Uganda news

Authorities from the East African regional block have warned that within four months, large swarms of desert locusts could invade the region. This infestation will most likely threaten the livelihoods of entire communities. Experts at the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (Igad), say the nine member states should prepare for yet another infestation anytime. This is between March and May next ...

Ethnic tensions are brewing in Kasese as Rwenzururu King Charles Wesley Mumbere visits Katwe K’abatooro. This is an area where some locals apparently do not recognize his cultural leadership. The Omusinga is today expected in the town on the final leg of a cross-kingdom tour. However, the visit has been opposed by a group claiming he is infringing on the ...

In a catastrophic incident that unfolded in Kampala today, a fierce fire engulfed the City House shopping centre, causing extensive damage and sending shockwaves through the city. The incident, which occurred on Monday morning 11th December 2023, left authorities scrambling to contain the blaze and minimize its impact on the bustling commercial hub. The fire, believed to have started in ...

President Yoweri Museveni continues to demonstrate unwavering determination in the face of mounting pressure from the United States, as the nation finds itself at the receiving end of tightened sanctions. Despite these measures, Museveni remains steadfast and determined to steer Uganda forward. In recent months, the United States has increasingly tightened its sanctions on Uganda, aiming to express its disagreement ...

The United States Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Uganda’s Commissioner General of Prisons, Johnson Byabashaija over allegations of torture in the country’s correctional facilities. In a December 8 statement, the US says since 2005 when Byabashaija was appointed as prisons boss, members of the Uganda Prisons Service have engaged in torture. This is in addition to other serious human ...