Uganda names its oil ‘Pearl Sweet’ as it prepares for first exports
Hoima – Uganda officially named its oil “Pearl Sweet” on Wednesday as its energy secretary said it expects to... Read more
3 Sep
Uber abruptly halts business in Nigeria, Uganda
Lagos – Ride-hailing company Uber said Wednesday it was shutting down its business in Nigeria and Uganda, effective immediately.... Read more
3 Sep
Activists blame Kenya for Ugandan opposition figure’s plight
Nairobi – A coalition of Ugandan and Kenyan activists on Tuesday blamed Kenya for the plight of Ugandan opposition... Read more
2 Sep
Africa CDC says US should lift Ebola travel restrictions on Uganda
Accra – Africa’s top public health agency said Tuesday it does not support travel bans in response to the... Read more
22 Jul
Uganda drops case against women arrested for kissing in public
Kampala – Ugandan prosecutors said Friday they have thrown out a case against two women arrested for kissing in... Read more
17 Jul
Over 53,000 foreigners deported or repatriated, says Kubayi; SA not funding voluntary exits
Pretoria – South Africa has deported or voluntarily repatriated more than 53,000 foreign nationals in recent weeks as the... Read more
13 Jul
Uganda army chief shuts down leading media group
Nairobi – Uganda’s army chief said on Sunday that he did not believe in a free press and ordered... Read more
29 Jun
Uganda slams ‘unfair’ Ebola air travel restrictions
Kampala – Uganda has criticised air travel restrictions imposed by countries including the United States over an Ebola outbreak... Read more
15 Jun
WHO chief praises Uganda’s Ebola effort
Kampala – The head of the World Health Organization visited Uganda on Monday and praised its efforts to limit... Read more
9 Jun
Uganda suspends travel to DR Congo over Ebola outbreak
Nairobi – Uganda on Thursday suspended all public transport to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a deadly Ebola... Read more
22 May
