Kampala, Uganda — The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the establishment of a dedicated help desk to handle queries and complaints related to the nomination of candidates for Uganda’s 2025/2026 General Elections. According to the Commission, the desk located at its headquarters in Kampala is expected to assist both the public and election officials with…
The Rwandan gospel fraternity is in mourning following the sudden death of beloved singer Musabyimana Gloriose, popularly known as Gogo. The celebrated gospel voice passed away on the night of September 3, 2025, in Uganda after a short illness. According to a medical report from Kyegera Doctors Center, Gogo was pronounced dead upon arrival at…
AIGP Hadijah Namutebi, Director of Welfare, Production, and Sports, officially launched the draws for the quarterfinals of the second edition of the IGP’s Cup on September 1, 2025. The draws were conducted at Police Headquarters in line with FUFA regulations and were supervised by FUFA’s Director of Competitions, Hajati Aisha Nalule. Eight teams representing the…
Kampala, Uganda — The Electoral Commission of Uganda has announced the official schedule for the nomination of candidates for the 2026 Local Government Councils Elections. The nomination exercise will take place from September 3 to September 24, 2025, across designated centers nationwide. According to a press release issued by the Commission on August 29, the…
Jinja, Uganda | September 1, 2025 — The Kingdom of Busoga is basking in a moment of historic celebration following the joyous announcement by His Royal Highness, Kyabazinga William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV, of the birth of his twin sons Prince William Ethan Nadiope and Prince Arnold Eli Nadiope. The royal twins were born…
On August 18, the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, Peter Tribe, Tanzania Church (led by Pastor Yoon Hyun-chul) held a public Bible exam on the book of Revelation with local Protestant pastors and Shincheonji members in several cities, including Dar es Salaam. The event was based on Revelation…
Dancehall royalty meets digital convenience as Airtel Money teams up with Uganda’s Queen of Dancehall, Cindy Sanyu, to take her much-anticipated “Royal Experience” Concert online with a brand-new ticketing partnership. The blockbuster show is set for Friday, 29th August 2025 at Millennium Park, Lugogo, and Airtel Money is stepping in to make sure fans can…
Uganda’s economy is on an upward trajectory, having demonstrated notable resilience and strong recovery amidst global, regional, and domestic economic shocks, Finance Minister Hon. Matia Kasaija has announced. Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre during a press briefing on Tuesday, Minister Kasaija said the economy expanded from Shs 203.7 trillion (USD 53.9 billion) in FY…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75% for the tenth consecutive month, citing global economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and the need to manage inflation without stifling domestic growth. The decision was announced following the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on August 12, 2025. The BoU emphasized that…
The People Power Front (PPF) has announced that it will not take part in Uganda’s 2026 General Elections, citing the absence of meaningful electoral reforms that would ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness. The declaration was made in a statement issued by Spartan Mukagyi, Acting Secretary General of the PPF, following what he described as “extensive…
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