Uganda Online
Track breaking developments, national reporting, and key section updates in one place, with a homepage that stays focused on the newest available coverage.
What You Get
Lead Story
news 4 April 2026
The Masese Search and Rescue (SAR) centre in Jinja is approaching completion and is set to significantly improve safety measures on Lake Victoria. Authorities anticipate it will play a crucial role in saving lives amid frequent boating incidents. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/jinja-rescue-centre-nears-completion-to-boost-safety-on-lake-victoria--5413020
news 4 April 2026
Clerics in Uganda have strongly condemned the tragic killing of four children at a Kampala daycare, urging a nationwide moral revival and mandatory mental health screenings to prevent future atrocities. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/clerics-condemn-kampala-daycare-killings-demand-mental-health-screening-5412990
news 4 April 2026
Iran's envoy to Uganda has stated that the country poses no danger to East Africa despite ongoing conflicts with Israel and the US. He emphasized that Iran's military responses are strictly defensive. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/iran-envoy-says-no-threat-to-east-africa-as-tensions-with-israel-us-persist-5412986
news 4 April 2026
Uganda's Attorney General and Director of Public Prosecutions are at odds over the proposed Forensic Bill, which could transform criminal justice practices and scientific evidence handling. The clash highlights tensions in legal oversight and forensic governance. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/insight/attorney-general-dpp-clash-over-forensic-bill-5412760
Sections
news
The Masese Search and Rescue (SAR) centre in Jinja is approaching completion and is set to significantly improve safety measures on Lake Victoria. Authorities anticipate it will play a crucial role in saving lives amid frequent boating incidents. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/jinja-rescue-centre-nears-completion-to-boost-safety-on-lake-victoria--5413020
Politics
Uganda's Police Annual Crime Report for 2025 reveals 389 cases linked to the Parish Development Model (PDM) program. The findings highlight growing concerns over corruption within the initiative. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/insight/corruption-scandal-engulfs-pdm-amid-police-concerns-5412770
economy
The intensifying US-Iran war in the Middle East is sending shockwaves to Uganda's economy through higher import costs and disrupted supply chains. Experts warn that the country must bolster its preparedness to mitigate these external pressures. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/how-prepared-is-uganda-as-us-iran-war-starts-to-bite--5412394
Sports
Uganda faces critical questions on its readiness to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), urging proactive preparations to avoid last-minute chaos. Experts warn against complacency as the tournament approaches. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/sports-columnists/let-s-avoid-sleepwalking-into-afcon-5411912