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Muhoozi Endorses Oboth-Oboth for Speaker as Early Succession Debate Emerges 

Kampala, Uganda — Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly endorsed Defence and Veteran Affairs Minister Jacob Oboth-Oboth for Speaker of Parliament for the 2026–2031 term, in a statement that has added...

President Museveni sworn in as President of Uganda.

President Museveni has been sworn in as president of Uganda for the seventh term. The swearing-in ceremony conducted by the Chief Justice, Dr.Flavian Zeija was done at Kololo Independence grounds...

U.S. Embassy Launches ‘Freedom 250’ Campaign to Mark 250 Years of Independence

The United States Embassy in Uganda has officially launched Freedom 250: The American Edge, a year-long campaign marking America’s 250th anniversary of independence and spotlighting the impact of U.S....

Police Probe Mysterious Killing After Body Discovered in Jinja Village

Residents of Igombe Village in Kagoma Town Council, Jinja District, are in shock following the discovery of the body of an unidentified male adult dumped in their area. The...

UPDF Intensifies Rehearsals as Uganda Prepares for Museveni Swearing-In

Security forces have intensified rehearsals ahead of President Yoweri Museveni’s seventh-term inauguration, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba warning parade commanders against mistakes and incidents of officers...

Karole Kasita returns to school

Karole Kasita has revealed that she may eventually return to school, following consistent advice from her mother who believes education offers more stability than music. Speaking during an interview on...

Nambooze likened Mao’s political conduct to “a wedded woman cheating on her husband”

Veteran opposition politician and Mukono Municipality MP, Betty Nambooze, has launched a scathing attack on Democratic Party (DP) leader Norbert Mao over his bid for the Speakership of the...

Bond 7 Backs Feffe Bussi’s 10-Year Luga Flow Concert

Bond 7 has today announced its support for the king of freestyle, Feffe Bussi at his upcoming music concert organized to celebrate 10 years of his mastery in the Luga...

Tayebwa Urges African MPs to Resist European Parliament Interference

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged African legislators meeting under the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to strongly push back against increasing interference by the European...

Government orders 11 Sudanese diplomats to leave Uganda

In April 1996, Uganda severed diplomatic ties with Sudan, expelling several diplomats over accusations of supporting rebels and a suspected plot to assassinate President Museveni. Thirty-one years ago, Uganda took...

Tight Security, Traffic Disruptions Expected Ahead of Museveni Swearing-In

Security agencies have warned of traffic disruptions and heightened security across Kampala ahead of President Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in for a new five-year term at Kololo Independence Grounds. Police spokesperson Kituuma...

RDC Salaries Set to Triple Under New UGX 29Bn Government Proposal

Taxpayers could soon be footing Shillings 29.079 billion annually to fund a salary enhancement for Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and their deputies, ending a 20-year pay freeze. The proposal was...

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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...