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Martha Karua wants court to intervene to challenge her deportation from Uganda.

Martha Karua, the lead lawyer in the trial of Dr. Kizza Besigye and co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale, has asked the High Court Criminal Division in Kampala to intervene to...

Clean Energy Pilot Brings Lasting Change to Thousands of Vulnerable Ugandan Families

Thousands of vulnerable households across Uganda are now enjoying safer, cleaner and more affordable energy following the successful completion of the Demand-Side Subsidy (DSS) pilot implemented by the Energising...

Government Gives Digital Number Plate Company Three Weeks to Resolve Shortages

The Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, has given the company responsible for supplying Uganda’s digital number plates three weeks to resolve the persistent shortages that have disrupted...

Over 273 Ugandans return safely home from South Africa

The first group of Ugandans evacuated from South Africa under the government’s voluntary repatriation programme has safely returned home. A total of 273 nationals, including 18 infants and 255 adults,...

WHO Launches Trial of Experimental Ebola Treatments in DRC

A trial of potential treatments for the strain of virus behind the current deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has begun, the World Health Organization...

Seven Parliamentary officials sent to Luzira Prison over corruption

Seven senior officials attached to the Parliament of Uganda have been remanded to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026, after appearing before Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe on corruption-related...

Uganda rejects Rigathi Gachagua’s claim that Ruto played a role in NTV, Daily Monitor Closure

Uganda has rejected Rigathi Gachagua's claim that Kenyan President William Ruto played a role in the closure of NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor. Uganda has rejected claims by former...

Four Arrested As UNBS Seizes Hundreds of Cartons of Substandard Toilet Tissue

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has arrested four people and seized more than 400 cartons of counterfeit and substandard toilet tissue during an enforcement operation in Kampala’s...

Jose Chameleone to sue Bukedde TV presenter Josephat Seguya over ‘false’ DNA allegations

Singer Jose Chameleone has dismissed claims that he carried out DNA tests on his children, describing the allegations as false, malicious and harmful to his family. The singer was responding...

Miria Matembe Secures Bail After Days on Remand

Former Ethics and Integrity Minister Miria Matembe has today been granted a cash bail of Shs3 million by court in a case stemming from alleged sectarian remarks. The veteran politician...

Muhoozi Meets Nation Media Group Bosses in Entebbe Amid Ongoing Shutdown of NTV, Monitor and Spark TV

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Wednesday afternoon held a closed-door meeting with top executives of Nation Media Group at...

Jose Chameleone defends Abba Marcus following a videos of him smoking marijuana

Jose Chameleone says he does not support his son Abba Marcus' drug use but believes the young musician should be guided rather than condemned. Jose Chameleone has defended his son,...

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NAM Angels EST: The Ugandan Label Building a New Home for Emerging Music Talent  

In Uganda’s fast-changing music industry, where new artists emerge almost every day, one of the biggest challenges has always been finding the right support...

Uganda Nominates Olara Otunnu for United Nations Secretary-General

KAMPALA, Uganda — July 26, 2026 — The Government of Uganda has officially nominated veteran diplomat and former Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Olara Otunnu...

Grace Mutoni Leads Metro Queens to Miss Tourism Uganda Finale Beauty

Queen Grace Karen Mutoni has been crowned Miss Tourism Metro 2026/2027 after emerging the winner among contestants who competed for the regional title. Mutoni...

Uganda Named EAC Regional Hub for Virology Research

KAMPALA — Uganda has strengthened its position as a regional leader in infectious disease surveillance after the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) was designated...

Uganda Airlines Expansion to Create 80 Pilot, 200 Cabin Crew Jobs

Uganda Airlines’ planned fleet expansion will create demand for at least 80 pilots and more than 200 cabin crew members as the national carrier...