WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday, October 6, that the agency was closely following the situation and would check any travel or trade measures imposed in response to the outbreak
By David AbonyoSpeaking during an interview with the media at State House, Mombasa, the President said he had discussed Uganda's refinery plans with President Yoweri Museveni.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking at the refinery launch in Mokowe, Lamu County, on Wednesday, Ugandan President said the project should be viewed beyond its location in Kenya and as part of a wider effort to strengthen economic links between neighbouring countries.
By Chrispho OwuorKenya’s experience with M-Pesa was cited as another example of the difficulty of regulating new technologies using existing legal categories.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe Grade Three event was held at the Lugogo Indoor Arena in Kampala from September 24 to 27, bringing together players from Uganda, Malaysia, India, South Africa, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Algeria, Iran, Luxembourg, Myanmar and the United States.
By Samuel OtienoThe Interior Cabinet Secretary said Kenya would continue supporting the movement of people across borders, particularly within the East African Community, provided they comply with applicable laws and regulations.
By Bradley BosireAdam, who is Besigye’s son, described Rai as his beloved and only firstborn child as he shared the news of his death.
By Maureen KinyanjuiBesigye was reported missing on November 16, 2024, while in Nairobi for the launch of a book by former Kenyan Justice Minister Martha Karua. Amnesty International said he resurfaced on November 20, when he was brought before the General Court Martial in Kampala, where he was charged alongside his colleague Haji Obeid Lutale
By Chrispho OwuorCAF president Patrice Motsepe said his confidence in President William Ruto had also remained firm, pointing to Kenya's experience in hosting CHAN after preparations were extended
By Maureen KinyanjuiOn Friday, Kenya won four of seven matches in the men's doubles, mixed doubles and women's doubles categories.
By Samuel OtienoThe Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM) is targeting about 260,000 smallholder farmers and 500 rural businesses, with women expected to make up at least half of the beneficiaries and youth 30 per cent.
By Bradley BosireKagwe said some Kenyan millers had been hesitant to purchase maize from Uganda because of concerns over moisture content and aflatoxin levels, warning that increased trade would only work if grain quality was addressed.
By Chrispho OwuorThe developments have highlighted tensions between domestic efforts to protect jobs and businesses and Kenya's commitments under the East African Community's integration framework
By Chrispho OwuorThe exit marks a major change for commuters and drivers who have relied on the platform, particularly in Nigeria, where Uber had spent more than a decade expanding its services.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMiguna made the remarks on X on Monday, August 31, 2026, while reflecting on the political histories of Uganda and Zambia and urging citizens to judge leaders by democratic values and institutions rather than their political identities
By Chrispho OwuorKatungi Michael Mpeirwe, a retired lieutenant in the Ugandan army, faces charges in the US over an alleged international arms-trafficking operation targeting criminal groups, including the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).
By Maureen KinyanjuiUganda has played a major role in efforts to support Somali security forces in their fight against al-Shabaab, the al-Qaeda-linked militant group, through successive African Union missions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKing Oyo died on Thursday at the age of 34, with the announcement made by Tooro Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki.
By Bradley BosireKMPDU said medical interns play an essential role in healthcare delivery across East Africa and should not be punished for raising legitimate labour concerns.
By David AbonyoHe cited several cases involving foreign nationals and political activists, including Ugandans, Turkish asylum seekers, a Tanzanian journalist and a Zimbabwean constitutional lawyer, as examples of what he described as a pattern of transnational repression and disregard for human rights
By Chrispho OwuorByanyima said Besigye had been receiving support from his family while at Mulago, where doctors had recommended a rehabilitation programme following his recent deterioration.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to Türk, the developments under President Yoweri Museveni's administration have left many Ugandans living in fear as restrictions on fundamental freedoms continue to grow.
By Bradley BosireThe opposition politician has remained behind bars since November 2024 after he and his aide, Obeid Lutale, were arrested in neighbouring Kenya before being taken back to Uganda, where both were later charged with treason.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAlthough he never met his grandfather, Abdul remains closely linked to Idi Amin, who seized power through a military coup in 1971 and became Uganda's third president.
By Bradley BosireThe announcement came before the completion of the World Health Organization's standard 42-day countdown following the discharge of the last patient.
By Samuel OtienoThe nomination was confirmed in a joint letter dated July 25 from U.N. General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock and U.N. Security Council President Zenon Ngay Mukongo, who informed permanent representatives and observers that Uganda had officially submitted Otunnu's name for consideration.
By David AbonyoDr Kaseya called on the United States to adopt evidence-based and proportionate travel measures that reflect Uganda's current epidemiological status, saying the country's progress demonstrates the effectiveness of its outbreak response
By Chrispho OwuorThe outbreak has spread beyond Ituri, with confirmed cases also reported in four other provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo as well as neighbouring Uganda.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement shared on X on Saturday, Museveni said Gen Ali died at Nakasero Hospital at 4 p.m., describing him as a dedicated soldier, political leader and accomplished farmer whose service to Uganda spanned several decades.
By Samuel OtienoPreliminary investigations indicate the bus suffered a mechanical fault before the driver lost control while descending Chekwatit Hill, a section of road that has witnessed several serious accidents in the past.
By Maureen Kinyanjui