Whereas President Yoweri Museveni has suspended 2026 Martyrs’ Day celebrations over the outbreak of Ebola epidemic in Bundibugyo district and the neighboring districts, the day remains a recognized Public Holiday.The clarification came today, Monday 18th May, 2026 from the Uganda Media C
Kampala, Uganda: Members of the NRM Revolutionary Network (NRN) have publicly called on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to appoint the First Son and Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as Uganda’s next Vice President, arguing that the move would guarantee stability, continuity an
Musician Spice Diana has publicly accused events promoter Abitex of failing to pay her outstanding balances for performances at several events.While addressing journalists in Abitex’s presence, Spice Diana claimed that the promoter has repeatedly failed to clear payments owed to artistes
Fear and grief have resurfaced in Karuswiga Village after a chimpanzee attacked and critically injured a four-year-old girl, renewing concerns over escalating human-wildlife conflict in the area.The child, identified as Kengonzi Pricia, was attacked on Friday evening at her family home and
Representatives of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been officially sworn in to serve in the 12th Parliament of Uganda during a ceremony held from 13 to 15 May 2026 at Parliament House in Kampala.The swearing-in followed President Museveni’s inauguration for another term,
Mourners at the home of Ibrahim Turyamureba, a 43-yearoild retired UPDF soldier who was allegedly assaulted by police officers in a raid at a local cinema hall in Kamusegu Parish, Bwikara Sub-county, Kagadi District on May 13, 2026. PHOTO/ BYOMUGABI SEGUJJAResidents of Kamusegu Parish in B
Through his trusted indomitable cadre Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, who serves as both Head Public Service and Cabinet Secretary, President Museveni has identified and come up with a list of seasoned public administrator and bureaucrats who have been empowered to serve as ‘Acting Ministers’ and ensure
Andrew Mwenda says Anita Among remains a dominate candidate and that in a free and fair election, she's likely to get 90% voteAndrew Mwenda, the Director of Communications for the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), has warned party supporters and the public against writing off Speaker of Pa
Ofwono Opondo (middle) took the oath by raising his right hand. Hedeclined to hold a Bible or any other religious bookOfwono Opondo was today sworn in as the MP for the Elderly (Eastern Uganda) but he declined to hold a Bible or any other religious book while taking the oath.Dressed
Kyambogo University is mourning the passing of Mr. Kamugisha Brighton, a third-year, second-semester student in the Bachelor of Textiles and Apparel Design programme, attached to Kulubya Hall.In a death announcement dated May 14, 2026 and addressed to Vice Chancellor Prof. Eli Katunguka, D
