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Health Minister Baryomunsi Moves to Revisit Medical Internship Funding Decision

KAMPALA, Uganda — Health Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has said he will present a Cabinet paper seeking a review of the government’s decision on medical internship facilitation, following concerns...

Kasule Lumumba: Government Inquiry Into Nation Media Group Closure Still Ongoing

KAMPALA — ICT and National Guidance Minister Justine Kasule Lumumba has said the government is yet to conclude its inquiry into the closure of Nation Media Group (NMG) operations...

Police arrest a man who posed as a woman to secure employment as a domestic worker

Police have arrested a man who allegedly posed as a woman in order to secure employment as a domestic worker before stealing from the household that hired him. The suspect...

Katikamu North MP Denis Sekabira petitions Parliament over Luwero–Kiwoko Road Delays

Katikamu North MP Denis Sekabira has petitioned Parliament over what he calls unacceptable delays in the Shs93 billion Luwero–Kiwoko–Butalangu road project, contracted to Dott Services Limited. The 29.7km road, launched...

MPs Seek Answers from Works Minister Over Rising Road Crashes, Delayed Road Projects

KAMPALA — Parliament's Committee on Physical Infrastructure has directed the Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, to appear before it on Tuesday to explain the continued increase in...

UPRS Chairperson Tells Artists: “Attend AGM, Don’t Only Complain Online”

Kampala, Uganda - The Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS) Board Chairperson has called on artists to engage more actively with the organisation’s leadership by attending Annual General Meetings (AGMs)...

Local Government Minister Justine Nameere Supports Tough Stand on Corruption

Kampala, Uganda - Local Government Minister Justine Nameere has backed a tough approach in the fight against corruption, saying efforts to eliminate the vice should receive support regardless of...

Besigye Seeks Court Ruling on Legal Representation Before Treason Case Proceeds

KAMPALA, Uganda — Four-time presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye has asked the High Court to suspend proceedings in his treason case until it first rules on a dispute surrounding...

Ecobank Uganda Celebrates Legacy of Outgoing Chair Munanyeza, Director Nagawa

Ecobank Uganda today honored its outgoing Board Chairperson, Richard Munanyeza, and outgoing Board Director, Fatuma Sentongo Nagawa, during a farewell dinner held at the Grand Ballroom, Four Points by...

Police Officers Stranded as Fire Ravages Nsambya Barracks

At least one residential unit was extensively damaged after fire broke out at the family quarters of Nsambya Police Barracks in Kampala on Sunday night. The blaze started at about...

Nile Special Lights Up Mbarara with Thrilling World Cup Quarter-Final Watch Party

Nile Special continued its nationwide FIFA World Cup fan experience with a major quarter-final watch party in Mbarara, bringing football fans together for a night of high-stakes football, entertainment,...

Bebe Cool Reveals Source of Wealth Following Shs3.7bn Mansion Acquisition

Singer Bebe Cool has opened up about how he built his wealth over the years, following the recent acquisition of a mansion worth $1 million (about Shs3.7 billion) in...

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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...