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Govt to Spend Shs56.9 Billion on LC1, LC2 Elections Ahead of Museveni Swearing-In

KAMPALA: The Government of Uganda has approved a budget of Shs56.9 billion to facilitate the long-awaited elections for Local Council One (LC1) and Local Council Two (LC2) leaders, with...

Gold Mine Collapse in Bushenyi Claims Five Lives

At least five people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a gold mine in Kayanga Village, Kyamuhunga Sub‑County, Bushenyi District. The incident occurred when the artisanal mining pit...

East Kyoga Police Recover 525 Passports in Major Soroti Crackdown on Illegal Travel Documents

SOROTI CITY: Security agencies in Eastern Uganda have intensified investigations into a suspected illegal passport racket after East Kyoga Regional Police recovered an additional 264 Ugandan passports in Soroti...

“Justice Delayed? Besigye’s Trial Hinges on Prosecution’s Evidence “

KAMPALA — The High Court of Uganda in Kampala has adjourned the hearing of opposition figure Kizza Besigye and his co-accused to March 12, 2026, directing the prosecution to...

M23 Spokesperson Killed

The military spokesperson of the March 23 Movement, widely known as M23, has been killed in what sources describe as a targeted drone strike carried out by Congolese government...

Tecno Unveils Camon 50 and Camon 50 Pro on Ugandan Market

Africa’s innovative smartphone brand, Tecno Mobile, has officially launched the Camon 50 series in Uganda, unveiling two new devices: the Camon 50 and Camon 50 Pro. The launch event...

Hon. Thomas Tayebwa Says He Can’t Preside Over NGO Funding Bill

Kampala, Uganda — The debate surrounding the proposed NGO Funding Act intensified today after the Deputy Speaker of Parliament indicated he would not preside over proceedings on the bill...

Spice confirms her May concert in Uganda

Dancehall star Spice, real name Grace Latoya Hamilton, has confirmed that she will perform in Uganda. The singer was initially scheduled to hold a show on December 6, 2025, but...

Fik Fameica And Feffe Bussi end their rao beef

The long-standing rift between rappers Fik Fameica and Feffe Bussi has officially come to an end. In a recent television interview, Fik Fameica confirmed what many fans had long...

Hadijah Namyalo asks government to pause law that could ban TikTok

NRM Chief Mobiliser and Senior Presidential Advisor, Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, has asked the government to pause any move that could result in a ban on TikTok, instead calling for...

Nsibambi Crosses to NRM After Meeting President Museveni at State House

Yusuf Nsibambi, the Mawokota North Member of Parliament, has officially joined the ruling party National Resistance Movement (NRM). His move follows his just-concluded defeat in the 2026 general elections. Yusuf...

Uganda, UAE Commence Visa Waiver for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced the commencement of a visa waiver agreement between the Republic of Uganda and the United Arab Emirates, easing travel for holders of...

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Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital Raises Alarm Over Rising Cases of Abandoned Patients

For three weeks, Joseph Tumwebaze has lain in a hospital bed at Mbarara regional referral hospital, his broken leg immobilised and his body still...

Nwoya CAO Jenaphar Nantume Remanded Over Abuse of Office

The Anti-Corruption court in Kampala has remanded Nwoya district Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Jenaphar Nantume Egunyu to Luzira Maximum Security Prison over alleged abuse...

Bank of Uganda Warns Sovereignty Bill Could Destabilise Economy

The Bank of Uganda has joined a growing list of stakeholders opposing the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that it could have...

Abeeka Band to celebrate 5-Years With ‘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...