They are on the road before dawn and still riding long after dark, threading through Kampala’s gridlocked streets for fares that rarely exceed a few thousand shillings. For Uganda’s boda boda riders, the pressure to earn is relentless and increasingly, it is deadly.Motorcycles are at t
The Commander Air Force, Charles Okidi, has emphasized the need for operational excellence and strong leadership among military officers, noting that modern warfare demands resilience, sound judgment, and effective command.Lt Gen Okidi made the remarks while representing the Chief of Defen
The Ugandan government has secured UGX 422 billion to acquire 10 new aircraft for the national carrier, Uganda Airlines, as part of efforts to strengthen its operational capacity and expand its international route network.The funding, approved under a supplementary budget, will primarily b
The Prime Minister of the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, Andrew Byakutaga, has warned students against drug abuse, alcohol consumption and risky behaviour that could expose them to HIV/AIDS.Byakutaga made the remarks while meeting students from Uganda Technical College Kyema who had paid a courte
A total of 190 students have graduated with diplomas in nursing and midwifery from the Defence Forces Institute of Health Sciences, marking a significant step in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ (UPDF) efforts to strengthen its healthcare system.The graduates completed a rigorous tw
In a significant development, Major General Don Nabasa and Brigadier General Johnson Namanya, two senior Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers, have been detained at Kasenyi military facility.The move follows a directive from Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kaineru
Kole, Uganda — In a remarkable display of commitment to academic excellence, Mr.Ambrose Ogwal, the Executive Director of Wisdom High School, in Koke District on Tuesday 24th March, 2026 announced a reward of 41 million shillings aimed at celebrating the school’s outstanding academic performan
In a significant development, Major General Don Nabasa and Brigadier General Johnson Namanya, two senior Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers, have been detained at Kasenyi military facility.The move follows a directive from Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kaineru
The Traffic Police Spokesperson, SP Michael Kananura, has toured several schools in Luweero District as part of a nationwide campaign aimed at equipping students with road safety knowledge and promoting responsible behaviour among future road users.Kananura began his outreach at Luweero Bo
State Minister for Finance in charge of General Duties, Henry Musasizi, during the presentation for the 2026/27 Ministerial Policy Statement before Parliament’s Committee on Finance.Uganda is set to make history in the 2026/27 financial year with expected oil revenues surpassing Shs2.2 t
