News as at
October 8, 2026, 6:09 pm
African Defence Chiefs Meet in Kampala to Strengthen Cooperation On Non-Combat Operations
- [Shabelle] Kampala -- The conference brought together military chiefs and senior officers from several African countries, as well as representatives of the African Union and regional organisations.
Govt Renews Push to End Child Labour As 6.2 Million Children Remain Affected
- [Nile Post] The government has renewed its call for urgent action to eliminate child labour, slavery and trafficking in Uganda, with officials urging stronger coordination and practical interventions to protect children.
Kitagwenda Mobile Court Hears 17 Cases As Leaders Demand Permanent Court
- [Nile Post] At least 17 cases, including 10 involving domestic violence, have been heard during a three-day mobile court session in Kitagwenda District, with local leaders calling for a permanent court to improve access to justice.
Health Ministry Mobilises Faith Leaders to Help Reduce Maternal Deaths
- [Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has called on religious and cultural leaders to use their influence in communities to encourage pregnant women to attend antenatal care and deliver at accredited health facilities as part of efforts to reduce maternal deaths in Uganda.
Govt Attributes Fuel Prices to Global Costs, Taxes, Shilling Depreciation
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Government has attributed the rise in fuel pump prices to a combination of international petroleum prices, taxation, exchange-rate movements or depreciation of the Uganda Shilling, freight, insurance and other supply-chain costs.
Shs22.7bn Linked to Corruption Cases As Museveni's 'Expose the Corrupt' Campaign Gains Momentum
- [Nile Post] President Museveni's directive to intensify the fight against corruption and strengthen accountability in government programmes is gaining momentum, with at least Shs22.7 billion linked to corruption-related complaints and cases currently under investigation.
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania Push for Community-Led Climate Adaptation
- [Nile Post] Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are pushing for a new approach to climate adaptation that places communities at the centre of decision-making, financing and implementation as the region grapples with increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.
UN Child Rights Committee Calls for Free Pre-Primary Education in Uganda
- [HRW] 6 in 10 Ugandan Children Miss Out on Early Learning
Museveni to Preside Over Scaled-Down Independence Day At State House
- [Nile Post] Uganda will mark 64 years of independence on Friday with a scaled-down, largely virtual ceremony at State House, Entebbe, where President Yoweri Museveni is expected to preside.
Military Police Deploy 537 Officers to Secure UCE Exams
- [Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Military Police Brigade has deployed 537 officers and men to provide security during the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations scheduled to start on October 12, 2026.
African Lawmakers Push Three Zeros Agenda At 153rd Ipu Assembly
- [Nile Post] The African Union's Three Zeros agenda has taken centre stage on the margins of the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, with African lawmakers urged to turn political commitments on maternal, newborn and child health into concrete action.
Uganda Approves Dangote Refinery Shares Sale to Domestic Investors
- [UG Diplomat] Kampala -- Uganda's Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the marketing and distribution of shares in Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE to eligible Ugandan investors, opening the door for local participation in Africa's largest initial public offering (IPO).
Uganda Targets Stronger Kenya Tourism Links As Visitor Numbers Rise
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Uganda is seeking to deepen tourism ties with Kenya as both countries look to increase cross-border travel and attract more international visitors to the region.
Viva College Students Urged to Explore Career Paths Beyond Traditional Professions
- [Nile Post] More than 50 professionals from over 20 organisations recently gathered at Viva College for a Careers Day aimed at helping students better understand the link between school subjects, skills and future career opportunities.
Museveni's Confession On Dangote's Day
- [This Day] Last week Wednesday in Lamu county on the Kenyan coast, a Nigerian businessman stood before East African leaders to break ground on a $16 billion refinery complex that did not exist even as an idea six months ago.
Warfare - General Okiding Calls for Enhanced Intelligence-Led Operations
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has called for stronger intelligence-led, coordinated and proactive approaches to military operations beyond conventional warfare.
Court Strikes Out 97 Affidavits in Rubongoya-Kabanda Election Petition
- [Nile Post] Justice Flavia Nabakooza ruled that the affidavits, filed months after Rubongoya lodged his petition, were irregularly introduced without the required leave of court.
When the Shilling Falls, Ugandans Pay the Price
- [Independent (Kampala)] Comment -- The Uganda Shilling has experienced a sharp depreciation over the US Dollar recently, driven primarily by escalating international political tensions, a spike in global oil prices and intense dollar demand from corporate sectors.
DPP - 38 Districts Lack Government Prosecutors
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says it has no State Attorneys in 38 districts across Uganda, forcing the transfer of some criminal case files to neighbouring districts and leaving others without prosecutors to handle them.
Muwonge First Ugandan Convicted of Terrorism Over Power Vandalism
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Ibrah Muwonge alias Kimbowa Ibrah has become the first person to be convicted of terrorism in Uganda arising from the deliberate vandalism of electricity infrastructure. Muwonge was on Tuesday convicted by the International Crimes Division of the High Court on two counts of terrorism and one count of terrorism financing after entering a plea bargain.
DJ Khaled Shows Love to Uganda in Viral Social Media Post
- [Nile Post] International music heavyweight DJ Khaled has taken to social media to show his love for Uganda, sharing a photo alongside Juliana Kaggwa, the CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board.
Museveni Meets Nigerian Investor Over Cement Plant, Minerals Investments
- [Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met with Nigerian investor Dr. Abbas A. Waziri, Group Chairman of Resident Group PLC, at State House Entebbe for discussions on investment opportunities and economic cooperation between Uganda and Nigeria.
All of Africa Today - October 6, 2026
- [allAfrica]
How Filmmakers Can Stretch Limited Resources
- [Independent (Kampala)] For independent filmmakers, a limited budget does not have to mean a limited story. With the right creative and practical decisions, filmmakers can turn resource constraints into opportunities to produce compelling films that reach audiences beyond their home markets.
Body of Lake Bunyonyi Student Recovered Four Days After Drowning
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kabale -- The body of a 22-year-old Senior Four student of Lake Bunyonyi Senior Secondary School in Kabale District has been recovered from Lake Bunyonyi, four days after he drowned while attempting to swim across the lake. The deceased, Samuel Amanya, was found floating on the lake on Wednesday morning, three days after he drowned between Itambira and Bwama islands.
September Stanbic PMI Reveals Sustained Consumer Demand
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Investments in advertising and greater product quality were widely cited as drivers of consumer confidence, with all monitored sectors in the monthly Stanbic Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) registering optimism during September.
Gulu District Fails to Relocate Six Years After City Creation
- [Independent (Kampala)] Gulu -- Authorities in Gulu District Local Government and Gulu City Council have raised concerns over inadequate office space, saying the shortage is affecting staff productivity and service delivery.
Kotido Sage Elders Frustrated By Hours of Delayed Payments
- [New Light] Elderly SAGE beneficiaries in Kacheri Town Council were forced to wait for hours on Tuesday, with an unstable banking network and a late start cited as causes of the delays.
Sudhir Ruparelia's Crane Bank Claim Seeks Compensation As London Court Tests a Decade of Dispute
- [New Light] Sudhir Ruparelia and other former Crane Bank shareholders are seeking at least $225 million in compensation as their long running dispute over the bank's takeover reaches a substantive trial in London, reopening questions that have remained contested since the institution was placed under Bank of Uganda control in 2016.
Ten Years On, Sudhir Ruparelia's Crane Bank Dispute Reaches the London Trial Room
- [New Light] Ten years after the Bank of Uganda took control of Crane Bank, Sudhir Ruparelia and other former shareholders are back before a court, this time in London, where a lengthy trial is examining the claims arising from the institution's takeover and subsequent transfer to dfcu Bank.
