The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is embroiled in controversy as Executive Director Dr. Robert Mukiza agrees…
Category: Week in Focus
Up and about: Museveni urges Muslims to join NRM wealth creation drive; promises power in Obongi; Zonal skilling hubs to help Uganda preserve wealth; Mueseveni calls for players, not spectators in wealth creation
President Yoweri Museveni has said that although the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government is a proven champion…
President Museveni camps in West Nile to preach wealth creation, assures citizens of steady growth; Uganda, India discuss military cooperation; Sudan govt reiterates need to address Abyei conflict
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has Tuesday arrived in Arua City, starting his 3-day investment and wealth…
Museveni, former chancellor of Austria discuss investment opportunities in Uganda, Rwanda’s Kagame re-elected, Kenya opposition call off protests, South Sudan troops arrive in DR Congo
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni last week met the former Chancellor of Austria Alfred Gusenbauer together with…
News Roundup: Tabyebwa asks foreign governments to respect Uganda’s sovereignty; Soccer body launches anti-match fixing drive; Rwanda positions to become world sports hub; South Sudan presidency denies standoff with VP
Tayebwa asked foreign countries to back off The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa, has…
President Museveni receives sports commentator Rob Walker, UPDF celebrates 42nd birthday, EAC Heads of State direct immediate ceasefire in the Eastern DRC
President Yoweri Museveni has said that the country’s unique heritage is the strongest contribution to humanity.…
Museveni urges doctors to grasp prevention to save lives; calls for global affluence at South-South conference; MTN to sponsor Uganda Cranes; Ivory Coast frustrates Uganda’s CHAN efforts
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasized the need to grasp the prevention concept in the health…
Week in review: Museveni returns to Dubai to woo investors, bans travel for government officials; Ugandan security on high alert after DR Congo border bomb blast
Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday morning departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on…
Football’s GOAT: Out goes Messi, in comes Mbappe; Public outrage as Lwera road collapses again; US president Joe Biden to visit Africa
In the 80th minute of the World Cup final against Argentina, France’s Kylian Mbappe threatened to…
Museveni bags several deals in Vietnam, Speaker Among rallies for EA integration through sports, DR Congo announces election date, Uhuru agrees with Kagame on M23
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni spent most of last week on a ‘hunting exhibition’ in Vietnam that…
She Cranes wow crowds in New Zealand, Museveni lauds Indian Community in Uganda; assures there will be no lockdown; directs city markets be left for the local Ugandans, Kenya delivers relief stuff to Somalia after al-Shabab bombings, Uganda stands up to pro-gay activists
President Yoweri Museveni has saluted the Indian community in Uganda for their big contribution to the…
11 children killed in school fire, Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed denounces foreign interference in peace talks, Kenya readies to deploy in DR Congo, Tanzania sends army to fight fires
A dark cloud hovered over the country last week as news emerged of 11 children that…
Museveni locks down Ebola affected districts, Vipers FC beat African giants TP Mazembe to advance in CAF championships, Tigray rebels call for international intervention, Ruto disbands bandit police unit
After 3 addresses in a space of 2 weeks, Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Saturday…
Week of celebrations as Uganda marks 60 years of Independence
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for strengthening of relations between Uganda and Russia. Putin, in…
EU resolutions on Uganda-Tanzania oil project dominate week as Museveni calls EU legislators shallow, envoy says resolutions not binding to stakeholders, Museveni assures country on Ebola, UMA trade show opens
President Yoweri Museveni last week asked the European Parliament to stay away from Uganda’s oil industry…
Uganda beats Tanzania to lift African Cricket Association T20 Cup, Alupo speaks truth to EU at UN General Assembly, Ruto asks G7 to support poor countries, Uganda announces Ebola outbreak
Uganda Cricket Team on Thursday cruised to victory at the African Cricket Association (ACA) T20 Cup…
Karamoja war kingpin arrested, police recover stolen vehicles, NRM wins Busongora polls, Kenya election loser turns to court as UK denies meddling in results
A joint force of the army and police last week arrested Karamoja war kingpin, Lokitan Lomiri,…
Medals rain on team Uganda as Commonwealth games end, South Sudan president extends transition period, US sends envoys to Africa after Russia’s Lavrov tours continent
Uganda’s Olympic team last week wrapped up a gold performance bagging a total of 5 medals…
Dark week as scored die in Mount Elgon floods, Ugandans assured of security amidst threats of inflation-sparked violence, DP President takes Oath as NRM Minister
Last week started with Ugandans being cautioned as well.as reassured by security forces that no one…
Weekly brief: Chelimo closes Uganda’s medal hunt in Oregon with bronze, Ethiopia government forces kill 153 rebels, East African leaders fast track admission of Somalis into regional bloc
On Monday morning, Uganda’s Oscar Chelimo earned a bronze in 13:10.20 at the 5000m final, a…
Week of sporting gains in Uganda as country launches bid to host AFCON and Cheptegei raises national flag at World Athletic Championships; Uganda-South Sudan launch talks to boost business relations
Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) last week indicated that he…
Prime Minister receives investors seeking to transform Kampala transport sector, South Sudan government distributes free food to crisis areas, Ex-Cranes star Sekagya names New York Red Bulls Coach, Bank of Uganda hikes lending rate
Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja last week met a delegation of CRRC Dalian Company Ltd who…
Female soccer stars fall in opening match, Uganda disagrees with World Bank over middle-income status, health ministry proposes law banning trafficking of human body organs, Pope Francis still expected in South Sudan
Uganda’s female soccer stars the Uganda Crested Cranes started their campaign at the weekend and began…
EAC leaders agree on modalities for deploying joint force in DR Congo, Kagame meets Tshisekedi amidst accusations of attacks, Uganda Airlines gets landing rights in China, Rwanda-UK remain undeterred on refugee deal, Uganda gives Kenyan fish passage way through to DR Congo
On Wednesday, Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta, who currently chairs the East African Community (EAC), called for…
Museveni camps in Eastern, Northern Uganda, pushes reactionary force, Intelligence led operations against insecurity in Karamoja, Rwanda, DR Congo accuse each other of cross border attacks
Last week was dominated by news of President Yoweri Museveni pitching camp in Eastern and Northern…
Museveni, Pope Francis call for dialogue in Ukraine as Russia bays for cooperation in Africa, Uganda bows for Algeria in AFCON qualifier, Uganda in DR Congo to consolidate business relations
President Yoweri Museveni has joined world leaders in calling for dialogue between Russia and Ukraine as…
NRM sweeps Omoro County votes as opposition scratches for evidence of foul play, African leaders discuss terrorism, coups, insecurity and armed conflicts at AU summit, Uganda pledges $1m to AU humanitarian agency African countries sign Nairobi declaration giving coffee a new lease of life
The ruling NRM party’s Andrew Ojok Oulanyah, on Thursday trounced five competitors to replace his father…
Ugandan movie wins African award, government moots cutting lending rates, Tanzania president Samia discusses job creation, tariffs with Uganda business community, Opposition leader Besigye denied exit from his home
Ugandan filmmaker Loukman Ali at the weekend received an award for his movie “The Girl In…
NRM unveils Oulanyah’s son as official candidate to replace former Speaker, Museveni vows to make cattle rustlers lose appetite for guns, 3 road accidents place deaths at 10 per day over the last week, Tanzania president calls night meeting, orders for immediate solution to rising commodity prices
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party on Friday unveiled Andrew Ojok Oulanyah as the party…
Former Kenya President Mwai Kibaki laid to rest; UPDF seizes, burns illegal guns in Karamoja, Kadaga urges Ugandans to brace for larger DR Congo market
Uganda’s Vice President, Maj Jessica Alupo last week joined other Heads of State and Governments from…
President Kagame visits Uganda after several years, leaders discuss peace security; First Son marks 48th Birthday with national celebrations; Uganda beats Kenya to book place at Commonwealth Rugby tournament; Consumers take the hit as fuel pump prices shoot up again Kenya’s 3rd President Mwai Kibaki dies at 90
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame have agreed to push for joint regional…
Museveni decries archaic Parliament law, warns Ugandans against rumours about Speaker’s death; South Sudan on tenterhooks as army surrounds Vice President’s home; Ghana removes law on wearing face masks
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni last week called for an amendment to the law which requires immediate…
Russia-Ukraine war blamed for high commodity prices in Uganda, Museveni calls out Parliament on UMEME contract, Kenyatta endorses archrival for next president, South African police on alert over renewed xenophobic attacks
President Yoweri Museveni last week came out and spoke about the rising prices of items in…
Dubai Expo recognizes Museveni for visionary leadership, Rwanda-Uganda border reopening stamped and sealed, Muhoozi refuses to be bullied for his opinions on Russia
Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was last weekend awarded the Asia Business Leaders Forum (ABLF) Statesman…
World fears for worst nuclear crisis as Russia invades Ukraine, African leaders meet in Kinshasa to discuss end to conflicts, Parish Development Model launched, as coffee body accuses Uganda of snubbing negotiations
The news this passing week has been dominated by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which…
All hail Senegal, the new African soccer champions, Museveni allows boda bodas to operate, Kagame, Kenyatta meet as government moots law to jail anti-vaxxers
All praises this past weekend are on Senegal’s national football coach Aliou Cisse and striker Sadio…
The Week that was: Uganda, to operate under tight budget cuts next year, excitement as Rwanda opens Gatuna border, regional bloc ECOWAS attempt to resolve crisis in Burkina Faso as Mali accuses France of selfish interests
Uganda will have to work with a smaller budget in the next Financial Year after Parliament…
Mutebile, icon of Uganda’s economic reforms bows out, hopes for enstranged neighbours Uganda-Rwanda reconciliation renewed, Uganda fully reopens economy
Uganda woke to the news of the death of Bank of Uganda Governor Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile…
Stay away, Ethiopians warn off US, western media, African Regional leaders set to discuss Ethiopian crisis in Kampala, Museveni lists enemies of the environment
Ethiopians last week, in more than one way told the world, especially the media in the…
World champion Cheptegei wins another gold, Museveni assures Ugandans that they are safe from terrorists as country prepares to open economy in January 2022, ‘one-man coup’ in Sudan
Uganda’s economy will fully reopen in January 2022. This must be welcome news for Ugandans who…
NSSF in continued ping pong with savers; Kenya, Uganda announce date for inspection of Uganda’s milk and sugar facilities; Uganda Airlines reaches for the sky as Bobi Wine snubs Besigye pressure group
Last week was not a very pleasant one for Ugandans with savings in the National Social…