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As other countries simplify travel, the U.S. imposes a $250 surcharge on African visa applicants. Uganda’s youth, professionals, and families are caught in a tightening loop of cost and exclusion. What’s the real price of movement—and who gets left behind?

Faridah Nambi may have claimed a landslide in the NRM primaries, but the path ahead is anything but clear. With fraud allegations swirling and a court ruling that disrupted NUP’s strategy, the political terrain in Kawempe North is volatile. Can she hold her lead—or will the ghosts of 20 years past come back to haunt her?

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has moved presidential nominations from October to late September, a move aimed at creating more time for campaigns and logistical preparations ahead of the high-stakes 2026 general elections.

From student protests to real-world politics, Uganda’s former guild presidents are marching toward the 2026 elections with bold ambitions and grassroots energy. But can their campus-honed idealism survive the bruising grind of national power?

He defied power, defended principle, and never shied from a righteous dissent. On July 14, 2025, Uganda lost more than a retired Supreme Court judge. It lost a voice of conscience. Justice George W. Kanyeihamba’s death marks the end of a remarkable chapter in Uganda’s legal history—one written with courage, scholarship, and an unshakable belief in the rule of law.

As Uganda’s young population demands transparency and speed, the government is training its communicators to meet them where they are—on WhatsApp, TikTok, and YouTube—with authenticity and urgency.

With 46% of households food insecure and roads crumbling, Uganda’s hunger crisis is no longer just a rural issue—it’s a national emergency. Experts say fixing roads could be the quickest fix to an enduring problem.

From town clerks to health officers, public workers have infiltrated government systems using forged credentials. The Ministry is cracking down hard, vowing to prosecute offenders and permanently bar them from service—even if they later obtain real documents.

While 23% of Ugandan men report having non-regular sexual partners, only 3% report using condoms, compared to 14% of women. The result? A deepening gender gap in HIV exposure. As women bear the brunt of rising infections and STIs, experts are calling for male-focused interventions and targeted awareness.

At a health camp in Northern Uganda, more than 300 people were diagnosed with high blood pressure in just 48 hours. Many had no idea they were at risk. In a region with limited access to diagnostic care, experts warn the true toll could be far worse.