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The Ministry of Health has raised concern over a rising number of measles cases across Uganda, warning that low vaccination coverage particularly for the second dose is driving new outbreaks among children under five. The Director General of Health Services, Charles Olaro, said the country...

Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the Member of Parliament for Kira Municipality, has accused the government of not only “stealing” from Ugandans but also from neighbors. Speaking before Parliament of Uganda during debate on the proposed 2026/27 national budget, Ssemujju singled out the Democratic...

The government of uganda has suspended all trade order operations across the country following complaints from religious leaders, traders and Members of Parliament over the manner in which the exercise was being carried out. State Minister for Industry David Bahati announced on the floor of...

Government has launched investigations into Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) suspected of hoarding fuel and charging exorbitant prices, even as officials insist national stocks remain sufficient. The move follows mounting public complaints of dry pumps, rationing, and selective selling at petrol...

Despite a government directive to remove Dangerous Mechanically Conditioned (DMC) taxis from Kampala by April 8, 2026, these vehicles remain in operation across the city. Recent footage circulating on social media shows a taxi carrying passengers comfortably despite lacking rear windows...

Introduction Across Tanzania today, from the bustling trade hubs of Kariakoo to the quiet farming villages of the Southern Highlands a singular, sobering message echoes through homes and markets, the cost of survival is rising. The sharp increase in fuel prices this month is a historic shock...

Teachers at Kotomor Seed Secondary School in Uganda's Agago District issued a 10-day ultimatum to the government to clear seven months of salary arrears for 25 new recruits who started in September 2025, leading to class suspension. Classes have been suspended at Kotomor Seed Secondary School...

Civil society activists under the Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance have called on the government, religious leaders, and Members of Parliament to intensify efforts to combat excessive alcohol consumption, particularly among young people in urban communities. Speaking during a community outreach...

The Supplementary allocation was announced today April 7, 2026 by local organising committe(LOC) at Uganda Media Center and is aimed to close the preparation gaps ahead of AFCON PAMOJA, 2027. Dr Denis K. Mugimba, Chairperson LOC described the funds as part of a whole of government approach to...

Three former senior government officials, Mohamed Liban, Joe Sang, and Daniel Kiptoo, have been released on police bail as investigations continue into a multi-billion shilling fuel importation scandal. The trio had been detained over their alleged involvement in the importation of...

Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has directed the immediate closure of all roadside sugarcane weighbridges, citing widespread theft and malpractice that cause significant losses to farmers and sugar mills, as detailed in a March 17, 2026, memo. The order builds on a February 2025 ban...

Late in February, the bank accounts of some five civil society organisations (CSOs) were frozen at the behest of the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA). Mr Samuel Wandera, the FIA executive director, did not say why Agora Centre for Research (Agora CFR), Chapter Four Uganda (CFU), the...

Akii-Bua stadium is on track for early completion as the construction of the stadium has reached 40 percent complete and on track for December 2026 finish, Seven months ahead of the original February 2027 target boosting Uganda’s preparations for the AFCON 2027 at a cost of shs. 470billion. The...

Uganda government has approved 422.26billion in borrowing to fund Uganda Airlines acquisition of 10 new aircraft, aimed at expanding long haul routes to Europe, Asia and the Middle East Amid current fleet shortages causing route disruptions. This funding, detailed in the Ministry of Finance’s...

The Government of Uganda has announced plans to make teachers among the highest paid public servants in a bid to attract top-performing students to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in education. Under the proposed plan, teachers on the government payroll are set to receive significantly higher...

The Government has intensified its crackdown on extortion related to the Parish Development Model (PDM) following complaints from across the country, leading to arrests, court proceedings and convictions in several districts. The crackdown was prompted by complaints from members of the public...

Uganda's civil society organizations have rejected the government's proposed NGO Funding Bill 2026, which mandates state oversight of foreign funding and accreditation, arguing it threatens constitutional freedoms of association and expression ahead of the 2026 elections. While speaking to the...

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has called for the immediate lifting of arbitrary measures targeting Uganda's leading human rights organizations. In a Post via X on 20th March, 2026, The group highlighted the freezing of bank accounts belonging to numerous NGO/CSOs suspended since January...

The government has shelved plans to establish a National Youth Service (NYS) camp inside Karura Forest following growing public concern over environmental conservation and land use. The proposal, which had sparked debate among conservationists, residents and civil society groups, raised fears...

Following diplomatic discussions between Kenya and Russia, it was recently announced that Russia would stop recruiting Kenyan nationals through its defence ministry to fight in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Following that, the government of Kenya is fighting for the release of two of...