Kampala, Uganda – Police in Kabalagala are investigating a suspected case of negligence following a powerful explosion that rocked the sauna section of Buziga Country Resort on Saturday evening. The blast, which occurred at approximately 8:30 PM on August 24, left three women seriously injured and caused significant structural damage to the facility. The victims have…
Mpigi, Uganda – Police in Nsangi are holding nine people in custody following a road safety incident involving a commuter taxi overloaded with passengers en route to a football match in Buwama, Mpigi District. According to the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, the vehicle, a Toyota Hiace registration number UBH 183S, was intercepted after…
More than 119,000 students across Uganda now have access to safe drinking water following the completion of an eight-month project led by Prudential Uganda in partnership with local social enterprise Tusafishe. The initiative, part of the Prudential Climate and Health Resilience Fund, saw the installation of 71 institutional water purification systems in schools and 40…
For decades, Karamoja has been known as one of Uganda’s driest regions, often stereotyped as hot, dusty, and barren. But since July this year, the region has experienced unusually heavy rains, transforming its landscape and bringing with it both opportunities and devastating challenges. While residents welcome the rains as a potential boost for agriculture, the…
Senior government technocrats have called on planners across ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to align their work to Uganda’s long-term development agenda while guarding against waste and manipulative budgeting practices. Speaking at a meeting of central and local government planners organised by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) at Speke Resort, Permanent…
For the past 14 months, the Ugandan shilling has been on a steady path of appreciation, raising questions about the underlying drivers and the role of the central bank. Speaking recently, Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego broke down the factors shaping the currency’s movement—and what it means for the wider economy. Market-Driven, not manipulated…
Kampala, Uganda – The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced adjustments to key activities on the roadmap for the 2025/2026 General Elections, specifically the dates for Regional Conferences to elect delegates representing non-unionized workers, older persons, and the National Youth Committees. According to a statement released by EC Chairperson, Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the Regional Conferences…
The Ugandan shilling strengthened further in July 2025, marking its fourth straight month of appreciation against the US dollar, according to the Ministry of Finance’s latest economic report. The currency gained 0.5 percent in July, trading at an average mid-rate of UGX 3,586.57 per dollar, up from UGX 3,605.84 in June. This follows steady gains…
As global attention shifts elsewhere, a silent emergency is unfolding in Uganda’s refugee settlements, where aid cuts are pushing already vulnerable communities to the brink. Nakivale Refugee Settlement, one of the oldest and largest in Uganda, is rapidly descending into crisis. Once vibrant community gardens now lie abandoned, youth programmes have stalled, and a growing…
This season marks the most pivotal chapter in Mikel Arteta’s five-and-a-half-year tenure at Arsenal. After narrowly missing out on the Premier League title for three consecutive seasons, the Gunners have gone all in investing a massive £190 million in summer signings in a bold attempt to finally reclaim domestic glory for the first time since…
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