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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...

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...

Azawi Opens Up on Losing the Spotlight

Azawi may have dominated the music scene just a few years ago, but the singer says she understands why the spotlight does not stay in one place forever. Born Priscilla...

Azawi: I Don’t Listen to Ugandan Artists, But Mowzey Radio Stands Out

We listen to musicians every day, but have you ever wondered who they listen to? Ugandan singer Priscilla Zawedde, popularly known as Azawi, has opened up about the kind of...

Kapeke denies dating old women

Kapeke has addressed claims linking him to older women and makes it clear he does not entertain such talk. The rapper, born Derrick Nsubaga, recently turned 25 and used a...

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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Joshua Baraka brings hope home as ‘Just Believe Day’ uplifts Kawempe families

Kazo Playground today came alive with more than just music and celebration as hundreds of residents gathered for a day that blended entertainment with...

Govt Axes UEDCL Board Chair, Sends CEO on Leave as Probe Deepens in Power Sector

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has dismissed the Board Chairperson of Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited, Lydia Ochieng-Obbo, and placed Managing Director...

Uganda Unveils Plans to Manufacture Satellites Locally

Uganda has announced plans to begin manufacturing its own satellites, as part of the country’s ambition to enter the global space economy and transition...

Vinka Sets August 21 for Maiden Concert at Lugogo

Ugandan pop star Vinka has officially unveiled the date and venue for her highly anticipated maiden concert, marking a major milestone in her career. After...

Police Recover Illegal AK-47, Arrest Suspect in Kyengera Operation

Uganda Police have recovered an illegal firearm and arrested a 26-year-old suspect following a targeted security operation in Wakiso District, according to police spokesperson...