Ofwono Opondo Resigns from Media Centre, to Contest for MP
Government spokesperson Ofwono OpondoThe executive director of the Uganda Media Center, who doubles as the spokesperson of the government of Uganda, Ofwono Opondo, has re...
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DR Congo, M23 Agree to Immediate Ceasefire
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 group have agreed to an immediate cessation of hostilities following peace talks mediated by the State of Qatar.In twin decla...
UPDF Senior Command and National Defence Colleges Get new Commandants
The Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Brigadier General Alex Opolot Olupot the new Commandant of the National Defence College Uganda (NDC...
UBA Uganda Embarks on Campaign to Plant 10,000 Trees
As part of its growing commitment to environmental sustainability and community development, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Uganda has embarked on an ambitious tree-plantin...
Bar applies to keep canopies after 'devastating' crash
A seafront cocktail bar where a car crash injured two pedestrians is seeking planning permission for outside canopies and a seating area.The Nook in Weymouth has submitte...
Political Parties Lag in 2026 Election Preparations as EC Raises Concern
With just eight months until Uganda’s 2026 general election cycle begins, political parties are under growing scrutiny for their slow preparations.While the ruling Nati...
Online 'advisors' telling people how to maximise their gov handouts
Online 'advisors' have been telling benefits claimants how to maximise their government handouts while also reaping in hundreds of thousands of pounds. Accounts on TikTo...
Umeme Official Leaks a Fresh Massive Scandal Among MPs & Umeme Management
A major controversy has erupted after revelations that Parliament initially approved USD 190 million for the Umeme buyout, despite the actual cost being USD 127 million.T...
DRC, Uganda Expand Joint Military Operation to Bunia
Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo – The governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda have agreed to expand Operation Shujaa, their joint m...
Panga-Wielding Thugs Raid Supermarket in Mukono—But Their Luck Runs Out Fast
Patrick Onyango, spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan Police | CourtesyTwo robbers in the early hours of March 29, 2025, armed with a panga (a large machete) tried t...