Science-Led Survey Strengthens Great Ape Conservation in Bwindi
The 2025 Bwindi Chimpanzee Census has confirmed an estimated population of 426 chimpanzees widely distributed across Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, marking a major milestone in strengthening evidence-based conservation within one of Africa’s most important protected landscapes. The results were officially launched today by the Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife
Congolese Army Drone Strike Kills M23 Military Spokesperson
Willy Ngoma, the military spokesperson of the March 23 Movement (M23), was killed in a pre-dawn drone strike by the Congolese army in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday, according to two senior rebel officials, a regional diplomat and a Western adviser to the government. The strike targeted
Mao: Oulanyah’s Death Opened Door to ‘Accidental’ Speakership
The President General of the Democratic Party and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has said the death of former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah created what he described as an “accidental Speaker of Parliament,” as he formally entered the race for the top parliamentary seat. Speaking at the DP
She Came to Russia with Nothing, Built a House for Her Family in Uganda: The Story of an Alabuga Start Participant
The oldest daughter and the only girl in her family, dreaming of moving to another continent and building a house for her mother – this sounds like a plot of a popular movie. However, this is exactly how the story of 20-year-old Aisha Akello from Uganda begins. About a year and
NUP’s Lina Zedriga Granted Bail After Three Weeks in Prison
The Gulu Chief Magistrate’s Court has released Lina Zedriga, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Northern Uganda, after she spent three weeks in prison. Appearing before Augustine Alule Koma, Dr. Zedriga was granted a cash bail of Shs1 million. According to National Unity Platform (NUP), Zedriga was reportedly
Inside the Shs14.3 billion appeal for Uganda’s First Bone Marrow Transplant Centre
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is seeking $4 million (Shs14.3 billion) to establish a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) centre. The Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) centre is intended to expand access to life-saving treatment for patients suffering from sickle cell disease, HIV-related complications, and other complex blood disorders. Under a
Uganda Acquires 20% Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company
Uganda has acquired a 20.15% strategic stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), marking a significant move to strengthen its energy security and regional cooperation. The development was confirmed by Minister Ruth Nankabirwa, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, which revealed that through the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC),
Why School Fees Shouldn’t Be a National Crisis
By Andy Kulanyi Three times a year, Uganda rehearses the same distressing ritual: long queues outside bursars’ offices, whispered negotiations for “one more week,” and children sent home over partial payments. EDUCATION, our most reliable ladder out of poverty, turns into a termly liquidity crisis. Working with schools and education-sector
Rwabwogo: Zero-Tariff Access to China Must Become Uganda’s Industrial Classroom
The chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), Odrek Rwabwogo, has described China’s decision to grant zero-tariff access to 53 African countries as a major opening — but warned that Uganda must treat it as more than a trading opportunity. Instead, he argues, it should
Gov’t to Centralise Communication to Protect Uganda’s Economic Interests
The government has committed to coordinated and strategic communication as a key pillar in driving economic growth, enhancing export competitiveness, promoting tourism, and strengthening Uganda’s international reputation. Speaking at a high-level meeting of the National Strategic Communications Committee (NSCC) held at Sheraton Kampala Hotel on February 17, 2026, the Minister of
