Prominent Ugandan Rights Activist Detained as Tensions Rise Ahead of 2026 Elections
By The Urban Gazette Political Desk KAMPALA , UGANDA. In a development that has reverberated across civil society and political
Read More
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Latest:
- Prominent Ugandan Rights Activist Detained as Tensions Rise Ahead of 2026 Elections
- Tanzania Launches Major Port Expansion to Boost Regional Trade
- Kampala Property Market Slows as High Interest Rates Bite Homebuyers
- Government Moves to Tighten Regulation of Online Lending Apps Amid Consumer Complaints
- Cricket World Sends Support as Damien Martyn Battles Meningitis
Local
Stay updated with the latest local news from Uganda.
From community events to city developments, Urban Gazette UG brings you
timely updates that matter to your neighborhood.
Tanzania Launches Major Port Expansion to Boost Regional Trade
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tanzania has officially launched a major expansion of the Port of Dar es Salaam, a project
Read More
Kampala Property Market Slows as High Interest Rates Bite Homebuyers
By The Urban Gazette Real Estate & Economy DeskKampala, Uganda Kampalaβs property market is showing signs of slowdown as high
Read More
Government Moves to Tighten Regulation of Online Lending Apps Amid Consumer Complaints
By The Urban Gazette Business & Technology DeskKampala, Uganda The Ugandan government has announced plans to tighten regulation of digital
Read More
Cricket World Sends Support as Damien Martyn Battles Meningitis
NEW DELHI, INDIA. By The Urban Gazette Sports Editor Former Australian cricket star Damien Martyn has been hospitalized and placed
Read More
Uganda Eliminated from AFCON After Historic Three-Goalkeeper Match.
By Urban Gazette Sports Desk AFCON Tournament Ugandaβs AFCON journey ended in dramatic fashion after a 3β1 loss to Nigeria,
Read More
Museveni Commissions Shs380 Billion Ethanol Plant in Luweero
By The Urban Gazette Business DeskLuweero District President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned a Shs380 billion ethanol and extra-neutral alcohol manufacturing
Read More
Uganda Police Enforce Strict New Year Fireworks Rules Amid Safety Concerns
Kampala, Uganda Uganda Police have announced sweeping restrictions on fireworks ahead of New Yearβs Eve celebrations, citing growing concerns over
Read More
East African Economies Target Manufacturing to Reduce Import Dependence
By The Urban Gazette Regional DeskNairobi/KigaliGovernments across East Africa are accelerating manufacturing investments in a bid to cut reliance on
Read More
Private Schools Expand as Parents Seek Alternatives to Public Education
By The Urban Gazette Education Desk Kampala , Uganda Private schools across Uganda are recording increased enrollment, as parents seek
Read More