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Israel Kyarisiima Nominated for EALA, Pledges Youth-Driven Agenda

The youthful leader touted the nomination as a shift towards greater youth inclusion in governance and legislative processes, in a region where youth have often been sidelined from key...

UPDF Corporal Dies After Night Fire in Bombo

Cpl Christine Babirye, a UPDF soldier at Bombo Military Hospital, perished in a fire at her home in Mpakawero Zone, Bombo Town Council, on March 21. Locals link the blaze...

Rwanda Denies ‘Intrusion’ Claim, Calls DRC Account a Distortion

Diplomatic friction between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has intensified after the DRC accused Rwandan agents of trying to enter First Lady Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi's hotel room...

Hatmah Nalugwa urges young women to prioritise mutual respect and affection for thriving partnerships

Former media personality Hatmah Nalugwa has shared that the most joyful period in her marriage occurred while her husband was working overseas, allowing her greater independence and happiness. She offered...

Isaiah Katumwa returns with new single titled “New Days”

After a reflective period of recalibration, one of Africa’s pioneering smooth jazz voices, Isaiah Katumwa, returns with a new single titled “New Days,” marking a fresh creative phase in...

Uganda Police Hands Over 7,000 Election Constables to Private Security Firms

Over 7000 de-commissioned Election Special Police Constables have commenced training to enable them to join Private Security Organisations (PSOs). The one-month intensive training programme to equip the over 7000 former...

dfcu Bank Launches 12th Edition of Best Farmers Competition

dfcu Bank, together with Vision Group, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, De Heus Koudijs Nutrition BV and New Vision Foundation, has launched the 2026 Best Farmers Competition, reinforcing efforts to...

Allan Kasujja Mourns Esteri Tebandeke After Kidney Transplant Battle

In a heartfelt tribute shared on his official social media platforms, Allan Kasujja recounted his encounter with Esteri Tebandeke and her husband, Samuel Tebandeke, during a 2022 trip across...

Court Grants Bail to Nakawa Councillor John mary Ssebuwufu After Two Months on Remand

Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court has freed Nakawa I councillor and NUP supporter John mary Ssebuwufu on bail following more than two months on remand for alleged incitement to violence....

Parliament Probes Shs1.2 Trillion Busega–Mpigi Expressway Cost Surge

Uganda's Parliament has raised alarms over the Busega-Mpigi Expressway contract price surging from Shs547.5 billion to over Shs1.2 trillion, with MPs demanding accountability from the Ministry of Works and...

Suspect in Custody Over Alleged Child Torture in Wakiso

A 34-year-old woman is in police custody in Wakiso District following allegations that she tortured a 10-year-old boy in Kanaala Zone, Mutundwe Parish, Bunamwaya Division. Police identified the suspect as...

Police Roll Out Citywide Crackdown on Crime in Kampala

Police have launched a citywide crackdown across Kampala targeting street robberies, phone snatching, and drug abuse following increased public concern over rising insecurity. The operations, conducted on March 23 by...

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UNEB Sets July 31 as Final Deadline for 2026 Exam Registration

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has reminded schools, parents and candidates that the late registration period for the 2026 national examinations will officially...

Uganda Power Upgrade to Boost Investment Despite Ongoing Outages

Uganda’s ongoing electricity network upgrade is expected to strengthen the country’s investment climate and support long-term economic growth, even as businesses and households continue...

Kiwanuka Calls for Political Solutions to Complement Military Efforts in Somalia

Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka has called for a broader approach to restoring peace in Somalia, saying military operations must...

URC Resumes Coffee Exports by Rail After 8-Year Break

The Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has resumed transporting coffee exports by rail, marking its first such shipment since 2018. According to the Ministry of Agriculture,...

The First Season Of Spinners, A Canal+ Original Series Comes To Pearl Magic Prime This August

If you missed the phenomenon that is Spinners, now's your chance to catch up before Season 2 arrives later this year. The award-winning drama will...