MPs Urge Government to Shift From Food Relief to Disaster Preparedness
Members of Parliament are urging the Ugandan government to prioritize sustainable disaster preparedness, including irrigation projects, over continuous reliance on emergency food aid. The calls come as the government...
MPs Demand Better Agricultural Support for Rural Farmers
During a parliamentary debate on the State of the Nation Address, several Members of Parliament voiced concerns regarding the inadequate provision of agricultural resources and support to rural Ugandans,...
Bold in Africa to Launch Inaugural Bold Fashion Week in Kampala
Bold in Africa is set to launch the inaugural Bold Fashion Week 2026, bringing together designers, creatives, media, buyers and fashion enthusiasts for a celebration of contemporary African fashion, craftsmanship...
MPs Probe Shs20.8bn URC Capacity-Building Fund Over Payments to Five Expatriates
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is under mounting parliamentary scrutiny over the expenditure of more than Shs20.8 billion allocated for staff capacity building under a controversial Spanish-funded railway project, with...
National Cleaning Day to be held on 29 August 2026
The government has announced that the next National Cleaning Day will be held on Saturday, 29 August 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to promote cleanliness and improve sanitation...
Namuwongo, Luzira Among Most Polluted Areas in Greater Kampala – Report
Parts of Mpigi and Entebbe have emerged as the cleanest areas in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA), while Namuwongo, Luzira and Bugolobi rank among the worst-polluted areas, a...
Traffic Offenders to Lose Driving Licences Under New Demerit Points System
The Ministry of Works and Transport is set to begin implementing the Demerit Points System, a licence-based penalty framework under which drivers will accumulate points for traffic offences, with...
Museveni, Gen Salim Saleh to grace Luwero SS 60th Anniversary
President Yoweri Museveni and General Salim Saleh are expected to grace the 60th anniversary celebrations of Luwero Secondary School, as the institution prepares to mark six decades of academic,...
“I rescued you from poverty. You should stop abusing me,” Amelia Kyambadde tells Dr. Hilderman
Amelia Kyambadde has accused Dr Hilderman of repeatedly abusing her despite the support she says she gave him before he entered politics.
She said she supported him when he was...
King Saha Released From Jinja Road Police Station
Singer King Saha has been released from Jinja Road Police Station following a chaotic arrest in Kyanja. He visited injured team members at Mulago hospital.
Singer King Saha has been...
Namboole Renovation to Be Completed by December 31, Minister Ogwang Says
State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang is confident that the renovation of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, will be completed by 31 December 2026, despite delays that have pushed back...
Justice Kinobe Dismisses Besigye’s Application Over Legal Representation
High Court Judge has dismissed jailed Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale’s application on the contentious issue of Legal Representation in the treason trial against the them.
Justice Kinobe...
