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Govt Assures Steady Fuel Supply Amid Middle East Tensions

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has assured Ugandans of continued fuel availability despite rising instability in the Middle East and concerns over potential disruptions to global petroleum...

UPDF and Somalia Army take control of Mubarak Town following an assault on Al-Shabaab

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops deployed under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), working jointly with the Somalia National Army (SNA), have taken control...

Mao’s Speakership Bid Linked to Gays, Western Imperialists

Democratic Party (DP) President, Norbert Mao’s speakership bid continues to slip into a bottomless pit after credible sources revealed that his biggest funders are gay imperialists who have been...

Two Arrested Over Kalerwe Man’s Murder as Police Dog Leads Investigators to Blood-Stained Weapon

Police at Wandegeya Division are holding two suspects in connection with the murder of Kabugo, a 34-year-old resident of Kalerwe. The suspects, identified as Ssebuya and Johnson, were arrested following...

Government Clarifies Visa-Free Travel Rules for Ugandans

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a clarification on visa-free travel arrangements and passport categories for Ugandans, amid growing public interest and confusion about travel requirements. Addressing the media,...

BDS Providers Equipped to Link MSMEs to Finance Through New Digital Gateway

More than 40 Business Development Service (BDS) providers from across Uganda have been equipped with the knowledge and tools to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in accessing...

M23 attacks Kisangani International Airport

KISANGANI-DRC: The March 23 Movement (M23) has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting Kisangani International Airport, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic...

Museveni and Anna Mkapa Meet in Entebbe to Strengthen Regional Cooperation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday (2nd March, 2026) hosted the former First Lady of Tanzania, Anna Mkapa, who paid a courtesy call on him at State House, Entebbe. The meeting...

UPDF Successfully Evacuates 43 Ugandan Students Stranded in Tehran

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), acting through the Defence Advisor in Turkey, Major General Bob Ogiki, has successfully evacuated 43 Ugandan students who were stranded in Tehran, Iran. The...

Gen Muhoozi named 2026 Special African Leadership Award winner

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has been honoured with the Special African Leadership Award for Defence and National Security...

A tragic road accident claims six lives in Kyakabuga Village

Kyankwanzi District: A passenger bus and a cargo truck collided head-on along the Kiboga–Hoima Highway. The crash involved a bus, registration number UBQ 595G, en route from Kampala to Hoima,...

President Museveni: I have never watched a football match

President Yoweri Museveni has urged young people to prioritise wealth creation over leisure pursuits such as following European football, saying sustainable prosperity lies in production, ideological clarity and market...

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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...