Buganda Kingdom, in partnership with Centenary Bank, has launched a tree-planting initiative within the Kabaka’s palace grounds at Nkoni in Buddu.This collaborative effort marks a significant step in the Kingdom’s ongoing campaign to establish the Kabaka’s Forest, a project aimed at
The Grade One Magistrate’s Court in Ibanda has further remanded nine suspects in connection with the brutal mob killing of a police officer during the burial of an inmate in Ibanda District.The suspects, who appeared in court on Tuesday, include Gaston Muhwezi, 27, Mwesigye Sam Kikurungi
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering HIV response efforts, the Initiative for Better Health (IBH) launched its ambitious campaign to raise Shs1 billion with a symbolic starting point of just Shs1,000.Held at Piato Restaurant in Kampala, the launch event brought together key s
Enid Origumisiriza was born in Kashumurizi village to Gashome and Agnes Bagyema. Regarding her education background, she went to Bishop Kivigyere Girls’ School, Muyebe, later joined Kigezi High School for both O and A levels. Later on, she went to National Teachers’ College, Kabale. From ther
The Ugandan Parliament has granted leave to Faith Nakut Loru, the District Woman MP for Napak, to introduce a controversial private member’s bill that seeks to restrict government funding to political parties and organisations unless they are members of the National Consultative Forum (NCF).
As Uganda moves closer to the 2026 general elections, David Williams Magezi, one of the country's young political voices known for his eloquence has announced that he will challenge President Museveni in the upcoming presidential race.Magazi said he is driven by the continued marginalizati
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has raised concerns over violations of electoral rights and called for urgent reforms to ensure inclusive and fair elections in Uganda.EOC Chairperson Safia Nalule Jjuuko said the Commission had received numerous petitions from different sections of
Tensions are mounting in Nakapiripirit District as elders and local leaders remain at odds over the venue for this year’s Karamoja Cultural Event, despite the district having already been confirmed as the official host.The annual event, slated for September 2025, is one of the most signi
Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as "Pepe", has died at the age of 89.The ex-guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 was known as the world's "poorest president" because of his modest lifestyle.Current President Yamandú Orsi announced his pre
The Stanbic Consumer Conference rang bells over Uganda’s slow progress towards agro-industrialisation, as government officials, financial leaders, and policymakers gathered to confront the challenges undermining the country’s agricultural potential.Held under the theme “Accelerating
