20.5 C
Kampala
spot_imgspot_img

News

Museveni Bids Farewell to Outgoing Cabinet at State House

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni hosted a farewell luncheon at State House, Entebbe, on Monday to honor the outgoing cabinet for their service to the nation. The President praised the ministers...

FDC Urges President Museveni to Act on ‘Altered’ Sovereignty Bill

The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has called on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to take action against individuals allegedly responsible for altering the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, following...

Kibaale District MP Annette Nabadduka announces her candidacy for Deputy Speaker

The newly elected Woman Member of Parliament for Kibaale District, Annette Nabadduka Akiiki, has announced her candidacy for Deputy Speaker in the 12th Parliament, setting up a contest with...

Uganda Ordered to Pay Shs522 Billion in Railway Concession Arbitration Loss

Uganda has been ordered to pay approximately Shs522 billion (about US$138.9 million) following a ruling from an international arbitration tribunal in London over the controversial termination of the Rift...

Debate intensifies over early career specialization as youth-led education reform proposal reaches ministry

A youth-led education reform initiative under Apex Digital Skills has submitted a memorandum to the Ministry of Education and Sports proposing changes to Uganda’s secondary education structure, with a...

Nwoya Bus Tragedy: Four Die Instantly as Driver Held, Investigations Intensify

NWOYA DISTRICT, UGANDA — Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation following a fatal crash involving a Nile Star Bus that left four people dead on the spot in Nwoya...

Crash Corridor: Why the Mbarara–Bushenyi Road Keeps Claiming Lives

By Investigative Desk Sunday’s fatal crash on the Mbarara–Bushenyi Road—which left one person dead and several others critically injured—has reignited scrutiny over a troubling reality: some roads are not just...

Govt Axes UEDCL Board Chair, Sends CEO on Leave as Probe Deepens in Power Sector

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has dismissed the Board Chairperson of Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited, Lydia Ochieng-Obbo, and placed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Paul...

Uganda Unveils Plans to Manufacture Satellites Locally

Uganda has announced plans to begin manufacturing its own satellites, as part of the country’s ambition to enter the global space economy and transition into a knowledge-based economy. This was...

Police Recover Illegal AK-47, Arrest Suspect in Kyengera Operation

Uganda Police have recovered an illegal firearm and arrested a 26-year-old suspect following a targeted security operation in Wakiso District, according to police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire. In a statement, Owoyesigyire...

Bireete Calls for Withdrawal of Heavily Amended Sovereignty Bill

Governance and anti-corruption advocate Sarah Bireete has criticized the handling of Uganda’s proposed Sovereignty Bill, arguing that the extent of amendments made to the draft law undermines proper legislative...

Government team Inspect Busia Border and Malaba Border to Improve Fuel Truck Clearance

Government officials have today (30th April 2026) conducted a joint visit to the Busia and Malaba border posts to assess and improve the efficiency of clearing fuel trucks for...

━ popular

Lavagne Challenges Vipers to Show Courage in Nouadhibou Clash

Vipers SC head coach Denis Lavagne has challenged his players to be brave, dominant and determined when they face FC Nouadhibou in the decisive...

Gulu City Oktoberfest Suspended Over Ebola

The 2026 edition of the Gulu City Oktoberfest has been cancelled after organisers raised concerns over Ebola-related health restrictions, inadequate sponsorship and failure to...

Tycoon Charles Mbire Spotted Wearing Shs1bn Watch

Ugandan businessman and investor Charles Mbire has offered another glimpse into his understated luxury lifestyle after being spotted wearing what appears to be a...

Museveni: Government ready to work with new Tooro king after succession dispute

President Yoweri Museveni has called for a peaceful and lawful resolution to the dispute over the succession of the late Omukama of Tooro, King...

‘Support Arsenal to honour King Oyo’s legacy,’ Archbishop Kazimba tells Tooro people

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, has called on the people of Tooro to remain united...