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26 Apr '26
President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday afternoon attended the traditional Kuhingira (giveaway) ceremony of his granddaughter, Nsasiirwe Keinembabazi Karugire, better known as Sasii.Saasi is the daughter of Edwin Karugire and Natasha Museveni, President Yoweri Museveni's second-born daughter
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25 Apr '26
The founder of Uganda Aviation Academy, Mike Mukula, has urged graduates to uphold discipline, integrity and continuous learning as they prepare to enter the global aviation industry.“This graduation is not the end but the beginning of your professional journey. Always stay ahead of the
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25 Apr '26
The Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), Ms. Hellen Seku, has presided over the pass-out of 1,250 students from Mbale Secondary School, Joy Secondary School, and Gillsherlock Memorial School in Mbale District.The ceremony is part of ongoing efforts to stren
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25 Apr '26
The Embassy of Japan in Uganda has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarships for Ugandan students who want to study in Japan.The scholarships are offered by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and target non-J
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25 Apr '26
IGANGA: The High Court in Iganga has cleared the way for an election petition against State Minister Persis Namuganza to move forward after allowing the petitioner to serve her through alternative means.In a ruling delivered on April 13, Justice Batema N.D.A approved an ex-parte request by
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25 Apr '26
The State has lined up Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, brother to National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, as a key witness in the unlawful drilling case against 21 NUP supporters.NUP spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro is jointly charged alongside 20 others, including Edwa
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24 Apr '26
Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Ministry of Finance to expedite the signing of a commercial contract with DOTT Services as part of a renewed push to fix the long-delayed roads to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.In a February 17, 2026, letter seen by thi
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24 Apr '26
Kalangala, Uganda | URN | Hellen Nakimuli, the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament who died on Sunday, has been laid to rest in Luwero District.Nakimuli died at Alexandria Medical Centre after unsuccessful surgery for fibroid.Her body arrived at her ancestral home in
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24 Apr '26
KAMPALA, Uganda – Parliament has passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, rejecting a government proposal to tax income earned and sent home by Ugandans living and working abroad.In a sitting Thursday presided over by Speaker Anita Among, lawmakers also rejected a government proposa
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24 Apr '26
Ntungamo Magistrate’s court has sent a 46-year-old man to the High Court for trial over the murder of his neighbor following a land row.Alex Kwatirayo is accused of hacking Robert Kahigi to death in full view of his children and wife whom he also allegedly threatened to kill.“Ka