Uganda

Uganda Confirms Invictus Games Entry After King Clarifies Support

Uganda will resume preparations to compete in the Invictus Games after Buckingham Palace told its military the King had no objection.

Child Malnutrition Rises in Karamoja, 38,000 Need Urgent Medical Care

Save the Children says acute child malnutrition in Uganda's Karamoja climbed from 122,100 to 154,200 since June; 38,000 face severe cases.

Uganda Withdraws UPDF From Invictus Games, Leaving Birmingham Spot Unclear

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba said Uganda pulled out to avoid appearing opposed to King Charles III, two months after signing up.

King Oyo's Body Returns to Uganda as Tooro Succession Row Widens

King Oyo's coffin arrived in Entebbe as Uganda begins nine days of mourning. A disputed heir has sparked a public row over who succeeds him.

Uganda's Busia Homes Face Bed Bug Outbreak, Residents Demand Help

Residents across Busia Municipality report rising bedbug infestations inside homes and are calling for coordinated pest control support.

Uber Exits Nigeria And Uganda, Cuts Around 10% Of Global Staff

Uber has wound down operations in Nigeria and Uganda effective 2 September 2026. The move follows a global restructuring that cuts roughly 10% of

Top 10 African Safari Destinations Drawing Travellers in 2026

From gorilla trekking in Uganda to the Great Migration in Tanzania, Axis Signal's 2026 list highlights ten diverse safari experiences.

Direct Sales Give Eastern Uganda Cotton Farmers Stronger Hand

Farmers in eastern Uganda are bypassing village middlemen, selling together or directly to local ginneries.

Uganda Doctors Give Government 14 Days to Resolve Interns’ Welfare Dispute

The Uganda Medical Association has threatened nationwide industrial action if the government does not address medical interns’ deployment, pay and welfare concerns within 14 days.

Kenya 'Not Safe' for Foreigners, Gachagua Warns

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua warns foreigners are not safe in Kenya, citing cross-border abductions and deportations.

Uganda Faces Rising HIV Prevalence

Ntungamo district's HIV prevalence stands at 6.7 percent, prompting health officials to call for increased testing and prevention efforts.

Nine NUP Supporters Freed After General Court Martial Grants Amnesty In Makindye

Nine National Unity Platform supporters jailed since the 2021 election were granted amnesty by the General Court Martial and will enter