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US Embassy Marks 250 Years of Independence, Highlights Uganda Ties

The United States Embassy in Uganda marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with a National Day celebration in Kampala on September 24, highlighting the longstanding relationship between the...

Two shot during URA enforcement operation in Yumbe

YUMBE — Two people were shot and injured during a confrontation between a group of youths and security personnel accompanying Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) officers in Kulikulinga Town Council,...

Suspected kidnappers taken through alleged crime scenes in Njeru

NJERU — Security agencies in Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District, have taken two suspected kidnappers through several locations where they allegedly abducted and held victims, as investigators reconstruct the operations...

Euro Gold Refinery signs MoU with kakoka Artisanal miners to promote responsible mining

Euro Gold Refinery has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kakoka Artisanal Miners Association in Abim District, in a move aimed at formalizing artisanal mining and strengthening Uganda's...

Two arrested in Tororo over alleged Shs10m anti-corruption scam

Two men have been arrested in Tororo after allegedly impersonating State House Anti-Corruption Unit officials and demanding Shs10 million to help people arrested over corruption allegations. The suspects reportedly claimed...

Seven held in Pakwach over alleged fishing-related extortion

Security agencies in Pakwach District have arrested seven people, including senior local officials, in an operation targeting alleged extortion and illegal fishing activities in Dei Sub-county. The suspects were arrested...

11 held in Busia over suspected livestock theft, illegal meat trade

Police in Bukedi South have arrested 11 suspects in an operation targeting butcheries allegedly linked to livestock theft and the sale of uninspected meat. The operation was carried out on...

Supreme Court upholds convictions of Kasiwukira killers

The Supreme Court has upheld the murder convictions and 20-year prison sentences of Police Constable Jaden Ashraf and Sandra Nakungu over the 2014 killing of businessman Eriya Bugembe Ssebunya,...

Construction sector players call for solutions to business constraints at CHADA conference

KIGO — Government and private-sector players in Uganda’s construction industry have called for closer engagement to address the rising cost of doing business and other challenges affecting hardware dealers...

Kabojja International School Combines Student Wellness with Global Career Opportunities

Kampala, Uganda – September 2026: Kabojja International School has opened the KIS Health Club while also hosting an International Education and Career Fair, bringing together opportunities focused on student...

Da Agent sets East African rap-speed record at 8.5 syllables per second

KAMPALA, Uganda — September 20, 2026 — Ugandan rapper Ivan Wabwire, popularly known as Da Agent, has been recognised by the Bossip Africa Record Registry as the Fastest Rapper...

FINASI/ISHU Says Lack of Notice Halted Opposition MPs’ Hospital Site Visit

FINASI/ISHU has clarified the circumstances surrounding the recent proposed visit by Opposition Members of Parliament to the International Specialized Hospital of Uganda construction site, reaffirming its commitment to transparency,...

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Landlord Gives Alien Skin 30 Days to Vacate Premises Over Shs36m Debt

Singer Alien Skin has reportedly been given 30 days to clear alleged rent and water bill arrears amounting to Shs36 million or vacate the...

Bobi Wine, Byanyima Demand Besigye’s Release in Washington

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine joined Winnie Byanyima at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, for International Day of Political Prisoners. The pair rallied...

Joseph Kabila Joins Rebel Alliance Against Tshiseked

Joseph Kabila was a commander in the rebel alliance that brought his father to power in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1997, went...

Joshua Baraka Announces Discounted Tickets for November Concert

Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka is giving fans another reason to look forward to his upcoming concert, Into the B’raka Land, announcing discounted ticket prices...

E-Iconz to Share Stage with Diamond Platnumz, The Ben

Ugandan music duo E-Iconz are stepping onto a bigger regional stage after rubbing shoulders with Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz and Rwandan singer The Ben...