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Court Rejects State Bid To Access Besigye’s Phones In Treason Case

An application by the state to have access to the phones of opposition strongman, Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, who are facing treason charges, has collapsed The...

Uganda Police To Recruit 434 Drivers For National Logistics Support

The Uganda Police Force has announced a nationwide recruitment drive targeting 434 drivers for various vehicle categories. The new recruits will serve as Probationer Police Constables responsible for logistics support,...

JUST IN: President Museveni Bans Balaalo Cattle Grazing In Northern, Eastern, And North-Western Uganda

President Museveni has issued a sweeping directive banning the free-range movement of Balaalo cattle herders into Northern, Eastern, and North-Western Uganda, citing the practice as “criminal,” destabilizing, and economically...

South Sudan Government Prohibits Uganda Waragi

The government of Western Bahr El Ghazal State in South Sudan has issued a sweeping ban on several alcoholic beverages—most of which are imported from Uganda—in a move that...

President Museveni Breaks Silence On Middle East Crisis

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and current Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has, for the first time, publicly articulated Uganda’s long-held views on the unfolding tragic situation...

Ugandan Born Zohran Mamdani Defeats Andrew Cuomo In NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has conceded defeat in the Democratic mayoral primary to progressive challenger Zohran Mamdani, who secured 43 per cent of the vote with 90...

“I Wrote Saloon And Bugumu Songs For Navio,” Says GNL Zamba

GNL Zamba, whose real name is Ernest Nsimbi, has come out to deny that he was signed to Navio’s record label. “He lies a lot. There is a lie that...

Sudan Accuses Kenya Of Supplying Weapons To Paramilitary RSF Via UAE

Sudan's army-backed government accused Kenya Tuesday of funnelling weapons from the United Arab Emirates to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, at war with the regular army since April 2023. The...

One Year On: Kenyans Protest Against Ruto’s Rule, Police Brutality and Economic Woes

Thousands of protesters took to Kenya's streets on Wednesday to mark a year since people stormed parliament at the peak of anti-government demonstrations, despite fears that they would be...

Levixone Is A True Believer Who Doesn’t Issue Judgment – Patrick Salvado

“I’m a very big fan of Exodus and Levixone. They do not pretend to be holier than anybody. These are the people who know the message. Every time Levixone finishes...

Museveni to Pick NRM Nomination Forms Ahead of 2026 Presidential Race

The President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, is expected to pick up nomination forms for the position of National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairperson and presidential flag bearer on Saturday,...

Suspected Female Suicide Bomber Shot Dead At Kalerwe Market

A frightening scene unfolded at Kalerwe market on Sunday morning, sparking panic among vendors, motorists, residents, and churchgoers after security operatives shot dead a suspected female suicide bomber. Several vendors...

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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...