What started as a crushing disappointment for Afro-reggae star Dax Vibez has now turned into a powerful comeback story. After months of anticipation and nearly a year of planning, Dax Vibez, real name Ivan Bugembe Sentamu, was forced to cancel his debut concert under heartbreaking circumstances. But the young artist has refused to let that…
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda is making meaningful strides in its decades-long battle against HIV, with fewer new infections and far fewer AIDS-related deaths than a decade ago. But beneath the progress lies a growing concern: young women are still bearing the brunt of the epidemic. The latest Uganda HIV & AIDS Factsheet (2024), released by…
Seventeen individuals have been charged in connection with the widespread vandalism of electricity infrastructure that has disrupted power supply across several regions of Uganda, including the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Luweero, Nakasongola, Mityana, Kiboga, and Mubende. The suspects were arraigned before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court on charges of terrorism, following a joint operation by security…
Seville, Spain – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has raised concern over growing global instability, warning that ongoing conflicts, economic protectionism, and renewed competition for natural resources are fueling uncertainty for investment, trade, and development financing. In a written statement delivered by Uganda’s Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in…
Kampala, Uganda – Police in Kajjansi Division under Kampala Metropolitan South have arrested 48 suspected criminals during a targeted operation conducted in the early hours of July 1, 2025. The intelligence-led crackdown, which began at approximately 3:30 a.m., was aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating in known black spots within Lweza and surrounding areas. According…
Uganda’s media landscape stands at a critical crossroads, navigating a complex interplay of constitutional guarantees, restrictive legislation, and severe economic pressures. A recent report titled “Vulnerable Media, Struggling Democracy: A Critical Appraisal of Uganda’s Media Legal Framework” an initiative of the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), supported by the Ford Foundation paints a troubling…
The UCU Lady Canons secured a hard-fought 71-62 victory over the JT Lady Jaguars in a gripping second-round encounter of the National Basketball League (NBL). The Mukono-based side delivered a composed and focused performance, capitalizing on key moments to keep their opponents at bay and bounce back from earlier setbacks. The victory bolsters the Lady…
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda’s fight against procurement corruption is gaining new momentum. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has entered a strategic partnership with the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) to clamp down on graft in government contracting a sector widely regarded as one of the largest spending arms of…
Kampala, Uganda — Civil society organizations have urged the Ugandan government to enact a specific law that mandates the implementation of a universal pension scheme for older persons across the country. This call was made during the launch of a new research paper evaluating the performance and structure of universal pension schemes in seven countries….
While many crumble under the weight of job loss, Paula Kabahiirwa saw it as a call to purpose—a chance to breathe life into a childhood dream. With just Shs400,000, she transformed a humble garage in Mutungo into a nursery school. Today, she owns two thriving schools in Mutungo and Mukono, serving nearly 500 pupils with…
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