The European Union (EU) has announced €138 million (Shs549 billion) in funding to support Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Uganda. This announcement was made by Caroline Adriae...

President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned a state-of-the-art operation center at the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters in Entebbe. The facility, built by the SFC, is a testament to the...

Despite a substantial increase in revenue from vanilla exports, Uganda continues to export the crop in its raw form, affecting the total revenue realized from crop exports.According to the Minister...

Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has raised serious concerns about the management of the Parliamentary Commission by Speaker Anita Among.During a press briefing at Parliament, Ssenyonyi...

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held a meeting with a delegation from China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO), led by Mr. Liang Hongda, General Manager of the...

By Hanna Claire NatukundaIn a move that has sparked controversy and disappointment among opposition supporters, Kenya's National Assembly has passed the Finance Bill 2024 with an overwhelming...

The Minister of State for Finance, Henry Musasizi, has clarified the reallocation of Shs300 billion initially earmarked for the procurement of ambulances. He explained that not all the funds were...

"In a remarkable development in the Bongo Flava industry, American artist Chris Brown recently sparked widespread excitement by participating in Diamond Platnumz's hit song 'Komasava' challenge,...

The United States Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp, highlighted the U.S.'s significant contributions to refugee communities in Uganda during a local TV discussion on the country’s commitment to...

The Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) has eagerly joined the preparations for the upcoming Inter-religious Family Festival 2024, set to take place this weekend.Phina Mugerwa Masanyalaze, the UMA...

President Yoweri Museveni yesterday attended a thanksgiving ceremony in honor of Mzee Daudi Bangirana's 80th birthday and 48 years of marriage.The event, held at the Rwakitandara Playground, was also...

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has recruited 62 applicants in the Sebei sub-region of eastern Uganda.This is part of a nationwide exercise. Col James Barigye Rukundo, head of Team Seven...

Comedian Obed Lubega, widely known as Reign, has announced his intention to run for the Rubaga South Member of Parliament seat in 2026. He made this declaration at Theatre La Bonita in Kampala during...

Uganda Airlines has announced yet another milestone: the triple launch of three routes, Abuja, Lusaka, and Harare, this summer, 2024.“Our service to Abuja will start on 12 September 2024. In quick...

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), in partnership with Justice Defenders, a Civil Society Organisation, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, commemorated Nelson Mandela International Day...

President Yoweri Museveni has wielded his constitutional authority to enact significant reforms within the Uganda Police Force.Among the notable changes is the reassignment of Senior Commissioner of...

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), has praised the strong military cooperation between the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Ethiopian National Defence Forces...

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced an additional recruitment drive, following the recent enlistment of S.4 leavers. The age limit for applicants is set between 18 and 28 years....

Budadiri West MP, Nandala Mafabi, has called for the arrest of all MPs on the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee for approving the Shs1.7Bn Service Award given to the four Parliamentary...

Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has called on the media to play a crucial role in ensuring peaceful and fair elections in 2026.Speaking at a press briefing held...

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has won the country’s presidential election with 99% of the vote, according to preliminary election results released late Monday evening.Kagame had won 99% of the 79% of...

The government, through the Ministry of Works and Transport, has launched the National Building Control Awards (NBCA) 2024. These awards aim to recognize individuals and organizations that have...

The Chief Magistrates Standards, Utilities, and Wildlife Court has remanded two suspects, Kerim Ray and Eric Avunalo, to Luzira Prison for degrading the Lwajjali wetland.Kerim Ray is the director of...

By Hanna Claire NatukundaThe highly anticipated Miss Tourism West Nile 2024 pageant took place at Aragan Hotel, and it was a night to remember.Sponsored by MTWA Uganda, Explore Uganda, and the...

The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, in partnership with the Uganda Cooperative Alliance, is join the rest of the Globe to celebrate World Cooperatives Day on July 20th, 2024.The event...

During the budget reading at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Thursday, Minister Matia Kasaija announced that the Ministry of Finance has allocated Shs 2.497 trillion for the education sector in the FY...

Kivumbi Achiloe, 42,  who was accused of unlawfully possessing military property ,has been remanded to prison.The bodyguard to Robert Kyagulanyi, the head of the National Unity Platform party and a...

The Danish government has allocated shs12b for supporting research projects at Gulu University.The fund is part of the continuing project of building stronger universities to strengthen reach,...

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) supporters that have been slapped with terrorism charges.Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded 36 supporters of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) on...

Rwanda Peoples Front the ruling party led by Paul Kagame has launched political campaign ahead of next month’s presidential and legislative elections.Three presidential candidates are in the race...

Police have arrested  a priest attached to Iriri Catholic Church, in Napairipirit district, in connection to the death of a 30- year old man.The suspect Fr. Alinga Dominic,  was recently suspended...

President Yoweri Museveni is scheduled to meet with city traders this Thursday under the umbrella organizations of the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA), Uganda Cargo Consolidators, and...

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commenced a sensitisation and documentation exercise for 148 senior officers, ranging from Colonels to Majors, in preparation for their retirement. The...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Ministries of Science and Energy to collaborate with Dr. Luisa Moreno, an expert in finance, business development, and technical research in the...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni flagged-off Team Uganda ahead of the Summer Olympic Games Paris 2024 in France.The...

Leader of Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi has expressed serious concerns over President Museveni's appointment of David Kalemera to a high-ranking position to fight graft within Uganda...

By Hanna Claire NatukundaThis weekend, the vibrant Western Meridian Hotel in Bushenyi will play host to the much-anticipated MissTourism Ankole 12th edition grand finale.On Saturday, July 20th, at 3...

On Tuesday, 23 July 2024, during a plenary sitting chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, the Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, announced the designation of new leaders and members to...

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced that the final and latest registration for the Four Examinations will attract a surcharge of 100% of the original fare.This development was...

Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff (CJS), received a courtesy call from H.E Mohammad Hamdan Alzaabi, Chief Executive Officer of Global Security Service Group (GSSG), at the Ministry of...

The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, has issued a strong rebuke to the Battaka (Clan heads) who have been assuming authority over him and his premier, Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga.In a...

The International Criminal Division of the High Court has confirmed charges against Kakooza Moses, also known as Mpanga Aldo,for defiling minors.The primary school teacher is accused of multiple...

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health Uganda, Dr. Diana Atwine, has announced plans to procure five delivery beds for Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital.This decision comes after Gorreth...

Police have reacted to a CCTV video trending on social media capturing a robbery incident that occurred on 15th July 2024 at approximately 12 PM at Eso Corner in Kampala city.Luke Owoyesigyire, the...

His Royal Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has returned home after Namibia rejected his request to extend his stay for medical treatment, citing continued bad publicity.The Kabaka had initia...

Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomumsi, has praised Bishop Mazzoldi Day and Boarding Nursery and Primary School for molding many children into esteemed Ugandans.Minister...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni welcomed a delegation of South Korean businesspeople led by Mr. Kwon Hurkkoo, Mr. Cho Shanghyu, and Mr. Kim Jinwook, all directors of HINENI Ltd., on July 17, 2024....

The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has intensified its operations against driving license defaulters and boda boda violations, revealing alarming statistics from the past week and the first...

Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has urged all stakeholders to collaborate in eliminating violence during the upcoming general elections scheduled for 2026.His call...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who also serves as the Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), convened a meeting with the NRM's Central Executive Committee (CEC) at State House,...

Over 130 stray elephants had invaded the two districts in northern Uganda.

More than 600 individuals are facing imminent job losses following the government's decision to shut down a sugar factory in Namayingo District.The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives...

Egaali is a Luganda euphemism applied to denote organized thuggery. It is a group of goons organized to spread fear in the populace. Different groups portray it differently. There are street goons...

During an interview with a local TV station, seasoned gospel artist Judith Babirye expressed her desire to live a normal life, free from the public scrutiny and the constant spotlight she experienced...

The Minister for Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala, revealed that construction of a new bridge at the Katonga River along the Kampala-Masaka highway is set to begin in October this year.This...

The government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Works and Transport, is set to improve over 2240 km of roads in Karamoja and the neighboring sub-region.According to a statement by the Ministry of...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni launched Lake the Victoria Logistics, a company aiming at reducing the cost of transporting fuel in Uganda.Lake Victoria Logistics was founded in May 2015 as Mahathi...

Major General David Mugisha, the Commander of the Special Force Command (SFC), has commended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who also serves as the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence...

The Uganda Cranes assistant coach, Sam Ssimbwa, has selected a squad of 29 players to feature as Uganda Cranes Select in the 2024 FUFA Super 8 Tournament, which is scheduled to start on August 2,...