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M23 attacks Kisangani International Airport

KISANGANI-DRC: The March 23 Movement (M23) has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting Kisangani International Airport, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic...

Museveni and Anna Mkapa Meet in Entebbe to Strengthen Regional Cooperation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday (2nd March, 2026) hosted the former First Lady of Tanzania, Anna Mkapa, who paid a courtesy call on him at State House, Entebbe. The meeting...

UPDF Successfully Evacuates 43 Ugandan Students Stranded in Tehran

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), acting through the Defence Advisor in Turkey, Major General Bob Ogiki, has successfully evacuated 43 Ugandan students who were stranded in Tehran, Iran. The...

Gen Muhoozi named 2026 Special African Leadership Award winner

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has been honoured with the Special African Leadership Award for Defence and National Security...

Thousands Flock to Millennium Grounds as Kampala Hosts Spectacular 2026 Holi Festival

The spirit of color, joy, and cultural unity filled the air as thousands gathered at the Millennium Grounds Lugogo in Kampala for one of the most vibrant Holi celebrations...

A tragic road accident claims six lives in Kyakabuga Village

Kyankwanzi District: A passenger bus and a cargo truck collided head-on along the Kiboga–Hoima Highway. The crash involved a bus, registration number UBQ 595G, en route from Kampala to Hoima,...

President Museveni: I have never watched a football match

President Yoweri Museveni has urged young people to prioritise wealth creation over leisure pursuits such as following European football, saying sustainable prosperity lies in production, ideological clarity and market...

President Museveni warns youth against “confusing biology with ideology

President Yoweri Museveni has said he is open to appointing more young people to influential positions in government, but cautioned that leadership should not be based on age alone. Responding...

Six Injured, Two Killed in Evening Crash on Masaka–Mbarara Highway

Lwengo District:  February 28, 2026 A tragic road accident on the busy Masaka–Mbarara Highway has left two people dead and six others injured, police have confirmed. The crash happened on Friday...

Police Launch Search for Missing Uganda Christian University Student in Mukono

MUKONO: Mukono Police have launched an urgent investigation into the disappearance of Tuwandike Nathan, 25, a student at Uganda Christian University and resident of Nsibambi A11 in Mukono District. Tuwandike...

Civilians Brace for Fallout as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates

Residents in Tehran woke to the sound of explosions and the sight of smoke drifting across the skyline after Israeli forces launched strikes that officials described as pre-emptive defense...

Political Undercurrents Shake PLU as Kabanda Breaks Silence

Internal tensions within the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) have resurfaced after senior member Kabanda publicly responded to what he termed a “calculated social media assault” against him, reigniting...

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Henry Tigan, Joanita Kawalya and Rachael Magoola to grace Abeeka Band “Roots & Vibes” concert

Ugandan live music outfit Abeeka Band has unveiled plans for its first self-produced concert, a major step forward in the group’s five-year journey on...

Kampala Minister Warns Against Return of Illegal Street Vending

The Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Minsa Kabanda, has issued a strong warning against the resurgence of illegal street vending and...

Urban Displacement Crisis Deepens in Kampala as Officials Defend Evictions

The scale of urban displacement in Uganda’s capital is drawing increasing concern, as hundreds of families continue to be forced out of their homes...

Full Kiromo Teenz Awards Nominee List Drops

The countdown is officially on for the Kiromo Teenz Choice Awards 2026, one of Uganda’s biggest youth-driven celebrations of talent, culture, and influence among...

Uganda’s Insurance Industry Records Steady Growth as Trust and Innovation Drive Expansion

Uganda’s insurance sector is showing steady growth and resilience, supported by increased market activity and expanding coverage across the country. In an interview, Antony George...