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Nsangi Police Crack Down on Criminals, Arrest 32 in Kyengera and Nearby Areas

Nsangi, Uganda:  Nsangi Police have carried out a large-scale operation across Kyengera Central, Nabaziza, Masanda, and Kinaawa, arresting 32 individuals suspected of theft, robbery, and other criminal activities affecting...

Otafiire: “I Respect Muhoozi, But I Don’t Want Him as President”

Uganda’s Internal Affairs Minister, Kahinda Otafiire, has publicly distanced himself from supporting Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba for the presidency, making it clear that his position is political...

Luzira, Mbarara Prison Schools Pass in 2025 UCE Results

The 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results reveal remarkable performance by government-run prison schools, with all inmate candidates passing and qualifying for the UCE certificate. At the Uganda Government...

UNEB Releases 2025 UCE Results as 428,628 candidates pass Under New Curriculum

KAMPALA: The Uganda National Examinations Board has today released the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examination results for the second cohort under the new lower secondary competence-based curriculum,...

UCU student dies after drowning in swimming pool

Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono, has been hit with another tragedy following the death of a student by the name of Muhoozi Edgar Tumwebaze, a member of the Faculty...

EU Opens Market for Ugandan Farmed Fish, Paving Way for Export Growth

Kampala, Uganda: Uganda has received the green light to export farmed fish to the European Union, marking a major step forward for the country’s aquaculture industry. The EU’s approval confirms...

European Parliament Calls for Independent Probe into Uganda, Questions Credibility of January Elections

The European Parliament has called for an independent investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in Uganda, raising serious concerns over the credibility of the country’s January 2026 general elections. In...

Supreme Court Orders Rehearing of Kazinda Petition

Kampala, Uganda: The Supreme Court of Uganda has ordered a rehearing of the petition filed by opposition figure Joseph Kazinda challenging the results of the 2026 parliamentary elections. In a...

Museveni Credits Biometric Technology for Opposition Defeat, Sparks Fresh Political Debate

Kampala: President Yoweri Museveni has stirred political debate after attributing the opposition’s recent electoral losses to the introduction of biometric voter verification (BVV) machines, which he said removed opportunities...

Kadaga Urges Parliament to Fast-Track National Health Insurance Bill

Kamuli, Uganda: First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga has called on Parliament, particularly the newly elected legislators, to fast-track the National Health Insurance Bill, describing it as a critical...

UPDF Reshuffle: Gen Muhoozi Appoints Brig Gen Jackson Pande Kajuba to Lead Armoured Division

Kampala, Uganda — The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Brig Gen Jackson Pande Kajuba as the new Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces...

Persis Namuganza Declares Bid for Speaker of Parliament 2026–2031

Bukono County Member of Parliament Persis Namuganza has formally declared her interest in contesting for the position of Speaker of Parliament for the 2026–2031 term. In a statement issued on...

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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...