Madi-Okollo, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged a renewed war on household poverty and deeper investment in social and economic infrastructure as he campaigns for another term in office. Speaking during his campaign tour of Madi-Okollo and Arua City, the President said government efforts were already transforming livelihoods under the Parish Development Model…
Masindi, Uganda — Nine schools from Masindi and Kiryandongo districts showcased their innovative school projects during the Educate Regional Exhibition held at Kabalega Secondary School, Masindi. The event, themed “Problem-Solving Mindset,” was organized by Educate Uganda, a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering youth to become leaders and entrepreneurs across Africa. According to Ms. Kusiima Harriet,…
In a major boost ahead of the new season, NEC FC has officially unveiled a five-year sponsorship deal worth UGX 500 million with OPPEIN, a leading furniture dealer. The partnership is set to support the club throughout the upcoming seasons, marking a significant milestone in NEC FC’s development. The unveiling ceremony took place in Kampala…
Tonight, Uganda witnesses a musical first. Hip hop heavyweight Navio will take the stage at the Kampala Serena Hotel for what is being billed as one of the most ambitious live experiences in the country’s entertainment history; The Navio Orchestra Live. For the first time, Ugandan rap collides with a full classical orchestra, promising a…
Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, clashed with security forces this weekend over a cancelled campaign rally in Iganga Municipality. While the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate accused police and the military of blocking him on Friday, October 3, authorities insisted the cancellation was the result of his team refusing…
Kyotera, Uganda —A fatal road crash in the early hours of Saturday has left one police officer dead and three others injured along the Mutukula–Kyotera road. The accident occurred at around 4:00 a.m. at Kasanvu, involving a police Land Cruiser (UP 2914 T) and a Mercedes-Benz trailer (T824 DXF/T529 EFJ). According to police spokesperson SP…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on residents of Apac and Kwania districts to support the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and its flag bearers in the upcoming elections, emphasizing the party’s continued efforts to drive socio-economic transformation across the Lango sub-region. While addressing campaign rallies in Apac and Kwania, President Museveni presented what he…
The Bank of Uganda has successfully raised nearly USh 2.96 trillion through its October 1, 2025, Treasury bond auction, with strong investor demand across all three maturities on offer — 2-year, 5-year, and 15-year bonds. According to the central bank’s press release, the auction featured reopenings of existing bonds maturing on 13 January 2028 (2-year),…
Uganda Premier League side Vipers SC has officially confirmed that they will not participate in their upcoming league match against Kitara FC. The decisive announcement was made on Thursday, October 2, 2025, through a statement released on the club’s official website. “Vipers Sports Club informs its stakeholders, football fans, and the general public that the…
The Ugandan government has dismissed the planned industrial action by public service workers as “illegal and premature,” urging labour unions and civil servants to remain committed to serving the nation while salary negotiations continue. Minister of Public Service, Hon. Muruli Mukasa, reaffirmed government’s position that salaries for public officers would be enhanced under a phased,…
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