Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) has shut down more than 105 illegal drug outlets and seized 260 boxes of assorted classified medicines valued at approximately UGX 65 million during a week-long enforcement operation in the Teso sub-region.The crackdown was announced during a press
The race for the Speakership in the 12th Parliament moved up a gear this week, with the two leading candidates ripping along at a cracking pace. Following Mr Norbert Mao’s opening gambit, in which the president-general of Uganda’s oldest party—the Democratic Party (DP)—made clear that “
The United States Embassy in Kampala has clarified that certain visa categories are either processed outside Uganda or currently paused, underscoring the global scope of recent U.S. immigration measures.Speaking at a media briefing, Consular Section Chief Tania J. Romanoff said immigrant v
The Uganda National Examinations Board will release the 2025 PLE results this Friday, Jan. 30. Get details on candidate performance and the revised 2026 school calendarKAMPALA — The Uganda National Examinations Board will release the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination results this Friday,
In Kasese, the polling exercise was delayed at most stations due to the absence of the required ten voters needed to witness the opening of the ballot boxes. By 10:00 a.m., fewer than 20 voters had turned up at most polling stations, while many others went about their daily activities, seemingly
The UCC boss said the commission was aware that some individuals were using such tools to evade directives put in place by authorities.The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced the partial restoration of internet services following restrictions imposed during the recent pres
The UCC boss said the commission was aware that some individuals were using such tools to evade directives put in place by authorities.The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced the partial restoration of internet services following restrictions imposed during the recent pres
The Uganda Police Force has called on citizens and political actors to maintain peace and refrain from violence as the country enters the final days ahead of polling day and warned that criminal acts committed under the guise of elections will not be tolerated.Speaking as Chief Political C
LIRA, UGANDA — Political tensions in Lira City have escalated sharply after Health Minister and Lira City Woman MP aspirant, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, publicly accused her opponent, Hon. Betty Amongi Akena, of sponsoring violence against supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (N
The Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) has received an additional Shs5 billion from the government to boost its SACCO, strengthening financial support for musicians across the country.This latest disbursement comes after UNMF previously received Shs5 billion in 2024 as part of a w
