Uganda
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has admitted that two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were secretly arrested and held for more than five weeks, despite government denials. Their release, following diplomatic pressure from Kenya, has renewed concerns over enforced disappearances and cross-border crackdowns on dissent in East Africa.
View More Uganda President Admits Kenyan Activists Were Secretly Arrested and Held ‘In the Fridge’ for Weeks
A Troubling Report for East Africa A new Global Fraud Index paints a worrying picture for the region. Three major East African economies — Tanzania,…
View More East Africa’s Fraud Crisis: Why Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda Are Struggling to Protect Citizens from Scams
The planned East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is drawing intense scrutiny after a new analysis warned it could emit over 34 million tonnes of…
View More East African Oil Pipeline Poses Climate and Wildlife Risks
Uganda Airlines, the country’s national carrier, is bracing for higher financial losses in the 2024/25 financial year, even as it records growth in passenger numbers…
View More Uganda Airlines Faces Higher Losses in 2024/25
The Trump administration is facing renewed scrutiny after reports emerged that the United States is expanding its deportation strategy through controversial agreements with foreign governments.…
View More Trump Deportation Plan Criticized as Uganda Denies Deal
The town of Rwashamaire in Ntungamo district is set to host the much-anticipated Coffee Marathon 2025 this weekend, promising a unique blend of athletics, cultural…
View More Uganda’s Coffee Marathon Kicks Off This Weekend with $30,000 in Prizes and Star Athletes
Uganda’s Parliament has passed a controversial government-backed bill reinstating the military’s authority to try civilians, despite fierce opposition from human rights advocates and political critics…
View More Ugandan Parliament Restores Military Courts’ Power to Try Civilians Despite Criticism
New Law Puts NUP’s Funding at Risk The National Unity Platform (NUP), Uganda’s largest opposition party, is facing significant financial challenges following the passage of…
View More New Political Parties Law Threatens NUP’s Funding Ahead of 2026 Elections
Uganda’s Parliament has officially approved the national budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, allocating 72.4 trillion Ugandan shillings (approximately $20 billion) for government spending. The…
View More Ugandan Parliament Approves $20 Billion Budget for 2025/26 Fiscal Year
Ugandan Military Court Rules Opposition Figure Can Be Tried for Treachery A Ugandan military court has ruled that a prominent opposition leader can face trial…
View More Military Court Rules Opposition Figure Can Be Tried for Treachery
Uganda is experiencing unprecedented heat waves, raising concerns about the growing impact of climate change on the nation. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has issued…
View More Uganda Scorches as Speaker Among Warns of Climate Crisis
Uganda is investigating the untimely death of a Nigerian footballer who tragically passed away in a shopping mall in the capital city, Kampala. The incident,…
View More Uganda Probes Sudden Death of Nigerian Footballer in Shopping Mall
In a significant legal ruling, the President of the Law Society of Uganda, Isaac Ssemakadde, has been sentenced to two years in prison. The court…
View More Ugandan Law Society President Ssemakadde Sentenced to 2 Years
The Ugandan government has dropped the military trial against a prominent opposition leader following concerns over his deteriorating health. The decision comes amid growing pressure…
View More Drops Military Trial as Opposition Leader’s Health Worsens