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938BusinessUganda’s economy to grow 7.5%, ranks among Africa’s top 5 performers
The figures place Uganda firmly among the continent’s fastest-growing economies, nearly doubling the regional growth rate and reinforcing its upward economic trajectory.
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799NewsSMEs urge tax cuts on mobile money, smartphones to unlock digital economy
The federation says cheaper smartphones would accelerate digital adoption, enabling more Ugandans to access online services and participate in the formal economy.
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4.4KBig StoryMan, 39, arrested over defiling 8-year-old girl after viral video
According to KMP spokesperson Rachael Kawala, the suspect allegedly lured the child and her sister by giving them a phone to watch...
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678NewsBuganda Children’s Day: Namyalo marks son’s birthday with mega charity outreach in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda: The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) and Senior Presidential Advisor, Hajat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, Friday marked...
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729CrimeGuard stabbed in Iganga robbery dies as police recover stolen gun
A sniffer dog tracked the suspects’ trail up to a nearby railway station, while police recovered exhibits of forensic importance, including knives...
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1.1KCrimeLivestock theft escalates in Luuka as stolen cows found slaughtered, dumped
The animals stolen on Monday night were later discovered in a nearby sugarcane plantation, where two had been slaughtered and their meat...
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1.5KCrimeMBALE: Four students among six arrested over assault of peer in viral video
Elgon Regional Police spokesperson Rogers Taitika confirmed the arrests and warned that criminal liability applies even to minors above 12 years.
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881NewsTwo dead on spot as car, motorcycle collide in Budaka
The Mercedes Benz (registration number UBE 954L, silver) was travelling in the opposite direction when the driver allegedly attempted a careless overtaking...
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1.1KNationalIsingiro tops 2025 district rankings as Kira, Nansana shine climp high
Closely following Isingiro is Kiruhura District with a score of 97.10, while Nansana Municipal Council secured third place with 94.50, marking a...
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767NationalAringa leaders call for talks to resolve Uganda-South Sudan border raids
Officials say noted recurring cattle raids, often carried out by armed groups from across the border, have fueled cycles of retaliation, displacement,...
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720NationalOver 1,000 LRA war survivors to benefit from trauma healing program
The initiative aims to address the long-standing physical, psychological, and economic effects of the two-decade Lord’s Resistance Army insurgency, which left thousands...
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689FootballMuteesa Royal edge St Lawrence to reach maiden University League final
The historic win secures Muteesa a place in the final, where they will face YMCA Comprehensive Institute in a highly anticipated showdown.
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756NewsSchools drive tree planting campaign in Northern Uganda
The campaign, spearheaded by Absa Bank Uganda in partnership with My Tree Initiative, will see over 700,000 fruit tree seedlings distributed to...
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1.2KNationalAlur Kingdom rolls out initiative to safeguard cultural artifacts
The initiative seeks to protect centuries-old cultural treasures that have remained largely undocumented and are increasingly at risk of deterioration.
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756CrimeArmed thugs stab guard, steal rifle in Iganga robbery at agent banking shop
The attackers reportedly struck and stabbed the guard, leaving him with severe head injuries before robbing him of a SAR rifle which...
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2.2KBig StoryFULL LIST: Police released updated contacts for over 1000 sub-county stations
The newly released list covers over 1,200 police stations and posts across multiple regions including Albertine North and South, Aswa West, Bukedi...
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644CrimeEight arrested as police recover four stolen motorcycles in Wakiso
One of the suspects, Bukenya, a welder, was reportedly found attempting to tamper with the number plate of the stolen motorcycle. “He...
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587FootballStanbic Uganda Cup: Kitara-Vipers clash headline semi-final draw
Kitara FC will host the first leg at Royal Park Butema in Hoima between May 1 and 3, before travelling to St...
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589CrimePolice grill CPS officer filmed assaulting civilian in viral video
KMP Spokesperson, SP Kawala Rachael said although the victim and the officer have since reconciled, the behaviour displayed by the officer remains...
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607CrimeSecurity guard arrested over Shs500m gold theft in Kampala
It is alleged that Akena stole a bag containing UGX 29 million and 900 grams of gold valued at approximately UGX 500...
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555FeaturesHope Restored: New Kitgum eye unit to transform lives in Northern Uganda
The new CBM-funded eye unit in Kitgum is set to reduce blindness in Northern Uganda, offering faster access to surgeries, eyeglasses, and...
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611BusinessURSB bags appreciation award at UCC suppliers conference
The Bureau plays a central role in facilitating company registration, intellectual property protection, and legal documentation, critical components in Uganda’s drive to...
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763FootballFUFA Schools of Excellence: Magogo backs elite project to shape Uganda’s football future
A total of 11 schools across the country have been confirmed for the programme, covering different regions of the country, with Kitara...
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855OP-EDThe Silent War: Uganda’s road safety crisis at breaking point
Uganda faces a growing road safety crisis as accidents surge, with reckless driving and speeding blamed for rising deaths in April 2026,...
