As preparations for the prestigious Masaza Cup tournament intensify, counties across the Buganda Kingdom are actively recruiting players and technical staff to strengthen their squads.In a significant development, Kyagwe County has officially signed Simon Peter Mugerwa, a celebrated coach
The Government of Uganda and the Republic of Korea have taken a major step toward the realization of Uganda’s nuclear energy ambitions by signing a site evaluation service contract for the proposed 8,400 MW Buyende nuclear power plant.The agreement, signed between Korea Hydro & Nucle
Officials have said that as Uganda advances one of its largest infrastructure projects in recent history, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is not just laying steel, it’s laying down relationships with the communities it runs through.Often, large-scale projects are measure
Tempers flared at the Democratic Party (DP) headquarters in Kampala on Tuesday afternoon, as chaotic scenes erupted ahead of a scheduled press conference by party president general Norbert Mao.Party members forced their way into the premises, disrupting preparations for the event and promp
Germany has dismissed as “absurd” allegations by the Ugandan military that its ambassador in Kampala, Matthias Schauer, was involved in subversive activities, deepening a diplomatic rift that has put a longstanding defence partnership on ice.“We reject these allegations in the strong
In a series of emotionally charged public prayers, President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and senior NRM figures have issued sweeping apologies to several regions, admitting to historical failures, neglect, and corruption.Framed as spiritual repentance, the prayers carried u
Uganda Development Bank's Managing Director, Dr. Patricia Ojangole, has been appointed Chairperson of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI), the umbrella organisation for development finance institutions in Africa.Dr. Ojangole’s appointment was announced dur
The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRD-U) has officially launched its Civic Space Index Report 2024, warning of growing restrictions on fundamental freedoms and calling for urgent action to reverse the shrinking civic space in the country.Speaking during the launch
Mounting fear and declining trust in political processes are driving Ugandans away from civic engagement, according to the newly released Civic Space Index Report 2024 by the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRD-U).Human rights defenders are sounding the alarm over in
Residents of Amero village in Asamuk sub-county Kapelebyong have welcomed a life-changing skills development initiative brought to them by the Countryside Innovation Network a science and technology-driven program aimed at transforming rural livelihoods through knowledge and practical skills.
