JINJA The Commissioner for the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps at State House, Ms. Hellen Seku yesterday visited Busoga College, Mwiri where she conducted an evaluation and monitoring exercise. In her address to students and staff, Ms. Seku underscored the importance of awareness about government support in schools, urging administrators to ...

When Uganda went to the polls on January 15, 2026, the outcome in Sebeis Kween District was nothing short of emphatic. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni secured 34,623 votes, representing 85.65% of the total tally, while his main challenger, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamubetter known as Bobi Winemanaged only 4,242 votes (10.54%). This marked an improvement from ...

In 1986, as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government took the reins of a war-weary Uganda, the nations electricity grid was more a memory than a utility. With an installed capacity of 150 megawatts (MW) at the Owen Falls Damof which only 60MW was actually functionaland an access rate of less than 2%, electricity was […] The post IBRAHIM E. ...

Kampala, Uganda Norah Atuhire, a 34-year-old primary school teacher formerly attached to Lotesi Kindergarten in Nabbingo, is battling a severe autoimmune condition that has significantly altered her health, livelihood, and family stability. Once active and working, Atuhire is now undergoing treatment for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), a chronic ...

[March 2026, Kampala, Uganda] Simplifi Networks, in partnership with Huawei Technologies Uganda Co. Limited has officially signed a strategic agreement granting Simplifi Networks a Master Distributor status for Huawei enterprise networking products across its channel. This significant milestone aims to strengthen Ugandas digital infrastructure and ...

Mecca, Saudi Arabia Celebrated Ugandan media personality, Faridah Nakazibwe, has captured hearts back home after accomplishing a rare and remarkable spiritual feat at Islams holiest site. The former NTV Uganda Head of News, now fondly known as Hajat, successfully reached and touched three of the most sacred points around the Kaaba the Black […] The post ...

Kampala, Uganda The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced a fresh wave of recruitment under External Advert No. 4 of 2026, opening up more than 80 job opportunities across a wide range of professional and administrative roles. The vacancies, published on the Commissions official platforms on Wednesday, signal a continued effort to strengthen ...

The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has tipped the youth on intentional fatherhood. Intentional fatherhood is the proactive, conscious practice of raising children based on deliberate values and long-term goals rather than reactive, impulse-driven habits. It focuses on building deep, secure connections and ...

The Deputy RDC of Nakapiripirit, Sunday Steven Komakech, has pledged to take decisive action against corruption in the district and improve service delivery. He made these remarks on March 17, 2026, during a District Integrity Promotion Forum (DIPF) held in Nakapiripirit District. The forum was organized by Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (KACC), ...

The Deputy Head of the RDC Secretariat, Sr. Grace Akiror has held an interface with the technical, political, security and the special interest groups on government service delivery in Mubende District as part of the routine country wide monitoring. During the meeting held yesterday, Sr.Akiror thanked the district team for massive support to President ...

The Commissioner from the Directorate for Ethics and Integrity in the Office of the President, Mr. Nicholas Abola, has praised the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (KACC) for promoting Integrity Clubs at Nakapiripirit Seed Secondary School. Mr. Abola made the remarks on 17th March 2026 during a monitoring visit of KACC activities at the school by Heads ...

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Michael T. Flynn yesterday paid a courtesy call on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House, Entebbe. Lt Gen. Flynn, former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and former U.S. National Security Advisor, is in the country at the invitation of the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for […] ...

KAMPALADr. Monica Musenero and Dr. Aminah Zawedde activated a joint operational roadmap this week designed to localize Ugandas digital value chain and transition the nation from a consumer of foreign technology to a producer of domestic digital wealth. The collaboration between the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Ministry of ICT and ...

Powering Trust: ERAs 14-Day Western Uganda Tour Puts Electricity Accountability, Security, and Consumer Voice at the Center   FORT PORTAL/KABALE:For the past two weeks, the misty hills of the Kigezi highlands and the sun-drenched valleys of the Tooro Kingdom have been the center of a high-stakes dialogue aimed at fixing Ugandas electricity “nerve ...

Kampala President Yoweri Museveni today hosted retired U.S. Lieutenant General Michael Flynn at State House Entebbe, in a high-level meeting focused on security cooperation and diplomatic relations. The meeting was attended by Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba and Ugandas Ambassador to the United States, Robina Kakonge. President Museveni ...

The government has intensified efforts to safeguard the integrity of the Parish Development Model (PDM) by taking firm action against individuals who exploit wananchi through fraudulent schemes. This follows a Presidential directive to expose and hold accountable those who extort money from citizens under the guise of facilitating access to PDM funds. In ...

Ugandas tourism sector has taken a bold leap into the future with the unveiling of what innovators describe as Africas first artificial intelligence-powered robotic tour guide, a development poised to redefine how visitors experience the countrys rich heritage and biodiversity. The robot, named Okello, was officially launched on Monday during the 2026 ...

Gold has become Ugandas leading export earner bringing in a record US$6.4 billion in 2025 from US$1.26b in 2019 thereby overtaking coffee at US$2.46b. That is a huge surge in revenue. Gold has been surging worldwide due to increased geopolitical tensions forcing central banks to increase their purchases as a measure to hedge against rising […] The post ...

Anita Among, a force to be reckoned with in Ugandan politics, has made a name for herself as a strong and effective leader. Born on November 17, 1973, in Bukedea district, Anita grew up with a passion for education and public service. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s degree in Development […] The post KAGENYI LUKKA: Why Anita ...

KAMPALA, Uganda The anti-investment crime dragnet led by Edith Nakalema has once again closed in on suspected land fraudsters, with two individuals arrested over a sophisticated impersonation and forgery scheme targeting property in Kiwologoma, Kira Division in Wakiso District. The suspects, Kamakune Lucky and Nabatanzi Hadijah, were arrested on Monday, ...

Unilever Uganda has launched a large-scale school outreach campaign through its oral care brand Pepsodent, targeting at least 100,000 pupils across 40 primary schools in Kampala and Wakiso districts to improve oral hygiene habits among children. The initiative, launched at Nakasero Primary School, forms part of activities to mark World Oral Health Day, an ...

Leisure Review Easter Getaway Alert: Speke Resort Munyonyo Unveils Luxury Staycation Packages KAMPALA As the Easter holiday approaches, Kampalas luxury hospitality scene is heating up, and few places are positioning themselves as aggressively for the long weekend as Speke Resort Munyonyo, which has rolled out an elaborate Easter Staycation package ...

KAMPALA Ugandas public debt has surged to a record US$34.86 billion (UGX 130.84 trillion) as of December 2025, piling fresh pressure on the governments fiscal managers and raising concerns about the long-term burden on citizens and businesses. According to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Developments latest Quarterly Debt Statistical ...

KAMPALA, UGANDA: 16th, March 2026; Stanbic Banks head of personal banking, Israel Arinaitwe has urged students and recent graduates to actively exploit the youth empowerment initiatives available to sharpen their skills, strengthen their goals, and position themselves for growth after university. Arinaitwe said, What we’ve done as a bank, first and ...

MASAKA The National Resistance Movement (NRM) lead mobiliser in Greater Masaka, Mr. Oscar Mutebi, has called on the government to suspend taxes on medical equipment donated by investors, warning that current levies are undermining efforts to improve healthcare and education in rural Masaka. Mutebi, who serves as Personal Assistant to Vice President Edward ...