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NIRA Pushes for Higher Birth Registration, says National ID Renewals at 10.5 Million

NIRA Pushes for Higher Birth Registration, says National ID Renewals at 10.5 Million

As the world marks International Identity Day, Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has raised concerns about the slow progress in birth registration and national identity renewals, warning that stagnation could derail efforts to

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NUP Begins Vetting Parliamentary Aspirants

NUP Begins Vetting Parliamentary Aspirants

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has kicked off the vetting of aspiring Members of Parliament, with the process starting on Monday at the party’s headquarters in Makerere-Kavule.Aspirants from Wakiso, West Nile, and Kigezi were the first to appear before the party’s E

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Museveni Congratulates Kyabazinga on 11th Coronation Anniversary, Birth of Twins

Museveni Congratulates Kyabazinga on 11th Coronation Anniversary, Birth of Twins

President Museveni has held a cordial meeting with the Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope, and his delegation from the Busoga Kingdom to discuss issues of mutual interest and development.Announcing the meeting on his official X account, the President extended his congratulations

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Electricity Eludes Ibanda Homes as High Connection Costs Keep Families in the Dark

Electricity Eludes Ibanda Homes as High Connection Costs Keep Families in the Dark

Despite the national power grid passing through several communities in Ibanda District, many households remain without electricity—trapped in darkness by the high cost of connections.This persistent lack of access continues to hamper livelihoods, with children in day-scholar schools part

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Eritrean Artist Nebay Abraha Explores Migration and Belonging in Powerful Solo Exhibition

Eritrean Artist Nebay Abraha Explores Migration and Belonging in Powerful Solo Exhibition

Umoja Art Gallery has unveiled a compelling new solo exhibition by Eritrean-born artist Nebay Abraha, titled “I want to go home.”The showcase, which has attracted international attention, delves into themes of displacement, homesickness, and the emotional resilience of im

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Campaign period closes in Malawi ahead of Sept. 16 polls

Campaign period closes in Malawi ahead of Sept. 16 polls

LILONGWE | Xinhua |  The campaign period for Malawi’s Sept. 16 general elections officially ended on Sunday, after competing political parties conducted their last campaign rallies on Saturday.The Malawi Electoral Commission (

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Uganda Prisons Service announces major transfers, appointments of senior officers

Uganda Prisons Service announces major transfers, appointments of senior officers

Franks Baine, the Prisons SpokespersonKAMPALA — The Uganda Prisons Service has announced a wide-ranging reshuffle of its senior officers, aimed at enhancing professionalism, optimizing performance, and improving service delivery across the country.

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Uganda Cranes out to build momentum as World Cup race tightens

Uganda Cranes out to build momentum as World Cup race tightens

Uganda Cranes return to the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole this evening at 7:00 pm, aiming to build on their emphatic 4-0 victory over Mozambique as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers reach round eight.That result lifted Uganda to 12 points in Group G

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NUP Opens Eastern Uganda Stronghold, Courts Kadaga

NUP Opens Eastern Uganda Stronghold, Courts Kadaga

National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has declared his party’s readiness to welcome First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga into their ranks, following her recent expressions of disillusionment with the ruling National Resistance Mo

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Eight Schools Battle for Shs 20M Stanbic Innovation Championship Grand Prize

Eight Schools Battle for Shs 20M Stanbic Innovation Championship Grand Prize

With a combined prize pool worth over shs30 million, and a national spotlight shining brighter than ever, eight student teams from across Uganda are preparing to face off in the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) 2025 Grand Finale on August 29 at Mestil Hotel, Kampala.This year’

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