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11 Apr '26
Kampala, Uganda: The NRM Revolutionary Network (NRN), an umbrella body for youthful revolutionary cadres in the ruling party, has called for equal and comprehensive accountability in the Karamoja iron sheets scandal, warning against selective justice, which downplays the core principles of the Mo
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11 Apr '26
The recent statement by Muhoozi Kainerugaba has stirred strong reactions across Uganda and beyond. In his message, he proudly reflected on his time as Commander of the Defence Forces (CDF), describing the role as one that only those “touched by God” can handle. His words carried a tone of dee
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11 Apr '26
TORORO— Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), a leading financial institution in Uganda, has officially opened its new Tororo Branch, reinforcing its commitment to delivering accessible, efficient, and people-centered banking services across Eastern Uganda.The new branch forms part of DTB’s broade
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11 Apr '26
The leadership of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has dismissed allegations that the party, which is relatively new and did not front a presidential candidate in the last election, is struggling due to the absence of Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is currently on remand after being charged with tr
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11 Apr '26
A fresh push to extend the term of political leaders from five to seven years has resurfaced, with Anita Among using the ongoing Kyankwanzi retreat to rally newly elected MPs behind the controversial proposal, an effort many say could redefine the Pearl’s political calendar while raising fresh
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10 Apr '26
Uganda recorded approximately 2 million births in 2025, according to Dr Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, who warned that rapid population growth is outpacing the country’s healthcare capacity.Speaking before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) d
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10 Apr '26
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba urged Norbert Mao to withdraw from the speakership race, saying he could be offered a better position as competition with incumbent Anita Among intensifies.The Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the Special Presidential Advisor on Special Ope
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10 Apr '26
Musician Mansur Ssemanda, commonly known as King Saha, is known for speaking his mind every time he gets the opportunity to address the public.While discussing the music industry, King Saha went ahead to reveal his list of favorite female musicians in Uganda.Speaking during a live T
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10 Apr '26
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has admitted to personally intervening in the Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament election, prompting the Uganda Law Society (ULS) to declare Justine Nameere’s victory invalid and condemn the President’s actions as unconstitutional.Speaking at the Na
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10 Apr '26
Asiimwe said she had made up her mind to return to Kampala after being told she would stay in a room shared by four people.Masindi District Woman MP Florence Asiimwe Akiiki has defended her decision to leave the ongoing NRM parliamentary caucus retreat in Kyankwanzi, saying the accommodati