National
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795Gov’t to upgrade Mutoto cultural site road ahead of Imbalu launch
According to Inzu Ya Masaba spokesperson Steven Masiga, construction works are set to begin immediately after a joint feasibility assessment by officials...
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944Why Museveni took NRM MPs to shooting range in Kyankwanzi
Museveni cautioned legislators against engaging in bribery and vote-buying, describing the practice as harmful to democratic integrity and long-term national development.
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80724 students arrested after police officer injured in Koboko school fight
During the operation to quell down the fight between students, officer Thembo Cosmas sustained an eye injury after being struck by a...
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846UCC blocks over 500 websites for distributing pornography
UCC however acknowledged that a major limitation in enforcement remains to be users who can still bypass restrictions using Virtual Private Networks...
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736KOBOKO: Students sent home after protest over school leadership
The decision was taken on Monday after students staged a peaceful demonstration, marching to the offices of the Municipal Education Officer and...
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595New Ssezibwa Arch Bridge to boost trade, connectivity in Kayunga
The Ssezibwa Arch Bridge is the first of its kind in Uganda and is designed with a lifespan of up to 120...
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723Museveni urges MPs to prioritise constituencies over foreign trips
Speaking during a campfire session at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi on Monday evening, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni emphasised that effective...
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553Emirates Academy students lead sanitation drive at Kamuli Hospital
The initiative, conducted under the new lower secondary curriculum, is part of efforts to integrate practical community service into education and strengthen...
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604Women in Energy Forum: ERA champions inclusion as key to Uganda’s energy future
Speaking on Tuesday at the Women in Energy Forum 2026 held at UMA Multipurpose Hall, ERA CEO, Eng. Tibalwa said empowering women...
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755Security forces vow tough action as Apaa land conflict turns deadly
Authorities say efforts are now being intensified to restore stability in Apaa, with security deployments, community engagement, and administrative interventions all being...
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805Fresh Kamuli road crash kills three as death toll hits 12 in three days
Authorities say the pattern highlights growing concerns over road safety, particularly involving heavy commercial vehicles and reckless riding on narrow district roads.
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556Massive turnout at Kamuli Medical Camp sparks call for health reforms
The overwhelming turnout, despite ongoing rains and the farming season, highlighted the growing disease burden and limited access to healthcare services in...
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686Museveni targets wetlands with new fish farming strategy
“These wetlands we have cannot be effectively utilised using the Parish Development Model funds alone. The Shs1 million is not enough—it requires...
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1.0KFive killed on the spot as sugarcane truck rams motorcycle in Buyende
Buyende, Uganda: Five people, including three children, were killed instantly on Sunday afternoon after a sugarcane truck driver lost steering control of...
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1.3KBurial of Mufumbiro’s wife turns political as NUP leaders decry injustice over denied bail
What should have been a quiet burial in Luuka turned into a powerful protest against the justice system—after Mufumbiro was denied bail...
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1.2KLaw Society warns Ggaba murder trial risks breaching right to fair hearing
The ULS argues that such an atmosphere risks violating Article 28 of the Constitution, which guarantees every accused person the right to...
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896Five killed in Manafwa crash as Taxi hits motorcycle
Police said the taxi, which was reportedly heading towards the Lwakhakha border from Manafwa, knocked down the motorcycle, killing all its occupants...
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825Museveni backs revival of wooden cookware after safety tests confirm zero toxicity
In a directive issued March 27, 2026, the President confirmed that a scientific assessment by the government’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear...
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1.4KInside Museveni meeting with Iran envoy Majid Saffar at Kyankwanzi
The talks come amid renewed diplomatic engagement between the two countries, with Iran actively expanding its footprint in East Africa through partnerships...
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671PICTORIAL: Kabaka Birthday Run draws over 130,000 in push to end HIV/AIDS by 2030
This year’s theme, “Men for Good Health to Save the Girl Child and the Fight to End HIV/AIDS by 2030,” placed emphasis...
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520Kwania school suspends over 150 students after Easter strike
According to school authorities, the chaos began when a group of students demanded permission to leave for Easter celebrations, contrary to the...
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1.3KULS slams ‘two-tier justice system’ after Museveni says MPs in graft case were forgiven after repenting
Speaking at the NRM retreat in Kyankwanzi, President Museveni stated that some legislators who had been charged with corruption were pardoned after...
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965Woman arrested for dumping her newborn baby in hospital latrine
The suspect reportedly cited fear and inability to raise the child alone as the reason behind dumping the newborn baby into the...
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1.1KInside Museveni’s 11-point plan to grow Uganda’s economy 10 times
President Museveni says Uganda already has the capacity for rapid economic expansion if it maximises value addition, efficiency, and resource utilisation.