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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 pinch of salt,” in remarks widely interpreted as an attempt…
NGO Funding Bill 2026 Proposes Sweeping Reforms on Foreign Funding, Taxation and Accountability
KAMPALA — A new legislative proposal titled the NGO Funding Bill, 2026 seeks to introduce far-reaching reforms in the regulation, taxation, and funding of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) operating in Uganda,…
BY ENG. JONARD ASIIMWE: The Mandate of the Pearl: Reclaiming Uganda’s Economic Destiny Through Institutional Discipline
There are moments in a nation’s life when history pauses not to…
How Masaka’s Infrastructure Renaissance Is Fueling Progress and Restoring Hope
A quiet but far-reaching transformation is reshaping Masaka City, turning once dusty…
NRM MP Loser in Kalungu Calls on Gen. Muhoozi to Intervene Over Minister Sekindi’s Alleged Support for Opposition
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Kalungu District Woman Member…
DEPUTY SPEAKER TAYEBWA SAYS HE CAN’T PRESIDE OVER THE NGO FUNDING BILL
Kampala, Uganda — The debate surrounding the proposed NGO Funding Act intensified…
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…
Ghetto Kids Electrify Rotary Gala at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Honor of President Francesco Arezzo
Kampala, Uganda – The Speke Resort Munyonyo was alive with energy and celebration last night as the renowned Ghetto Kids dance troupe delivered a show-stopping performance at the Membership Gala…
LIST: UTB updates latest Uganda hotels rankings
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has released an updated grading and classification…
UGANDAN MUSIC ICON JOSE CHAMELEONE UNDERGOES EYE SURGERY AFTER RAPID VISION LOSS
Ugandan music legend Jose Chameleone, born Joseph Mayanja, has successfully undergone eye surgery in Kampala after experiencing a sudden and rapid loss of vision in his right eye, sparking concern…
Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 Series Launches in Uganda: Titan Durability Meets Pro-Grade Cameras and All-Day Power
Xiaomi has launched the REDMI Note 15 Series in Uganda, introducing a…
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…
NRM MP Loser in Kalungu Calls on Gen. Muhoozi to Intervene Over Minister Sekindi’s Alleged Support for Opposition
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Kalungu District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Helen Nakeeya, has appealed to…
Dr. Ayub Mukisa: How Political Divides Risk Turning Busoga into a Laughing stock
In this piece, let me begin by stating that political disagreements and…
Speaker Anita Among welcomes FDC MP Nsibambi to NRM
Speaker Anita Among Welcomes Former FDC’s Yusuf Nsibambi to NRM The Speaker…
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BY ENG. JONARD ASIIMWE: The Mandate of the Pearl: Reclaiming Uganda’s Economic Destiny Through Institutional Discipline
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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…
NGO Funding Bill 2026 Proposes Sweeping Reforms on Foreign Funding, Taxation and Accountability
KAMPALA — A new legislative proposal titled the NGO Funding Bill, 2026 seeks to introduce far-reaching reforms in the regulation,…
BY ENG. JONARD ASIIMWE: The Mandate of the Pearl: Reclaiming Uganda’s Economic Destiny Through Institutional Discipline
There are moments in a nation’s life when history pauses not to admire what has been achieved, but to interrogate…
How Masaka’s Infrastructure Renaissance Is Fueling Progress and Restoring Hope
A quiet but far-reaching transformation is reshaping Masaka City, turning once dusty and pothole-ridden streets into modern, paved road networks…
NRM MP Loser in Kalungu Calls on Gen. Muhoozi to Intervene Over Minister Sekindi’s Alleged Support for Opposition
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Kalungu District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Helen Nakeeya, has appealed to…
DEPUTY SPEAKER TAYEBWA SAYS HE CAN’T PRESIDE OVER THE NGO FUNDING BILL
Kampala, Uganda — The debate surrounding the proposed NGO Funding Act intensified today after the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas…
Ghetto Kids Electrify Rotary Gala at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Honor of President Francesco Arezzo
Kampala, Uganda – The Speke Resort Munyonyo was alive with energy and celebration last night as the renowned Ghetto Kids…
UGANDAN MUSIC ICON JOSE CHAMELEONE UNDERGOES EYE SURGERY AFTER RAPID VISION LOSS
Ugandan music legend Jose Chameleone, born Joseph Mayanja, has successfully undergone eye surgery in Kampala after experiencing a sudden and…
Uganda, DRC push for deeper integration at Mpondwe
MPONDWE, Uganda — Senior officials from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have directed the immediate integration of customs…
Court Delivers Blow to Prominent Lawyers: Muwema & Co. Ordered to Pay Over Shs1.4bn, Vacate Kololo Offices in Lease Fiasco
KAMPALA – In a stinging rebuke to one of Uganda's high-profile law firms, the High Court's Commercial Division has slapped…
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 step by directing Meta Platforms Inc., the parent…
BWANIKA JOSEPH: Are Uganda’s Youth the new targets of the Global Organ and Sex trade?
Uganda’s youthful population is widely described as the engine of the country’s future. Yet behind the promise of this…
President Museveni hosts Sudan’s RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, pushes for dialogue to end war
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met with Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)…
President Museveni calls for principle-based politics as UPC and FDC leaders in Lango pledge to work with NRM
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has rallied political actors to rise above party labels and embrace principle-driven politics, saying national progress…
Traders association raises Concerns over KCCA Trade order operations
By Edrisa Ssentongo The National Entrepreneurs and Traders association led by the association President Thadeus Musoke Nagenda has raised concerns…
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…
Uganda Tourism Association Launches Ambitious Strategic Plan 2026–2030 to Drive Sustainable Growth and Sector Leadership
The Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) the apex body representing the private tourism…