Uganda News

News as at April 11, 2026, 8:02 am

I'm a Single Mother of Seven - Nandutu Seeks Leniency, Apologises to Karamoja

  • [Nile Post] Former Minister for Karamoja, Agnes Nandutu, has asked for pardon from the people of Karamoja, the President, and her constituents in an emotional address before court ahead of her sentencing.

UPDF Hosts U.S. Army War College Delegation On Military Transformation, Regional Security

  • [Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces has hosted a delegation from the United States Army War College in a high-level engagement focused on military transformation, regional security, and defence cooperation.

Uganda Secures Shs2.1 Trillion Boost for Urban Infrastructure, Jobs

  • [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Government of Uganda, in partnership with the World Bank, is set to begin implementing the 2.1 trillion shillings Urban, Cities and Municipalities Infrastructure Development (UCMID) Programme in the next financial year.

UNFPA Urges Policy Reforms to Address Menstrual Health Gaps in Uganda

  • [Nile Post] The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for urgent policy and regulatory reforms to tackle persistent menstrual health challenges in Uganda, warning that limited access to affordable products continues to undermine girls' education and national development.

All of Africa Today - April 9, 2026

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Uganda to Launch Two New Satellites to Space - Museveni

  • [Nile Post] President Museveni has announced that Uganda is set to launch two new satellites into space as part of efforts to strengthen security, environmental monitoring, and communications.

Gulf Shock, African Shield

  • [Independent (Kampala)] Cairo, Egypt -- Africa's multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, has approved a $10 billion emergency facility to shield African and Caribbean economies from the fallout of escalating tensions in the Gulf, as policymakers race to contain a fresh wave of global economic disruption.

Planned Water Shutdown to Affect Large Parts of Kampala On Friday

  • [Nile Post] Residents and businesses across Kampala should prepare for a full-day water supply interruption on Friday, April 10, 2026, following an announcement by the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC).

France, EU Commit Shs735bn to Rehabilitate Nalubaale and Kiira Dams

  • [Nile Post] The government of France and the European Union have committed Shs735 billion toward the rehabilitation of Uganda's Nalubaale and Kiira hydropower stations in Jinja, in a major boost to the country's clean energy ambitions.

Aptech Returns in Uganda With New Future-Ready Tech Campus in Kampala

  • [Nile Post] Aptech Limited, a global leader in learning solutions with a presence in over 200 cities worldwide, today announced its official return to Uganda.

Uganda Intensifies Fight Against Malaria With Distribution of 25.8 Million Nets

  • [Nile Post] Uganda has stepped up its fight against malaria with the rollout of 25.8 million mosquito nets under a nationwide distribution campaign aimed at reducing infections and saving lives.

Unicef Condemns Brutal Attack At Ggaba School

  • [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The UNICEF Representative to Uganda, Dr. Robin Nandy, has condemned the violent attacks targeting children across the country.

Govt Publishes List of Licensed Labour Export Firms

  • [Nile Post] The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has warned young people against falling victim to fraudulent labour export schemes, saying many are losing money to traffickers and unlicensed recruitment agents.

Uganda to Launch Climate Camera Into Space - Musenero

  • [Nile Post] The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero, has revealed that Uganda will this year deploy a space-based climate monitoring camera in a bid to strengthen the country's ability to predict floods, drought and other weather-related disasters.

Museveni Links Africa's Future On Industrialization As He Calls for Strategic Rethink On the Nile

  • [Nile Post] President Museveni has called for a shift from historical disputes to a strategic, development-focused approach in addressing challenges facing the Nile Basin, stressing that Africa's future depends on electrification, industrialisation and regional integration.

Law Society Accuses President Museveni of 'Unconstitutional Interference' in Masaka MP Election

  • [Nile Post] The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned President Museveni, accusing him of unconstitutional meddling in the disputed Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament election, warning that his actions threaten Uganda's constitutional order.

Indifferent or Disempowered? Ugandan Youth Lag Behind Older Citizens in Political and Civic Engagement

  • [Afrobarometer] From voting to protesting, young people's rates of participation are on the decline.

Butabika Director - Uganda Lacking Secure Forensic Psychiatry Ward

  • [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Executive Director of Butabika National Referral Hospital, Dr Juliet Nakku has revealed that the country does not have a secure forensic psychiatry ward.

Minister Musasizi Pushes for Innovation in Insurance Sector

  • [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Minister of State for General Duties at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, called on industry stakeholders to embrace innovative solutions to grow Uganda's insurance market during the 2025 Annual Insurance Innovation Awards held recently in Kampala.

NCDC Seeks Shs17 Billion for Curriculum Review, Teacher Training

  • [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The National Council for Curriculum Development (NCDC) is seeking Shs17 billion for a comprehensive review of the upper secondary school curriculum and the printing and distribution of learning materials for primary one to three.

Africa's Progress Towards Food Security

  • [Independent (Kampala)] Despite vast agricultural potential, Africa still imports billions of dollars' worth of food and depends heavily on food aid. Dr. Meshack Malo is the Deputy Regional Representative for Africa at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and explains both the challenges and why technology and youth will determine whether the continent can feed itself. Below are excerpts from that discussion:

Judiciary Under Pressure As Audit Exposes Backlog Crisis, Staffing Gaps

  • [Nile Post] Members of the Judiciary Audit Committee have raised concern over deep-rooted inefficiencies in the justice system following a high-level meeting with Chief Justice Flavian Zeija at the Supreme Court.

Moneylenders Push Back Against 'Predator' Label, Admit Internal Abuse and Call for Policy Reset

  • [Nile Post] Uganda's moneylending industry is pushing back against what it calls a sustained campaign of public vilification, even as its own leaders concede that rogue operators within the sector have fueled the very mistrust now threatening its legitimacy.

Makerere Must Treat the Disease, Not Silence the Symptoms

  • [Nile Post] Makerere University's decision to enforce virtual guild campaigns may appear prudent on the surface, but it risks becoming a convenient substitute for confronting a deeper institutional failure. Instead of treating the root causes of election violence, the university is, quite literally, plugging the anus while the diarrhoea persists.

All of Africa Today - April 8, 2026

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Court - Customer Faulted in Bank-Customer Dispute

  • [Independent (Kampala)] Court clears bank, faults customer for fraudulent transactions on her account

ECD Funding for Ugandan Embassies to Depend On Performance

  • [Independent (Kampala)] Ugandan embassies have been informed that Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) funding for FY 2026/27 will be based on a strategic and evidence-based assessment after evaluating each mission against weighted criteria, including previous ECD performance, capacity to deliver, political and strategic factors, economic potential, and diaspora engagement.

Students Urged to Embrace Volunteer Work to Tackle Unemployment

  • [Nile Post] Students have been encouraged to take up voluntary work to build practical skills and improve their employability, as experts warn that academic qualifications alone are no longer sufficient in an increasingly competitive job market.

Opposition Warns Against 'Draconian' Sovereignty Bill

  • [Nile Post] The Opposition in Uganda's Parliament is mobilizing lawmakers across party lines to resist the proposed National Sovereignty Bill 2026, arguing that it threatens governance, human rights, media freedom, and economic empowerment.
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