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Rotary Club of Uptown Kampala launches community library for women and girls

Rotary Club of Uptown Kampala launches community library for women and girls

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Rotary Club of Uptown Kampala hosted District Governor Geoffrey Kitakule on Feb. 14 to launch a community library aimed at empowering women and girls through increased access to education.The Mkazi Community Library was established in partnership with KCB Bank Ugand

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Police Arrest 147 in Wakiso, Mukono Crackdown on Robbery and Drug Crimes

Police Arrest 147 in Wakiso, Mukono Crackdown on Robbery and Drug Crimes

Police in Wakiso and Mukono districts have arrested 147 suspects during a coordinated security operation targeting rising cases of robbery, mugging, burglary and drug-related crimes.The intelligence-led operations were conducted on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, focusing on identified crime h

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Kampala police boss, CP Ecega sacked as IGP moves to tackle capital crime

Kampala police boss, CP Ecega sacked as IGP moves to tackle capital crime

Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander Richard Ecega has been sacked amid rising violent crime as over 200 suspects are arrested in city operations.Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander, CP Richard Ecega has been sacked (Photo/Courtesy)Kampala, Uganda: The Inspector General of Police

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Makerere University to cut undergraduate intake

Makerere University to cut undergraduate intake

The Academic Registrar, Prof Mukadasi BuyinzaStudents hoping to join Makerere University for bachelor's degrees and diploma studies effective this year will face stiffer competition after the institution announced a gradual reduction in undergraduate admissions. This is part of a lo

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Golfer Berna Musanabera Wins First-Ever Hole-in-One Car Prize in Stanbic Match Play History

Golfer Berna Musanabera Wins First-Ever Hole-in-One Car Prize in Stanbic Match Play History

Golfer Berna Musanabera recieving car keys from the CFAO represenative and AfriSafe's Andrew Baguma together with Entebbe Golf Club Captain.ENTEBBE —It was a momentous occasion marked by buzz and excitement on the greens as the 2026 Stanbic Match Play Challenge qualifiers teed off at Ent

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BLOG: How to Best Clean and Organize Kampala City Without Vendors, Boda Boda, and Heavy Traffic

BLOG: How to Best Clean and Organize Kampala City Without Vendors, Boda Boda, and Heavy Traffic

Last week, the minister for Kampala affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, issued an ultimatum to city vendors to vacate the streets and relocate to the 2000 free workspaces across the KCCA markets around the city.This was received with considerable interest. mixed reactions among people: one grou

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ROT AT UWA! Probe Exposes Sh18.8bn Fee GAPS, Ghost Concessions & Sh2.9bn Unpaid Wildlife Claims

ROT AT UWA! Probe Exposes Sh18.8bn Fee GAPS, Ghost Concessions & Sh2.9bn Unpaid Wildlife Claims

UWA Executive Director Dr. James MusinguziFresh revelations from the Auditor General’s report as of December 2025 have laid bare deep cracks inside the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), raising tough questions about oversight, accountability and leadership at one of Uganda’s most strate

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Kabalega International Airport 97% Complete as UCAA Board Inspects Works in Hoima

Kabalega International Airport 97% Complete as UCAA Board Inspects Works in Hoima

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Board of Directors and Management Team has confirmed that works at Kabalega International Airport in Hoima District have reached 97% completion, following an on-site inspection conducted on Friday, February 12.The inspection team was led by Dr. St

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Uganda Touts Private-Sector Financing Gains as It Targets $500 Billion Economy

Uganda Touts Private-Sector Financing Gains as It Targets $500 Billion Economy

Minister of State for General Duties Henry Musasizi speaking at the event.Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s government says expanded access to finance and macroeconomic stability are helping drive a strong economic rebound, as officials push an ambitious plan to grow the country’s economy t

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At least 21  killed as passenger ferry sinks after capsizing on Nile as rescuers frantically hunt for survivors

At least 21 killed as passenger ferry sinks after capsizing on Nile as rescuers frantically hunt for survivors

AT least 21 people have tragically drowned after a boat capsized in the Nile as rescuers frantically work to find the remaining passengers.The passenger ferry was carrying 30 people when it overturned in the Tayba-Al-Khawad area of Sudan on Wednesday.The ship on Nile River, Khartoum

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