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Court Remands Suspect in $150,000 Gold Export Fraud Case

A man accused of orchestrating a multi-million shilling gold export scam has been remanded by the Makindye Magistrate’s Court as investigations into the case continue. Ssentumbwe James faces several criminal...

Barber Killed in Police Shooting During Night Robbery Operation in Gombe

Police in Gombe, under the Kasangati Police Division, are under scrutiny following the fatal shooting of a barber during an operation targeting suspected night robbers. The deceased, Amon Tindyebwa, was...

Museveni Calls for Hard Work and Faith at Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving

President  Museveni has called on Ugandans to combine hard work with trust in God, saying this is the true path to success. “Man was created in the image of God;...

South Africa’s Former Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota Dies at 77

South Africa's former defence minister and anti-apartheid campaigner Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age of 77. He played a key role in the struggle against the racist system of...

14-Year-Old Kololo Junior School Pupil Found Dead

Police in Wakiso District are investigating a suspected suicide involving a 14-year-old pupil at Kololo Junior School in Wakiso Town Council. The incident occurred on the evening of March 3,...

Harvest Money Expo 2026: dfcu Bank Champions ‘Farming as Business’ Agenda

dfcu Bank is accelerating Uganda’s shift from subsistence farming to commercial agribusiness, showcasing structured financing solutions and technical support at the Harvest Money Expo 2026. Held at the Kololo Ceremonial...

Photo: Nelly Witta gifts Vinka with a car

The heartwarming moment, shared in a video on her social media platforms, captured the singer smiling from ear to ear, visibly lost for words as she took in the...

President Museveni graces the launch of Tamini Insurance Uganda

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today launched Tamini General Insurance, Uganda’s first Islamic Insurance firm. Tamini General Insurance is a conglomerate of Saalam Group designed to offer Sharia alternative insurance...

Govt Assures Steady Fuel Supply Amid Middle East Tensions

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has assured Ugandans of continued fuel availability despite rising instability in the Middle East and concerns over potential disruptions to global petroleum...

UPDF and Somalia Army take control of Mubarak Town following an assault on Al-Shabaab

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops deployed under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), working jointly with the Somalia National Army (SNA), have taken control...

Mao’s Speakership Bid Linked to Gays, Western Imperialists

Democratic Party (DP) President, Norbert Mao’s speakership bid continues to slip into a bottomless pit after credible sources revealed that his biggest funders are gay imperialists who have been...

Two Arrested Over Kalerwe Man’s Murder as Police Dog Leads Investigators to Blood-Stained Weapon

Police at Wandegeya Division are holding two suspects in connection with the murder of Kabugo, a 34-year-old resident of Kalerwe. The suspects, identified as Ssebuya and Johnson, were arrested following...

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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...