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06 Jun '26
Three bodies have been retrieved from the site of a collapsed building in Kisaasi, Kampala, according to the latest update from police. The incident occurred yesterday, during which nine people were initially rescued alive from the rubble.Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Ka
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03 May '26
First, government offers 4,000 scholarships for students joining the public universities of Makerere, Kyambogo, Mountains of the Moon, Kabale, Mbarara, Gulu, Muni, Soroti, and Lira.The government sponsorship is divided into several categories. The National Merit Scheme (Direct Entry Admiss
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02 May '26
On a quiet street in Kira, Wakiso District, a furnished apartment sits behind a high wall, complete with security guards, Wi-Fi and a caretaker on call.Inside, it looks no different from a hotel suite, with clean sheets, a stocked kitchen, and a welcome note for guests. But unlike a hotel,
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27 Apr '26
Fuel prices in Kampala are on the rise, with pump rates inching upward across the city and its surrounding neighborhoods. Despite recent calls for calm from government officials, motorists and residents are feeling the pinch as the cost of fuel continues to surge.As of April 26, 2026, repo
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23 Apr '26
Retired former police director and spokesperson Asan Kasingye narrowly escaped a suspected robbery attempt in Ntinda shortly after midnight.Kasingye says he was forced to pull out his firearm and scare off a group of men he believes were targeting his vehicle Kasingye said the incid
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11 Feb '26
UEDCL also advised all affected customers to switch off their electrical appliances until power supply is fully restored.The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has announced a planned power shutdown that will affect several areas on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 8
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11 Feb '26
WAKISO – The Uganda Police Force, working jointly with sister security agencies and local leaders, has intensified disruptive operations across Kira Municipality and neighbouring areas in Wakiso District to curb rising criminal activity and respond to public concerns over insecurity.The
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29 Oct '25
RUBIS Energy Uganda confirmed a significant step in its national expansion strategy with the official launch of 15 new service stations across the country. This strategic investment is designed to modernise Uganda’s energy and mobility infrastructure, focusing on delivering enhanced value, effi
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18 Aug '25
The Uganda Cranes’ accommodation woes during the ongoing CHAN 2024 tournament have once again thrown the spotlight on the controversial Crane’s Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi, a facility allegedly linked to Speaker of Parliament Hon. Anita Among.A video th
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07 Jun '25
Uganda Women’s Senior National Team (Crested Cranes) head coach Sheryl Botes has named a squad of 20 players for the upcoming 2025 CECAFA Women’s Championship in Tanzania.The South African tactician has opted for a predominantly local selection, comprising players from Uganda’s domes