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M23 Spokesperson Killed

The military spokesperson of the March 23 Movement, widely known as M23, has been killed in what sources describe as a targeted drone strike carried out by Congolese government...

Tecno Unveils Camon 50 and Camon 50 Pro on Ugandan Market

Africa’s innovative smartphone brand, Tecno Mobile, has officially launched the Camon 50 series in Uganda, unveiling two new devices: the Camon 50 and Camon 50 Pro. The launch event...

Proposed NGO Funding Bill 2026 Sparks National Conversation

KAMPALA — Uganda’s civil society sector could soon face one of its most significant regulatory shifts in years following the introduction of the NGO Funding Bill, 2026. The draft legislation...

Hon. Thomas Tayebwa Says He Can’t Preside Over NGO Funding Bill

Kampala, Uganda — The debate surrounding the proposed NGO Funding Act intensified today after the Deputy Speaker of Parliament indicated he would not preside over proceedings on the bill...

Fik Fameica And Feffe Bussi end their rao beef

The long-standing rift between rappers Fik Fameica and Feffe Bussi has officially come to an end. In a recent television interview, Fik Fameica confirmed what many fans had long...

Hadijah Namyalo asks government to pause law that could ban TikTok

NRM Chief Mobiliser and Senior Presidential Advisor, Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, has asked the government to pause any move that could result in a ban on TikTok, instead calling for...

Uganda, UAE Commence Visa Waiver for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced the commencement of a visa waiver agreement between the Republic of Uganda and the United Arab Emirates, easing travel for holders of...

IGP Abas Byakagaba Dismisses Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander, Deputy Over Rising Crime

The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has dismissed Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander Richard Ecega, following growing public concern over violent crime in Kampala. Ecega has been replaced by...

Government to Support Kamagwa Hospital as Museveni Honors Cardinal Wamala at 99

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged government support to Kamagwa Hospital and a proposed legacy museum in honor of Emmanuel Wamala. The President met Cardinal Wamala and praised his contribution...

NIC General Insurance Company Ltd Awarded Prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Certification

NIC General Insurance Company Ltd has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification following a successful audit conducted by Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS – UK...

Bish Roland Education Trust Fund sponsored students excel in UCE Exams at Kabale Brainstorm High School

Hon. Bish Roland Ndyomugyenyi set up Bish Roland Education Trust Fund to transform Rukiga through impactful education. In the recently released Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), Students sponsored by the...

One Dead as Street Gangs Clash with Chapati Vendors in Gulu

GULU CITY:  Tension gripped parts of Gulu City in the early hours of Sunday morning after violent clashes between suspected street gang members and chapati vendors left one person...

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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...