The Alliance for National Transformation spokesperson Gerald Karuhanga has defended his decision to contest the Ntungamo Municipality MP as an independent candidate, arguing that many Ugandans are more concerned about healthcare, jobs and education than political party affiliations.Gerald
Finance Minister Matia Kasaija introduced his wife to the public and spoke about healthy living during the swearing-in ceremony at Parliament.Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has introduced his wife to the public during the swearing-in ceremony at Parliament on May 14, 2026.Kasaija, w
Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has publicly appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to retain her in Cabinet, saying she has served the NRM government loyally and diligently throughout her long political career without any wrongdoing.The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nank
Dr Kizza Besigye, the opposition behemoth who has been in detention for more than one year, is unlikely to regain his freedom before the conclusion of court proceedings against him, the minister of Information Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has said.Speaking to journalists after being sworn in for a
On 12th May 2026, Uganda swore in its President, a leader who has served for nearly 40 years. Many citizens recognize this as a remarkable achievement, especially for the peace and stability the country has enjoyed over the decades.Stability is important for national development, and this
Buyende, Uganda: Tragedy struck Lake Kyoga on Tuesday evening after two fishermen drowned when a boat capsized during heavy rainfall and strong winds in Buyende District.The deceased have been identified as Osina Simon alias Ali, 22, and Kirya Peter alias Hamuza, 20, a Mululi by tribe.
UAE Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan presiding over the ground breaking ceremony for the Emirates Specialty Hospital in EntebbeEntebbe—Uganda is set to benefit from a new, state-of-the-art 100-bed specialized hospital in Entebbe, thanks to a partnership
Police in Rukiga District are holding a 31-year-old man, Bosco Byaruhanga, a resident of Kakamba Village in Kibanda Parish, Kanwezi Sub-county, over the alleged killing of a 64-year-old woman, Vastine Zabanita. The incident is said to have occurred on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at about 12:40 a.m. in
At least 20 civil servants have been dismissed from public service in Luwero District over abandonment of duty and drunkenness. According to a report by Luwero District LC5 Chairperson Erastus Kibirango covering the period between November 2025 and February 2026, the District Service Commis
MBARARA CITY — Students from the Ankole sub-region pursuing health-related courses have petitioned the Ministry of Education and Sports, demanding the suspension of the proposed interview-based admission system for diploma health courses for the 2026/2027 academic year.The students, oper
