Masindi, Uganda — A total of 21 candidates have been nominated to contest for parliamentary seats in Masindi District following a two-day nomination exercise that began on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The exercise was conducted by Masindi District Election Administrator and Returning Officer, Kastrovas Kakaire, at the Electoral Commission offices in Kijungu, Masindi. Day one…
On Day 2 of Uganda’s parliamentary nomination process, the country’s political landscape buzzed with energy yesterday as veteran politicians, government ministers, activists, entertainers, and first-time aspirants converged at various nomination centers across the country, vying for a seat in the esteemed legislative body. From comeback bids by political veterans to fresh faces promising reform, the…
Kampala, Uganda | A coalition of youth leaders from across Uganda’s major political parties has united under the Inter-Party Youth Platform (IYOP) to demand sweeping reforms in the country’s transport and road safety systems, following a tragic road crash that claimed 46 lives on the Kampala–Gulu Highway in the early hours of October 22, 2025….
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,…
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