In his bail application made alongside his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, Besigye who is facing treason charges says that being a law-abiding citizen, he is not going to commit an offence while on bail.

Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi to use government funds as external financing totaling $2.2

George Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), has acknowledged the immense opportunities Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents, but stressed that Africa must proactively develop its own perspective rather than merely adopting western models.

A group of 11 environmental activists have been charged and remanded to Luzira prison following a protest at the European Union (EU) Mission against the ongoing construction of the $5

In the slums of Wakaliga, on the outskirts of Uganda's capital Kampala, an independent film studio has been defying norms for 20 years. With shoestring budgets, Wakaliwood produces action and martial arts films that are viewed by millions of Ugandans on YouTube every year.

Uganda health authorities say they discharged the last eight patients who recovered from Ebola. There were no other positive cases in the outbreak declared last month.

Mr. Elizie Baguma, a former primary school teacher from Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, shared his story of displacement, leading to him seeking refuge in Uganda in 2016. He recounted the loss of his belongings and loved ones amidst the protracted conflict in the region.

Detained Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye, who went on a hunger strike last week, has been rushed to hospital after his health deteriorated, an allied lawmaker and a local television broadcaster said.

AIGP Lawrence Nuwabiine calls for designated magistrate courts to try errant drivers Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Lawrence Nuwabiine, the Director of Traffic Police,

The Commonwealth called on Tuesday for Uganda, a member of the 56-nation group, to release opposition politician Kizza Besigye, saying his detention undermined democracy and human rights.

Ugandan authorities should release from prison former opposition presidential candidate Kizza Besigye, whose health has deteriorated as the result of a hunger strike, his lawyer, and others who are in detention by reason of the rulings from military courts.