Zombo, Uganda: A sombre mood engulfed Padea Town Council in Zombo District over the weekend following the tragic drowning of 22-year-old Scovia Dwong Paa Mungu, who lost her life in Leda Stream on Sunday morning.The incident occurred on October 26, 2025, in Limu Cell, Ndindu Ward, when Dwo
An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.Delayed construction heightens importance of missing piece in
Uganda has signed a landmark tourism partnership with GZL International Conference and Exhibition Services Ltd, organisers of the China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE), cementing its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets.The agreement, signed in Guangz
DJ Maphorisa is recruiting Afrobeats megastar Davido for the official remix of the amapiano smash hit Biri Marung.Featuring a powerhouse line-up of Sje Konka, Focalistic, Scotts Maphuma, CowBoii and DJ Maphorisa himself, the original track has shattered r
Rev Gideon Byamugisha speaking during the health weekKampala | State House this week sounded alarm over Uganda’s HIV epidemic, revealing that five Ugandans are infected with the virus every hour—equivalent to 100 new cases daily—at an annual cost of
Singer Bebe Cool has met British singer, songwriter, rapper, and DJ Craig David during his ongoing United Kingdom (UK) media tour for his new album Break the Chains.Bebe Cool travelled to the UK earlier this week and has since been engaging with various m
Jamaican dancehall superstar Konshens sparked a huge debate on X after announcing that he had made a remix of Joshua Baraka’s famous single ‘Wrong Places’. Taking to his official account, Konshens teased a video showing him chilling in his home
The death of two pupils from Daystar Junior School in a crash on Mityana Road on 2 August was not an “accident” in the pure sense. It was the predictable result of a broken system that treats children’s safety as an afterthought — a tragedy written long
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, today officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters in Lweza, Lubowa, Wakiso District.The event marked a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to s
Manifest TV, the official broadcast platform of Phaneroo Ministries, is now available on AfroMobile. This partnership marks a significant step in spreading the gospel to Ugandans here and those in the diaspora.Phaneroo, one of the most influential ministries in the region, is known for its
