October 2025- Page 2

Two Kenyan human-rights activists — Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo — who disappeared in Uganda in early October 2025, have suffered a major legal setback. The High Court of Uganda in Kampala

Uganda currently records far lower electricity consumption compared with many fellow members of the East African Community (EAC). For example, Uganda’s peak electricity demand stands at about 1,176 megawatts (MW), while its

Uganda’s coffee industry is celebrating a major achievement — a 15% rise in coffee production during the 2025/2026 crop year. The increase reinforces Uganda’s position as one of Africa’s top coffee producers

On October 22, 2025, a devastating road accident occurred near Kiryandongo in western Uganda, leaving at least 46 people dead and dozens more injured. The crash involved two passenger buses, a lorry,

Election Date Announced The Electoral Commission of Uganda (EC) officially scheduled Uganda’s next general election for January 15, 2026, signaling the start of a major political cycle in the East African nation.

The United Nations is considering a sweeping restructuring plan that could merge several of its key agencies. Announced on October 21, 2025, the proposal aims to improve efficiency, reduce bureaucracy, and make

Uganda’s men’s national pool team, the Pool Cranes, have made a remarkable impact at the 2025 All Africa Ultimate Pool Championship held in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Under the leadership of captain Caesar