All posts tagged "featured"
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207NationalFULL STATEMENT: Museveni’s inauguration speech as he took oath for 7th term
On regional integration, Museveni said Africa’s prosperity depended on building larger markets capable of absorbing locally manufactured products, praising the East African...
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347National‘No More Sleeping, No More Corruption’ – Museveni sets tone for new Kisanja
In his inauguration speech after taking oath for the 2026–2031 term, Museveni said the new phase of leadership would focus on wealth...
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900Big StoryPICTORIAL: Museveni officially sworn in as Uganda’s President for 2026–2031 term
After the oaths, President Museveni signed the oath instruments and received the six instruments of power, including the Constitution of Uganda, the...
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540NewsPICTORIAL: NRM lights up Kampala with first-ever drone show in Uganda
The colourful show attracted attention across the city and dominated social media platforms, where supporters and residents shared videos and photographs of...
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450Big StoryTransition or Recycling? Questions emerge as ex-Umeme staff take over key positions at UEDCL
The appointments appear aimed at ensuring operational continuity during Uganda’s post-Umeme transition by retaining personnel familiar with electricity distribution systems, commercial operations...
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578FeaturedMuseveni hosts regional leaders for state dinner at Speke Resort Munyonyo
President Museveni, accompanied by his daughter Natasha Museveni Karugire, arrived at about 8:40pm to applause from dignitaries gathered for the ceremonial dinner,...
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412NationalONC’s Namyalo assembles over 1,000 bodas to lead mega procession for Museveni swearing
The riders are expected to traverse different divisions of Kampala and surrounding areas mobilising residents and spreading information about the ceremony.
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509Big StoryHigh court throws out case against Among-Tayebwa speakership endorsement
In his ruling, Justice Acelam held that the applicant lacked sufficient legal standing to bring the case and had failed to exhaust...
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325BusinessGgoobi takes over EADB Board leadership as regional bank launches $13m SME fund
The meeting also ushered in changes in the Bank’s leadership in line with the EADB Charter with Yusuf Murangwa, Rwanda’s Minister of...
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906NationalWhy Museveni always swears in on May 12
May 12 is viewed as one of the defining moments that exposed the military’s influence over Uganda’s politics and indirectly set the...
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511FeaturesMothers urged to prioritize parenting and family values
In her Mother’s Day message, the Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Rebecca Alitwala Mubeezi, urged mothers not to abandon their parenting...
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594NewsUWA takes over Bugoma Forest management, to upgrade it to National Park
On the very first day of the takeover, two suspects were arrested for allegedly cutting trees and burning charcoal inside the reserve,...
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559NationalONC’s Namyalo takes Museveni inauguration mobilization to Kalerwe Market
For hours, Hajjat Namyalo moved through different sections of the market participating in the cleaning exercise, greeting vendors and encouraging residents to...
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543NewsWhy Murchison Falls National Park is still Uganda’s wildlife crown jewel
As UWA intensifies conservation and tourism development efforts, officials say the iconic conservation area continues to offer one of Africa’s richest safari...
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641NationalNRM mobilizers petition Museveni’s office over exclusion from swearing-In preparations
NRM mobilizers from Kampala’s five divisions have petitioned the ONC in Kyambogo over what they describe as exclusion from preparations for President...
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884Big StoryPant-Hoots, Power Struggles and Survival: Inside the secret world of Kibale Chimpanzees
Dr Kobusingye Margaret Abwooli, a researcher with the Kibale Chimpanzee Project, explained that what many outsiders interpret as warfare among the chimps...
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1.4KNationalMuseveni hails NRM MPs after passage of Sovereignty Bill
The Bill, which was approved by Parliament late Tuesday evening, May 5, 2026, seeks to insulate Uganda’s political and economic systems from...
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1.1KBig StorySecurity agencies bust suspected international drug network in Kampala
Investigators indicate that Mugisha has a prior international drug trafficking conviction dating back to 2010, when he was reportedly arrested at Jomo...
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430BusinessUganda secures investment, export deals at China’s Canton Fair
Uganda’s participation comes amid expanding trade ties with China, currently valued at approximately US$1.46 billion annually. Uganda exports about US$90 million worth...
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587NationalURSB begins rollout of new national entity register
According to Registrar General, Mercy Kainobwisho, the Non-Individual Register will serve as a single repository for all non-individual entities operating in Uganda,...
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1.7KBig StoryAS IT HAPPENED: How Parliament passed controversial Sovereignty Bill 2026
Moments before the debate commenced, Ssenyonyi challenged the legitimacy of the Bill, arguing that the version presented differed from the one previously...
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648CourtTwo remanded over Shs1bn fraud in fake military deal
The duo allegedly convinced the investors that they could secure a lucrative government contract to supply military items such as uniforms, boots,...
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1.4KBig StoryKayanja Trial: Forensic expert details how explicit content moved via WhatsApp, later deleted
Police digital forensic analyst Enock Kanene told court that the material in question moved in one direction—from Ssentongo’s device to the contact...
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1.7KFeaturesWorld’s ‘oldest person’ dies in Uganda at 139, leaves 209 great-grandchildren
At 139, if independently verified, this would surpass the longest confirmed human lifespan held by Jeanne Louise Calment, recognised by Guinness World...