Kampala, Uganda | URN | More than 2,000 pilgrims from the Diocese of Butembo in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed their participation in this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, scheduled for June 3 at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine in Kampala.Rt. Rev. Aquirinus Kibira K
In a directive issued by UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo, the regulator ordered the pastor and the station’s management to appear before the Commission following a formal complaint linked to a church service broadcast.Pastor Robert Kayanja, who has been summoned by UCC over alleged
The High Court in Kampala has sentenced Tumwesigye Vincent, a 30-year-old security guard, to 18 years in prison for aggravated homosexuality after he pleaded guilty under a plea bargain arrangement.Presiding Judge Justice Isaac Muwata delivered the sentence on Wednesday, 23rd April 2026, f
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for what he described as a key role in strengthening discipline within the military and enhancing the operational capability of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF).In a message issued on April 24, 2026, to ma
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Abbas Byakagaba, on Wednesday passed out 7,018 former Election Special Police Constables (SPCs) at the Police Counter Terrorism Training School, Olilim, following completion of specialized training for deployment under licensed Private Security Organizations (
Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill, 2024, with significant amendments aimed at redefining the standards of education in Uganda.The legislation marks a historic shift toward the professionalization of teaching, introducing rigorous licensing requirements and establishing a pow
A female police constable attached to Namukosi Police Station in Mityana District has been stabbed to death by her boyfriend in Gulu City, police said Thursday.Number 82983 PC Harriet AKera is said to have been killed on Wednesday afternoon (April 23) in Library Cell in Bardege, Layibi Div
Death has cast a long shadow over Uganda’s 11th Parliament, cutting short the lives of several legislators while still in active service and leaving their constituencies in mourning.As the Parliamentary term ends on May 12, 2026, at least eight legislators have so far died, a sobering re
Steven Masiga, Chairman of the Health Management Committee; the new in-charge Dr. Tom Namonyo; outgoing in-charge Janet Nabulo; and other members of the Health Management Committee at the facility.MBALE, Uganda — The community of Industrial City Division in Mbale City has saluted the Hea
There is something quietly symbolic about Kobbie Mainoo’s resurgence at Manchester United. Only months ago, the academy graduate stood on the periphery, contemplating a loan move to Napoli, uncertain of his place and his future. Now, as reported by The Mirror, he is on the brink of signing a co
