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FIA clarifies NGO account restrictions as routine compliance, not automatic guilt

Uganda, May 15 -- The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has moved to clarify the recent halting of bank accounts belonging to several Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), describing the move as... Read More


NRM defends invitation as FDC insists on shunning Museveni inauguration

Uganda, May 11 -- The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has defended its decision to invite all political parties to President Museveni's swearing-in ceremony tomorrow, saying attendance is vo... Read More


FDC open to national dialogue -Amuriat

Uganda, May 10 -- Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party president, Mr Patrick Oboi Amuriat, has said they are open to a national dialogue, following what he described as a fraudulent and incredible ... Read More


Sugarcane expansion accelerates deforestation in Busoga despite tree restoration efforts

Uganda, May 8 -- Rapid expansion of sugarcane farming in Busoga sub-region is accelerating deforestation and wetland degradation, raising concern among environmental authorities and development agenci... Read More


STIs worry medics in Mayuge

Uganda, May 3 -- A medical outreach has unearthed underlying health challenges with more than 300 patients tested, confirmed and treated for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) within a week, promp... Read More


STIs worry medics in Mayuge district

Uganda, May 3 -- A medical outreach has unearthed underlying health challenges with more than 300 patients tested, confirmed and treated for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) within a week, promp... Read More


Uganda faces acute shortage of cancer screening specialists, experts warn

Uganda, May 3 -- Uganda is grappling with a critical shortage of cytotechnologists, a gap health experts say is fuelling late cancer diagnosis and rising deaths. Cytotechnologists are specialised hea... Read More


Busoga records 181 malaria deaths in nine months

Uganda, April 25 -- Busoga sub-region has recorded 181 malaria-related deaths within a period of just nine months, raising renewed concerns among health officials over the persistent burden of the dis... Read More


How forensic science varsity will improve crime investigation

Uganda, April 15 -- Uganda has set up the first institution dedicated towards forensic science aimed at tackling modern crime through enhanced investigation and prevention. The National Forensic Scie... Read More


Jinja revenue boss Kiwanuka dies suddenly

Uganda, April 7 -- Jinja City is in mourning following the sudden death of its Principal Revenue Collection Supervisor, Alex Kiwanuka, who died on Easter Sunday aged 50. Kiwanuka passed away at Nile ... Read More