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935AfricaKenya Maize Ban Prompts Harsh Criticism
By Our Reporter Arusha — Kenya’s ban on maize imports from Tanzania and Uganda, ostensibly because of aflatoxin contamination, continued to draw...
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901AfricaMinister Who Was Denied Plane Over COVID-19 Positive Status Walks By Road To Uganda
By Our Reporter JUBA – South Sudan’s minister of humanitarian affairs and disaster management Peter Mayen who was forced off a plane...
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766CrimeMan killed at in-law’s home trying to get his wife back
Police have since arrested four suspects in connection with the attack and are pursuing six villagers suspected to be behind the lynching.
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1.1KAfricaSomalia’s Former President, Ali Mahdi Muhammad dies of Covid-19
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Information Isamel Mukhtaar confirmed the death in a tweet stating that Former President Ali Mahdi passed...
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1.5KFeaturesWho is Flavia Oketcho? Meet Victoria University’s New Dean of Students
Flavia Oketcho (born 16 July 1986) is a Ugandan female basketball player, who plays for Uganda women's national basketball team.
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1.5KJust InRukiga District NUP Coordinator Arrested
Derrick Katebire Mugyesera, the NUP party secretary-general for Kigezi region says police raided Turyasingura’s home and arrested him without giving any explanation
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1.8KEducationFlavia Oketcho Named Dean Of Students At Victoria University
At VU, she brings a wealth of knowledge to improve the students welfare. She will be expected to boost the sports activities...
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772EntertainmentYouTube to Deduct 24% Tax from Creators Starting June 2021
The new policy according to an email sent out to creators will begin as early as June 2021.
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989BusinessTough Terms set as Kenya Lifts Ban on Uganda’s Maize Imports
Kenya has finally agreed to lift the ban imposed on maize imports from Uganda and Tanzania under strict terms. Kenyan local media...
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987FeaturesFPU Impounds Over 100 Illegal Fishing Boats on Lake Albert
KAGADI, UGANDA: The Fisheries Protection Unit-FPU has impounded more than 100 illegal fishing boats and fishing gear at various landing sites on...
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898NationalAccident claims three, injures four in Luweero
This is the second accident since the month of March begun. On March 1, three persons died and seven others were critically...
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1.2KCrimeMentally Ill Woman Raped and Murdered by Unknown Assailants in Kabale
The deceased, aged 50 years, who was a resident of Nyakabungo village in Kyanamira sub county in Kabale Municipality was found dead...
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705FeaturesUNHCR Boss Hails Uganda for ‘Extraordinary’ Programs on Supporting Refugees
Uganda hosts more than 1.45 million refugees, with the vast majority living in rural settlements.
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973AfricaIvory Coast PM Hamed Bakayoko dies of Cancer in Freiburg, Germany
The 56-year-old had seen his health deteriorate sharply in recent days.
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2.1KEditorialOnyango-Obbo: It’s East African food fight season
The ban on Ugandan and Tanzanian maize was, ostensibly, because there has been an increase in aflatoxin-related illnesses in Kenya.
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1.1KNewsLango MPs endorse Oulanyah for Speakership Race
Led by their caucus chairperson and minister for Kampala, Betty Amongi, the legislators said that they are doing so following the unwritten...
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1.2KNationalI will outshine Kadaga’s performance – Ssemujju
Ssemujju who doubles as Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) spokesperson and opposition chief whip will now have to face off with incumbent...
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1.2KFeaturedLa Cabana unveils special menu for Vegans
La Cabana restaurant, one of Kampala’s fine dining restaurant is set to introduce a special dining menu option for vegans in the...
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846FeaturesKCCA Unveils City Road Safety Plan to Mitigate Accidents
While launching the strategy, the Kampala Initiative Coordinator for BIGRIS, Ms Jemima Nalumansi, said the road strategy aims to achieve safety for...
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1.7KLatest NewsSoroti MP Adeke Raises Claims of Sexual Harassment from Fellow MP
“A male colleague, who is much older than me came and tapped my chest as I was looking through the mirror. He...
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975AfricaUganda, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania Most Hit By U-17 Afcon Cancellation
By Our Reporter Uganda among other big Africa teams have been hit hard after Caf yesterday announced the last-minute cancellation of the...
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1.1KAfricaBurundi President Pardons Over 5000 Prisoners To Curb Overcrowding
By Our Reporter Burundi is set to release thousands of inmates to ease overcrowding in the east African nation’s prisons. Some 5,255 prisoners or roughly...
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907AfricaBobi Wine Demands Immediate Release Of Political Prisoners
By Our Reporter Opposition leader Bobi Wine on Tuesday called on Ugandans to “rise up peacefully and unarmed” in protest against President...
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2.5KAfricaBusiness At Peak! Uganda Airlines Given Morning Landing Slot At London Heathrow
By Our Reporter Uganda Airlines has secured an early morning landing slot at London Heathrow Airport. The flight from Entebbe will land...
