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Who Are Upcountry Outreach for Development—The Ambassadors of Reusable Diapers Fighting Environmental Pollution in Africa, and What Has Made Their Work Possible?

On the outskirts of Uganda's bustling communities, where heaps of discarded waste often compete with green landscapes for space, a quiet environmental revolution is taking shape. The challenge is familiar...

Mungu Feni wins artist of the Year at Prestigious Personlaities Awards 2026

Ugandan artist and philanthropist Benard Feni, popularly known as Mungu Feni, has been named the artist of the Year at the Prestigious Personlaities Awards 2026 Powered by Feleb Concepts...

Makindye Court Rejects Lukwago Bail Application

Opposition politician and lawyer Erias Lukwago will remain on remand after the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court dismissed his application for bail on Tuesday. Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera ruled that the...

Uganda court denies bail to opposition lawyer Erias Lukwago in treason case

The Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) leader and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, ruling that ongoing investigations into the treason-related...

Edgar Lungu Family Wins Battle to Bury Him in South Africa

More than a year after the death of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu, his family have won their appeal to have his body buried in South Africa where he...

UNAIDS Chief Urges US to Reverse South Africa HIV Funding Withdrawal

The US decision to withdraw all of its HIV and Aids funding from South Africa is likely to cost lives, the head of the UN's HIV agency has warned. "Please...

Opposition leaders condemn the deportation of Martha Karua from Uganda

Opposition leaders have condemned the deportation of Kenyan lawyer and politician Martha Karua from Uganda, accusing the government of undermining the rule of law and interfering with the right...

Grace Nakimera : Am not returning to Norway

Grace Nakimera has revealed that she has no plans to return to Norway, citing the country’s harsh weather conditions as the main reason for her decision. Speaking about her experience,...

Anita Among is suffering from deep vein blood clot and unable to Walk – Muhammad Nsereko

Nsereko alleged that Among is suffering from deep vein thrombosis (blood clot) that has left her unable to walk. Former Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko has claimed that former Speaker...

Gov’t to get 19,200 more doses of lenacapavir

The Ministry of Health has announced that Uganda will receive an additional 19,200 doses of lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medicine used to prevent HIV infection, as demand for the...

Mukono District authorities close four private schools over poor standards

Mukono District authorities have closed four private schools in Nakifuma-Nagalama Town Council for failing to meet the minimum standards set by the Ministry of Education and Sports. The enforcement exercise,...

Gunshots in Hoima City as mobile money theft turns fatal

The police flying squad in the Albertine region has shot and critically injured a suspected mobile money robber during an operation in Hoima city. The suspect, identified as Hamis Keya,...

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Naabasumba Rahma Crowned Miss Tourism Buganda at Bulange Mengo

It was a vibrant and colourful evening at Bulange Mengo in Kampala as the Buganda region selected its representatives for the Miss Tourism Uganda...

NAM Angels EST: The Ugandan Label Building a New Home for Emerging Music Talent  

In Uganda’s fast-changing music industry, where new artists emerge almost every day, one of the biggest challenges has always been finding the right support...

Uganda Nominates Olara Otunnu for United Nations Secretary-General

KAMPALA, Uganda — July 26, 2026 — The Government of Uganda has officially nominated veteran diplomat and former Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Olara Otunnu...

Grace Mutoni Leads Metro Queens to Miss Tourism Uganda Finale Beauty

Queen Grace Karen Mutoni has been crowned Miss Tourism Metro 2026/2027 after emerging the winner among contestants who competed for the regional title. Mutoni...

Uganda Named EAC Regional Hub for Virology Research

KAMPALA — Uganda has strengthened its position as a regional leader in infectious disease surveillance after the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) was designated...