Whereas President Yoweri Museveni has suspended 2026 Martyrs’ Day celebrations over the outbreak of Ebola epidemic in Bundibugyo district and the neighboring districts, the day remains a recognized Public Holiday.The clarification came today, Monday 18th May, 2026 from the Uganda Media C
Manchester United secured a highly controversial victory over Nottingham Forest that was marred by a dreadful refereeing decision. It only took five minutes for the Red Devils to draw first blood courtesy of Luke Shaw, who found the bottom corner with an excellent finish to open the scoring. Brya
Film Director Douglas Kasule said at least $30,000 was needed to bring Sally’s body back home from CanadaActress Sally Bwamimpeke died in Toronto, Canada on May 14, 2026.Friends and family are struggling to raise money to repatriate her body to Uganda.Douglas Kasule Benda s
Things have taken a dramatic twist in the past 24 hours, with Anita Among’s speaker race withdrawal announcement – a decision that has changed things in her favour, giving her hopes for a soft landing. Sources now tell The Pearl Times ‘AAA is not going to prison.’Yet before Anita A
suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, accused of masterminding a notorious radio station that urged on the brutal massacres, died Saturday, according to the international court in The Hague where he had faced trial.Felicien Kabuga, who was in his 90s, died in hospital earlier Saturday, sai
Ssemakadde’s remarks come at a time when Among’s bid for another term as Speaker is facing mounting resistance from influential political and security actors.Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde (Photo/Courtesy)Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Law Society (ULS) President, Is
Opposition leader Bobi Wine has criticised the country’s expanding oil exploration agenda, warning that the anticipated petroleum revenues could entrench authoritarian rule rather than benefit citizens.In an interview with Bloomberg while in self-imposed exile in the United States, Bobi
KAMPALA, Uganda — Joint security forces on Saturday raided the Nakasero residence of outgoing Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among as part of an ongoing high-level corruption investigation into alleged illicit enrichment, money laundering and undeclared assets.The multi-agency operati
The Premier League title race between Arsenal and Manchester City has unfolded against the backdrop of one of the challengers still awaiting the verdict of a significant investigation. City are accused of breaching Financial Fair Play regulations between 2009 and 2018.Originally, 115 viola
Singer Ronald Alimpa is reportedly behind bars after he defied authorities and engaged in a physical assault with police officers.According to reports, Alimpa, commonly known for his hit song ‘Seen Don,’ organized a show in Kasanje where he was set to perform without seeking approval f
