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TikToker ‘Pressure 24/7’ Arraigned Over Hate Speech Against Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba

A Ugandan TikToker has been charged in court over alleged hate speech and unlawful access to personal data belonging to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The...

Speaker Among Launches Rajiv Ruparelia Memorial Eye Camp in Bukedea

Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among on Tuesday evening evening joined the Ruparelia Foundation and other partners at Kabira Country Club for the official launch of the upcoming RR...

UPDF dismisses UN report accusing its troops of helping South Sudan Airstrikes

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed a recent United Nations (UN) commission of inquiry report that accused its troops of helping South Sudan launch airstrikes that killed...

EC confirms Richard Baabo Kamugisha as its Secretary

The Electoral Commission has confirmed  Richard Baabo Kamugisha as its substantive Secretary, effective March 4, 2026. Kamugisha had been serving as the acting Secretary since late 2024 after the former...

Gen Muhoozi holds first MK Fund meeting

The Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, yesterday chaired the inaugural meeting of the MK Fund, marking the first gathering of its Board of Trustees. The MK Fund...

Tanzanian businessman Rostam Azizi buys Nation Media Group

Tanzanian businessman Rostam Azizi is set to acquire a controlling stake in Nation Media Group, the parent company of NTV Uganda, Daily Monitor,NTV Kenya, KFM and Spark TV. This follows...

16-Year-Old Student Petitions Parliament to Fund NGOs

Source: New Vision KAMPALA — A 16-year-old student and young media entrepreneur, Martin Luther Nyanzi, has formally petitioned the Parliament of Uganda seeking legislation that would allow the government to...

KCCA Launch Investigation Unauthorized Owino Market Demolition

Authorities from the Uganda Police Force (UPF) and the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have initiated a joint investigation into the unlawful nighttime demolition of a section of St....

Court Halts Terrorism Case Involving Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi Over Suspected Minors

Proceedings in the terrorism case involving Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 24 co-accused were temporarily halted at Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court after the presiding magistrate...

Kiira Motors Corporation Hands Over Shs500m Bus to Makerere University

On Monday, Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) announced the arrival of the 41-seater bus valued at UGX 500 million, sharing pictures of the vehicle...

UPDF, Police Launch Joint Road Operation Across Kampala to Enforce Traffic Rules

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces Military Police Brigade, working with the Uganda Police Force, has launched a joint operation to enforce traffic regulations and curb illegal activities on roads...

Former UNRA Boss Kagina Did Not Express Interest in Ministry Job

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Transport, Bageya Waiswa, has told Parliament that former Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) Executive Director Allen Kagina did not apply...

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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...