Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister Norbert Mao has cautioned against the continued suppression of political gatherings, warning that such actions risk derailing Uganda’s democratic trajectory as the country heads toward the 2026 general elections.Speaking at a multi-stakeholder
The European Union has committed EUR 5 million to support the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in delivering income-generating and nutritional initiatives for refugees and host communities in Uganda.Uganda is home to 1.9 million refugees and asylum seekers, making it the largest r
Urgent and targeted action is needed to tackle Kampala’s alarming vehicle emissions problem, a new report has revealed.The study, conducted by The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has provided the first-ever rea
The Senate side of the Capitol is seen in Washington, early Monday, June 30, 2025, as Republicans plan to begin a final push to advance President Donald Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts package. (AP)US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-s
Chairman Mbire earns shs 55 million per day from MTN dividendsBusinessman Charles Mbire’s investment in MTN Uganda is staging a strong comeback, nearing the $70 million mark after rebounding by nearly $5 million in just 51 days. After facing
Minister Haruna Kasolo on Thursday proved that he is still leading the race for the NRM regional Vice Chairman for Buganda when he turned up at the Party’s EC head offices in Nakasero accompanied by a large crowd of supporters who included two former Vice Pres
In a joint effort to safeguard peace ahead of the 2026 general elections, security leaders in Ibanda District on Wednesday met with all National Resistance Movement (NRM) aspirants contesting for various positions, from Local Council V to parliamentary seats.The meeting, held at the distri
The UPDF has confirmed that five of its soldiers under theAfrican Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia died after the helicopter they were travelling in crashed.The incident that happened near Mogadishu International Airport early Tuesday morning saw a UPDF Mi-24 co
A section of politicians and landlords in Obongi District are reportedly colluding with Balaalo herders to frustrate the implementation of Presidential Executive Order No. 2 of 2025, which directs the eviction of migrant cattle herders from Northern Uganda.The Obongi Resident District Co
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging individuals, families, and communities to embrace self-care practices as a key way to improve health, prevent disease, and cope with illness, especially in times of stress and difficulty.Experts say simple lifestyle changes such as eating healt
