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Anita Among Defends Anti-Homosexuality Act

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has said she remains proud of presiding over the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023, and called on African leaders to enact laws that...

‘Shut Up, Akena!’ – CDF Muhoozi Hits Back at UPC President’s Rebuke

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba told UPC president Jimmy Akena to “shut up” after Akena criticised his conduct and social media posts as embarrassing and unfit for a presidential hopeful. The Chief...

UPDF Spending Set to Rise to UGX 27.7 Trillion

Government plans to spend more than UGX 27.7 trillion on the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) between 2025 and 2030, driven by the need to acquire modern military equipment,...

‘It’s Not Me’ – Sheilah Gashumba Denies Involvement in Viral Sextape Video

Sheilah Gashumba, a socialite and former presenter with NBS TV, has addressed issues pinned to the circulating of a sextape on social media. The news broke earlier this week through...

UPC’s Akena Calls Muhoozi’s Acts as “Reckless and Embarrassing” to Ugandans

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, 11th February, 2026, the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena came out and told the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi...

NUP’s Nalubowa Withdraws Case Applications in Masaka Election Row

Masaka: National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Rose Nalubowa has withdrawn multiple High Court applications challenging the vote recount that overturned her initial victory in the Masaka City Woman Member...

Three students jailed for impersonating First Daughter Natasha Museveni

Three students have been remanded in prison by the Buganda Road Court after being charged with impersonating Natasha Museveni Karugire, the daughter of Uganda’s President, on social media. The suspects...

ULS Calls For Resignation of EC Boss Simon Byabakama

Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has intensified calls for the resignation of Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, citing what it describes as a series of failures...

JUST IN: 2025 UCE Results to Be Released on 13th February 2026, UNEB Confirms

The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results 2025 will be officially out this Friday, 13th February 2026, at State House, Nakasero. That’s according to an announcement from Uganda National Examinations...

Fresh Legal Battle as Besigye, Lutale Seek Court Intervention Over Military Trials of Civilians

Kampala, Uganda — A new legal challenge has been launched against the government’s decision to reinstate military courts’ jurisdiction over civilians, with opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and constitutional...

UIBFS Launches 2025–2026 Financial Awareness Campaign Under ‘Planned Adult’ Theme

The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) today officially launches the 2025–2026 Banking and Financial Services Awareness Campaign (BAFSAC) webinar series, marking the first major activation of...

Prof. Andrew Anthony Cula Found Dead at Lira Residence

LIRA, Uganda — Professor Andrew Anthony Cula, the former Vice Chancellor of All Saints University Lango (ASUL), was found dead at his residence near Chogm Gardens in Lira City...

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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...