Lira City on “fire” as boda boda revenue protest causes road closures
Lira–Soroti highway was closed for two hours on Monday due to the boda
Africa: governments, regional entities urged to put women at the centre of energy transition
Nearly 600 million Africans still lack reliable access to electricity, with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for 77 percent of the world’s energy-poor population.
“When the rain forgets”: Climate change, dying crops and the growing hunger in northern Uganda
Today, across Acholi and Lango sub-regions, many of the gardens are yellowing with farmers turning to God for the rain to fall.
‘Ex-NRM rebels in Kyoga cry foul:’ Amb. Amule, Adupa demand NRM recognition after backing UPC
Local NRM supporters argue that rewarding politicians who openly sabotage the party creates dangerous precedents for future electoral cycles.
How Northern Uganda’s children continue to pay the price of a conflict they never knew
The war may be over, but beneath the soil of Northern Uganda, its deadly legacy remains alive.
The hidden data heist: How Ugandan loan apps weaponise your private messages
In May 2026, a Kampala court fined three mobile money agents shs120,000 each for unlawfully obtaining and disclosing a client’s personal data.
Okot Ogong likely to replace late Won Nyaci Yosam Odur Ebii
Anna Akullo, a resident of Amach Town Council, pointed to Ogong’s tangible achievements, particularly during the LRA war that devastated the region.
MoGLSD trains Kwania female entrepreneurs, leaders
The event was organised by the Northern Uganda Women in Business (NUWEBIZ) in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.
Spiro appoints Anant Badjatya as group CEO to lead next phase of growth
Spiro is Africa’s largest electric mobility company and operates the continent’s most extensive battery-swapping network for electric two-wheel vehicles.
“Remain loyal to the president,” 105 UPDF junior officers instructed
Brig Gen Chris Bagonza, the Chief of Staff Land Force (COS-LF), also implored junior officers to be loyal and continue guarding the peace and stability in the country and beyond.
Uganda’s education budget is growing: the share going to education is not
Uganda’s total budget grew faster than its education share, and Uganda has been spending around 2.3% of GDP on education on average since 2018/19.
Gov’t chief whip Dr Aceng vows to lead with integrity, prayer
Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero succeeded Denis Hamson Obua, the former Ajuri county MP, as the government chief whip.