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NRM Unveils Roadmap for EALA By-Elections to Fill Vacant Seats

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unveiled the official roadmap for by-elections to fill two vacant seats in the 5th East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). The vacancies arose after...

PFF Slams Electoral Commission Over Delayed LC Elections Roadmap

The opposition People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has criticized the Electoral Commission (EC) for the delayed release of the roadmap for upcoming Local Council elections. The Deputy President of the...

Scrap Metal Explosions Injure Several, Raise Alarm During Eid Celebrations

Police have raised fresh concerns over explosive hazards following two separate blast incidents that left several people injured, casting a shadow over otherwise peaceful Eid celebrations across Uganda. Deputy Police...

Katikkiro Urges Parents to Raise Independent Children

Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has urged parents to stop overindulging their children, warning that excessive pampering is leaving many young people unprepared for life. Speaking during an interview on Ruth Kalibbala’s...

Mother, 3-Year-Old Killed as Loose Trailer Crashes Into Home in Butuntumula

A mother and her three-year-old daughter have been killed after a trailer broke loose from a moving truck and crashed into their home. The incident happened at around 5:00 am...

Speaker Among hails 31 independent MPs for joining NRM.

A group of 31  independent leaning members elected to the 12th parliament have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work with the ruling NRM party. The independent MPs were led to...

UCC, MultiChoice Uganda award outstanding filmmakers in Northern Uganda during Regional Film Competitions

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) in partnership with Multichoice Uganda have recognized and awarded outstanding filmmakers from the greater Northern region of Uganda during the ongoing Regional Film Competitions...

BREAKING: Jacob Oulanyah’s Father Dies on Same Date as Son  

OMORO DISTRICT, UGANDA – March 20, 2026 — Uganda has been struck by a moment of profound coincidence and renewed grief following the death of Nathan Okori, father of...

Nina Roz: Copyright Law Means Nothing Without Enforcement

Renowned Ugandan singer Nina Roz has called for strict enforcement of Uganda’s proposed copyright reforms, warning that legislation alone will not improve the livelihoods of artists. In a statement shared...

Rachael Magoola Pushes for Strong Copyright Law Enforcement

Veteran Ugandan musician and Chairperson of the Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Creative Industries (UGAPAFOCI), Rachael Magoola, has called for robust implementation and enforcement of copyright laws as the country...

KCCA Defends Swift Action to Halt Illegal Owino Demolition

KCCA officials adopted a firm and composed stance before Parliament on Wednesday, defending the swift action that halted an unauthorized demolition at Owino Market and reaffirming their commitment to...

Bobi Wine Kicks Off International Engagements in Washington

Ugandan opposition leader and musician Bobi Wine has shared his first official photo from the United States, days after announcing that he had “briefly” left the country to handle...

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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...