17.1 C
Kampala
spot_imgspot_img

News

NUP’s Saudah Madaada Arrested at Uganda–Kenya Border

Saudah Madaada, a die-hard supporter of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) and candidate for the Kampala Central Lord Councilor’s seat, spent the night behind bars following her arrest...

Besigye, Lutale Ordered to Appear in Court as Judge Declines to Step Down

Highcourt Judge Emmanuel Baguma has for the second time summoned Dr. Besigye and Hajji Lutale to appear before him and present their reasons as to why they want him...

Phina Masanyalaze Enters 2026 Race for Female Workers MP Seat

Musician and cultural leader Phina Mugerwa, popularly known as Phina Masanyalaze, has declared her intention to contest for the position of Female Workers Member of Parliament in the 2026...

Minister Persis Namuganza Loses NRM Bukono Re-run Despite Tribunal Ruling

State Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Princess Persis Namuganza, has suffered a decisive defeat in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primary re-runs in Bukono Constituency, Namutumba District, despite...

NRM Youth League to Hold Fresh Elections After Tribunal Cancels Collins Tanga Results

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal has nullified the election of Collins Tanga as Chairperson of the NRM Youth League, citing conflict of interest and the disenfranchisement...

Kasi Insight and Capital One Drive ESG Agenda with Nationwide Survey in Uganda

Kasi Insight, Africa’s leading Decision Intelligence Platform operating across 21+ of the continent’s most dynamic markets, in partnership with Capital One Group (COG EA Ltd), a strategic marketing communications...

Tecno Launches Spark 40 Series in Uganda, Issues Warning on Counterfeits

Tecno Mobile Uganda has introduced its latest smartphone lineup — the Spark 40 Pro Plus, Spark 40 Pro, and an unexpected addition, the Tecno Slave — at a launch...

President Museveni okays the construction of Mbarara international airport

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met and held discussions yesterday with a China-based consortium proposing to build and develop an international airport in Nyakisharara, Mbarara District. The meeting took place at...

EC issues a stern directive to nominated candidates prohibiting them from early campaigning

The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued a stern directive to nominated candidates for various local council positions, prohibiting them from campaigning before 10 November 2025, the officially designated start...

NRM Flagbearer Remanded Over Alleged Assault on PM Nabbanja

Bugangaizi East NRM flagbearer, Onesmus Twinamatsiko, has been remanded to Kibale Prison after allegedly slapping Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja during the party’s primaries. The incident reportedly occurred on July 17,...

LoP Ssenyonyi Demands Answers on Alleged US Deportees Deal

Opposition Leader Demands Government Clarity on Alleged US Deportees Deal Leader of Opposition (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi has called on the government to provide Parliament with detailed information regarding reports that...

UCC Opposes 10-Year Jail Term for Copyright Infringement, Proposes Lighter Penalties

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has opposed the government’s plan to impose a 10-year prison term and a shs50 million fine for copyright infringement. Instead, the commission has recommended reducing...

━ popular

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...