Lawyer Says Muganga Appointment is Constitutional
By Ssemambo Rashid A Kampala-based advocate is pushing back against claims that the appointment of Dr. Lawrence Muganga — a dual Ugandan-Canadian citizen — as Minister of State for Internal Affairs violates Ugandan law. The controversy: Critics have cited the Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control (Amendment) Act 2009, specifically Section
Kenyan Court Blocks U.S.-Backed Ebola Quarantine Facility Amid Public Outcry
A Kenyan High Court has temporarily halted a controversial United States-backed plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase in central Kenya, following mounting opposition from civil society groups, medical professionals, and constitutional activists who warned that the move posed serious public health and sovereignty concerns. Justice Patricia
UAA Revives AdNites to Reconnect Uganda’s Advertising Industry
The Uganda Advertising Association (UAA) has officially revived AdNites, the industry’s iconic social and networking platform that once served as a regular meeting point for Uganda’s advertising, media, and creative fraternity. Held at Shisa Nyama in Bugolobi, the Return of the AdNites brought together agency leaders, creatives, media personalities, freelancers,
Business Ku Ssimu Yo Brings Digital Hope to Entrepreneurs in Isingiro
For many small business owners in Isingiro District, running a business has often meant relying on word of mouth, limited cash transactions, and uncertain access to customers beyond their immediate communities. But through the Business Ku Ssimu Yo initiative, many entrepreneurs are beginning to see how digital tools can transform
Britania Unveils Splash Kachupa, Signs Kasuku as Brand Ambassador
Britania Allied Industries has unveiled Splash Kachupa, a new PET bottle variant of its popular Splash fruit drink, in a move aimed at tapping into Uganda’s fast-growing on-the-go beverage market. The launch also came with the announcement of popular Ugandan content creator Isaac Katende aka Kasuku as the official brand
Ebola Fears Shut Down Uganda Film Festival 2026
Uganda’s entertainment industry has suffered a major setback after the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) postponed the 2026 Uganda Film Festival over rising Ebola fears in the Kampala Metropolitan Area. The decision, announced followed government restrictions on mass gatherings aimed at curbing the spread of the deadly virus. All festival activities,
Government Flags Food Risk as Rainfall Drops
As Uganda continues to feel the impacts brought about by climate change, the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Water and Environment, Dr Alfred Okot Okidi, has encouraged farmers to move away from rainfall dependence and embrace irrigation as a way of sustaining agriculture. Dr Okidi made the remarks at
UNICEF Flags Rising Risks Facing Children, shifts focus to-systems
UNICEF Country Representative Dr Robin Nandy has warned that children across Uganda continue to face multiple and overlapping risks, including poverty, teenage pregnancy, malnutrition and disease outbreaks such as Ebola. The warning came during the unveiling of a new five-year Country Programme for Uganda (2026–2030), which places child protection, nutrition,
Uganda Shilling Gains as Dollar Demand Eases
The Uganda shilling registered gains this week, a move largely attributed to subdued demand for the currency amidst inflows from commodity exporters, remittance firms and charity organizations. The local unit was seen trading stronger at 3765 / 3775 levels compared to the week’s opening of 3778 / 3788 levels. Looking
UNEB Warns Schools Over Fraudulent Candidate Registration as 2026 Exam Deadline Extended
The Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), Daniel Odongo, has issued a stern warning to heads of government-aided schools against the illegal practice of registering privately sponsored candidates as government-sponsored learners. Speaking during a press briefing at the Uganda Media Centre on Thursday, Odongo described the practice
