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U-17 AFCON 2026: Uganda draws Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon in tough group B

U-17 AFCON 2026: Uganda draws Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon in tough group B

Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda U-17 national team, the Cubs, have been drawn into a challenging Group B at the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2026, where they will face Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, and DR Congo.The tournament, set to run from May 13 to June 2, 2026, i

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Uganda tightens building controls as new law takes effect

Uganda tightens building controls as new law takes effect

KAMPALA – Uganda has ushered in sweeping reforms in its construction sector following the enactment of the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026, a move aimed at strengthening oversight, improving safety standards, and curbing illegal building practices.In a public notice, Eng. Flavia G

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Mbarara District to Relocate Headquarters to Bwizibwera as Shs15 Billion Administration Block Takes Shape

Mbarara District to Relocate Headquarters to Bwizibwera as Shs15 Billion Administration Block Takes Shape

MBARARA, Uganda — Mbarara District is preparing to relocate its administrative headquarters from Kamukuzi in Mbarara City to Bwizibwera, following progress on a multi-billion-shilling construction project expected to reshape service delivery in the district.According to the District Chai

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Magistrate dashes Mufumbiro’s hopes to attend wife’s funeral

Magistrate dashes Mufumbiro’s hopes to attend wife’s funeral

Mufumbiro’s lawyers had sought the warrant shortly after the death of his wife, Edith Katende Mufumbiro, who passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. Detained National Unity Platform deputy spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro’s hopes of attending his wife’s burial suffered a

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Ex-Man Utd star at centre of furious row as Premier League side launch complaint

Ex-Man Utd star at centre of furious row as Premier League side launch complaint

West Ham have made a complaint to FIFA after Aaron Wan-Bissaka missed their FA Cup quarter final against Leeds, having not returned from international duty. Wan-Bissaka helped DR Congo beat Jamaica to qualify for the World Cup last week and did not make it back to London in time to feature for th

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Waiswa Mufumbiro’s wife Edith Katende is dead

Waiswa Mufumbiro’s wife Edith Katende is dead

Edith passed away at 3:00 am on Wednesday, succumbing to cancer according to the NUPEdith Katende Mufumbiro, wife of detained National Unity Platform deputy spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has passed away, the party has confirmed.Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) announced on Wednes

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UPDF Passes Out 175 Non-Commissioned Officers After Leadership Training in Moroto

UPDF Passes Out 175 Non-Commissioned Officers After Leadership Training in Moroto

The Commander of the 3 Infantry Division the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Major General Wilberforce Serunkuma, has described Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) as the backbone of the army and urged them to embrace leadership with discipline, responsibility, and commitment.He made

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Police to look into reports that Gaba daycare attacker killed his baby step brother in 2019

Police to look into reports that Gaba daycare attacker killed his baby step brother in 2019

The woman alleged that in 2019, while she was married to the suspect’s father, she returned home one afternoon and found her one-year-and-three-month-old son deadMinister of Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara has directed police to investigate fresh allegations linking the susp

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Uganda set for showdown talks with Vitol as global oil disruptions bite

Uganda set for showdown talks with Vitol as global oil disruptions bite

The Bahrain-based subsidiary of Vitol, the world’s largest independent oil trading firm, has faced major disruptions after Iran restricted access through the Strait of Hormuz in response to joint US-Israel attacks about two months ago.KAMPALA: Senior executives of Vitol Bahrain E.C, Ugan

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Transport Ministry proposes UGX 8.3 trillion budget for roads, rail and air

Transport Ministry proposes UGX 8.3 trillion budget for roads, rail and air

Uganda and Kenya agree on SGR standards to link their conflicting rail systems, advancing the massive regional infrastructure project.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of Works and Transport is requesting 8.3 trillion shillings for the 2026/27 fiscal year, a 40% increase intended to moderni

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