Check out today's story in East African Money on the U.K.'s efforts to support Uganda in rebuilding the economy in northern Uganda. And for our readers-- Do you think foreign aid can create jobs in Uganda? Or is Uganda better off with foreign aid? Tell us here. »
Uganda women protested for fair elections at the Statehouse yesterday, after nationwide protests on Tuesday. 62 Ugandan women were arrested on Tuesday, and 60 were released on police bond Wednesday. Read our blog Namirembe for more details. »
Uganda Beat gives you the highs, lows & the noteworthy from Uganda this week. »
Makerere University researchers announced that Uganda consumes 19 liters of alcohol per capita, significantly higher than other African countries. Most alcohol is produced informally. »
Uganda Beat has a new home on Ugandans Abroad. Check out Rebecca Harshbarger's latest post. »
The 7-11 bombing in Kampala overshadowed the African Union's initial theme: maternal, child and infant health. But what does this mean for the security of African mothers? »
We know how important the latest business information is to the diaspora-- check out the new home of East African Money, which features the day's biggest regional and diaspora business stories. »
Al-Shabaab supporter and native Virginian Zachary Adam Chesser was apprehended at a New York airport on July 10th, when he attempted to board a plane to Entebbe-- the day before the terrorist attack in Kampala. »
Join the community in saying goodbye to Ssalongo Leonard Magembe, the father of Fr. Josephat Kalema, based in Newark, New Jersey. »
Many in the diaspora were personally affected by the bombings in Kampala on 7-11, which terrorist group al-Shabaab has taken credit for. 76 people were killed, stunning Ugandans from London to Chicago. Read more here. »
We say goodbye to Joseph Nangalama, a chemistry professor who lived with his family in New Jersey. The family asks for your support in returning their beloved husband and father to Uganda. »
20 suspects have been arrested in connection to last week's bombings. All have connections to the Somali terror group Al-Shabab and include citizens from Uganda, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Pakistan. »
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni says the country will retaliate against the Somali terrorist group responsible for last Sunday's attacks. The remarks were made during a late-night press conference on Wednesday. »
