Current Affairs
DRC Red Cross Condemns Killing of Two Volunteers
The Red Cross of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has condemned the killing of two of its volunteers in Walungu Territory, South Kivu Province.
Read More »Mpondwe Traders Struggle as Border Closure Cripples Business
The closure of the Mpondwe-Lhubiriha border point in Kasese District, which was implemented several weeks ago to contain the Ebola outbreak, has dealt a severe blow to cross-border trade and left many local traders struggling to survive.
Read More »MPs Seek Law Change to Have Parliament Elect Leader of the Opposition
A fresh political battle over the office of the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) is brewing after two Members of Parliament notified Parliament of their intention
Read More »New PAYE Tax Commencing Next Week
Starting next month, Ugandans will wake up to new tax adjustments and tax administration measures, including the Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2026
Read More »Uganda Takes Tourism Bus Campaign to Paris
Uganda has launched a two-week tourism promotion campaign in Paris, the French capital, in an intensified effort to attract more European tourists.
Read More »NUP Asks IPOD To Allow Dr Zedriga Sign MOU on Behalf of Kyagulanyi
The National Unity Platform (NUP), the leading opposition political party, has asked the Inter-party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD) to allow Dr. Lina Zedriga Waru, the acting party president,
Read More »URA Warns Boda Boda Riders Against Cross-Border Smuggling Activities
Commercial motorcycle riders in West Nile have been warned against transporting smuggled and prohibited goods from the Democratic Republic of Congo and
Read More »Muhoozi Responds to Besigye Allegations, Defends Treason Prosecution
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the Attorney General have asked the High Court Criminal Division to dismiss an application by
Read More »Ninye Tabz Out on Police Bond Following 5-Day Detention
Andrew Nabimanya, alias Ninye Tabz, a known National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter who spent five days in security detention, has been released on police
Read More »Kenyan Lawyers Condemn Martha Karua’s Deportation From Uganda
The President of the Law Society of Kenya, Charles Kanjama, has condemned the decision by the government of Uganda to deny Dr. Kiza Besigye's lead lawyer, Senior Counsel Martha Karua.
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WHO Launches Clinical Trial to Test First Treatments for Ebola Bundibugyo
Researchers have launched a clinical trial to evaluate potential treatments for the Bundibugyo virus of Ebola Virus Disease, through a clinical trial that enrolled its first patient in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Thursday.
