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Uganda starts giving malaria shots to babies as part of a major health campaign. The government wants to make these vaccines required for children entering nursery school. Mothers across the country feel hopeful about protecting their children from the deadly disease. The shots help stop malaria...

A Ugandan company will make an expensive HIV medicine affordable for African patients. DEI BioPharma plans to produce Lenacapavir at their factory near Kampala. The drug normally costs $28,000 per year but the company will sell it for less than $50. Patients need just two injections annually...

The Uganda Cancer Institute creates six new natural medicines to help cancer patients across the country. Doctors at the institute find more than 30,000 new cancer cases each year. The new treatments cost much less than medicines bought from other countries. Researchers hope these local remedies...

Uganda will host a major meeting about women's land rights on June 27, 2025. The event takes place at Parliament's conference hall. Leaders want to address how few women control farmland despite doing most of the agricultural work. Female farmers contribute about 70 percent of farming labor but...

Uganda honored Dr Matthias Magoola with the Faces of Science Award at National Science Week 2025. The scientist founded Dei BioPharma Ltd and leads groundbreaking medical research. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa presented the award at Kololo ceremonial grounds. Science Minister Monica Musenero...

Uganda's government spent 3.3 trillion shillings on a rural development program designed to help poor families. The Parish Development Model gives each household one million shillings for farming and business projects. Officials say 2.63 million people have received money from the program. The...

Uganda wastes far more vaccines than health experts recommend. A new study shows the country throws away vaccines at dangerous levels. Makerere University researchers worked with the Health Ministry to examine two districts. The findings reveal serious problems that hurt efforts to protect...

Uganda's science minister praised everyone who joined the country's National Science Week celebration. Monica Musenero thanked inventors, students, business partners and visitors who attended the event. The week focused on turning local research into products people can buy. More than 200 new...

Kenya shut down three major television stations Wednesday during nationwide protests. The Communications Authority ordered KTN News, NTV and Citizen TV to stop broadcasting live coverage of demonstrations. Officials said the coverage broke constitutional rules and communication laws. The...

Four professional groups will bring more than 300 members together for a wellness event at Kazzi Beach on June 28. The Uganda Markets Society, Public Relations Association of Uganda, Uganda Advertising Association and Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda organized the third annual...

Uganda's top military leader met with Chinese defense officials Wednesday morning. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba welcomed Colonel Zhang Hao and Colonel Li Hai at Special Forces Command Headquarters. The Chinese delegation made a formal visit to discuss military partnerships between both countries...

Airtel Africa released its annual sustainability report for 2025. The telecommunications company serves customers across 14 African nations. Chief executive Sunil Taldar highlighted major progress connecting schools and expanding mobile money services. The company connected 2,176 schools to free...

The Uganda Human Rights Commission awarded 69.5 million shillings to four people who faced false murder charges and police torture. Simon Kirungi, Scovia Nsungwa, Fred Kyaligonza and Peregrini Kwikiriza received compensation after years of legal battles. Police officers wrongly accused them of...

Uganda prepares for another presidential race between President Museveni and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. The National Resistance Movement party confirmed Museveni will collect nomination papers Saturday for party chairman and presidential candidate. Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi...

Kenya's media regulator stopped all TV and radio stations from showing live protest coverage on Wednesday. David Mugonyi from the Communications Authority sent letters to broadcasters saying the coverage breaks constitutional and legal rules. The official warned stations face punishment if they...

Zoe Bakoko Bakoru received nomination from the National Resistance Movement to run for parliament. The former minister will compete for the Ayivu County seat in Arua District during 2026 elections. Dr. Tanga Odoi nominated her as the ruling party's electoral commission chairman. She previously...

President Museveni banned cattle herders from moving freely across Uganda. The leader signed Executive Order No. 2 on June 1 to stop Balaalo herders from entering northern and eastern regions. He called their activities criminal and harmful to local people. The order makes it illegal for cattle...

Western Bahr El Ghazal State has banned alcohol imports from Uganda. The action threatens trade relationships between the two East African nations. State officials signed Resolution 18/2025 on June 16 to stop 16 alcohol brands from entering their territory. The banned drinks feature popular...

Zimbabwe prison officials will crack down on drugs and corruption among staff members. Commissioner-General Moses Chihobvu announced the new policy during a recent graduation ceremony at Ntabazinduna Training Depot. The prison service leader warned that officers caught breaking rules will face...

Zanu PF faces declining support across Mashonaland West province as party officials conduct cell verification exercises. The ruling party struggles with poor attendance during meetings meant to select new central committee members. Party leaders blame weak communication and bad planning for the...