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Source: Amnesty International | Jan 15, 2026

Uganda: Authorities must urgently lift internet restrictions ahead of crucial election day

The internet shutdown comes shortly after the Uganda NGO Bureau suspended permits for at least six non-governmental organizations and froze their bank accounts

In response to the Uganda Communication Commission’s (UCC) decision to indefinitely suspend internet services and certain mobile phone services ahead of tomorrow’s high stakes general election, Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s East and Southern Africa Regional Director said: “This indefinite internet shutdown is a brazen attack on the right to freedom of expression which includes access to information. It is especially alarming coming as it does just before a crucial election already marred by massive repression and an unprecedented crackdown on opposition parties and…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) | Jan 15, 2026

Uganda: Blanket Internet Shutdown Violates Rights

Authorities Should Immediately Restore Full Internet Access; Uphold Election Integrity

Ugandan authorities should immediately restore internet access and refrain from imposing blanket shutdowns that undermine fundamental rights and threaten election integrity, Human Rights Watch said today. “Uganda’s constitution and international human rights obligations guarantee access to information and freedom of expression, rights that are especially critical to protect during election periods,”…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) | Jan 14, 2026

Uganda: Government Suspends Civic Groups Ahead of Elections

The suspended organizations include human rights, media, and election monitoring organizations

On January 12, 2026, days before Uganda’s national elections on January 15, the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations ordered at least 10 nongovernmental organizations to immediately cease their operations indefinitely. The suspended organizations include human rights, media, and election monitoring organizations. The bureau stated it is “in receipt of intelligence information” that…

Source: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) | Jan 12, 2026

Generali and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) partner to promote the sustainable development of coffee production in Africa

The partnership with Generali is a strong example of how public and private actors can join forces to make this transformation a reality

Generali and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have today signed a joint declaration under the ACT Programme (Advancing Climate-Resilience and Transformation in African Coffee) to promote sustainable coffee production in Africa. The collaboration aims to strengthen international partnerships and technical cooperation to improve socio-economic conditions, enhance climate resilience,…

Source: Amnesty International | Jan 05, 2026

Uganda: Authorities subjecting opposition supporters to “brutal campaign of repression” ahead of elections

According to multiple sources including the NUP and an independent civil society organization, over 400 people have been arrested for attending rallies in different parts of the country, or for being perceived to be supporters of the NUP

Ugandan security forces have unlawfully targeted opposition rallies with unnecessary and excessive force and arbitrary arrests, and subjected some attendees to torture or other ill-treatment, Amnesty International said today. The organization has documented incidents in which security officers launched tear gas at peaceful crowds in Kawempe and Iganga, and pepper-sprayed…

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Source: KFC Africa | Dec 22, 2025

Africa-wide campaign celebrates the joy of going ‘home-home’ – with KFC

The KFC Home-Home campaign rolled out across Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Gabon and Mauritius, and runs into early January

What can you get away with at home, that you could never dream of doing when you get back “home-home”, over the festive season? An insightful pan-African KFC campaign celebrates exactly this fascinating part of life across the continent – the parallel lives that young people live at “home” in…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Dec 10, 2025

Uganda to host the first ever African Dragon Boat Cup 2026

The meeting was attended by Head of Public Diplomacy Margaret Kafeero and Mr. Stilson Muhwezi, First Secretary in charge of Sports Diplomacy

Sports Diplomacy: Uganda set to host the first ever Africa Dragon Boat Cup from 1st – 4th October, 2026. Mr. Solomon Muwonge, president of the Uganda Dragon Boat Federation, revealed this in a meeting with Ambassador Richard Kabonero, Head of Regional Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Dec 09, 2025

Kenyan MPs fail to catch Uganda rivals in athletics

Ugandan MPs, both in the men and women’s races, won the 1500 metres and a shorter 400 metres events held in Mandela National Stadium

Kenyan legislators chased down but failed to outrun their Ugandan counterparts as Parliament of Uganda registered successive wins in the long distance races during the first day involving athletics on Monday 8 December 2025. Ugandan MPs, both in the men and women’s races, won the 1500 metres and a shorter…

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Source: Junior Achievement (JA) Africa | Dec 09, 2025

Nigeria’s Smartgenix Crowned Grand Prize Winner of the 15th Junior Achievement (JA) Africa Company of the Year (COY) Competition in Abuja

As the continental champion, Smartgenix will proceed to represent Africa at the global finals of the De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Award, where it will compete against winning teams from other regions for a grand prize of US $15,000

Junior Achievement (JA) Africa (https://JA-Africa.org) successfully concluded the 15th edition of the JA Africa COY Competition, held from December 3–5, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together Africa’s brightest young entrepreneurs to showcase innovative business solutions aligned with the theme “ACT! Action for Climate Transformation.” The continental finals convened student companies…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Dec 08, 2025

Uganda Parliament teams dominate opponents in volleyball, netball, basketball

Uganda’s women basketballers also outclassed Kenya 40 - 20 at Lugogo Indoor Arena, winning all four quarters through superior teamwork and defense

Parliament of Uganda teams delivered a dominant display at the ongoing EAC inter - Parliamentary Games, securing emphatic victories across volleyball, netball and basketball on Sunday, 7 December 2025. At the MTN Arena Lugogo, Uganda’s volleyball sides won their opening matches in straight sets. The women’s team, captained by Hon.…