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Family of Ugandan Killed in Ukraine War Struggles to Repatriate Body 2 Months Later

Family of Ugandan Killed in Ukraine War Struggles to Repatriate Body 2 Months Later

The family of the late Edison Kamwesigye, 46, is struggling to repatriate his body two months after he was killed on the frontline in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, where he had been fighting alongside Russian armed forces.The family of the late Edison Kamwesigye, 46, is struggling to

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Makerere University Is Accepting Applications For Postgraduate Programmes For 2026/2027

Makerere University Is Accepting Applications For Postgraduate Programmes For 2026/2027

Masters, PhD, And Postgraduate Diploma Applications Now Open As University Extends Closing Date By One MonthIf pursuing a postgraduate degree at Makerere University has been on your academic roadmap, the window is now open — and following an update issued on March 31, 2026, you have unti

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Three Killed in Tragic Truck Crash at Kyenshama Cattle Market in Mbarara District

Three Killed in Tragic Truck Crash at Kyenshama Cattle Market in Mbarara District

MBARARA, Uganda — Three people have been confirmed dead following a tragic road accident at Kyenshama cattle market in Nyabirisirira Town Council, Mbarara District, on Friday afternoon.The deceased, all vendors at the busy market, were reportedly struck by a Fuso truck, registration numb

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Double Jeorpady: Karamoja Lacks Tractors, yet Ploughing Oxen were Stolen by Warriors

Double Jeorpady: Karamoja Lacks Tractors, yet Ploughing Oxen were Stolen by Warriors

Farmers in the Karamoja sub-region are facing significant challenges in tilling their lands due to limited access to tractor services, to they rely on manual labor.Farmers in the Karamoja sub-region are facing significant challenges in tilling their lands due to limited access to tractor s

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Farmers Urged to Pay Shs8,000 FMD Vaccine Fee to Unlock Export Markets

Farmers Urged to Pay Shs8,000 FMD Vaccine Fee to Unlock Export Markets

Rose AdemunFarmers across Uganda have been urged to contribute Shs8,000 per animal towards Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination, as government intensifies efforts to access lucrative international markets for livestock products.Dr. Rose Ademun, Commissioner for Animal Production

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Court of Appeal Acquits Man Convicted of Defiling 4-Year-Old

Court of Appeal Acquits Man Convicted of Defiling 4-Year-Old

The Court of Appeal in Kampala has acquitted William Jjuko, who had been sentenced to 27 years and 11 days in prison for aggravated defilement of a four-year-old girl in Nakawa Division, Kampala.The Court of Appeal in Kampala has acquitted William Jjuko, who had been sentenced to 27 years

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Tensions Rise in Mityana as Chairperson Luzige Rejects District Service Commission

Tensions Rise in Mityana as Chairperson Luzige Rejects District Service Commission

Joseph LuzigeTension is mounting in Mityana District following a firm stance taken by newly elected District Chairperson Joseph Luzige, who has vowed not to work with the current District Service Commission, accusing it of lacking integrity in the execution of its duties.Luzige says

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Road crashes increase by 3.7% in 2025, Ministry urges caution

Road crashes increase by 3.7% in 2025, Ministry urges caution

Following an increase in road crashes in the country, the Ministry of Works and Transport has warned road users to be cautious while using the roads. Referencing the annual crime report released by the Uganda Police Force, road traffic crashes increased by 3.7% in 2025 compared to 2024. The numbe

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KCCA Moves to Tighten Transport Regulation with New Public Transport Management Bill

KCCA Moves to Tighten Transport Regulation with New Public Transport Management Bill

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has intensified efforts to restore order in the city’s transport sector, with councilors scrutinising a proposed law aimed at strengthening regulation and improving mobility in the capital.During a working retreat held at Imperial Golf View Hotel

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Chinese community in Uganda honors fallen Chinese experts in Namboole stadium construction

Chinese community in Uganda honors fallen Chinese experts in Namboole stadium construction

The Chinese community in Uganda on Friday commemorated four Chinese experts who lost their lives 30 years ago during the construction of the country’s national stadium.Dressed in dark attire, staff from the Chinese Embassy in Uganda and representatives of Chinese enterprises and institut

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