Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in Uganda
AfricaEnglishSwahili
Country facts
Uganda at a glance
Capital
Kampala
Population
Approximately 45.9 million
Official languages
English, Swahili
Currency
Ugandan shilling
Region
Africa
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Internet domain
.ug
Calling code
+256
Why this country matters
Why Uganda matters in the news
Uganda, with Kampala as a key national reference point, is part of the Africa news region, where coverage often connects to regional politics, development, trade, climate resilience, public health, security, culture, and cross-border migration. Its population is listed as approximately 45.9 million, and news in Uganda is commonly read through English, Swahili sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 12 listed sources across Newspaper, Digital Media, TV News.
AfricaEnglish, SwahiliCurrency: Ugandan shilling
Country overview
Uganda news and media context
Africa. 12 listed outlets across Newspaper, Digital Media, TV News.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in Ugandan shilling.
Geographic context
Regional links with Algeria, Angola, Benin shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
English, Swahili.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Digital Media: 5Newspaper: 4TV News: 3
Uganda Source Guide
Best for breaking news
NBS Television
Television and multimedia news
Best public broadcaster
Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
Public broadcaster
Best business source
SoftPower News
Digital news portal
Best local source
Bukedde
Luganda-language newspaper, TV, and digital news
Business: 10National: 8Local: 7Investigative: 2Government: 2Independent: 1Public Broadcaster: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in Uganda
Uganda's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- English
- Swahili
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
How to use this Uganda page
Directory purpose
This page is a source-finding guide. It helps readers reach publisher websites, compare source types, and understand available language and coverage signals.
Inclusion limits
Inclusion does not endorse an outlet's accuracy, ownership, editorial position, or reporting quality. Check the publisher's own disclosures before relying on important information.
Review status
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12 of 12 listings
Bukedde
www.bukedde.co.ug
Vision Group Luganda-language media brand covering local news, politics, community affairs, sport, entertainment, TV, and regional updates.
UgandaNewspaperLugandaLuganda-language newspaper, TV, and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
ChimpReports
chimpreports.com
Ugandan digital news outlet covering politics, security, business, health, sport, entertainment, regional affairs, and investigations.
UgandaDigital MediaEnglishDigital news portalVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Daily Monitor
www.monitor.co.ug/uganda
Ugandan national daily newspaper and digital outlet covering politics, national news, business, society, opinion, sport, and investigations.
UgandaNewspaperEnglishNational newspaper and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
NBS Television
nbs.ug
Ugandan television and multimedia news brand covering breaking news, politics, business, sport, entertainment, talk shows, and live video.
UgandaTV NewsEnglishTelevision and multimedia newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
New Vision
www.newvision.co.ug
Major Ugandan newspaper and digital publisher covering national news, government, business, sport, entertainment, regions, and multimedia.
UgandaNewspaperEnglishNational newspaper, public media group, and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Nile Post
www.nilepost.co.ug
Ugandan digital news platform covering breaking news, politics, business, lifestyle, sport, security, technology, and regional developments.
UgandaDigital MediaEnglishDigital news and Next Media platformVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
NTV Uganda
ntv.co.ug
Ugandan television news station and digital platform covering national news, politics, current affairs, business, sport, video, and live programming.
UgandaTV NewsEnglishTelevision and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
SoftPower News
softpower.ug
Ugandan digital outlet covering politics, business, society, diplomacy, economy, sport, entertainment, and East African affairs.
UgandaDigital MediaEnglishDigital news portalVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
The Independent Uganda
www.independent.co.ug
Ugandan news magazine and digital outlet focused on politics, business, economy, regional affairs, opinion, analysis, and long-form reporting.
UgandaDigital MediaEnglishNews magazine and analysisVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
The Observer
observer.ug
Ugandan newspaper and digital outlet covering politics, education, business, society, sport, opinion, lifestyle, and public-interest reporting.
UgandaNewspaperEnglishNational newspaper and digital newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
ubc.go.ug
Uganda's public broadcaster covering national news, government updates, radio, television, public affairs, sport, culture, and regional programming.
UgandaTV NewsEnglish / Ugandan languagesPublic broadcasterVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Watchdog Uganda
www.watchdoguganda.com
Ugandan online news portal covering politics, public affairs, business, entertainment, society, crime, and community updates.
UgandaDigital MediaEnglishDigital news portalVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28