All posts tagged "featured"
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11.9KBig StoryPharmacists target early screening, access to hydroxyurea in 2026 Annual Sickle Cell Run
The annual charity run, scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026, will start at 6:00 am from Pharmacy House in Kyambogo, featuring both...
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8.5KBreakingNext Media’s Badru Kasirye, Ndamagye perish in Entebbe road crash, Brian Makona injured
Badru Kasirye, a celebrated television producer, lifestyle content creator, trade marketing officer and media personality with Sanyuka TV, died at the scene...
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959East AfricaMuseveni, Samia Suluhu, launch new Uganda-Tanzania energy deal
The planned energy hub is expected to complement Uganda's emerging oil and gas industry, including the planned 60,000-barrel-per-day Hoima Refinery, while enhancing...
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677Big StorySsemakadde asks DPP to halt prosecution of Law Graduate over advocate enrolment delays
Ssemakadde contends that while Nsubuga appears as No. 92 on the latest Law Council memorandum approving applicants for certificates of eligibility, his...
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5.9KNationalParliament approves UPDF deployment to Gaza for peacekeeping mission
The approval paves the way for Uganda to join the multinational stabilisation force expected to oversee implementation of the post-conflict arrangements in...
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598NationalMinister Kasolo bids farewell to Sudan Envoy after four-year diplomatic tour
Hon Kasolo expressed Uganda's appreciation for Ambassador Ibrahim's contribution to strengthening diplomatic ties, cooperation and friendship between the two countries during his...
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14.3KBreakingUganda’s Charity Cherop wins 5,000m gold at World U20 Championships
The 19-year-old crossed the finish line in 15:03.88, finishing ahead of Ethiopia's Shito Gumi, who claimed silver in 15:07.91, and Kenya's Joyline...
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679Big StoryFamily want High Court Judge Verma off Grandparents land
According to businessman Bunny Wallia, appropriate property mediation can only succeed if all parties are treated with dignity and allowed to express...
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791Big StoryUganda Airlines launches direct flights to Kigali, Accra in expanded routes
The inaugural flights were flagged off on Wednesday at Entebbe International Airport during a ceremony attended by senior government officials, diplomats and...
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746NationalIGG appeals for MPs’ Support to intensify fight against corruption
Deputy IGG Ann Muhairwe says Uganda's efforts to combat corruption continue to be undermined by deeply entrenched societal attitudes that discourage whistleblowing...
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6.4KCrimePolice arrest 13-year-old over inciting violence, sectarianism in viral TikTok posts
Lyantonde, Uganda: Police in Lyantonde District have arrested a 13-year-old boy over allegations of incitement to violence and promoting sectarianism through content...
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14.3KOP-EDCelebrating Jackson Kaguri: The Unsung Visionary Behind Nyaka Global
Under Jackson Kaguri's stewardship, Nyaka has impacted more than 300,000 community members through the provision of free healthcare services and medical treatment....
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14.4KTourismUganda ranks among Africa’s top destinations for night safaris in new tourism study
The study, conducted by safari specialists Yellow Zebra, places Uganda ninth among Africa's best destinations for nighttime wildlife experiences, with an overall...
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1.3KBig StoryWoman loses Shs68m suit against Stanbic in FlexiPay fraud claim
Nakku's troubles began on February 6, 2023, when she lost her mobile phone. The following day, unknown individuals allegedly registered her account...
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8.5KNationalMuseveni presents Otunnu candidacy to UN Security Council representatives
Describing Otunnu as an accomplished statesman with an extensive record of international service, Museveni said the veteran diplomat possesses the experience and...
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15.3KFootballUganda Cranes legend, Emmanuel Okwi retires from football at 33
During a professional career spanning nearly two decades, Okwi featured for several clubs across Uganda and abroad, earning admiration for his pace,...
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8.3KCrimeOver 10 arrested as Police bust fraud syndicate impersonating Hajjat Namyalo on TikTok to con Ugandans
The operation followed a surge in complaints from members of the public who turned up at the Office of the National Chairman...
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1.0KBig Storydfcu forecasts Sh26.3bn half-year loss as operating costs weigh on earnings
Commenting on the results, dfcu Bank Chief Executive Officer Charles Mudiwa said the institution remains financially resilient and well-positioned to continue supporting...
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6.0KNational14 killed after Sino truck collides head-on with Taxi on Kampala-Masaka highway
The taxi was travelling from Kampala towards Masaka when it collided head-on with the oncoming truck. Police allege that the truck driver...
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5.9KCrimeJinja residents demand CCTV installation after fourth murder in two months
Residents believe the repeated discovery of bodies in Mutai-Busibe points to a worrying security lapse, with some suspecting that victims are being...
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887Big StoryObore, six other parliament officials to know bail fate on September 9
The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has been given until August 14, 2026, to file its responses, after which the applicants will have...
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1.5KBig StoryLIST: URSB deregisters 90,000 companies for not filing annual returns
The latest deregistration marks one of Uganda's largest corporate compliance enforcement exercises as part of URSB's ongoing efforts to clean up the...
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949NationalMaj Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru: The new boss of Uganda’s Elite Special Forces Command
Alongside his appointment as Acting Commander of the Special Forces Command, Brig Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru was elevated to the acting rank...
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3.8KNewsULS boss Ssemakadde renews calls for answers on missing activist Sam Mugumya
In a statement issued on Monday, August 3, Ssemakadde appealed directly to the two ministers, noting that both had previously found themselves...