More Ugandans are using mobile money, but telecom companies earned less in the first three months of 2026.New figures from the Uganda Communications Commission, using data from Bank of Uganda, show active mobile money users climbed to 36.7 million between January and March.That’s
Mrs Museveni was supposed to be among the first ministers to be vetted on Monday morning, with her slot at 10 am, but committee members reportedly objected to the Zoom arrangementMembers of parliament who sit on its Appointments Committee have reportedly rejected a request to vet First Lad
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has challenged President Yoweri Museveni to remove his wife, First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni, from the cabinet, citing poor performance and persistent failures in the country’s education system.Janet Museveni was reappointed Minister of Education a
Bukedea, Uganda — In parts of the Teso sub-region, farmers in rice-growing wetlands have found an unusual and symbolic use for T-shirts bearing the image of former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among — using them as scarecrows to chase away birds from rice gardens.Instead of wearin
Manchester United have joined the queue of clubs pursuing Hayden Hackney this summer with Michael Carrick said to be driving a move for the sought-after Middlesbrough midfielder.Hackney is widely regarded as one of the best players outside the Premier League and was influential in driving
Bwongyera Health Centre III is set for a major facelift in the 2026/27 financial year, but residents say improved infrastructure must be matched with increased staffing and better road access to address growing healthcare demands.Bwongyera Health Centre III in Ntungamo District is set to b
Lotteries and gaming operators in Uganda withheld at least Shs 2.6 billion in winning claims from 125 players in the current financial year.According to the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), the complainants petitioned the regulator after their purported winnings were
The Anglican Church of Uganda has received conditional approval from the Ministry of Health to hold a scaled-down Uganda Martyrs’ Day commemoration at Namugongo Anglican site on June 3, despite restrictions on mass gatherings imposed during the ongoing Ebola outbreak.The clearance allows
Singer King Saha has distanced himself from plans to stage a concert on December 4, 2026, despite Jose Chameleone’s recent decision to relinquish his booking for Lugogo Cricket Oval on that date.Earlier, Chameleone, born Joseph Mayanja, announced that he had voluntarily released the venu
Heavy security personnel were deployed across Busansula village on Monday as police oversaw the exhumation of the remains of legendary Ugandan musician Paulo Kafeero, in a bid to resolve long-running disputes over parentage among his children.The exercise, which has drawn significant publi
