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Uganda government unveils China scholarship slots for 2026/2027 intake

Uganda government unveils China scholarship slots for 2026/2027 intake

Uganda has invited qualified scholars to apply for China MOFCOM scholarships for postgraduate studies in the 2026/2027 academic year.Uganda has opened applications for the China MOFCOM Scholarship 2026/2027.The programme covers PhD and Master’s studies in multiple fields.Ap

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Former PS Ssali’s trial in Shs3.8b corruption case goes silent for a year

Former PS Ssali’s trial in Shs3.8b corruption case goes silent for a year

The trial of former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Ssali, and her co accused, Member of Parliament Mawanda, in a corruption case involving Shs3.8 billion has not been heard for a year which raises questions over delays in the administration of justice.Court records show that

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Halt demolitions until alternative spaces are found for traders, urges Walugembe

Halt demolitions until alternative spaces are found for traders, urges Walugembe

Joseph Walugembe, the executive director of the Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises (FSME)The executive director of the Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises (FSME), John Walugembe, has called on local authorities to immediately suspend all demolition operations targeting small

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5 major complication risks patients should understand before undergoing general anesthesia for surgery

5 major complication risks patients should understand before undergoing general anesthesia for surgery

Nakimuli’s death has renewed focus on the key medical risks patients face during and after surgery, even in procedures considered routine.Nakimuli’s death has raised concerns about risks linked to surgery and anaesthesia.Experts highlight complications such as breathing issues,

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Minister Okello Oryem Meets UN Envoy, Calls for Stronger Conflict Prevention Measures

Minister Okello Oryem Meets UN Envoy, Calls for Stronger Conflict Prevention Measures

Okello Oryem, Minister of State for International Affairs, held a courtesy meeting with Chaloka Beyani, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The meeting focused on exchanging views on regional peace and

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M7 New Cabinet Lineup Takes Shape After Kyankwanzi, As Ugandans Count Down to Swearing-In Day 12th May

M7 New Cabinet Lineup Takes Shape After Kyankwanzi, As Ugandans Count Down to Swearing-In Day 12th May

The just-ended NRM MPs Kyankwanzi retreat was infiltrated by more than 50 undercover political operatives and IOs whose duty it was to help gather intrusive personal information about the targeted new MPs’ suitability for inclusion in Cabinet.The information gathered is meant to guide th

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Uganda Law Society Denounces Two Defence Lawyers in Christopher Okello Trial Over Silence on Ggaba Mobile High Court Venue

Uganda Law Society Denounces Two Defence Lawyers in Christopher Okello Trial Over Silence on Ggaba Mobile High Court Venue

The Uganda Law Society has issued Executive Order No. 9 of 2026 formally denouncing two state-appointed defence lawyers for failing to challenge the venue of a controversial Mobile High Court session in Ggaba, raising broader concerns about fair trial standards and the effectiveness of Uganda’s

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Iran reopens six airports as commercial aviation resumes

Iran reopens six airports as commercial aviation resumes

Iran has reopened six airports and resumed scheduled international flights from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International (IKA) and Mehrabad airports, with Mahan Air leading the return to commercial operations, flight tracking data showed on April 18, IntelliNews confirmed.Maghsoud Asadi Samani

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Ugandans urged to turn up for Muhoozi birthday run at Kololo

Ugandans urged to turn up for Muhoozi birthday run at Kololo

KAMPALA — The Secretary General of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) and Kasambya County Member of Parliament, Hon. David Kabanda, has called on Ugandans to participate in large numbers in the upcoming birthday run organized in honor of Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.The run is scheduled to

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UPDF Captain Swears In as New Member, Engineers Registration Board

UPDF Captain Swears In as New Member, Engineers Registration Board

Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Colonel has been sworn in as new member of the Engineers Registration Board.Colonel Engineer Robert Namudongo was sworn in by the Registrar Special Duties, HW Harriet Ssali on Friday, 17th April, 2026.The ceremony was chaired by the Minister of Works an

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