Uganda’s oldest university quietly approved the exit of nearly a dozen senior academics in late September 2025, raising concerns about institutional stability. Source: Uganda Observer
The national football team, Uganda Cranes, received praise for their outstanding performance at the 2024 African Nations Championship, achieving a historic qualification to the quarter finals. Source: Parliament of Uganda
Uganda commemorated World Breastfeeding Week under the theme ‘Invest in Breastfeeding, Invest in the Future,’ urging efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths and prioritize women’s health. Source: WHO…
There are reports of an attempted terrorist attack outside the Martyrs Shrine in Munyonyo on June 3, 2025, at approximately 9 a.m., prompting a security alert from the U.S. Embassy.…
The government continues to clamp down on free expression, peaceful assembly, and dissent, with arrests for online criticism and mass detentions during anti-corruption protests. Thomas Kwoyelo was convicted and sentenced…
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court began presenting evidence to support war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against Joseph Kony, alleging horrors that continue to impact Uganda two decades…
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed he will contest next year’s presidential election, aiming to extend his nearly 40-year rule. He pledged to transform Uganda into a $500bn economy within…
The Ankole Media Activists, MCs, and Musicians SACCO began distributing President Museveni’s Shs100 million fund, providing UGX 1 million each to 50 members in the first phase across 12 districts.…
At a recent graduation ceremony, UPDF officers were advised to adapt to modern warfare tactics, including cyber and drone technologies, to enhance national security. Source: Spice FM 89.9 Hoima
Ugandan teachers are protesting for improved salaries, housing allowances, and working conditions, highlighting the impact on education quality amid rising living costs. Source: NTV Uganda
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:…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
