All posts tagged "featured"
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958NewsNo Internship, No Degree: Gov’t insists on mandatory internship before medical graduation
Government says the reforms are also a response to structural challenges in medical training, including a sharp rise in training institutions.
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1.2KBig StorySupreme Court orders errant Kasasa family members to pay costs to Muteesa II family in Mutungo land dispute
The duo, represented by Kiiza & Co Advocates alongside former Attorney General Mwesigwa Rukutana, had petitioned the court seeking an injunction to...
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679NationalParliament approves UGX84 Trillion Budget amid debt concerns
According to the approved estimates, government will spend UGX33.6 trillion, about 40 percent of the total budget, on debt servicing, highlighting the...
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633EducationHormisdallen founder, Kizito Mukalazi, leaves lasting legacy on Uganda’s education sector
Mukalazi founded Hormisdallen Schools on February 12, 1986, at a time when private primary education in Uganda was still developing. What began...
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876Current AffairsUganda rolls out Injectable HIV Prevention drug at Lira Hospital
Uganda has made notable progress in reducing HIV prevalence over the years, but new infections, particularly among adolescents and young adults, remain...
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1.1KFeaturedTycoon Sudhir injects UGX 100m into Gen Muhoozi ‘Run for Hope’ charity drive
Funds raised through kit sales and donations are expected to be channelled into these causes. However, beyond its charitable framing, the event...
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770NationalMuseveni praises Gen Muhoozi’s ‘Resistance Roots’ in 52nd birthday tribute
Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid tribute to his son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, describing him as a product of Uganda’s...
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2.3KBig StoryLIST: Eight MPs Uganda lost during the 11th Parliament
The losses span across political divides, with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) losing four members, while the National Unity Platform (NUP)...
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824East AfricaMuseveni pushes for infrastructure-led growth to drive Africa’s industrial growth
The summit comes at a time when Africa is seeking to strengthen industrial capacity, reduce dependence on raw exports, and build resilient...
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822Campus LinkONC’s Namyalo credits Prof Kateregga for her start, urges KU graduates to stay focused, disciplined
The ceremony saw a total of 3,514 students graduate across various disciplines, including 1,812 women and 1,702 men, under the theme “Empowering...
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915NewsMuseveni orders Finance Ministry to fast-track Bwindi Roads deal with DOTT Services
Museveni noted while Bwindi generates over $20 million annually in direct permit sales for the Uganda Wildlife Authority, the country is losing...
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807Big StoryPastor Kayanja, Channel 44, under ‘fire’ over misleading broadcast
The complaint, as referenced in the letter, alleges that Channel 44 aired church service broadcasts on March 19, 20 and 21, 2026,...
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757Big StoryCourt grants son authority over burial of Entebbe Couple after 9-month dispute
In a ruling delivered on April 20, 2026, Justice Celia Nagawa declared that the son, together with his sister Isabella Najjita Mutaaga,...
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637FeaturedOne Year later, rally fans honour Rajiv with memorial drive from RR Tower to Speke Resort
Participants will assemble at RR Pearl Tower One for registration and briefing before flag-off, with organisers describing the drive as a moment...
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760CourtSoroti CDO remanded over PDM extortion
It is alleged that after beneficiaries received the standard UGX 1 million under the PDM programme, Alajo demanded payments ranging between UGX...
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799NationalOver 7,000 ex-police constables pass out as private security guards
Katakwi, Uganda: A total of 7018 former Special Police Constables have officially transitioned into private security roles after completing intensive training, in...
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613NationalLango release roadmap for election of new Paramount Chief
The transition follows the death of Paramount Chief Yosam Odur Ebii on November 10, 2025, which triggered a constitutional succession process under...
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515News‘The Screams Haven’t Stopped’: Atiak massacre survivor relives 1995 horror
Now aged 52, Aketo recalls how rebels of the Lord’s Resistance Army forced captives to sing and clap as executions unfolded. The...
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658FootballUganda committed to deliver AFCON 2027 to East Africa
Uganda’s State Minister for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang, said the country, alongside Kenya and Tanzania, are fully committed to meeting all requirements...
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1.0KCurrent AffairsLira Hospital laboratory earns global accreditation
The accreditation positions the Lira-based facility among a select group of laboratories worldwide trusted to deliver accurate, reliable, and internationally accepted test...
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647NationalVP Alupo hands over vehicles to boost climate-smart agriculture
The fleet, handed over to 69 participating districts, is expected to enhance farmer outreach, improve service delivery, and accelerate implementation of climate-smart...
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1.1KBig StoryBusinessman Muhammad Ali remanded for defrauding investors Shs13b in fake gold deal
Prosecution alleges that between September and October 2025, Muhammad Ali, then a senior manager at Duck Hunters Security Company in Muyenga, worked...
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861ObituaryMonica Azuba: The Engineer who steered Uganda’s transport sector
Azuba, who died on April 21, 2026, in Kampala at the age of 72, leaves behind a legacy shaped by technical expertise,...
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689NationalEC sets June 10 for Kikuube LC5 By-Election after Banura death
The display of the voters’ register across polling stations will take place from May 8 to 12, followed by the display of...