June 01, 2023
Uganda: Neutrality for Journalists Is a Fallacy, Says Andrew Mwenda
Veteran journalist, Andrew Mwenda has said neutrality for journalists is a fallacy, adding that it is not easy to achieve. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Troops Regain Control of Base Overran By Al Shabaab
The Ugandan army, UPDF has finally regained full control of the forward operating base in Buulo Mareer, approximately 120km southwest of Mogadishu in Lower Shabelle region which… Read more »
Uganda: Alien Skin and a Lesson in Cultivating Brand Love , Loyalty
Musical artiste Patrick Mulwana alias Alien Skin is in the news again. It's another of many scuffles where he emerges, always, as a ghetto champion. This time, there is a video of… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Launches New Programmes to Improve Status of Artistes, Cultural Professionals
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in partnership with UNESCO have launched the Aschberg programme for artistes and cultural professionals. Read more »
East Africa: Karibu/Kilifair Tourism Expo Back This June
Karibu/Kilifair, East Africa's leading travel and tourism expo, will kick off June 2 to June 4, promising to showcase the region's diverse offerings and cement its status as a… Read more »
Uganda: Truck Knocks Two Female Pilgrims Dead At Nsangi
The Police in Nsangi are investigating a fatal accident which occurred in the wee hours of Thursday at St Lawrence Nakati, along the Kampala- Masaka highway. Read more »
Uganda: Table Tennis Prodigy Astolo Halima's Passion and Dedication Helps Her Defy the Odds
In a heartfelt revelation on NBS SportLive on Thursday, June 1, 15-year-old table tennis sensation Astolo Halima opened up about her extraordinary journey and the unwavering love… Read more »
Uganda: Someone Wants My Wife, and She Is Going Because I Have No House, Comedian Kapere Cries Out
Jokana Mbuuse alias Kapere, a comedian whose face launched him to stardom several years ago is in dire need of a house, after his wife Lydia Nakandi alias Mama Trump allegedly… Read more »
Uganda: Mugerwa Unmoved By Peace, Oyella, Absence
Uganda national netball side, She Cranes head coach Fred Mugerwa believes that he has enough in armory to fill the gaps left by two senior players ruled out of the 2019 Netball… Read more »
Uganda: Some People Close to Gen Muhoozi Are Self-Seekers, Says Museveni
President Museveni has warned that some of the people belonging to Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba's MK Movement are people with their own selfish interests. Read more »
Uganda: NIRA Partners With Makerere University to Scale Up Death Registration in Iganga, Mayuge
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has partnered with the Makerere University Center for Health and Population Research (MUCHAP) to conduct a two-day… Read more »
May 31, 2023
Uganda: Bismac Amumpaire Recognised for Travel and Cultural Journalism
Bismac Amumpaire has been recognised for his pioneering work in Ugandan travel and cultural journalism in the Annual National Heritage Awards. Read more »
Uganda: Next Media CEO Emphasises Integrity and Accountability in News Delivery
Today, Kin Kariisa, the Group CEO of Next Media, addressed the Naguru-based multimedia house's newsroom and content department teams to reiterate the significance of upholding… Read more »
Uganda: MTN Uganda Takes a Stand Against Digital Fraud
Ugandans are being urged to be vigilant with their mobile money pins to safeguard themselves against digital fraudsters. Read more »
Uganda: President Biden Warned Museveni Against Signing Anti-Homosexuality Bill Prior
President of the United States, Joe Biden had initially sent several warnings to President Museveni, asking him not to assent to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023. Read more »
Uganda: Court Declines Shs50 Million Request for Nagirinya Murder Suspect to Summon Witnesses
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a shs50 million request by one of the suspects in the kidnap and murder of social worker Maria Nagirinya and her driver, Ronald Kitayimbwa… Read more »
Uganda: MTN Re-Introduces MTN Webphone With Webex
MTN Uganda has announced the relaunch of MTN Webphone with Webex, an innovative communication solution that enables MTN customers in the diaspora to make calls back home at local… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Eusebius Mckaiser Dead
South Africans have taken to social media platforms to pay tributes to renowned author and broadcaster Eusebius McKaiser who died on Tuesday. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Worried That NRM Leaders Are Out of Touch With the Locals
President Museveni has expressed worry regarding the divide between the NRM leaders and those they lead. Read more »
Uganda: Soldiers Who Survived Al Shabaab Attack On UPDF Base in Somalia Steadily Recovering
Survivors of the deadly attack on a UPDF forward operating base in Somalia by Al Shabaab militants are steadily recovering, authorities have said. Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Lawyer Shot Dead By Unknown Assailants As He Returned Home
Unknown assailants moving on a motorcycle have shot dead a Kampala lawyer before fleeing the scene. Read more »
Uganda: New Study Highlights Flaws in Implementation of Parish Development Model
A new study by Centre for Food and Adequate Living Rights(CEFROHT) , a food rights civil society organization has indicated a number of flaws in the implementation of the newly… Read more »
Uganda: Dr. Zawedde Says Digital Innovation Is a Catalyst for Social, Economic Transformation
Dr. Zawedde has zeroed in on digital innovation as the catalyst for social and economic transformation. Read more »
May 30, 2023
Uganda: Anglican Church Hails Museveni for Assenting to Anti-Homosexuality Bill
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr.Stephen Samuel Kaziimba has hailed President Museveni for taking a bold step in assenting to the Anti-Homosexuality bill 2023 into law. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Uganda: Biden Promises Tough Penalties on Govt for Allowing Anti-Gay Law
The President of the United States of America Joe Bidden has expressed disappointment with the government of Uganda following the enactment of the anti homosexuality act. Read more »