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Why NIRA is withholding thousands of National ID cards

Why NIRA is withholding thousands of National ID cards

NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo. NIRA says New National IDs are ready for collectionKAMPALA, Uganda — The National Identification and Registration Authority is holding thousands of printed national identity cards in its warehouses, delaying iss

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Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.Delayed construction heightens importance of missing piece in

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Nabbosa to Critics: “Don’t Judge Me from a TV Interview, I’ll Learn on the Job!”

Nabbosa to Critics: “Don’t Judge Me from a TV Interview, I’ll Learn on the Job!”

Mityana — National Unity Platform (NUP) flagbearer Proscovia Nabbosa has clapped back at critics who trolled her over her recent Baba TV interview, saying she’s not here to impress journalists but to serve the people of Mityana.

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Uganda celebrates Kiplimo’s Chicago Marathon win

Uganda celebrates Kiplimo’s Chicago Marathon win

Kiplimo finishes first in 2:02:23 at the 2025 Chicago MarathonKAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Jacob Kiplimo’s historic win at the 2025 Chicago Marathon has drawn wide celebrations back home in Uganda.Kiplimo became the

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UCE candidates start exams today, UNEB lists actions that could lead to disqualification or arrest

UCE candidates start exams today, UNEB lists actions that could lead to disqualification or arrest

More than 431,000 Senior Four candidates across the country begin their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations today.The candidates will start with Geography this morning and sit for Biology (theory) in the afternoon. The examinations, which r

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I’m Going to Parliament to Serve, Not to Speak English - Mathias Walukaga

I’m Going to Parliament to Serve, Not to Speak English - Mathias Walukaga

Walukaaga maintained that his focus is not on parliamentary debates or fluency in English, but on delivering tangible services to the people of Busiro East.Renowned Kadongo Kamu singer Mathias Walukaga has spoken out following his end

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Bobi Wine to Launch 2026 Campaign in Busoga after Buganda Elders’ Backing

Bobi Wine to Launch 2026 Campaign in Busoga after Buganda Elders’ Backing

The group, led by former premier Joseph Mulwanyamuli Ssemwogerere, did not issue a public statement, but their tacit endorsement was viewed as highly symbolicBobi Wine will spend this week in eastern UgandaJINJA, Uganda —

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Joshua Baraka to Headline Europe Tour 2025 with Etania and Selector J

Joshua Baraka to Headline Europe Tour 2025 with Etania and Selector J

Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka is set to embark on his Europe Tour in October 2025, bringing his music to fans across major cities.Ugandan star Joshua Baraka, best known for his hit songs Nana and Wrong Places, is set to take his music beyond borders with a

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Judiciary Launches Annual Performance Report and Electoral Justice Compendium

Judiciary Launches Annual Performance Report and Electoral Justice Compendium

The Judiciary under the stewardship of Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny - Dollo, today officially launched the Annual Performance Report for the Financial Year 2024/25 alongside a landmark Compendium on Enhancing Electoral Justice.The high-level event took place at the Supreme Court Bu

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UEDCL Light Token System Breaks Down

UEDCL Light Token System Breaks Down

CUSTOMERS UNABLE TO PURCHASE LIGHT TOKENS IN ALL PLATFORMSUganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has announced that its light vending system has broken down with customers unable to purchase light token across all platforms.The a

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