Ugandan music sensation Spice Diana has officially announced a change in her management, ending her professional relationship with Manager Lubega Rogers and Source Management. In an official statement, Spice Diana expressed appreciation for the support and contributions she received from Manager Rogers and Source Management during their partnership. She confirmed that all business matters between…
Police have arrested the Member of Parliament for Butambala County, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, in connection with recent incidents of political violence in the district that left several people dead and others injured. Katonga Region Police spokesperson Lydia Tumushabe confirmed the arrest, saying Kivumbi is currently being held in police custody and will be produced in…
Human rights activist Winnie Byanyima has raised alarm over the health and continued detention of her spouse, opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, whom she says has been held in prison for over a year on what she described as trumped-up charges of treason. In a strongly worded statement issued on January 20, 2026, Byanyima expressed…
South Korea, widely celebrated for its global cultural influence through K-Pop, film, and television, is facing increasing scrutiny over allegations that government actions may be undermining religious freedom. Domestic civic groups and international observers have raised concerns following public remarks by senior South Korean officials that named a specific religious organization and called for intensive…
Uganda is mourning the death of former Minister of Education and Sports Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, a veteran educationist and public servant whose work shaped the country’s education system for decades. She died on January 14, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on July 17, 1941, in Butambala District, Bitamazire was raised with a strong…
The High Court has upheld the disqualification of Walukaga Mathias from the Busiro East parliamentary race, ending his legal challenge against a decision by the Electoral Commission to cancel his nomination over academic qualifications. Walukaga was initially nominated on 23 October 2025 to contest for Member of Parliament for Busiro East Constituency. However, his nomination…
As 2025 draws to a close, Uganda’s economy shows resilience amid global and domestic challenges, but underlying fiscal and social pressures suggest the country faces a complex mix of opportunities and risks heading into 2026. Economic data indicate that Uganda’s real GDP grew by an estimated 6.3 percent in the 2024/25 financial year, supported by…
The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Hon. Mariam Wangadya, on Monday hosted the East African Community (EAC) Pre-Election Assessment Team, outlining the state of Uganda’s electoral environment and the Commission’s preparations ahead of the 2026 general elections. The meeting, held at the UHRC head office in Kampala, was attended by Hon.Crispin Kaheru,…
Kampala, Uganda — Airtel Uganda was honored with the Best PR Campaign of the Year award at the 2025 Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs) held yesterday at Kampala Serena Hotel. The award recognizes the company’s effective management of a recent reputation crisis sparked by online backlash over alleged fraudulent activities related to Airtel Money. The…
Kampala, Uganda – The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Industry Enhancement Centre (IEC) in a move intended to tackle long standing capacity gaps among Ugandan Small and Medium-sized Enterprises hoping to participate in the oil and gas sector. The partnership places the IEC in a…
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