The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has suffered a setback in the Rukungiri District speakership elections after independent candidate Albert Ahabwe, popularly known as Rwamugata, defeated former Speaker James Turyamuboona. Ahabwe, who represents Buyanja Sub-county, secured 21 vot
Meat traders and slaughter operators in Nyamunuka Town Council say a month-long Foot-and-Mouth Disease quarantine has crippled livelihoods, stalled business activity, and left many families struggling to raise school fees and daily necessities.Meat dealers and slaughter operators in Nyamun
Police in Entebbe are investigating a suspected suicide case involving a 22-year-old housewife identified as Nakigudde Carol, a resident of Kitoro Zone in Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District. The tragic incident reportedly happened during the night of May 16, 2026, and has left residents of the
José Mourinho is reportedly set to return to Real Madrid on a two-year deal after a disappointing season, marking a dramatic comeback to the Spanish giants he previously managed.José Mourinho is reportedly set to return to Real Madrid CF on a two-year deal, pending official confirmation
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
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
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has expressed confidence that Marcus Rashford will feature in the squad for the club's final home fixture of the season against Real Betis on Sunday evening. The Manchester United loanee netted the opening goal against Real Madrid last week, a crucial contribution th
Opta’s supercomputer has predicted the likely outcome of the Premier League title race following Manchester City’s FA Cup triumph on Saturday, May 16, 2026.Antoine Semenyo was the hero as Manchester City secured a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley.Supercomp
Manchester United are set to hire Michael Carrick on a permanent basis after reaching an agreement with the interim head coach. The former England midfielder has impressed as caretaker, leading the club back into the Champions League. It seems he will be rewarded for that feat as the hierarchy pr
Mourners at the home of Ibrahim Turyamureba, a 43-yearoild retired UPDF soldier who was allegedly assaulted by police officers in a raid at a local cinema hall in Kamusegu Parish, Bwikara Sub-county, Kagadi District on May 13, 2026. PHOTO/ BYOMUGABI SEGUJJAResidents of Kamusegu Parish in B
