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Ivory Trafficker Arrested In Nwoya As Authorities Recover 154kg Of Elephant Tusks
Security agencies have arrested a suspected ivory trafficker in Nwoya District and recovered 154 kilograms of raw elephant ivory in a major intelligence-led operation. The operation, conducted by the Special…
Stanbic Bank and Buganda Kingdom Launch Ssemaduuka to Expand Credit Access for Farmer-owned SACCOs
MUBENDE: For more than a decade now, Frank Nyanzi, a 57-year-old coffee farmer from Madudu Sub-county in Mubende District, has battled with declining yields; something he largely attributes to climate…
EDRINE BENESA: Imperialism in a New Suit: Why Uganda Rejected EU Summons
The spectacle of summoning Uganda to the grand European stage, as though…
SHOCKING REVELATION: Babalanda Presented The “PDM” Concept 20 Years Before it Was Launched!
The story of the Busoga Rural Development Agency (BURUDA) and the Parish…
Political Fracas in Kalungu District: Ssempijja and Nakeeya Accuse Ssekindi of Betraying NRM, Involvement in Supporters’ Deaths
KALUNGU, Uganda – The political landscape in Kalungu East Constituency and Kalungu…
WADADA ROGERS: What if the army is covertly looking for Bobi Wine to give him the Presidency?
I have written this piece aware of the social media backlash it…
MIKE SSEGAWA: Empowering Africa’s Data Sovereignty; Uganda’s Stand on Big Tech Accountability
Uganda’s Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) has recently taken a significant regulatory…
In-app Promotions and Exclusive Bonuses for 1 Win App Users in Ghana
1Win bases its work in Ghana not only on a wide range…
Uganda-Japan Tech Partnership Poised to Transform ICT Sector and Create Thousands of Jobs
A groundbreaking partnership between Uganda’s Maarifasasa Ltd., a pan-African workforce development company,…
Denmark Commits $23.47M to Scale Rural Climate Adaptation in Uganda through UNCD
The Embassy of Denmark in Kampala has committed $23.47 million to UN…
Ivory Trafficker Arrested In Nwoya As Authorities Recover 154kg Of Elephant Tusks
Security agencies have arrested a suspected ivory trafficker in Nwoya District and recovered 154 kilograms of raw elephant ivory in a major intelligence-led operation. The operation, conducted by the Special…
UGANDAN MUSIC ICON JOSE CHAMELEONE UNDERGOES EYE SURGERY AFTER RAPID VISION LOSS
Ugandan music legend Jose Chameleone, born Joseph Mayanja, has successfully undergone eye…
Swabra Kay on Ambition, Art and Playing One of Television’s Most Complicated Women in Loving Beyond
In Pearl Magic Prime’s new telenovela, Loving Beyond, ambition is lived, fought for, and fiercely protected. Few characters embody this more vividly than Victoria Lutaaya, played with striking restraint and…
South Sudanese Man Wins Bride with Record $77,000 Dowry Amid Debates on Tradition and Poverty
Juba, South Sudan – February 7, 2026In a spectacle blending deep-rooted Dinka…
Why Trump’s Visa Bond Targets Uganda — And What It Means for US–Uganda Relations
Diplomatically, the bond policy introduces quiet strain but not rupture. The U.S.…
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Office of The President Summons Busoga NRM Sub-County Chairperson To Okello House
The Minister for Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, invites all Busoga NRM…
Meet the Brains, From Jinja to Istanbul: Kiira College Butiki’s Debating Team to Represent Uganda at ESDC 2026 In Turkey
By Nelly Otto “…Education Is Not the Learning of Facts but the…
NESTOR BASEMERA,PhD: ‘Overly ambitious’ ‘too aggressive’, -or ‘slay queens’: Gendered attacks, threats, and disinformation in Ugandan politics
Disinformation has become a prominent aspect of electoral campaigns worldwide, shaping political…
SHOCKING REVELATION: Babalanda Presented The “PDM” Concept 20 Years Before it Was Launched!
The story of the Busoga Rural Development Agency (BURUDA) and the Parish Development Model (PDM) is a fascinating continuum of…
Political Fracas in Kalungu District: Ssempijja and Nakeeya Accuse Ssekindi of Betraying NRM, Involvement in Supporters’ Deaths
KALUNGU, Uganda – The political landscape in Kalungu East Constituency and Kalungu…
WADADA ROGERS: What if the army is covertly looking for Bobi Wine to give him the Presidency?
I have written this piece aware of the social media backlash it…
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EDRINE BENESA: Imperialism in a New Suit: Why Uganda Rejected EU Summons
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Ivory Trafficker Arrested In Nwoya As Authorities Recover 154kg Of Elephant Tusks
Security agencies have arrested a suspected ivory trafficker in Nwoya District and recovered 154 kilograms of raw elephant ivory in…
Stanbic Bank and Buganda Kingdom Launch Ssemaduuka to Expand Credit Access for Farmer-owned SACCOs
MUBENDE: For more than a decade now, Frank Nyanzi, a 57-year-old coffee farmer from Madudu Sub-county in Mubende District, has…
SHOCKING REVELATION: Babalanda Presented The “PDM” Concept 20 Years Before it Was Launched!
The story of the Busoga Rural Development Agency (BURUDA) and the Parish Development Model (PDM) is a fascinating continuum of…
EDRINE BENESA: Imperialism in a New Suit: Why Uganda Rejected EU Summons
The spectacle of summoning Uganda to the grand European stage, as though Kampala were a wayward schoolboy called to the…
Political Fracas in Kalungu District: Ssempijja and Nakeeya Accuse Ssekindi of Betraying NRM, Involvement in Supporters’ Deaths
KALUNGU, Uganda – The political landscape in Kalungu East Constituency and Kalungu District has reached boiling point, with newly elected…
WADADA ROGERS: What if the army is covertly looking for Bobi Wine to give him the Presidency?
I have written this piece aware of the social media backlash it will cause but I am fully prepared for…
Airtel Africa Foundation Commits UGX 3.85 billion to Strengthen Uganda’s Digital Workforce
In a landmark commitment to Uganda’s human capital development, the Airtel Africa Foundation unveiled the flagship Tech Fellowship, committing UGX…
BADRU WALUSANSA: Why It’s Still Costly to Access Public Services in Uganda
In almost all public institutions are client charters decorated as wall hangings. On them are written core values such as…
Swabra Kay on Ambition, Art and Playing One of Television’s Most Complicated Women in Loving Beyond
In Pearl Magic Prime’s new telenovela, Loving Beyond, ambition is lived, fought for, and fiercely protected. Few characters embody this…
Nakapiripirit Assistant RDC Lobunei Applauds Royal Danish Embassy and Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition during Namalu Health Centre IV Monitoring Visit
On February 19, 2026, officials from the Royal Danish Embassy (RDE), the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (KACC), and the Nakapiripirit District…
Museveni’s Economic Growth Strategy Gains Momentum As UWA Drives Tourism Expansion
Uganda’s tourism sector is regaining strong momentum after the COVID-19 slowdown, with officials reporting renewed growth driven largely by wildlife…
‘Birds of a Feather?’: Babu Owino’s Past Drug Admission Rekindles Parallels With Bobi Wine
The old English saying goes, “birds of a feather flock together.” And this week, that proverb has found fresh political…
Andrew Mwenda’s Candid Admission: “When Sudhir Owned a Bank, I Also Owned the Bank”
Kampala, Uganda | — A resurfaced video clip of veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda has ignited fresh debate on social media…
Robert Kabushenga: Back To The Grind
I am back from the world market. Back to the grind of production. But first one more time about the…
Gen Muhoozi Advises Public to Take His Tweets ‘With a Pinch of Salt’ Amid Succession Debate
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has urged the public to treat his social media posts “with a…
Swabra Kay on Ambition, Art and Playing One of Television’s Most Complicated Women in Loving Beyond
In Pearl Magic Prime’s new telenovela, Loving Beyond, ambition is lived, fought…
UGANDAN MUSIC ICON JOSE CHAMELEONE UNDERGOES EYE SURGERY AFTER RAPID VISION LOSS
Ugandan music legend Jose Chameleone, born Joseph Mayanja, has successfully undergone eye…
LIST: UTB updates latest Uganda hotels rankings
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has released an updated grading and classification…
Uganda’s Kyazze to lead a Pan-African Creative Group as Industry Seeks Scale
Nairobi — Julius Kyazze, the Ugandan entertainment entrepreneur behind Swangz Avenue and…