At least 46 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a devastating road crash that occurred early Wednesday morning at Kitaleba Village, near Asili Farm, along the Kampala–Gulu Highway. According to a press statement issued by the Uganda Police Force, the crash occurred at around 12:15 a.m. and involved four motor vehicles, two…
Kampala, Uganda – Submissions are now open for the 12th Uganda National Journalism Awards (UNJA), an annual competition that recognises excellence and integrity in Ugandan media. The awards, organised by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), invite entries from journalists and media houses across the country whose work was published or broadcast in 2025….
Nairobi / New Delhi — Kenya, and indeed all of Africa, is in mourning today following the death of Raila Amolo Odinga, a towering figure in East African politics whose name was synonymous with struggle, resilience, and hope. He passed away in Kerala, India, at the age of 80, where he was receiving medical treatment….
Maracha/Koboko, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni continued his campaign trail in the West Nile sub-region, addressing enthusiastic crowds in Maracha and Koboko as he seeks a seventh term in office. The long-serving leader highlighted the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s achievements in infrastructure, education, and economic transformation, while promising to expand ongoing development projects if…
Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has released UGX 18.43 trillion to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies for the second quarter (Q2) of the 2025/26 financial year, reinforcing its commitment to infrastructure development, wage payments, and improved service delivery. This brings total releases for the first half of the financial year to UGX 38.61 trillion,…
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…
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