In an inspiring display of environmental leadership, top Uganda National Rally Championship (NRC) contender Musa Ssegaabwe has launched a tree-planting initiative during the EMC Rally held in Jinja and Kayunga. The campaign, championed by his fan group Segamu14 and supported by his personal brand, marks a significant step toward sustainability in Ugandan motorsport. Racing toward…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Ministry of Works and Transport to take immediate action against corruption within the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). This follows findings that 152 staff members were recruited without meeting the necessary qualifications. Concerns over recruitment irregularities In a letter addressed to Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, Minister of Works…
The recent plunge in global coffee prices has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s coffee industry. From smallholder farmers in rural highlands to established exporting companies in Kampala, the fallout is being felt far and wide. For many, this is not just a market trend, it’s a painful reality. Consider Guma, a small-scale coffee farmer in Kanungu….
In a symbolic ceremony blending political purpose with grassroots optimism, celebrated musician-turned-political leader Hajjat Faridah Stacia Mayanja was officially sworn in as the new President of the National Peasants Party (NPP). The event, held today at Nkima Gardens in Nansana, marks a pivotal reawakening for the party just months before Uganda’s 2026 general elections. Founded…
Kampala, Uganda — In a bold move to position the private sector at the heart of climate action, Uganda today launched the inaugural National Private Sector Engagement Forum on Climate Change, signaling a strategic shift towards green investment and sustainable development. Officiated by State Minister for Planning, Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, the high-level forum brought together…
The opening day of the EMC Rally saw drivers push their machines to the limit as they battled for top positions in the fourth round of the national rally championship. Flagged off at the Source of the Nile, the event set the stage for intense competition among top contenders. Notably, Hajji Salim Gasemba long known…
Ugandan Premier League champions Vipers SC have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2025/26 season with the signing of Liberian international forward Mark Yallah on a three-year contract. The move comes as they gear up for a return to the CAF Champions League and seek to defend domestic league and cup double. Images of Yallah…
From Bordeaux setback to North African reboot In a bid to reboot his career after a challenging stint in Europe, Uganda Cranes playmaker Travis Mutyaba has signed with Tunisian top-flight side CS Sfaxien. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder joins the Tunisian giants following his departure from historic French club Girondins de Bordeaux. Mutyaba’s time in France…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has rescheduled the much-anticipated elections for non-unionized workers, moving the date from July 11, 2025, to August 5, 2025. The adjustment comes after a request from the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, which is tasked with registering and convening non-unionized workers for the exercise. The EC will then oversee…
In a determined push to make their mark at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025, Uganda’s national women’s basketball team, the Gazelles, is set to depart for a high-stakes training camp in Egypt this Friday. Led by Head Coach Nicholas Natuhereza, the squad will touch down in Cairo for an intensive preparation program aimed at fine-tuning…
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