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UEDCL Gains Over 640,000 New Connections in Six Months

UEDCL Gains Over 640,000 New Connections in Six Months

(L-R) Benson Turamye, Executive Director of Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), Patrick Birungi, Executive Director Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) and Paul Mwesigwa, Managing Director Uganda Electricity Distribution Company L

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NIRA Pushes for Higher Birth Registration, says National ID Renewals at 10.5 Million

NIRA Pushes for Higher Birth Registration, says National ID Renewals at 10.5 Million

As the world marks International Identity Day, Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has raised concerns about the slow progress in birth registration and national identity renewals, warning that stagnation could derail efforts to

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Youth Leaders Warn Against Political Manipulation Ahead of 2026 Elections

Youth Leaders Warn Against Political Manipulation Ahead of 2026 Elections

Youth leaders have raised the alarm over the increasing political manipulation of young Ugandans ahead of the 2026 general elections, calling for peaceful and lawful participation in the democratic process.Makerere University Guild President, Churchill James Ssentamu, was among those who v

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Electricity Eludes Ibanda Homes as High Connection Costs Keep Families in the Dark

Electricity Eludes Ibanda Homes as High Connection Costs Keep Families in the Dark

Despite the national power grid passing through several communities in Ibanda District, many households remain without electricity—trapped in darkness by the high cost of connections.This persistent lack of access continues to hamper livelihoods, with children in day-scholar schools part

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Museveni questions Cranes’ goalkeeper over match blunder

Museveni questions Cranes’ goalkeeper over match blunder

The Uganda Cranes CHAN 2024 team visited the President of Uganda, H.E. Kaguta Yoweri Museveni, at the State House in Entebbe on Wednesday.Part of their visit was to celebrate their achievements at the recently concluded African Nations Championship (CHAN

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NUP Opens Eastern Uganda Stronghold, Courts Kadaga

NUP Opens Eastern Uganda Stronghold, Courts Kadaga

National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has declared his party’s readiness to welcome First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga into their ranks, following her recent expressions of disillusionment with the ruling National Resistance Mo

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Party politics in NUP nips people power

Party politics in NUP nips people power

Shamim Malende at a court appearance in Masaka for the bail hearing of Eddie Mutwe and others. (Shamim Malende) High-stake games for 2026 constituency slots become flashpointsNEWS ANALYSIS |

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5 Ugandans Contract HIV Every Hour, Costing Gov’t Shs1.4 Tn Annually

5 Ugandans Contract HIV Every Hour, Costing Gov’t Shs1.4 Tn Annually

Rev Gideon Byamugisha speaking during the health weekKampala | State House this week sounded alarm over Uganda’s HIV epidemic, revealing that five Ugandans are infected with the virus every hour—equivalent to 100 new cases daily—at an annual cost of

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Cindy Sanyu spills the beans on her second house construction

Cindy Sanyu spills the beans on her second house construction

Cindy Sanyu has confirmed that she is constructing her second house, adding another milestone to her personal achievements.Speaking in a YouTube interview, Cindy revealed that the project is already underway. However, she seemed surprised that the informa

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This rapper, actor is using art to heal and inspire

This rapper, actor is using art to heal and inspire

Meet DERRICK MUHANGUZI, better known by his stage name WONDER J.R, a dynamic voice on Uganda’s creative scene.More than just a rapper, he wears many hats: actor, podcast host, and outspoken advocate for mental wellness and social awareness. With a curio

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