The recent plunge in global coffee prices has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s coffee industry. From smallholder farmers in rural highlands to established exporting companies in Kampala, the fallout is being felt far and wide. For many, this is not just a market trend, it’s a painful reality. Consider Guma, a small-scale coffee farmer in Kanungu….
In a symbolic ceremony blending political purpose with grassroots optimism, celebrated musician-turned-political leader Hajjat Faridah Stacia Mayanja was officially sworn in as the new President of the National Peasants Party (NPP). The event, held today at Nkima Gardens in Nansana, marks a pivotal reawakening for the party just months before Uganda’s 2026 general elections. Founded…
Kampala, Uganda — In a bold move to position the private sector at the heart of climate action, Uganda today launched the inaugural National Private Sector Engagement Forum on Climate Change, signaling a strategic shift towards green investment and sustainable development. Officiated by State Minister for Planning, Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, the high-level forum brought together…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has rescheduled the much-anticipated elections for non-unionized workers, moving the date from July 11, 2025, to August 5, 2025. The adjustment comes after a request from the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, which is tasked with registering and convening non-unionized workers for the exercise. The EC will then oversee…
In a determined push to make their mark at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025, Uganda’s national women’s basketball team, the Gazelles, is set to depart for a high-stakes training camp in Egypt this Friday. Led by Head Coach Nicholas Natuhereza, the squad will touch down in Cairo for an intensive preparation program aimed at fine-tuning…
The Uganda Police Force has confirmed a series of violent incidents related to the ongoing electoral process, involving assaults, vandalism, and destruction of property. These events occurred in Mubende, Isingiro, and Rubanda districts, resulting in the arrest of 16 suspects as investigations continue. Mubende District – 7 July 2025. At approximately 1600 hours, a violent…
Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued new directives to reform Uganda’s citizenship verification process, shifting authority from central government bureaucrats to local community structures. Following a June 23, 2025 meeting with the Bavandimwe (Banyarwanda of Uganda) at State House Entebbe, Museveni acknowledged concerns of discrimination and mismanagement in the current system. He…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially launched a voluntary fundraising campaign aimed at bolstering its grassroots mobilization and campaign preparedness ahead of the 2026 general elections. The initiative was unveiled at the party’s headquarters in Kavule, led by party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, who kickstarted the campaign with a…
What was meant to be a night of music, unity, and celebration in Jinja City turned into a chaotic and controversial scene involving two of Uganda’s popular musical brothers, Dax Vibez and Mikie Wine. The drama unfolded in the early hours of Monday, July 7, shortly after the much-anticipated Ekitudha 2025 concert, a flagship annual…
Kampala, Uganda | Lucid News Africa — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has publicly addressed the ongoing tensions surrounding the presence and conduct of Balaalo cattle keepers in Northern, North Western, and Eastern Uganda. In a statement posted on his official X account (formerly Twitter), the President condemned unlawful grazing practices, encroachment on community land, and…
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