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Dr Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale to proceed in open court

The High Court has ruled that the trial of opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale will proceed in open court after the state withdrew...

NUP nominate Irene Nampala for Kalangala District Woman MP by-election

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has selected Irene Nampala as its official candidate for the upcoming Kalangala District Woman MP by-election, positioning the sister of late legislator Hellen Nakimuli...

Okello Oryem disappointment after being dropped from cabinet

The outgoing State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Henry Okello Oryem, has expressed disappointment after being dropped from the cabinet by President Yoweri Museveni in the latest cabinet reshuffle. Oryem, who...

BREAKING NEWS: NUP retains Joel Ssenyonyi as Leader of Opposition.

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has confirmed its parliamentary leadership structure for the 12th Parliament, retaining Nakawa West MP Joel Ssenyonyi as the Leader of the Opposition in the...

KITGUM DISTRICT: Pastor kills himself after wife denied him sex

Police in Kitgum District have launched investigations into the death of Pastor Fred Lukulala of Calvary Church, who allegedly died by suicide following prolonged domestic conflicts linked to denial...

Parliament to consider Alupo and Nabbanja reappointment

Parliament will reconvene on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to consider the approval of President Yoweri Museveni’s reappointed Vice President and Prime Minister, following the release of...

Calvin Echodu is the new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

Jubilation has erupted across social media platforms in Teso and parts of the wider sub-region following the appointment of businessman and National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobiliser Calvin Echodu to...

MP Justine Nameere pledges to prioritise equal application of the law

Newly appointed State Minister for Local Government and Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament Justine Nameere has pledged to prioritise equal application of the law, promising a tougher stance...

Justine Nameere appointed Minister of State for Local Government

Hardly a fortnight after her dramatic arrest by security operatives in Masaka amid the Speaker of Parliament fallout, Justine Nameere has been appointed Minister of State for Local Government...

MUSEVENI ANNOUNCES 2026–2031 CABINET, RETAINS KEY FIGURES IN MAJOR MINISTRIES

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the new Cabinet for the 2026–2031 term, exercising constitutional powers under Articles 108(1) and (2), 108A(1), 111(1), 113(1) and 114(1) of the 1995...

KWEEN DISTRICT: Woman arrested for burying newborn baby alive

The police in Kween district in northern Uganda have arrested a woman accused of burying her newborn baby alive shortly after giving birth on Monday evening. The incident occurred in...

Faridah Nakabugo named deputy lord mayor

New Kampala city lord mayor, Ronald Balimwezo, has appointed Lubaga II councillor Faridah Nakabugo as his deputy lord mayor. Nakabugo was elected on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket and...

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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...