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16 Jun '26
Musician Mansur Ssemanda, popularly known as King Saha, has confirmed that his concert will take place at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on August 14 this year.The singer revealed that he has already received the necessary approval from the Ministry of Defence and has been given the green light
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16 Jun '26
nation Media Correspondent for Greater Bushenyi district, Hillary Twinamastiko is nursing injuries after he was allegedly assaulted by the at Kashenshero Police Station in Mitooma district. Twinamastiko was alleges that he was following a story about a viral social media video by Allan Hillary As
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16 Jun '26
Ugandan members of Parliament are divided over the new 84.3 trillion shilling national budget for the 2026-2027 financial year, with ruling party lawmakers praising its infrastructure funding and the opposition warning of a heavy tax burden.KAMPALA, Uganda — Lawmakers are divided over th
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16 Jun '26
Police in Kampala have recovered 80 motorcycles suspected to have been stolen and altered for resale in an intelligence-led operation targeting a suspected trafficking and re-registration syndicate.Police in Kampala are investigating a suspected motorcycle theft and illegal resale network
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16 Jun '26
The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education Kabale Campus needs 5.6 billion shillings to remove and replace asbestos roofing on staff and students’ hostels. The Campus Dean, Annet Komunda, told URN that NTC Kabale is scheduled to be officially handed over to UNITE on Thursday, June 18,
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16 Jun '26
KAMPALA, Uganda — As armed soldiers escorted opposition leader Erias Lukwago away from his home on Monday morning, his wife stood amid the confusion, anger and disbelief of a family suddenly thrust into the center of Uganda’s latest political storm.For Nalongo Zawedde Lubwama, the arre
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16 Jun '26
Women’s rights advocate Miria Matembe has called for a shift in social norms that would allow women to openly propose to men in romantic relationships.Matembe, a long-time campaigner for gender equality and women’s empowerment, says it is outdated for society to expect women to remain
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16 Jun '26
Bakateyamba Home says reduced donations linked to the Ebola outbreak are straining its ability to care for vulnerable residents, prompting an appeal for government and corporate support.KAMPALA — A community care centre in Nalukolongo that provides support to vulnerable people has raised
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16 Jun '26
The recent announcement by the Bank of Uganda introducing new limitations to over-the-counter cash withdrawals and check payments have has raised questions over the motives behind it. The banks have been given the next six months to transition to the new policy adjustment.The new mea
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16 Jun '26
Police say the rider died instantly after his motorcycle collided with a low-bed trailer in Rubanda District, with preliminary investigations pointing to excessive speed.RUBANDA — Police in Rubanda District are investigating a fatal road crash that claimed the life of a 32-year-old motor