All posts tagged "featured"
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570BreakingFormer works minister Monica Ntege Azuba dies at 72
Azuba served as Minister of Works and Transport from 2016 to 2019, having been appointed to replace John Byabagambi. She later handed...
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1.5KBig Story“We want a Speaker who makes a difference, not one after money” – Mao
The DP President said Uganda’s Parliament requires leadership focused on accountability, integrity, and national transformation, warning against reducing high public office to...
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624FootballCAF delegation in Kampala for AFCON 2027 talks
The planning meetings follow a February inspection tour across the three countries, where CAF noted that none of the proposed stadiums were...
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745Big Story‘I won’t die to prove a point’ – Kaziimba hits back at critics
Drawing from biblical references, Archbishop Kaziimba contrasted confrontational and strategic approaches to leadership. “John the Baptist did a good job but ended...
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821Big StorySpeaker Among to retire from active politics in 2031
Among’s remarks come amid ongoing political speculation about future leadership alignments within Uganda’s ruling establishment with many pointing at First Son Gen...
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655NationalONC, PLU close ranks as Namyalo commits Shs10m to Gen MK Birthday Run
Namyalo was received by a PLU delegation led by Secretary General David Kabanda, who emphasised that the run, held under the theme...
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809NewsFallen Kalangala MP, Helen Nakimuli, to be buried on Thursday
Nakimuli was the daughter of a Greek Orthodox priest, Christopher Walusimbi, and Maria Nalwanga Walusimbi, a former district councillor—an upbringing that shaped...
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1.1KBig StoryULS warns controversial Sovereignty Bill aims to ‘overthrow constitution’
The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, tabled in the Ugandan Parliament in April 2026, aims to regulate foreign influence by establishing...
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749FeaturesGAIN Uganda’s Ebyendiisa Expo to tackle poor diets amid rising child malnutrition
The two-day nutrition and agriculture Expo, organized by GAIN Uganda in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Kingdom of the...
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1.7KObituaryHelen Nakimuli: The Life of Kalangala Woman MP in Pictures, Her Final Moments Before Death
Read about this summarized profile and biography of Kalangala Woman MP Helen Nakimuli, tracing her life, career, achievements, and final moments before...
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1.4KBig StoryKalangala Woman MP Helen Nakimuli dies after surgery at Kampala clinic
Nakimuli, who also served as the Shadow Minister for Information and was a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), was confirmed...
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1.3KNationalMuseveni to commission USD300m Cement Factory in Moroto
The state-of-the-art plant will produce over 6,000 tonnes of clinker per day in its first phase, significantly strengthening Uganda’s domestic cement production...
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891EducationVictoria University among nine varsities cleared for Pharmacy Training as PSU expands capacity
The latest approval nearly doubles the number of accredited institutions compared to previous years, from about four universities in 2024 to now...
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812CourtAbodo directs Gulu high court to adopt ADR amid rising land disputes in Acholi
Land disputes remain one of the most persistent sources of conflict in Acholi. A 2016 study by Margarete Lagadya found that 32.1%...
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843Campus LinkNew era as Meera Ruparelia steps into Rajiv’s shoes at Victoria University
Ms Meera Ruparelia steps into the council seat previously held by her late brother Rajiv Ruparelia, whose influence was instrumental in shaping...
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922BusinessUganda’s economy to grow 7.5%, ranks among Africa’s top 5 performers
The figures place Uganda firmly among the continent’s fastest-growing economies, nearly doubling the regional growth rate and reinforcing its upward economic trajectory.
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787NewsSMEs urge tax cuts on mobile money, smartphones to unlock digital economy
The federation says cheaper smartphones would accelerate digital adoption, enabling more Ugandans to access online services and participate in the formal economy.
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4.4KBig StoryMan, 39, arrested over defiling 8-year-old girl after viral video
According to KMP spokesperson Rachael Kawala, the suspect allegedly lured the child and her sister by giving them a phone to watch...
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669NewsBuganda Children’s Day: Namyalo marks son’s birthday with mega charity outreach in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda: The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) and Senior Presidential Advisor, Hajat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, Friday marked...
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719CrimeGuard stabbed in Iganga robbery dies as police recover stolen gun
A sniffer dog tracked the suspects’ trail up to a nearby railway station, while police recovered exhibits of forensic importance, including knives...
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869NewsTwo dead on spot as car, motorcycle collide in Budaka
The Mercedes Benz (registration number UBE 954L, silver) was travelling in the opposite direction when the driver allegedly attempted a careless overtaking...
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1.1KNationalIsingiro tops 2025 district rankings as Kira, Nansana shine climp high
Closely following Isingiro is Kiruhura District with a score of 97.10, while Nansana Municipal Council secured third place with 94.50, marking a...
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634CrimeEight arrested as police recover four stolen motorcycles in Wakiso
One of the suspects, Bukenya, a welder, was reportedly found attempting to tamper with the number plate of the stolen motorcycle. “He...
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756FootballFUFA Schools of Excellence: Magogo backs elite project to shape Uganda’s football future
A total of 11 schools across the country have been confirmed for the programme, covering different regions of the country, with Kitara...