Uganda News

News as at May 6, 2024, 8:22 pm

Uganda At Risk of Catastrophic Flooding As Kenya and Tanzania Struggle

  • [Nile Post] The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi has called on the government to provide an update to Ugandans regarding their preparedness to prevent a potential climatic catastrophe similar to the ongoing situation in Kenya and Tanzania.

Alarming Number of Premature Deaths Linked to Air Pollution, Nema Warns

  • [Nile Post] The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has expressed deep concern about the alarming number of premature deaths attributed to air pollution.

Concerns Rise As Political Parties Inflate Membership Numbers Ahead of 2026 Polls

  • [Nile Post] With the countdown to the 2026 polls underway, political parties in Uganda are intensifying their recruitment efforts, aiming to bolster their ranks ahead of the elections.

Census - Govt Declares Friday Public Holiday

  • [Nile Post] The government has declared Friday May 10 a public holiday to enable citizens to fully participate in the sixth National Housing and Population Census.

Ugandans Held Captive in Myanmar Freed

  • [Nile Post] Some of the Ugandans who had been held captive by rebels in Myanmar have been freed, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has said.

Speaker Among Presses for Expedited Repair On Karuma Bridge

  • [Nile Post] Parliament has urged the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to prioritise and expedite the repair work on Karuma Bridge to minimize delays faced by road users during the ongoing maintenance.

Urgent Repairs for Karuma Bridge

  • [Nile Post] Heavy rains have revealed a hidden threat on a vital Ugandan artery - the Karuma Bridge. Though no surface cracks were found, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) discovered compromised reinforcements beneath the bridge deck. Responding swiftly, UNRA is launching repairs expected to take under two months.

Kabaka Still Abroad for Treatment - Mayiga

  • [Nile Post] Many, especially on social media had pressed Katikkiro Mayiga to address concerns regarding the Kabaka's whereabouts.

National Census - Ugandans in Diaspora to Be Counted Digitally, Says UBOS

  • [Nile Post] The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has revealed that Ugandans living abroad will be recorded during the forthcoming national census.

Prime Minister Nabbanja Commits to Youth Investment

  • [Nile Post] Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja of Uganda has announced plans to prioritize investment in the country's youth, particularly those who have undergone training at the Presidential Skilling Hubs.

Ugandan Legislators Call On Religious Leaders to Condemn Corruption Amid Orthodox Easter Celebrations

  • [Nile Post] As Orthodox Christians gathered at St. Paul's Orthodox Church in Namungoona, Kampala, to celebrate Easter, Ugandan legislators seized the opportunity to urge religious leaders to address the pervasive issue of corruption plaguing the country.

Uganda's Biggest Banks Record Bumper Profits Amidst Industry Turmoil

  • [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda's biggest banks recorded bumper profits in 2023 amidst industry turmoil that forced smaller banks to either divest their shares or voluntarily downgrade to credit institutions in response to the regulator's revised capital requirements to remain operational.

National Population Census - Ugandans Urged to Give Accurate Information

  • [Nile Post] Uganda is on the cusp of its sixth national census, but this time with a twist: it's going digital! Scheduled to begin on May 9th, 2024, the 10-day exercise aims to gather comprehensive data on Ugandan households to guide future development efforts.

Homeless to Be Counted During Census, Says Ubos

  • [Nile Post] Uganda Bureau of Statistics(UBOS) has said the homeless will also be counted during the forthcoming national housing and population census.

Sanctions - I've No Pussycat in UK, Says Speaker Among

  • [Nile Post] The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, says sanctions the UK slapped her with are politically motivated and whatever the case, she has nothing to lose because he does not even own a pussycat in Britain.

Ugandans Overwhelmingly Feel Climate Change Impact, Report Finds

  • [Nile Post] A new report by Twaweza reveals a stark reality: 86% of Ugandans acknowledge the impacts of climate change in their daily lives. The report highlights not only the consequences but also the potential causes, pointing a finger at human activities for environmental degradation.

Govt to Start Paying Ex-Rebels This Month, Shs5.1bn Earmarked

  • [Nile Post] Government will next week start paying pay ex-combatants of West Nile Bank Front(WNBF) to a tune of shs5.1 billion.

Ugandan Defense Minister Pledges Continued Support for Eastern Africa Standby Force

  • [Nile Post] Uganda's unwavering commitment to the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) was reaffirmed by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Honourable Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth. During a meeting with the Director of the EASF, Brigadier General (Retired) Paul Kahuria Njema, at the Ministry headquarters in Mbuya, Hon. Oboth-Oboth emphasized Uganda's dedication to supporting the Force in fulfilling its mandate.

Uganda Speaker Faces Political and Economic Heat After UK Sanctions

  • [Nile Post] The UK's recent sanctions against Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, and two former ministers have sent shockwaves through the country. Analysts are divided on the long-term impact, with some predicting a weakening of Among's position and others suggesting she may gain sympathy.

President Museveni Meets Global Fund Boss

  • [Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met and held discussions with Mr Peter Sands, the Executive Director of the Global Fund at State House-Entebbe.

Surviving the Frontline - Ugandan Journalists Struggle for Their Freedom

  • [Nile Post] Tomorrow, the world celebrates World Press Freedom Day, a day to recognize the courage and dedication of journalists who bring us vital information. But for many Ugandan journalists, this day serves as a stark reminder of the dangers they face in their daily work.

Bobi Wine Pushed for Sanctions Against Speaker Among - UK Lawmaker

  • [Nile Post] Alex Sobel, the Labour MP for Leeds North West, has revealed that Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine and the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), lobbied for sanctions against the Speaker of Parliament and two former ministers.

Farmers Hire Gunmen to Guard Cocoa Farms in Uganda As Prices Soar

  • [Accra Time] Global cocoa prices have reached their highest point in over a decade as dry weather hinders farming in Ghana and Ivory Coast, the biggest producers of cocoa in the world.

Kiboga Cattle Farmers Say Frustrated By Fake Drugs

  • [Nile Post] Cattle keepers in the cattle corridor district of Kiboga have called upon the government to do everything thing needed to eliminate fake animal drugs on the market.

Purple Skills Klinic Graduates 130

  • [Nile Post] At least 130 youth under the Purple Skills Klinic have graduated with skills in different sectors including crafts and making liquid soap .

Why the EU's New Migration Pact Matters

  • [Independent (Kampala)] Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, and with European Parliament elections looming, the narrow passage earlier this month of the European Union's Migrant and Asylum Pact has attracted relatively little attention. To be sure, the agreement is more remarkable for the mere fact of its enactment than for any of the provisions it contains. Nonetheless, it marks the culmination of a decade-long effort to reform the EU's "Dublin system" for governing migration-related matters.

Jobs Are There but People Lack Vision - Museveni

  • [Nile Post] President Museveni has revealed that the current problem in Uganda is not jobs but rather attitude and a lack of vision among citizens who don't listen to the National Resistance Movement (NRM)'s message of wealth creation.

Chinese Factories Change Fortunes for Mbale Locals

  • [Nile Post] The life of a number of Mbale locals has changed for the better, thanks to Chinese factories under in Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park.

UK Sanctions Ugandan Speaker Overlooked By Museveni

  • [Business Day Africa] The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on Ugandan politicians, including Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, in response to corruption charges alleging embezzlement from impoverished communities in Uganda.

Speaker Among Among Ugandan Officials Sanctioned by UK for Corruption

  • [DW] The sanctions target parliamentry speaker Anita Among and two former ministers for the Karamoja region who allegedly stole thousands of iron sheets from a government housing scheme.
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