Uganda news

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda (COU), Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, is among the 37 bishops summoned over the nullification of the Luweero bishop. They are required to defend themselves in a lawsuit concerning the cancellation of Rev. Canon Godfrey Kasana Ssemakula’s election. He was poised to be the fourth bishop of the Luwero Anglican Diocese. The High Court ...

President Museveni has revealed that delegates for the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) have rejected the mandatory COVID-19 testing for the upcoming summit. The President added that after consultations with some of the NAM stakeholders, some of the members don’t want their DNA’s exposed. Therefore, other COVID-19 SOP’s will be observed but not the mandatory testing. “During the NAM summit, we ...

The government through Agriculture Ministry is crafting recommendations that will guide the formation of a Food and Agriculture Authority in Uganda. The Authority seeks to coordinate public institutions involved in food and feeds safety. During a government consultative meeting recently, over a new legislation that will guide food safety, consultants noted that the Food and Agriculture Authority needs to belong ...

At least 117 people lost their lives across Uganda during the Christmas holidays, according to figures from the police. The holiday period is generally seen as a time for celebration, family and rest. However, many families are now mourning the unexpected loss of loved ones. According to authorities at least 117 people died under different circumstances during Christmas celebrations in ...

Recent statistics have revealed that road accidents have become a national crisis in Uganda leading to loss of lives and significant economic burdens. As a result of these alarming trends, it has become increasingly urgent for authorities and citizens to come together and take decisive action to address this pressing issue. The scourge of road accidents has far-reaching consequences on ...