As Nyege Nyege Festival marks its 10th year, it is setting off on a new journey leaving behind its longtime home in Jinja to embrace the breathtaking Kalagala Falls, located in Uganda’s Kayunga District. Set to take place from November 20 to 23, 2025, this year’s edition is themed “Ekigunda ky’Omuliro – The Gathering of…
Uganda is making an unprecedented move to tackle its long-standing waste crisis with the launch of Tubikima Waste, a groundbreaking initiative from Big Seal Holdings that fuses digital innovation, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment. At the center of this revolution is the Tubikima mobile application, now available on Android and iOS platforms. The app empowers…
Uganda needs Sh2.47 trillion to revamp its deteriorating road infrastructure, according to Works and Transport Minister Gen. Katumba Wamala. The revelation was made in a report presented to Parliament on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Uganda’s national road network currently spans approximately 21,292 kilometres of which 6,912.1 kilometres are paved, while 14,380 kilometres remain unpaved. The…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has applauded the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for conducting what he described as “much more peaceful and fraud-free” primary elections for local government positions held on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Speaking in a public statement addressed to NRM members, particularly the Bazzukulu (youth supporters), and the wider Ugandan population, the President…
In a significant legal victory for Uganda, a London-based international arbitration tribunal has dismissed all claims brought against the country by investors in Rift Valley Railways (RVR). The investors had sought more than $2.3 billion in compensation, accusing Uganda and Kenya of breaching agreements related to the management of the Meter Gauge Railway (MGR). Tribunal…
The global sports and entertainment world is in mourning following the death of Terry Gene Bollea known to fans across the globe as Hulk Hogan who passed away at age 71. A symbol of professional wrestling’s golden age, Hogan was one of the most influential athletes of all time, whose presence elevated wrestling into a…
As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, the Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) has unveiled the LeadHERship Digital Resource Hub, a virtual platform aimed at empowering women with the knowledge, tools, and mentorship needed to compete effectively in Uganda’s male-dominated political arena. Speaking during the launch in Kampala, FOWODE’s Executive Director described…
The Shincheonji Taekwondo team has once again cemented its reputation on the global stage, delivering an all-medal performance at the 2025 Park Chung-hee Cup International Open Taekwondo Championships. The event, held from July 18–21 at the Sangju Indoor Gymnasium, drew over 4,200 athletes from 18 countries, including South Korea, the United States, and France. Competitors…
Uganda’s economy continues on an upward trajectory, registering a robust growth rate of 6.3% for the Financial Year 2024/25, according to the latest Performance of the Economy report released by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The report, covering the month of June 2025, highlights improved economic indicators across multiple sectors including exports,…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in a strongly-worded public statement, has condemned alleged cases of electoral malpractice during the recently concluded NRM party primaries held on July 17, 2025. The primaries saw participation from over 9.22 million registered party members across the country, which the president hailed as a “massive democratic process.” In his address, Museveni…
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