The Latest Breaking News from Uganda

UNICEF names climate activist Vanessa Nakate goodwill ambassador

U.N. children's agency UNICEF on Thursday named Vanessa Nakate, a 25-year-old Ugandan climate activist, goodwill ambassador.

Reuters · Sep 15, 2022

Ugandans celebrate the queen's life in church service

Hundreds of Ugandans have attended a memorial service in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, a somber ceremony that underscored affection for the departed British monarch in this East African country

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

Nyege Nyege music festival in Uganda is back on – but morality police are watching

First staged in 2015, the globally touted Nyege Nyege Festival in Uganda is a four-day dance party and a major tourism drawcard that caters to lovers of electronic dance music. After a three-year break due to COVID-19, the 2022 festival is taking place from 15-18 September in Uganda. Over 300…

The Conversation · Sep 13, 2022

Heavy rains trigger landslides in Uganda, killing at least 15

At least 15 people died in western Uganda after their homes were buried in a landslide triggered by torrential rains, the Red Cross said on Wednesday, as emergency workers shovelled through mud in search of survivors.

Reuters · Sep 7, 2022

Bristol Sweet Mart: the shop which has become ‘as iconic as the Clifton Suspension Bridge.’

This November the Majothi family will celebrate 50 years since their exile from Uganda

Bristol Post · Sep 7, 2022

African nations urged to pile on pressure at climate summit

The former Irish President has called on African nations to pile on the pressure on rich, heavily-polluting countries to fulfill their climate pledges to the continent during a visit to Uganda

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022

Whatever happened to the teens who endured the world's longest COVID school closure?

Ugandan schools were shut for nearly 2 years due to the pandemic. High schoolers were glad to see the shutdown end early this year. But for many, school fees stand in the way of a return to class.

WEKU · Sep 1, 2022

Ugandan Child Is Surprised By His Name Tattooed On Sponsor’s Back

When COVID hit in March 2020, Stockmans was unable to see Solomon for over two years.

Zenger · Aug 24, 2022

Bride's 'nightmare' as police storm wedding and haul her off after £220 dispute

Local police in Uganda stormed the wedding party on August 20, claiming that bride Christine Natuhwere had stolen just under £220, before hauling her away and into custody

Daily Mirror · Aug 23, 2022

Uganda's efforts to address vitamin A deficiency miss the mark

Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable childhood blindness. It also increases the risk of death from common childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea. There are several ways to fight this public health threat: giving children vitamin A supplements; promoting more diverse diets; fortifying food; and bio-fortifying crops. Nutrition…

The Conversation · Aug 22, 2022