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Activists Drag Diplomats to IGG Over Alleged Foreign Citizenship

A coalition of activists has petitioned the Inspector General of Government (IGG) to investigate claims that some Ugandan diplomats and Foreign Service Officers may be serving in the country’s...

Police Arrest Additional Suspect in Rugby Player Sydney Gongodyo Killing Probe

Police have arrested another suspect in connection with the killing of professional rugby player Sydney Gongodyo, as investigations into the June 5, 2026, incident continue to widen. The suspect has...

Parliament Approves Shs734 Billion Loan for Expansion of Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems

Parliament has approved a government request to borrow Shs734 billion to finance the expansion of solar-powered irrigation infrastructure aimed at improving agricultural productivity and strengthening climate resilience across Uganda. The...

Police Probe Robbery at Nsambya Traffic Lights

Police at Kabalagala Division are investigating a robbery that took place at the Nsambya Traffic Lights along Ggaba Road in Kampala, where two people were reportedly attacked and robbed...

Two additional suspects arrested in connection with killing of rugby player Sydney Gongodyo

Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the death of professional rugby player Sydney Gongodyo, who was allegedly killed by a mob during an incident that occurred...

Ex-MPs Fail to Secure Jobs in Parliament After Losing 2026 Elections

Several former members of parliament who lost their seats in the 2026 general elections applied for jobs at Parliament and were allegedly rejected. According to Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige,...

LoP Joel Ssenyonyi Proposes Redirecting Public Holiday Funds to Pay Medical Interns

Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has proposed using funds saved from public holiday functions to pay medical interns. Speaking during the debate on medical interns on the floor of...

Kasese landslide victims get relief to resettle themselves

Residents of Kyarumba in Kasese District, who were affected by a devastating landslide in March, have begun receiving relief supplies as part of efforts to help them rebuild their...

Museveni Directs Audit of Veterans’ Cash Since 2008

President Yoweri Museveni has directed leaders of veterans’ associations to convene for a comprehensive audit of more than Shs 231 billion disbursed over the years under government programmes aimed...

Several Feared Trapped After Building Collapses in Kawempe, Nine Rescued

A serious construction accident has left several people feared trapped after a building under construction collapsed in Kisota Zone, Kibaaye Parish, Kawempe Division in Kampala on Friday afternoon. The incident,...

Charles Peter Mayiga Warns Entertainers Against Pride and Misuse of Fame

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has advised entertainers in Uganda to remain humble and disciplined even as they achieve fame, influence, and financial success. Addressing youth and members...

Bebe Cool to drop “No Risk” EP

After months of political noise and a slow start to 2026 for Uganda’s music industry, top star Bebe Cool is set to bring the heat back. The musician- known as...

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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...