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Uganda News Roundup: June 17, 2024
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is embroiled in controversy as Executive Director Dr. Robert Mukiza agrees…
Uganda’s Cricket Cranes Soar to New Heights: A Journey to the ICC T20 World Cup
Uganda's national cricket team, the Cricket Cranes, has achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the…
Tradition Meets Innovation in a Vibrant Celebration of East African Music at the Kalabash Festival
In the heart of Uganda, the live music scene pulsates with vibrancy, and the Kalabash Festival…
Unlocking the Potential: The Rise of Rugby in Uganda
By David Frederick Kawooya. Rugby in Uganda has transcended mere sport to become a symbol of…
The Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon emerges as the first Ugandan Marathon to be certified by the World Athletics Federation.
By Livia Namukose A popular event held annually in Uganda, the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon takes…
In Uganda, It’s Not Christmas if it’s Not with Family
As the festive season unfolds across the heart of Uganda, a unique and cherished tradition comes…
Busoga’s royal wedding that has united the kingdom again
In a momentous event that transcended historical divides, the Saturday November 18, royal wedding between Kyabazinga…
Museveni, former chancellor of Austria discuss investment opportunities in Uganda, Rwanda’s Kagame re-elected, Kenya opposition call off protests, South Sudan troops arrive in DR Congo
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni last week met the former Chancellor of Austria Alfred Gusenbauer together with…
Football’s GOAT: Out goes Messi, in comes Mbappe; Public outrage as Lwera road collapses again; US president Joe Biden to visit Africa
In the 80th minute of the World Cup final against Argentina, France’s Kylian Mbappe threatened to…
11 children killed in school fire, Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed denounces foreign interference in peace talks, Kenya readies to deploy in DR Congo, Tanzania sends army to fight fires
A dark cloud hovered over the country last week as news emerged of 11 children that…
Museveni locks down Ebola affected districts, Vipers FC beat African giants TP Mazembe to advance in CAF championships, Tigray rebels call for international intervention, Ruto disbands bandit police unit
After 3 addresses in a space of 2 weeks, Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Saturday…
Uganda beats Tanzania to lift African Cricket Association T20 Cup, Alupo speaks truth to EU at UN General Assembly, Ruto asks G7 to support poor countries, Uganda announces Ebola outbreak
Uganda Cricket Team on Thursday cruised to victory at the African Cricket Association (ACA) T20 Cup…
Medals rain on team Uganda as Commonwealth games end, South Sudan president extends transition period, US sends envoys to Africa after Russia’s Lavrov tours continent
Uganda’s Olympic team last week wrapped up a gold performance bagging a total of 5 medals…
Kenya votes 2022: Where is the love lost between Uhuru, Ruto?
When Kenya’s second president Daniel Arap Moi decided to retire in 2002, he chose Uhuru Kenyatta…
Dark week as scored die in Mount Elgon floods, Ugandans assured of security amidst threats of inflation-sparked violence, DP President takes Oath as NRM Minister
Last week started with Ugandans being cautioned as well.as reassured by security forces that no one…
Kiyungu, the business that grew from a university hostel snack outlet to a major catering company
In July 2018, Brenda Bantu Tuti, a kindergarten school teacher formed a WhatsApp group with which…
Weekly brief: Chelimo closes Uganda’s medal hunt in Oregon with bronze, Ethiopia government forces kill 153 rebels, East African leaders fast track admission of Somalis into regional bloc
On Monday morning, Uganda’s Oscar Chelimo earned a bronze in 13:10.20 at the 5000m final, a…
Week of sporting gains in Uganda as country launches bid to host AFCON and Cheptegei raises national flag at World Athletic Championships; Uganda-South Sudan launch talks to boost business relations
Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) last week indicated that he…
South Sudan’s Kiir vows no more war as country marks 10 years of Independence dotted with recurrent conflicts
Salva Kiir Mayardit, the President of the Republic of South Sudan on Friday received a roadmap…
Prime Minister receives investors seeking to transform Kampala transport sector, South Sudan government distributes free food to crisis areas, Ex-Cranes star Sekagya names New York Red Bulls Coach, Bank of Uganda hikes lending rate
Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja last week met a delegation of CRRC Dalian Company Ltd who…
Climbers of the Rwenzori have described it as incomparable
“We are all climbing #Rwenzori2022 for deeply personal reasons. But here is one public one that…
Female soccer stars fall in opening match, Uganda disagrees with World Bank over middle-income status, health ministry proposes law banning trafficking of human body organs, Pope Francis still expected in South Sudan
Uganda’s female soccer stars the Uganda Crested Cranes started their campaign at the weekend and began…
Subsidies, tax cuts will not work: World Bank agrees with Museveni on economic recovery
Cutting taxes on fuel, increasing subsidies and imposing price controls on food and energy products are…
EAC leaders agree on modalities for deploying joint force in DR Congo, Kagame meets Tshisekedi amidst accusations of attacks, Uganda Airlines gets landing rights in China, Rwanda-UK remain undeterred on refugee deal, Uganda gives Kenyan fish passage way through to DR Congo
On Wednesday, Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta, who currently chairs the East African Community (EAC), called for…
We must stop export of value for no value – Museveni urges Ugandans
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has vowed to continue his fight against what he calls economic hemorrhage…
Museveni camps in Eastern, Northern Uganda, pushes reactionary force, Intelligence led operations against insecurity in Karamoja, Rwanda, DR Congo accuse each other of cross border attacks
Last week was dominated by news of President Yoweri Museveni pitching camp in Eastern and Northern…
Rwabwogo rallies DR Congo to embrace trade links with Uganda
Entrepreneur & Senior Presidential advisor on special duties in Uganda, Odrek Rwabogo has hailed trade relations…
Museveni, Pope Francis call for dialogue in Ukraine as Russia bays for cooperation in Africa, Uganda bows for Algeria in AFCON qualifier, Uganda in DR Congo to consolidate business relations
President Yoweri Museveni has joined world leaders in calling for dialogue between Russia and Ukraine as…
NRM sweeps Omoro County votes as opposition scratches for evidence of foul play, African leaders discuss terrorism, coups, insecurity and armed conflicts at AU summit, Uganda pledges $1m to AU humanitarian agency African countries sign Nairobi declaration giving coffee a new lease of life
The ruling NRM party’s Andrew Ojok Oulanyah, on Thursday trounced five competitors to replace his father…
PRESIDENT YOWERI MUSEVENI: A UGANDAN LEGACY
“This is not a mere change of guards; I think this is a fundamental change in…
Ugandan movie wins African award, government moots cutting lending rates, Tanzania president Samia discusses job creation, tariffs with Uganda business community, Opposition leader Besigye denied exit from his home
Ugandan filmmaker Loukman Ali at the weekend received an award for his movie “The Girl In…
NRM unveils Oulanyah’s son as official candidate to replace former Speaker, Museveni vows to make cattle rustlers lose appetite for guns, 3 road accidents place deaths at 10 per day over the last week, Tanzania president calls night meeting, orders for immediate solution to rising commodity prices
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party on Friday unveiled Andrew Ojok Oulanyah as the party…
Former Kenya President Mwai Kibaki laid to rest; UPDF seizes, burns illegal guns in Karamoja, Kadaga urges Ugandans to brace for larger DR Congo market
Uganda’s Vice President, Maj Jessica Alupo last week joined other Heads of State and Governments from…
President Kagame visits Uganda after several years, leaders discuss peace security; First Son marks 48th Birthday with national celebrations; Uganda beats Kenya to book place at Commonwealth Rugby tournament; Consumers take the hit as fuel pump prices shoot up again Kenya’s 3rd President Mwai Kibaki dies at 90
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame have agreed to push for joint regional…
Museveni decries archaic Parliament law, warns Ugandans against rumours about Speaker’s death; South Sudan on tenterhooks as army surrounds Vice President’s home; Ghana removes law on wearing face masks
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni last week called for an amendment to the law which requires immediate…
SafeBoda’s growth from a ride hailing app to transforming Uganda’s transport industry
Namara Grace, a resident of Kiwatule is a day student at Makerere University and has to…
Buddu overcome Buweekula to clinch second Masaza cup title
By Mark Kawalya The much-anticipated finals of the Masaza Cup title that was held on Saturday,…
Russia-Ukraine war blamed for high commodity prices in Uganda, Museveni calls out Parliament on UMEME contract, Kenyatta endorses archrival for next president, South African police on alert over renewed xenophobic attacks
President Yoweri Museveni last week came out and spoke about the rising prices of items in…
DJ by the night, engineer by the day: a story of an Oil and Gas expert who draws crowds at bars
Have you thought about the irony that is in people’s perception of DJs? Observe the cringe…
Dubai Expo recognizes Museveni for visionary leadership, Rwanda-Uganda border reopening stamped and sealed, Muhoozi refuses to be bullied for his opinions on Russia
Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was last weekend awarded the Asia Business Leaders Forum (ABLF) Statesman…
What are coffee’s chances as one of the seven products government seeks to promote?
The recent developments in the coffee industry in Uganda have raised debate on whether the promotion…
World fears for worst nuclear crisis as Russia invades Ukraine, African leaders meet in Kinshasa to discuss end to conflicts, Parish Development Model launched, as coffee body accuses Uganda of snubbing negotiations
The news this passing week has been dominated by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which…
Exiled Nyamwasa: Is he behind the fresh tensions between Uganda, Rwanda?
Just when Uganda and Rwanda relations were becoming friendlier, tensions are simmering again and could derail…
All hail Senegal, the new African soccer champions, Museveni allows boda bodas to operate, Kagame, Kenyatta meet as government moots law to jail anti-vaxxers
All praises this past weekend are on Senegal’s national football coach Aliou Cisse and striker Sadio…
Is it time for Africa to look beyond the West for democracy?
On Monday, the military in the western African nation of Burkina Faso seized power, overthrowing President…
The Week that was: Uganda, to operate under tight budget cuts next year, excitement as Rwanda opens Gatuna border, regional bloc ECOWAS attempt to resolve crisis in Burkina Faso as Mali accuses France of selfish interests
Uganda will have to work with a smaller budget in the next Financial Year after Parliament…
Mutebile, icon of Uganda’s economic reforms bows out, hopes for enstranged neighbours Uganda-Rwanda reconciliation renewed, Uganda fully reopens economy
Uganda woke to the news of the death of Bank of Uganda Governor Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile…
Cultural institutions and their role in building Uganda
In 1967, then president of Uganda, Apollo Milton Obote abolished cultural institutions in the country, setting…
Why Cheptegei is Uganda’s sports personality of 2021
In all measures, sports lovers will in unison agree that world record holder, Joshua Cheptegei carried…
Africa can’t sacrifice its future prosperity for Western climate goals – Museveni
Africa can’t sacrifice it’s future prosperity for Western climate goals. The continent should balance its energy…
Stay away, Ethiopians warn off US, western media, African Regional leaders set to discuss Ethiopian crisis in Kampala, Museveni lists enemies of the environment
Ethiopians last week, in more than one way told the world, especially the media in the…
World champion Cheptegei wins another gold, Museveni assures Ugandans that they are safe from terrorists as country prepares to open economy in January 2022, ‘one-man coup’ in Sudan
Uganda’s economy will fully reopen in January 2022. This must be welcome news for Ugandans who…
Why East African countries are making a case for a bigger force in Somalia
In March 2007, Uganda, Burundi, Djibouti, Kenya and Ethiopia sent soldiers into Somalia to form the…
NSSF in continued ping pong with savers; Kenya, Uganda announce date for inspection of Uganda’s milk and sugar facilities; Uganda Airlines reaches for the sky as Bobi Wine snubs Besigye pressure group
Last week was not a very pleasant one for Ugandans with savings in the National Social…
No, Uganda is not making it illegal to be gay (again)
Seven years after an act of parliament made homosexuality a crime punishable by death, the anti-gay…
Why merging government agencies is the way to go
In July, the government of Uganda set out to reform its operations in a process of…
Aucho replaces Okwi as Uganda captain ahead of 2022 World Cup Qualifiers
BY MARK KAWALYA Uganda cranes Serbian coach Micho Sredojevic named a new captain that would hopefully…
Battle of the decade: How Tyson Fury rose from double knockdowns to stop Wilder
By MARK KAWALYA Tyson Fury had one of the most grueling tests of his unbeaten career…
From shooting people to development activity, a major shift for African armies
BY PETER MWAYI Arguably, conflict in Africa over political contestations is slowly reducing and being gradually…
How penetrating Middle East market could change Uganda’s export bill
The Government of Uganda in October launched a 6-month hunt for investors to pump $40 billion…
Uganda’s Ssese Islands, a group of 84 islands, each with a unique story
The Ssese Islands are an archipelago of 84 islands in the northwestern part of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, the world’s largest tropical lake, the…
The underlying milestones as Uganda, South Sudan waive entry visa requirements
BY PETER MWAYI October 1, 2021 marked a key milestone for trade partners South Sudan and…
1986 to date: The changing face of Uganda’s entertainment industry
BY PETER MWAYI Between 1991 and 1997, Congolese musicians Kanda Bongo Man, Tshala Mwana, Alous Mabele,…
A few concessions is all it took for Kenya, Uganda to bury looming trade hatchet
Since the 1970s and long into the early 1990s, Uganda was heavily dependent on its eastern…
U.S. criticism of Africa’s human rights is full of contradictions
Uganda is under the spotlight. With State Department travel restrictions on several senior officials and Amnesty…
Commentary: How D.C. “rights campaigners” are threatening our country’s stability
Rodney Bukenya is a retired accountant living in Palatine, Illinois. He came to the United States…
Recognizing that stability and democracy go hand-in-hand in Uganda
Living in Uganda and working in a government that provides durability and progress in a complex…
African Courts That Overturned Anti-Gay Laws Can Also Judge Electoral Fraud
Seven years ago this month, I played my small part in legal action that ended a…
The US Should Be More Careful When Picking Foreign Opposition Leaders to Support
There is an assumption in America that new political leaders across the world campaigning against long-term…