Gov’t lines-up activities to mark World Wildlife Day
By Diana N.Kintu The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has launched a series of activities to commemorate the forthcoming World Wildlife Day 2026, which will be celebrated on 3 March 2026…
Museveni chairs regional talks on DRC peace
By Diana N. Kintu President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hosted leaders from the African Union (AU), East African Community (EAC), and Southern African Development Community (SADC) panel of facilitators for…
MOH dismisses Nipah Virus outbreak in Uganda
By Damali Mukhaye The Ministry of Health (MOH) has strongly dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging an outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in Uganda, describing the reports as…
Parliament Approves National Budget Framework Paper for FY 2026/27–2030/31
By Diana N. Kintu Parliament has approved the National Budget Framework Paper (BFP) for the Financial Years 2026/27 to 2030/31, setting the strategic policy and expenditure priorities that will guide…
Uganda Ranks Third in 2025 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index
By Ssenkayi Marvin Ezra Uganda has been ranked third on the African continent in the 2025 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index, reaffirming the country’s growing stature as a stable, resilient,…
Uganda Wildlife Authority Seeks Shs10 Billion for Helicopter to Strengthen Wildlife Protection
By Diana N. Kintu The State Minister for Tourism, Hon. Martin Mugarra, has disclosed that the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is seeking Shs10 billion to procure a helicopter aimed at…
New LPG Filling and Storage Plant Commissioned in Mbale City to Boost Clean Energy Access
By Diana .N.Kintu Mbale City has taken a significant step towards expanding access to clean and reliable energy following the commissioning of a new Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) filling and…
Dr Flavian Zeija Sworn in as Uganda’s New Deputy Chief Justice, Pledges Judicial Reforms
By Diana N. Kintu Uganda’s Judiciary entered a new chapter on Sunday, 25 January, 2026, following the swearing-in of Hon. Dr Flavian Zeija as the country’s new Deputy Chief Justice.…
Parliament Reviews Nomination of Justice Flavian Zeija as Uganda’s Next Chief Justice
By Diana N. Kintu Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday convened to scrutinise the nomination of Hon. Justice Dr Flavian Zeija, who has been selected by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for…
Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo Retires After Four Decades of Service to Uganda’s Judiciary
By Ssenkayi Ezra Marvin Uganda’s Chief Justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, has officially retired, bringing to an end a distinguished legal career spanning more than 40 years in public service and…