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Museveni names Henry Lutwama as Special Presidential Assistant to handle Bataka affairs

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Henry Lutwama as Special Presidential Assistant and Coordinator of Bataka affairs in Buganda, a role based at State House. The appointment takes immediate effect, according...

Apollo BW’s Latest Release “Oh Uganda” Celebrates Uganda’s Soul

East Africa’s soulful and thought-provoking artist Apollo BW is back with a brand new single titled “Oh Uganda,” a deeply patriotic and emotionally resonant song that celebrates national pride, unity,...

JUST IN: UNEB releases PLE results: 2025 performance outshines 2024 as boys perform best

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, showing an improvement in overall performance compared to 2024. According to the results, more candidates...

Museveni Never Interfered With Courts, Says Retired Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo

Retired Chief Justice Alfonso Owiny-Dollo has come out to distance allegations that President Yoweri Museveni has for long interfered in the work of the Judiciary, insisting that during his...

Principal Judge Abodo Commends Commercial Court for Timely Justice Delivery and ADR Use

According to Jane Frances Abodo, the Principal Judge has told the judicial officers to strengthen case management and also make sure that justice is delivered in time, as the...

Ex-BBC Presenter Alan Kasujja Named New Media Centre Executive Director

President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Minister of Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, to appoint former BBC journalist Alan Kasujja as Executive Director of the...

UNEB Set To Release 2025 PLE Results Tomorrow

The decision followed a briefing by Uganda National Examinations Board, which presented a summary of candidates’ performance ahead of the official release. The First Lady and Minister for Education and...

Sudan’s Conflict Enters the Drone Age, Leaving Civilians Exposed

As Sudan’s war enters its third year, the conflict has evolved into one of the most complex and devastating crises in Africa marked not only by ground fighting between...

Kawempe North MP Nalukoola Rejects Proposed NGO Funding Act Proposal

Kampala — Kawempe North legislator Hon. Elias Nalukoola has rejected a proposed NGO Funding Act, questioning the logic of government-funded non-governmental organizations while they are expected to address failures...

Uganda Targets $5.3bn Annual Revenue from Smart Coffee City

Inspire Africa Group CEO Nelson Tugume says Uganda’s planned Smart Coffee City is expected to create over one million jobs within the next 10 years, building on the foundation...

Agnes Nandutu Corruption Case Stalls as Trial Judge Remains on Leave

The hearing of a corruption case against former state minister for Karamoja Affairs minister, Agnes Nandutu failed to resume on Wednesday morning due to the absence of the trial...

Sarah Bireete Granted Bail, Ordered to Deposit Passport as Court Sets February Return Date

Human rights lawyer and activist Dr. Sarah Bireete has been granted bail by the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court, ending weeks of pre-trial detention that had drawn sharp scrutiny...

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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...