Arua, Uganda: A revered matriarch from Arua District has been laid to rest amid claims of extraordinary longevity, with family and community members celebrating a life they say spanned 139 years and touched generations across West Nile.Mama Luiza Omene Nafura Aya, a respected Traditional B
Children in Uganda’s eastern district of Budaka arrive at school each day in neat uniforms, exercise books in hand, ready for lessons. But for many, the school day has long been marked by something less visible: hunger.Teachers say signs are familiar, drooping heads by mid-morning, decli
Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has spoken out on figures on new salary structure and taxes following news of teachers’ salary increment.Government secondary school arts teachers, primary school teachers as well as headteachers and deputy headteachers at both levels have been w
President Museveni is seen on a giant screen as he delivers remarks during what he described as the final Cabinet meeting and luncheon of the outgoing government at State House Uganda on May 4, 2026. PHOTO/HANDOUTThe curtain came down on the last Cabinet sitting of the current government o
Former France striker, Thierry Henry, has admitted he is worried about Arsenal’s next Premier League clash against West Ham.Henry was speaking on Monday Night Football, after Manchester City were held to a 3-3 draw at Everton.The result leaves City five points behind Arsenal, alth
The High Court has awarded 172 million Shillings in damages to one Ntege Leo after finding that he was tortured and subjected to multiple human rights violations by operatives of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), now known as Defence Intelligence and Security.In his ruling, J
A group of demonstrators confronted the Archbishop while he stood still on the pulpit during a service believed to have taken place on Sunday in Boston.A church service led by Archbishop Kaziimba in the US was disrupted by protesters.Demonstrators accused him of staying silent on al
Norbert Mao, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional affairs plays the drum during his home welcoming celebration at Kaunda parade ground in Gulu City on July 22 2023. URN PhotoThe Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and Member of Parliament-elect for Pece-Laroo Division in G
Amnesty International has asked Ugandan authorities to investigate the allegations of violence meted out against opposition members and supporters during and ahead of the 2026 general elections.The organisation says security forces targeted members and supporters of the opposition party Na
Fuel tanker driver and pregnant partner found murdered in Tamale apartment as police launch manhunt for suspect who allegedly stole over GH¢100,000 and left their 3-year-old child alive beside the bodies.A fuel tanker driver, identified as Ebenezer Kwabena, and his pregnant wife have been
