September 18, 2023
Uganda: Music Industry Mourns as Singer Evelyn Lagu Dies
'Ogumanga' singer Evelyn Nakabira also known as Evelyn Lagu has passed on. Read more »
Uganda: Man Wins Shs 300,000 in Sports Betting, Dies Mysteriously
A cloud of mystery hangs over Lyagooba Bar and Lodge in Jinja as police launch a manhunt for the bar owners in connection with the untimely death of a 40-year-old man, Ismael… Read more »
Uganda: We Dare You to Defy Ban on Mobilisation Tours, Police to Bobi Wine's NUP
Police have dared the leadership of the National Unity Platform (NUP) to defy a directive stopping their nationwide mobilisation tours. Read more »
Uganda: Back-to-School Season Fails to Raise Sales for Kampala Traders
As students excitedly return to school for the third term of the year, traders in various parts of Kampala find themselves facing an unexpected challenge: low sales. Read more »
Uganda: MK Movement Supporters Launch 'Safe Birth Delivery' Campaign
In a proactive move to address the pressing issue of maternal mortality and neonatal morbidity rates, supporters of the MK Movement in Tororo have initiated a "Safe Birth Delivery"… Read more »
Uganda: Bunyoro Kitara Bishops Sound Alarm Over Corruption, Moral Decay
The Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara, Rt Rev Samuel Kahuma, joined by retired diocesan bishops, has raised a solemn alarm concerning the pervasive corruption, escalating cases of land… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Express Concern Over Excessive Nudity at Cindy, Sheebah Battle
A section of Members of Parliament have expressed concern over what they termed as "excessive nudity" allegedly exhibited at the recently concluded battle between artistes Sheebah… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Officer Shoots 40 Karamojong Cattle Dead
The UPDF has today arrested their own, Baguma Yofesi who went on a shooting spree yesterday leaving 40 cows dead in Moruita, Nakapiripirit district Read more »
September 17, 2023
Uganda: Besigye Shocked Police 'Happy' With His Countrywide Mobilisation Tour
Dr. Kizza Besigye, has expressed his surprise at the Uganda police force's praise for his disciplined approach during his country-wide engagements, considering the years he spent… Read more »
Uganda: 'Were Terrorists Given the Night Off During Cindy, Sheebah Concert?' - Kyagulanyi to Police
The leader of National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, has voiced his astonishment at how the police allowed the concert of singers Cindy Sanyu and Sheebah Karungi to take… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Awooma Album Launched in the Presence of First Lady
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has pledged to support musicians by giving them funds and equipment to… Read more »
Uganda: King Oyo of Tooro Leads Expedition to Mount Rwenzori
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro embarked on a remarkable expedition to Uganda's tallest mountain, Rwenzori, as part of a concerted effort to emphasize the crucial… Read more »
September 16, 2023
Uganda: Cost of Education Bankrupting Parents, Experts Say
Experts in education have warned that the cost is bankrupting parents. Read more »
Uganda: DP Want the Police to Withdraw Ban on National Unity Platform
The Democratic Party Caucus in Parliament has asked the Deputy Inspector General of Police Major. General Godfrey Katsigazi to retract his statement suspending the political… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to End Costly Clinker Imports in Move Towards Self Reliance
In a significant move towards self-sufficiency and economic empowerment, Uganda is poised to halt its costly imports of clinker, a crucial raw material used in cement production. Read more »
Uganda: How Police Arrested Manager, Security Guard Over Decomposing Body of Man Who Died in Lodge
Police in Kampala have arrested a manager and a security guard after a man who had gone to a lodge died in Nansana and later his body was recovered dumped in a swamp in Kakiri, 18… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Kenya: Kenya to Scrap Container Deposit Fee at Mombasa Port to Ease Trade With Uganda
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has agreed to scrap the container deposit of $3,000 (about shs12 million) per container at Mombasa port as a commitment to easing business for Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Reopens Embassy in Havana, Cuba
Uganda has finally reopened its embassy in the Cuban capital, Havana as both countries continue to deepen ties. Read more »
Uganda: U.S.$500 Million Vaccine Plant Commissioned By Museveni Put Up for Sale Over Debts
In a shocking turn of event, a $500million( approximately shs1.8trillion) pharmaceutical drug and mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Kigogwa, Matugga, in Wakiso District… Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Uthuman Mugisha Wins Hoima Lc5 By-Election
The Electoral Commission has declared NRM flagbearer, Uthuman Mugisha as the winner of Hoima LC5 by-election. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Uganda: DRC Allows Ugandan Army to Expand Operation Shuja to Go After Fleeing ADF
The DRC government has allowed the joint operations between the Ugandan army and FARDC to expand to new areas that will see the two armies go after fleeing ADF fighters. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Insurance Sector Defies Odds to Continue With Growth Trajectory
Uganda's insurance sector has continued with its growth trajectory to ensure premiums grow to shs898.10billion representing a 16.5% growth to the half year results released on… Read more »
Uganda: Assessors to Advise Court On Nagirinya Murder Case
The High Court in Kampala has set September, 19 as the date on which assessors will give their opinion on the case of kidnap and subsequent murder of social worker Maria Nagirinya… Read more »
Uganda: Police Accused of Interfering in FDC Party Matters
The Uganda Police has withdrawn its offer of security for the Extraordinary FDC Delegates Conference, causing a stir within the party and legal circles. Read more »
Uganda: Kyabazinga Celebrates Ninth Anniversary With Strong Message Against Unscrupulous Land Deals
In a resplendent celebration marking his ninth coronation anniversary, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, issued a stern warning to his subjects, urging them to… Read more »