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KCCA Sets aside Shs50m to support eradication of bedbugs in Kampala

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has allocated Shs 50 million to support the eradication of bedbugs in communities across the city, as officials respond to growing public concern over...

Namungoona–Bwaise Bypass Section Reopens After Months of Repairs

Motorists can once again use the Namungoona–Bwaise section of the Kampala Northern Bypass after the Ministry of Works and Transport reopened the road following months of repair works. The ministry...

Former MPs Push for Shs10m–Shs15m Monthly Retirement Package

Former Members of Parliament are seeking a special retirement package that would provide them with a monthly allowance of between Shs10 million and Shs15 million after leaving Parliament. The proposal...

Woman Dies After Six Years in ICU at Mbarara Hospital

A woman has died at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, having spent six years in the Intensive Care Unit. The hospital announced the death of Claire Kirabo, describing her as its...

Kapeeka Industrial Park Transforms Nakaseke into Uganda’s Manufacturing Hub

Once a quiet agricultural area, Kapeeka Industrial Park in Nakaseke District has become a bustling hub for manufacturing, driving economic growth, job creation, and technological advancement in Uganda. The park's...

Muwanga Kivumbi re-arrested over hate speech on President Museveni and First Lady

Former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been re-arrested in Mpigi district shortly after being granted bail by the High Court. The circumstances of the arrest remain unclear, with...

CDF hosts Ethiopian Ambassador at SFC offices in Entebbe

The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has hosted the Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Uganda, H.E. Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu, at the Special Forces...

CDF Muhoozi opens new aircraft to aid UPDF’s logistical efficiency

The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commissioned a new fleet of aircraft into the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force, marking a major step in...

“No internal rivalry at Swangz Avenue,” Vinka

Singer Vinka has shut down persistent rumours of competition among Swangz Avenue's musical talents, emphasising a strong sense of teamwork and mutual support within the record label. Vinka, a prominent...

Speaker Oboth Oboth to fund parliamentary oversight committees

Speaker Jacob Oboth has announced a commitment to fully fund parliamentary oversight committees from within the Parliamentary Commission's budget. This move aims to enhance committee independence, improve efficiency, and bolster...

Kassanda Police Recover Body of Woman Abducted in Deadly Robbery

Police in Kassanda District have recovered the body of a woman who had been missing since a deadly robbery claimed the life of her husband last week. The body of...

NRM Rolls Out LC1, Women Council Election Roadmap

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unveiled its roadmap for the election of Village LC1 chairpersons and Women Council leaders, urging party members nationwide to actively participate in the...

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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...