UNICEF, Uganda unveil new five-year programme to improve children’s welfare
The launch comes at a time when Uganda continues to face growing concerns over child poverty, school dropouts, teenage pregnancies, and inadequate social services.
Kikuube taxi driver tests positive for Ebola; market and gatherings suspended
He recently drove the first Ebola patient from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to the Kikuube RDC.
Hoima health officers warn against mosquito net misuse
In Hoima West Division, households from nine wards, such as Western, Bujura, Kibingo, Kyesiga, Kasingo, Karongo, Kiduma, Kihomboza, and Kihukya received treated mosquito nets.
Letter to “Dr.” Andrew Mwenda on the duty of honest public commentary
your recent public statements deepen my concerns and hence my letter to you.
Oboth will stay Oboth even as a 12th parliament speaker
Oboth, who replaced Annet Anita Among, will be deputised by the Ruhinda North MP, Thomas Tayebwa.
Africa doesn’t need to be translated. It needs to be heard
Every year on 25 May, the continent asks one pointed question: are we moving closer to the Africa we envisioned: self-determined, sovereign in its own story?
MAAIF, UPDF complete fisheries enforcement law training for officers
The course follows the recent reorganisation that returned the former Fisheries Protection Unit to the UPDF Marine Brigade.
Apac’s senior agricultural engineer Atim Mega arrested over false document
Atim Mega will appear before court in Apac district on May 26, 2026.
Madi leaders unite over Apaa land conflict
Member of Parliament for Moyo West Constituency, Alero Tom Aza, urged leaders and communities to embrace reconciliation following the elections and focus on development and teamwork.
Send children back to school early – Lango chief urges parents
Won Nyaci Fredrick Ogwal Oyee says early return boosts syllabus completion, calling on teachers to report to duty on day one.
Lira ex-division speaker sues over 2026 election loss
The loser, until proven otherwise, noted that the court should reject his opponent’s declaration results to avoid further dispute, and that Bosco Ogwal Geoffrey must be removed from the position.
URA staff die after vehicle hits elephant on Kampala–Gulu highway
Police and officials from the Uganda Wildlife Authority were dispatched to the scene to manage traffic and begin investigations into the incident.