The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially flagged-off the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) XII, which is set to deploy to Somalia for peace support operations. The ceremony took place at the International Peace and Support Training Center (IPSO-TC) in Ssingo.Addressing the
February is typically characterised by hot, dry and sunny conditions, marking the tail end of Uganda’s December–February dry season.However, several parts of the country — particularly the Central region, areas around the Lake Victoria Basin, and southwestern Uganda — are currently
For an institution created to sniff out dirty money and choke financial crime at its roots, the spotlight is now uncomfortably fixed on the watchdog itself.A damning Value for Money audit in the December 2025 report by the Auditor General has exposed glaring weaknesses at the Financial Int
Joseph Nsubuga, chief executive officer of Mirai Insurance Uganda, said the company is focused on simplifying this change for all motorists, regardless of their technical proficiency.KAMPALA, Uganda — Mirai Insurance has launched an extensive educational campaign to assist motorists as t
Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among and Dr. Prince Kassim Nakibinge.In a strategic move amid intensifying speculation over the upcoming speakership race in Uganda’s 12th Parliament, Speaker Anita Among paid a high-profile courtesy call on one of the country’s most influential Muslim figures.
Museveni with General Mohamed Hamdan DagaloPresident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni welcomed General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), to State House Entebbe amid intensifying calls for an end to Sudan’s protracted civil war. The Friday meeting centered on
The appeal comes after Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Uganda threatened to sell the prime condominium unit at Plot 1, Fumu Lane unless $182,709 (about Shs 655 million) is cleared within 21 days. Friends of the late former PLU Vice President Cedric Ndilima Babu are considering launching a camp
A Ghanaian lady has passed away under sad circumstances, leaving family and friends heartbroken.Racheal, Maame Aba Dies, Ghanaian WeddingGhanaian Lady Passes Away 2 Months After Plush Wedding, Sad Videos Break Hearts Source: TikTokThe lady, Rachael Maame Aba, is reported to h
MBALE: The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recovered over Shs1 billion in fines from traders involved in the smuggling of phones and other electronics in the eastern region.The operation codenamed “You cannot smuggle a phone without paying taxes,” that started three weeks ago, was r
KAMPALA, Uganda — Secondary school arts teachers on the government payroll will receive a 25 percent salary increase starting in July, officials said this week.The pay raise, which covers the 2026-2027 financial year, is part of a phased plan to address long-standing wage gaps between sc
