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NSG to Headline Inaugural Sounds of the Diaspora Concert in Kampala

Music lovers are set for a major entertainment experience as UK Afroswing group NSG headlines the inaugural Sounds of the Diaspora concert at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo on...

Lt Gen Sam Kavuma urges MPs to MPs to emulate President Museveni’s practical leadership

Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, the Force Commander of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), has urged MPs to emulate President Museveni’s practical leadership and implement...

MPs Push Government to Fast-Track Delayed Road Projects Across Uganda

Lawmakers are calling on government to increase the coverage of road networks across the country, in the infrastructure agenda highlighted by President Yoweri Museveni during his State-of-the-Nation Address on...

KCCA on spot over Nakivubo redevelopment project

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has come under intense parliamentary scrutiny over its approval of the controversial Nakivubo redevelopment project, with lawmakers questioning whether statutory planning procedures were...

Mariam Wangadya Still UHRC Chairperson Until Formal Resignation, Government Tells Parliament

The Government has clarified that Mariam Wangadya remains the substantive Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), maintaining that her submission of a notice expressing the intention to...

Besigye to re-turn to court on 29th July

The High Court in Uganda has adjourned Dr. Kizza Besigye's treason trial until July 29, ordering the accused to select legal representation from a list of state-briefed lawyers. This comes...

Zari Hassan Confirms Cosmetic Procedure Amid Social Media Buzz

Ugandan socialite and businesswoman Zari Hassan has confirmed that she recently underwent a cosmetic procedure after her changed appearance became the subject of widespread discussion on social media. The mother...

“I will not be deterred by threats of witchcraft,” Minister Balaam

Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara has said he will not be deterred by threats of witchcraft as he continues his crackdown on corruption in local governments across the...

“I’m back at DP to restore order in the party,” Hon. Norbert Mao

Democratic Party (DP) President General and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has defended his party’s cooperation agreement with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), saying the...

Opposition Demands Answers Over Kivumbi’s Disappearance After Bail

Uganda's opposition is raising alarm over the disappearance of former Butambala County MP, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, who was reportedly intercepted by security operatives after securing bail. The opposition fears a...

Finance Ministry Seeks Parliament Approval for Shs16.8Bn Tax Waivers

The Ministry of Finance is requesting Parliament to approve tax remissions totaling over Shs16.8 billion for the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC), K-Roma Limited, and Ankole Western University. The...

Parliament Orders Probe into Mukono School Bus-Train Crash After MP Raises Safety Concerns

KAMPALA, Uganda — Parliament has directed the Committee on Physical Infrastructure to investigate last Friday’s fatal school bus-train collision in Mukono District, after concerns were raised over railway crossing...

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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...

Uganda Airlines Expansion to Create 80 Pilot, 200 Cabin Crew Jobs

Uganda Airlines’ planned fleet expansion will create demand for at least 80 pilots and more than 200 cabin crew members as the national carrier...