: NTV Uganda
The Holy Synod of Alexandria has established a new Diocese of Mbarara and Western Uganda within the Uganda Orthodox Church, aiming to expand spiritual outreach and community services in the region. Source: Uganda Orthodox Church
