Six Nighttime Wanderers Sentenced to Community Service in Kitgum

The six individuals—Juma Odong, Brian Odongtoo, John Maxilus Ouma, Felix Oyet, Tony Okello, and Yasin Onen—pleaded guilty to charges of common nuisance under Section 148 of Uganda's Penal Code Act. The offense stemmed from their actions between 11:00 PM on October 27 and 1:00 AM on October 28, 2025, when they were apprehended in various locations within Kitgum Municipality.

Raila Odinga's Sister, Beryl Achieng, Dies in Nairobi

Confirming the news, her sister Ruth Odinga said the family was devastated by the tragedy that came five weeks after Railas passing on October 15, 2025.

Mulago Hospital Joins Global Ranks with Three ISO Certifications

Mulago National Referral Hospital has secured three international ISO certifications in Quality Management, Environmental Management, and Occupational Health and Safety, marking a historic milestone for Uganda's healthcare system. The recognition reflects nearly a decade of rigorous improvements, positioning Mulago among globally accredited health institutions and setting a benchmark for quality and safety in the country.

Aber Calls for End to Incitement, Urges Voters to Focus on Capability, Not Party

Speaking during the official launch of her campaign held at Arua Park in Kitgum Municipality on Thursday, Minister Aber, who is also the incumbent Woman Member of Parliament, revealed that in most cases, it's the voters who incite the politicians to fight among themselves which are not proper.

HIV Got the Data, Nodding Syndrome Got Silence

Where Nodding Syndrome's scars remain, and new cases quietly emerge. In the sub-counties of Atanga and Awere in Pader District, Nodding Syndrome continues to wreak havoc on families. Dr Benson Oyoo, the District Health Officer, revealed in September 2025 that Pader hosts 1,359 patients, with 562 suffering severe forms of the disease.

Peace is Uganda's Treasure, - Museveni Tells Bushenyi

The NRM presidential candidate was speaking on Tuesday during a campaign rally at Kizinda Playgrounds in Bushenyi district.

EC Condemns Gulu Campaign Violence, Calls for Dialogue and Restraint

The Electoral Commission has condemned the December 6 clashes that disrupted Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu's campaign event in Gulu City, warning that the violence undermines national efforts to maintain peaceful 2026 election campaigns and urging candidates, supporters and security agencies to prioritise dialogue and restraint.

Police Regret Gulu Brutality, Violence But Blame Bobi Wine

The Uganda Police Force has apologised for violent scenes in Gulu where security personnel were filmed assaulting civilians and members of Robert Kyagulanyi's campaign team, but simultaneously accused the NUP leader of breaching agreed campaign routes, triggering the confrontation that escalated into beatings.

Ten Women's Groups in Kitgum Receive UGX 60 Million in Funding from UWEP

The funding, which was disbursed by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, will support various business ventures, including hairdressing, catering, poultry keeping, vegetable growing, fishmongering, and piggery.

Kenyan Governor Sees Universities as Catalysts for Unity

During a visit to the Kitgum district headquarters, Nyong'o highlighted the importance of institutions like Gulu University in fostering unity among people from diverse backgrounds.

Parliament Presses Govt Over Muhoozi's Election Remarks, Detention of Catholic Priest

Lawmakers have demanded explanations from government over controversial election-related remarks by the Chief of Defence Forces and the continued military detention of a Catholic priest, raising concerns about the role of the army in the 2026 polls and respect for constitutional due process

Historic Rise of Women Challenging Men for Direct Elective Seats in Acholi Politics

The growing presence of women in Ugandan politics is anchored in the 1995 Constitution, which introduced affirmative action to enhance women's representation. Article 78(1) (b) states: "Parliament shall consist of one woman representative for every district.

Police Investigate 'Protest Vote' Road Inscriptions in Kiboga

Polluted from Birth: Are Uganda's Newborns Carrying Micro-plastics?

Water Ministry Launches Shs12bn Water Stabilization Project for Kitgum

During the launch at the Kitgum Public Primary School playground, Beatrice Atim Anywar, the State Minister for Water and Environment, emphasized the projects significance. She noted that it will not only provide much-needed water for the residents but also contribute to the municipality's goal of achieving city status. The project includes the construction of a treatment plant in Paibor Central Village, a reservoir at Hilltop in Kitgum Municipality, and four water-borne toilets in the area.

Women behind the lens: 'I envisioned these slaves whose lives were exchanged for indigo'

Stacey Gillian Abe's Indigogo project explores how the dye was used in the slave trade – and how those enslaved people lost their identitiesIn 2018, I ended a 10-year relationship and it left me broken. I became quiet and irritable; I craved isolation and found myself putting up emotional barriers to avoid having to talk to anyone about it. It felt like I'd never recover.Taking long walks has always been one of the ways I've dealt with my emotional and mental state. On one of these walks around my home city, Kampala in Uganda, I discovered an abandoned warehouse. The building was in the heart of the city, among offices and factories, but seemed isolated and forgotten. Continue reading...

I was trying to run for the presidency in Uganda – yet men still found the audacity to call me 'baby, sweetheart, darling' | Yvonne Mpambara

I was bruised by my experience of being kept out of an exclusively male political club – now my focus is on getting women into power in AfricaIt's six weeks since the electoral commission of Uganda announced the eight candidates for the country's 2026 presidential election. The fact that they are all men is an outrage – and entirely unsurprising.Of the 221 people who expressed an interest in running for president, 15 were women; and of those, only three of us gained enough voter support to be considered for nomination. Continue reading...

Liberal politicians outside US hail Zohran Mamdani victory in New York

Opposition figures in India and Uganda and progressives in UK and France applaud Democrat's election as mayorLiberal politicians outside the US have watched Zohran Mamdani's election win as New York mayor with interest, with some saying it offers lessons in how to combat the rise of rightwing populism.News of the 34-year-old's victory rang out around the globe, from his birth country of Uganda, to France and Britain, where anti-immigrant, far-right parties are breaking into mainstream politics, and India, where Mamdani is claimed as a son of the diaspora. Continue reading...

Ugandans view Mamdani's NYC win as a 'beacon of hope' amid democratic struggle

Ugandans react with joy after Kampala-born Mamdani's victory during a trying time for democracy in east AfricaUgandans reacted with joy and hope to the news that Kampala-born Zohran Mamdani had been elected mayor of New York City, amid a stormy democratic and rights environment in east Africa.Mamdani, who was born in Uganda 34 years ago to a family of Indian origin, on Tuesday defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa to become the city's first Muslim mayor and the first of south Asian heritage. Continue reading...

How Mamdani is defying immigrant expectations by embracing his identity: 'His boldness resonates'

New York City mayor-elect refused to 'be in the shadows' in the face of Islamophobic attacks during his campaignAcross the country, Donald Trump's crackdown on immigrants has shaken neighbourhoods, torn apart families and engendered a sense of panic among communities. But in New York, on Tuesday night, Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim mayor of New York, and an immigrant from Uganda, chose to underline his identity. "New York will remain a city of immigrants: a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and, as of tonight, led by an immigrant," he told an ecstatic crowd at the Paramount theater in Brooklyn.The son of a Muslim father and a Hindu mother, he was born in Kampala, raised in New York, and identifies as a democratic socialist. Almost every aspect of Mamdani's identity had been an issue of contention during the election. Earlier this week, the Center for Study of Organized Hate published a report highlighting the surge in Islamophobic comments online between July and October, most of which labelled Mamdani as an extremist or terrorist. Continue reading...