Uganda news

In a recent development, taxi operators in Uganda have voiced their intention to go on strike if buses are granted a waiver on certain fees. The taxi operators have expressed concerns that a potential fee waiver for buses could negatively impact their livelihoods and create an unfair advantage for the bus operators. They argue that such a waiver would create ...

Scores of commuters were left stranded in Kampala as an unannounced strike by bus operators entered its third day on Thursday. The impact of the strike has been immediate. Thousands have been grounded and businesses, that either rely on or are associated with bus transport, are losing money. At all the six city bus terminals of Global, Kisenyi, Namayiba, Link, ...

At least three people died on the spot and another sustained critical injuries following a boda boda accident in Kween District on Wednesday morning. The 5:30 am boda boda accident was registered at Atari cell, Kaptoyoy Sub County. This is along the Kapchorwa-Suam Highway in Kween District, eastern Uganda. According to Sipi Region Police Spokesperson Mr Fred Chesang, it is ...

The Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima has come out to decry how she was racially harassed at her place of residence. It should be noted that she lives in Switzerland and she’s been there for quite a number of years. Byanyima who is also the wife to seasoned politician, Dr Kizza Besigye through her Twitter page said that she ...

In a tragic incident Member of Parliament ( MP Chelangat Alinga’s official black Toyota papering registration number UBL027E head on with an oncoming Siroko bound commuter taxi on the outskirts of Mbale city and miraculously survived a fatal crash that claimed the lives of three individuals. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and highlighted the pressing need ...