The Uganda People's Defense Force (UPDF) has formally requested an additional Shs 39.1 billion to support its recently launched peacekeeping operation in South Sudan.The request, presented to the Parliamentary Com
Uganda’s General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has issued a bold warning to U.S. President Donald Trump, advising him against signing any mineral deals in East Africa that exclude Uganda and Rwanda.
On NBS Barometer, political leaders discussed the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s support in Central Uganda, concerns about corruption, and governance issues. The conversation reflected different views on the reasons behind NRM’s losses in the region an
Renowned Ugandan musician King Saha found himself in a dangerous situation on Saturday night after an enraged crowd in Ibanda district turned against him for incorporating politics into his musical performance.The incident occurred at Kanuzire Food Hub during th
Burkina Faso's recent pronouncement of free education for all citizens, plus the provision of free textbooks for primary school children, ha
Jinja Magistrate’s Court has remanded two suspects to Kirinya Prison over the murder of Robert Hausvik, a 39-year-old Norwegian national, after forensic evidence contradicted their claims of suicide.Hausvik, known as "Katongole" among friends, was found dead o
A leaked account from an attendee of last Friday’s State House meeting has revealed the intense internal debate that led the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to reject the Kawempe North by-election results.
Kawempe North MP-elect Elias Nalukoola has vowed to defend his victory at all costs, dismissing threats by the ruling government to challenge his win in court.Speaking to his supporters, Elias Nalukoola declared t
National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya has accused two high-ranking government officials of orchestrating electoral violence during the Kawempe North by-election.According to Rubongo
The issue of political violence in Uganda, especially during elections, has been a long-standing source of tension. President Yoweri Museveni has frequently blamed opposition leaders for these conflicts.This was o
