Uganda news

In a recent development, Ugandan landlords have been urged to exercise caution and vigilance regarding the activities of human traffickers. The warning comes as authorities raise concerns over the potential exploitation of rental properties for illicit purposes, such as human trafficking. The call for increased awareness and diligence among landlords stems from the need to combat the growing problem of ...

The burial program for Bishop Tibesigwa Emeritus George has been released by the Ankole Diocese. Bishop Emeritus unfortunately passed away on Wednesday afternoon at Mayanja Memorial Hospital in Mbarara City. Bishop Tibesigwa, during his time, served as the fourth Bishop of Ankole Diocese. He succumbed to diabetes after spending a week in hospital care. There was a vigil held at ...

Legislators have asked government to step up frugality in public expenditure following World Bank’s decision to suspend financial support to Uganda. This followed Uganda’s decision to enact the Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023. According to the World Bank, the Act is in direct contradiction with its values. MPs share a concern that Uganda’s future remains uncertain with the World Bank withdrawing its ...

President Museveni has reversed his directive that hindered all government advertisements airing on non government broadcasters. The president met with private broadcasters under their umbrella body, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) yesterday. During the meeting at State House Entebbe, he asked them to always be patriotic and avoid promoting politics of identity. Furthermore, he told the NAB team that ...

The president, Yoweri Museveni is scheduled to meet private broadcasters today under their umbrella body the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). This follows his directive that ring-fenced public advertising cash to state-owned media outlets. Members of Parliament yesterday learned that the state-owned Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) owns 11 out of over 300 radio stations in Uganda. To protest the ‘discriminatory ...