All posts tagged "featured"

Shs42Bn BKK Ferries commissioned to boost trade across Busoga, Teso

Government has commissioned Shs42Bn MV BKK 1 and 2 ferries linking Buyende, Kaberamaido and Serere, cutting travel time from eight hours to...

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Tycoon Sudhir’s London trip cancelled amid Uganda Airline crisis with two planes grounded

Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia’s London trip has been cancelled as Uganda Airlines grounds two long-haul aircraft over unscheduled maintenance, disrupting London and Mumbai...

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After just 2 years, Noni Vie Lounge sold to Chinese investors, to turn into casino

Kampala’s once-popular Noni Vie Lounge in Lugogo has been sold to Chinese investors and will soon reopen as a casino, marking another...

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Man who beat daughter’s 18-year-old lover to death, arrested in Gulu

A 41-year-old man who fatally beat an 18-year-old student in Wakiso, after finding him with his teenage daughter on Valentine’s Day has...

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US Embassy issues security alert amid rising crime in Kampala

Kampala, Uganda: The United States Embassy in Uganda has issued a security alert warning of increased criminal activity across Uganda, particularly in...

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‘Justice in Hiding’ – Exiled ULS President warns of shrinking legal space in anniversary missile

Exiled Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde has marked one year in forced exile with a powerful statement accusing state institutions of...

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Museveni orders fast-track of Mega International Airport at Nyakisharara

President Museveni has directed government to fast-track the construction of a mega international airport at Nyakisharara, near Mbarara City, in a strategic...

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Soroti Fruit Factory posts Shs5.3Bn loss despite management overhaul – Audit

Soroti, Uganda: The Soroti Fruit Factory operates at a loss of Shs5.371 billion for the 2024/2025 Financial Year, deepening its financial troubles...

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Museveni assents to three key laws tightening construction, housing sectors

President Museveni has assented to three major laws targeting illegal construction, mortgage refinancing and property valuation, in a move aimed at improving...

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Uganda strengthens cybersecurity defence, readiness as ‘BEERA KU GUARD’ campaign ends

NITA-U and the Personal Data Protection Office have concluded the nationwide “BEERA KU GUARD” campaign with a high-level conference in Kampala, shifting...

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Featured

LIST: Speke Munyonyo, Serena among retain Five-Star crown in latest UTB rating

Speke Resort Munyonyo, Sheraton Kampala, Lake Victoria Serena and Kampala Serena have retained their five-star crown in the 2025 UTB hotel rankings....

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Over 7,000 to benefit from AVSI Foundation’s Shs45b refugee initiative

AVSI has launched an €11 million project to improve water access and promote self-reliance among 7,000 refugee households in Kiryandongo and Yumbe...

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Uganda, UK deepen tourism ties after high-level talks in Jinja

Uganda and the UK move to deepen tourism and investment ties after high-level talks at the Source of the Nile. With record...

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UCU Dean Murder: Suspect recounts how mission he entered Tumwebaze’s bedroom, strangled her

The suspect, Hussein Dak Taewaiko says when he jumped over the wall fence, he encountered the family dog, which did not bark...

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Football

Hoima City Stadium nominated for 2025 Stadium of the Year Award

Hoima City Stadium has been nominated for Stadium of the Year 2025 by StadiumDB, placing Uganda among 28 global contenders in the...

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Court

Lawyer Mabirizi further remanded as state seeks time to verify bail sureties

City lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi has been further remanded to Luzira Prison after prosecution requested more time to verify sureties in his...

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Christians urged to be Ambassadors of Christ as Lent begins

Christians in Kamuli have been urged to embrace prayer, fasting and almsgiving as Lent begins, while Muslim leaders call for charity and...

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Kampala police boss Ecega sacked as IGP moves to tackle capital crime

Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander Richard Ecega has been sacked amid rising violent crime as over 200 suspects are arrested in city operations.

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Features

Faith in Unity: Ramadan, Lent begin same day in rare spiritual convergence

Muslims across the country begin fasting today following confirmation of the crescent moon sighting, while Catholics and other Christian denominations simultaneously embark...

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Tayebwa courts Antigua for tourism, coffee market

Hon Thomas Tayebwa, has called for stronger bilateral relations between Uganda and Antigua and Barbuda, urging closer cooperation in tourism, trade and...

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Muslims to start Ramadan tomorrow after Crescent Moon sighting

Ramadan 2026 begins on Wednesday, February 18 after crescent moon sighting, marking a month of fasting, prayer and reflection for Muslims worldwide.

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