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Fr Lukyamuzi Urges Media Integrity as Sseruwooza Is Laid to Rest

The Catholic priest Fr Lukyamuzi has called on journalists to uphold professionalism, truth, and integrity in their work, as mourners gathered for the funeral Mass of the late journalist...

Police Arrest Suspected Serial Robbery Operative in Kira Crackdown

Security operatives in Kira Division have arrested a man suspected of being behind a series of robberies that have recently unsettled residents and traders in the area. The suspect was...

Sudhir Gives Shs50 Million to Ngamba Sanctuary, Chimpanzee Named in Memory of Rajiv

Businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has donated Shs50 million to the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, continuing his family’s support for wildlife conservation in Uganda. The donation was announced during a visit...

Tayebwa launches first edition of Olympic Tooke Run

Uganda will aggressively leverage high-profile sporting events to market its domestic agro-processed innovations and accelerate rural household wealth creation. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, championed the...

30 Dead in Congo Displacement Camp as Suspected Ebola Outbreak Looms

At least 30 people have died since the start of May in a single camp for displaced civilians in northeastern Congo. Camp officials stated that this death rate was unprecedented...

“I secretly carried out DNA tests on all my children,” Bebe Cool

Bebe Cool, born Moses Ssali, has revealed that he secretly carried out DNA tests on all five of his children to confirm they were biologically his, saying the decision...

Juliana Kanyomozi on why she would love to share stage with Iryn Namubiru

Juliana Kanyomozi has named Iryn Namubiru as the one Ugandan female artist she would be willing to share the stage with if she ever had to take part in...

Ministry of Health launches Injectable HIV Prevention Drug in Masaka 

The Ministry of Health efforts to curb the spread of HIV have received a significant boost following the rollout of a new long-acting injectable drug designed to prevent HIV...

Kasese leaders blame government for poor infrastructure needed for investors

Leaders in Kasese District have criticised the slow pace of redeveloping Kilembe Mines, accusing the government of failing to put in place key infrastructure needed for the investor to...

Gloria Bugie Cements Her Place Among East Africa’s Music Stars

Gloria's Bugie is continuing to establish herself as one of East Africa’s notable Afrobeat and dancehall artists, with her music gaining attention across Uganda and the wider region. Born as...

Hunger Crisis Hits Lira Schools as Pupils Skip Classes Over Lack of Meals

Schools in Lira and parts of northern Uganda are facing a growing attendance crisis as hundreds of pupils increasingly skip lessons due to hunger, raising concern among educators and...

Da Agent Still Holding Down Lugaflo

For many Ugandan hip-hop fans, Da Agent is one of the rappers who kept Lugaflo alive when the genre started losing space in mainstream music. The Bwaise-born rapper, whose real...

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Naabasumba Rahma Crowned Miss Tourism Buganda at Bulange Mengo

It was a vibrant and colourful evening at Bulange Mengo in Kampala as the Buganda region selected its representatives for the Miss Tourism Uganda...

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...