Daily Express

NEBBI: Christians urged to embrace dialogue, unity as Parish priest bids farewell

Nebbi, Uganda: Christians in Nebbi Diocese have been urged to embrace dialogue, unity, and love as foundations for church growth and spiritual...

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Bukedi FDC boss slams Byabakama directive on voters to leave polling stations after casting ballots

Bukedi FDC chair Emmanuel Olebo Odeke has criticised EC chair Simon Byabakama’s directive requiring voters to leave polling stations immediately after voting,...

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Put defends ‘starboy’ Okello after penalty miss; “Even Messi misses sometimes”

Rabat, Morocco: Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has publicly shielded starboy Allan Okello following the midfielder’s late penalty miss in Uganda’s...

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Editorial

From Commission to ‘Omission’: Byabakama washing away last glimpse of democracy ahead of 2026 polls

As Uganda heads toward the 2026 elections, a wave of late-stage candidate denominations raises serious questions about the Electoral Commission’s credibility, fairness,...

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Four-year-old girl killed after kidnap on Christmas Day in Kiboga

Kiboga, Uganda: The Territorial Police in Wamala Region are investigating a case of kidnap and murder of a four-year-old girl in Kiboga...

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14 arrested over aggravated attack on police constable in Arua

Arua City, Uganda: Police in the West Nile sub-region are holding in custody 14 suspects arrested in connection with an aggravated robbery...

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Entertainment

Rapper Fik Fameica mourns passing of mother Jackline Nassimbwa

Kampala, Uganda: Uganda’s music industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Jackline Nassimbwa, the mother of celebrated rapper Fik...

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Two women, including pregnant mother, electrocuted in Luuka

Luuka, Uganda: The Territorial Police in Busoga North has launched investigations into a fatal electrocution incident that claimed the lives of two...

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Kadaga rolls out door-to-door strategy that will deliver Busoga victory for Museveni

Kamuli, Uganda: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East African Affairs Rebecca Kadaga has launched a Busoga regional task force to...

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Govt to support redevelopment of Tooro’s Muchwa Legacy Centre

Rwakitura, Uganda: President Museveni has pledged government support for the redevelopment of the historic Muchwa Building in Fort Portal City into a...

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AFCON 2025: Okello misses late penalty as Uganda draw with Tanzania in EA derby

Rabat, Morocco: Uganda Cranes were left heartbroken after ‘Starboy’ Allan Okello missed a late penalty as Uganda settled for a 1–1 draw...

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Uganda, Tanzania settle for draw in East African AFCON derby

Rabat, Morocco: Uganda Cranes were left ruing missed chances after settling for a 1–1 draw with Tanzania Taifa Stars in a tense...

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Big Story

AGAIN! EC axes Minister Kasaija challenger in latest blow to NUP

Kibaale, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) has yet again de-nominated another National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, this time Ategeka Christopher from the...

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AFCON 2025: Onyango, Okello start for Cranes as Put makes five changes for Tanzania test

Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (Group C)Uganda vs TanzaniaSaturday, December 27, 2025 (8:30 p.m. EAT) Rabat, Morocco: Uganda Cranes head coach Joseph...

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Student, 18, lynched by mob after alleged phone snatching on Boxing Day

Luweero, Uganda: An 18-year-old student was left beaten to death in a suspected mob justice attack in Luweero Town Council, casting a...

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Big Story

Museveni minister calls for daytime drinking ban to safeguard PDM success

Rukungiri, Uganda: Jim Muhwezi, the Minister of Security, has called on local leaders in Rukungiri District to urgently enact bylaws banning daytime...

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VP Alupo calls for discipline as 668 children are confirmed in Katakwi

Katakwi, Uganda: Vice President Jessica Rose Alupo Epel has warned youth in Katakwi District against night dancing, drug abuse and excessive alcohol...

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How NRM parish strategy helped sweep away independents in Kaliro ahead of 2026 polls

Kaliro, Uganda: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has intensified its grip on Kaliro District following the rollout of a parish-based grassroots mobilisation...

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Big Story

“There is no threat we cannot deal with” – UPDF to Bobi Wine amid calls to mob polling stations

Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has issued a stern warning to the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential Candidate,...

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Family shocked after Uncle rapes 14-year-old girl during Christmas visit

Bugweri, Uganda: A 45-year-old man identified as Vasikoda Igaga is on the run in Bugweri District after allegedly raping his 14-year-old niece...

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Breaking

Seven family members all perish in Masaka-Mbarara highway crash

Lwengo, Uganda: At least seven members of the same family have perished in a fatal road traffic accident that occurred in the...

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Bobi Wine cries foul as EC de-nominates NUP’s Ntanda Shalif in Isingiro North

Isingiro, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) has annulled the nomination of opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Ntanda Shalif Bin Hakim for...

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