All posts tagged "featured"
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1.2KNationalWhy 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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624FeaturesMothers 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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750NewsUWA 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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649NationalONC’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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658NewsWhy 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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742NationalNRM 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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1.0KBig 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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1.7KNationalMuseveni 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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1.3KBig 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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581BusinessUganda 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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681NationalURSB 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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1.9KBig 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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709CourtTwo 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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1.5KBig 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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1.9KFeaturesWorld’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...
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1.7KBig StoryHow Thugs broke into Bank of Uganda, stole laptops in night heist
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects struck in the early hours of Monday, gaining access through a gate opposite City Square before...
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838NationalMuseveni chairs final cabinet meeting, hails team for middle-income milestone
The President credited the Cabinet for its collective role in advancing Uganda’s economic agenda, pointing to what government has consistently described as...
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756NationalSeven killed in Nwoya crash as Nile Star Bus collides head-on with Trailer
Four passengers died instantly at the scene, while 16 others were rushed to Anak Hospital with injuries. Police later confirmed that three...
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939Big StoryUganda to hold nationwide prayers ahead of Museveni swearing-in
The prayers, scheduled from May 8 to May 10, will take place across mosques and churches nationwide, according to Yunus Kakande, Permanent...
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534NationalUEDCL names Rwakakooko acting MD as Mwesigwa starts forced leave
Rwakakooko, who has over 20 years of experience in electricity distribution and utility management, previously served within UEDCL’s senior management.
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760FeaturedPHOTOS: Over 40 receive free prosthetic limbs as Ruparelias mark Rajiv anniversary with Mulago camp
The prosthetic camp forms part of a broader remembrance programme that has seen the Ruparelia family turn personal loss into public good,...
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1.1KBig StoryEXCLUSIVE: Under performance, energy losses cost UEDCL bosses juicy jobs
Kampala, Uganda: The government has moved to shake up leadership at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), terminating Board Chairperson Lydia Ochieng-Obbo...
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4.0KLifestylePICTORIAL: Museveni’s granddaughter Sasii, Gen Kavuma’s son, tie knot in high profile wedding
A standout highlight was the emotional walk down the aisle, as Karugire escorted his daughter in a touching display of love, pride,...
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747FeaturedRemembering Rajiv: Sudhir, Jyotsna mark one year since son’s tragic death with heartfelt tribute
In a heartfelt message titled “A Year in the Light of Rajiv’s Memory,” the Ruparelia family describes the profound pain of loss...