All posts tagged "featured"

Law Soceity demands Kivumbi’s release after re-arrest on Friday

The Uganda Law Society also announced plans to stage a peaceful petition at the Judiciary Headquarters on Friday, July 17, calling on...

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Featured

Speke Apartments Wampewo wins Prestigious 2026 Travellers’ Choice Award

The recognition by TripAdvisor reinforces Speke Apartments Wampewo's growing reputation as one of Kampala's preferred accommodation destinations, offering serviced apartments designed for...

Uganda Railways to install automated barrier systems after Mukono crash

While awaiting completion of the procurement and installation process, URC said it will immediately increase the deployment of personnel at railway crossings.

“ECCMIS Used to Ratify Repression” – ULS slams judiciary over denial of bail to Besigye, Lutale

ULS President Ssemakadde condemned the July 8 ruling by High Court Judge Baguma, saying it illustrated the risks of relying on a...

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Education

‘Wake Up or Be Left Behind’: Muganga’s new AI book challenges Africans to lead, not fear Artificial Intelligence

"Wake Up or Be Left Behind," officially launches on Monday, July 13, and seeks to challenge individuals, institutions, and governments to embrace...

News

ONC Boss Namyalo donates Shs15 million to Ngo Clan Cultural Heritage Fundraiser

Namyalo's donation comprised Shs10 million contributed on behalf of her mother, who belongs to the Ngo Clan, and an additional Shs5 million...

Kasolo meets repatriated Ugandans in Kyankwanzi, pledges government support

During the visit, the minister assured the returnees of government's commitment to helping them successfully reintegrate through programmes that promote self-employment, skills...

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One dead, several injured as train slams into school bus in Mukono

According to KMP spokesperson SP Rachael Kawala, the school bus was carrying students on an educational excursion when it was struck by...

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Business

Inside Ruparelia Empire: How one family built one of Uganda’s largest business conglomerates

From arriving in Britain as refugees after Idi Amin's 1972 expulsion of Asians to building one of East Africa's largest privately owned...

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Tables Turn: Ex-Speaker Among now member of Parliamentary Committee chaired by NUP’s Zaake

As an ordinary member of the house, Anita Among will now be required to seek Zaake's permission to speak during committee proceedings...

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CDF pledges full UPDF support to Uganda’s $500bn economy, warns against foreign agents

Addressing thousands of recruits during the pass-out ceremony at Kaweweta Military Training School on Thursday, Gen. Muhoozi said the military remains committed...

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Museveni passes out 11,947 UPDF recruits, hails CDF for improved soldiers welfare

The President commended Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and the UPDF High Command for prioritising the welfare of soldiers, saying a motivated force is...

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Religious council backs Senfuka’s indigenous cancer medicine, urge scientific validation

The Religious council said a meeting with Ssenfuka gave them an opportunity to understand his medical research journey, the development of his...

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Current Affairs

MoH distributes Shs2.1bn maternal care equipment to 31 health facilities

The consignment includes delivery beds, radiant warmers, patient monitors, baby cots, phototherapy machines, newborn resuscitation units, Kangaroo Mother Care chairs and other...

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Features

URSB equips South Africa returnees with business skills to rebuild livelihoods

The URSB training focused on equipping returnees with practical knowledge on business registration, enterprise formalisation, brand protection and other key aspects of...

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Uganda first East African country to join global Invictus movement for wounded soldiers

Speaking on the development, the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Kiryowa Kiwanuka, said Uganda's inclusion reflects the government's commitment to...

Gov’t breaks ground for Shs9.7bn Kikorongo Equator Monument upgrade

The upgraded monument is expected to become one of western Uganda's premier tourism stopovers, strengthening the country's competitiveness as a destination for...

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Owek Mpanga, BLB and Bibanja owners in fresh drive to combat fraudulent titles on Buganda land

Owek. Mpanga said Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II remains committed to protecting genuine bibanja holders from fraudsters who exploit legal loopholes to...

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MP Mafabi warns of looming landslides, calls for urgent relocation of 1,600 Sironko residents

Hon Mafabi warned that widening ground cracks and forecasts of El Niño-enhanced rainfall have heightened fears of fresh landslides in Sironko, a...

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NGO Bureau launches fresh crackdown on illegally operating entities

Dr. Stephen Okello reaffirmed that the National NGO Bureau remains the only institution legally mandated to regulate NGOs in Uganda and warned...

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Uganda, South Korea renew commitment to stronger bilateral relations

Acting Foreign Minister, Hon. Kasolo Kyeune Haruna, congratulated Ambassador Lee on his appointment and welcomed him to Uganda, reaffirming Kampala's commitment to...

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Govt moves to merge food, veterinary regulation under single Authority

The proposed Authority will regulate, among others, veterinary medicines, veterinary vaccines, veterinary medical devices, veterinary cosmetics, laboratory supplies and reagents, agricultural chemicals,...

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