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Why Mid-to-late afternoon concreting in Kampala can become a quiet quality problem
By Apollo Buregyeya In Kampala, some of the most difficult concrete is not necessarily placed during rainstorms, equipment breakdowns, or even deep excavations below the water table. It is often…
Buganda Kingdom Returns CAO’s Official Residence to Mukono District After Ownership Disputes
Buganda Kingdom Returns CAO’s Official Residence to Mukono District MUKONO — Buganda Kingdom, through the leadership of Mituba IV Sub-county, has officially returned the official residence of the Chief Administrative…
Speke Resort Ball: Dignitaries Savour Ugandan Hospitality at Museveni’s State Dinner Ahead of Swearing-In
KAMPALA — On the eve of Uganda’s historic presidential swearing-in ceremony, President…
President Museveni welcomes U.S. Envoy ahead of swearing-in ceremony, calls for value addition to boost Africa’s economy
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on the United States and other…
President Museveni’s inauguration: Somalia’s leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrives in Uganda
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud,…
First Group of 35 President Museveni-sponsored Hajj pilgrims arrive safely in Medina
The first group of 35 Ugandan muslim pilgrims who were fully sponsored…
Odrek Rwabwogo Warns Uganda on Foreign Competition, Calls for Local Financing and Value Addition
KAMPALA, Uganda – Senior presidential advisor Odrek Rwabwogo has warned that Uganda…
Computer Misuse Law: A Turning Point for Uganda’s Digital Space — and a Test of Our Maturity
Kampala, Uganda – April 2026 For years, many Ugandans have approached their…
AG Kiryowa Kiwanuka Moves to Resurrect Nullified Computer Misuse Law Provisions
AG Kiryowa Kiwanuka Moves to Resurrect Controversial Computer Misuse Law; Demands Parliament…
Uganda’s Hope Ssengooba Re-Elected Assistant Secretary General of Pan-African Postal Union
Kampala – Uganda’s Jessica Hope Ssengooba has been re-elected Assistant Secretary General of…
Why Mid-to-late afternoon concreting in Kampala can become a quiet quality problem
By Apollo Buregyeya In Kampala, some of the most difficult concrete is not necessarily placed during rainstorms, equipment breakdowns, or even deep excavations below the water table. It is often…
Mali–French Energy Expert Abdramane Bathily Eyes Partnership to Strengthen Uganda’s Power Grid
Meet Abdramane Bathily: Mali–French Energy Expert Seeking to Power Uganda’s Next Grid…
Ugandan Music Artist Desmond Sekiwu Drops New Sound Fusing Heritage and Global Beats
KAMPALA, UGANDA — May 3, 2026 Uganda’s music scene has a bold new voice: Desmond Sekiwu. The Kampala-based musical artist is gaining traction for his genre-blending sound that threads traditional…
Government targets musicians with new 6% tax on show money
KAMPALA — Government is tightening the noose on Uganda’s booming entertainment industry,…
Ex VP Ssekandi office ignites buddu’s TITLE HUNT
Ssekandi office ignites buddu’s TITLE HUNT as Mutebi delivers bold grassroots manifesto…
NWSC technical staff urged to blend professional character with hands-on skills
KAMPALA — Ms. Allen Kagina, the TVET Council Chairperson, has urged technical…
Nekesa rallies Africa, for Gen. Museveni’s Seventh term swearing in
Hon. Nekesa Rallies Uganda, Africa to Unite at Kololo for Museveni Swearing-In…
Afoyochan’s Viral “UGX 400m” Remarks Reignite Parliament Service Award Storm
Kampala — Former Esther Afoyochan has once again found herself at the…
KAGENYI LUKKA: Museveni returns to Kololo: A swearing-in defined by continuity, security and socio-economic transformation
All roads lead to Kololo Independence Grounds tomorrow, 12th May 2026, as His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni takes the…
WADADA ROGERS: The fears that caused Bobi Wine’s escape from Uganda are still eminent
Last week, the National Unity Platform (NUP) announced the return of their…
OP-ED: Speak truth to the public servants swearing-in this week
By Osiya Moses Kayz Uganda’s real crisis is corruption at the parliament…
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KAGENYI LUKKA: Museveni returns to Kololo: A swearing-in defined by continuity, security and socio-economic transformation
All roads lead to Kololo Independence Grounds tomorrow, 12th May…
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Why Mid-to-late afternoon concreting in Kampala can become a quiet quality problem
By Apollo Buregyeya In Kampala, some of the most difficult concrete is not necessarily placed during rainstorms, equipment breakdowns, or…
Buganda Kingdom Returns CAO’s Official Residence to Mukono District After Ownership Disputes
Buganda Kingdom Returns CAO’s Official Residence to Mukono District MUKONO — Buganda Kingdom, through the leadership of Mituba IV Sub-county,…
Speke Resort Ball: Dignitaries Savour Ugandan Hospitality at Museveni’s State Dinner Ahead of Swearing-In
KAMPALA — On the eve of Uganda’s historic presidential swearing-in ceremony, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday evening hosted a…
President Museveni welcomes U.S. Envoy ahead of swearing-in ceremony, calls for value addition to boost Africa’s economy
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on the United States and other global partners to support Africa’s industrialisation and value…
President Museveni’s inauguration: Somalia’s leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrives in Uganda
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has arrived in Uganda to attend the swearing-in…
First Group of 35 President Museveni-sponsored Hajj pilgrims arrive safely in Medina
The first group of 35 Ugandan muslim pilgrims who were fully sponsored by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for this year's…
Pius Lubwama installed as 10th President of Rotary Club of Rubaga Lake View
Mr Pius Lubwama has officially been installed as the 10th president of the Rotary Club of Rubaga Lake View as…
German delegation vets Uganda coffee quality systems in nine-day mission
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda has intensified its push to capture the European specialty coffee market, leveraging a high-level industrial audit…
KIRABIRA MOBILISES UGANDANS FOR MUSEVENI SWEARING-IN, HAILS SALEH’S OWC IMPACT AS DIGITAL CREATORS DRIVE NATIONAL COVERAGE
By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com KAMPALA — Civic mobilizer and digital content strategist Edison Kirabira has rallied Ugandans across the country…
SPECIAL REPORT: From Darkness to Light — Ssekandi Office, Museveni Government Drive Rural Electricity Revolution in Masaka
By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com MASAKA, UGANDA — For nearly three decades, many rural communities in Greater Masaka have lived without…
Nekesa rallies Nation for peace as NRM finalised Kololo Swearing in -Drones light up Kampala Skyline
Nekesa Rallies Ugandans for Peace as NRM Finalises Kololo Swearing-In Preparations By Brian Mugenyi KAMPALA — Uganda’s political atmosphere is…
Kololo Set for Historic Museveni Swearing-In as African Liberation Movements Confirm Attendance
KAMPALA IN HIGH POLITICAL GEAR AHEAD OF HISTORIC KOLOLO SWEARING-IN CEREMONY KAMPALA — Uganda’s political atmosphere has entered a heightened…
KAGENYI LUKKA: Museveni returns to Kololo: A swearing-in defined by continuity, security and socio-economic transformation
All roads lead to Kololo Independence Grounds tomorrow, 12th May 2026, as His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni takes the…
BADRU WALUSANSA: Visitor Or Accidental? – Why the MD’s Pick Will Prevail
Now that the Managing Director is officially robed, the focus will shift naturally to the position of farm manager. Although…
Stanbic Match Play Heads Into Quarter Finals after Entebbe knock-out stage
ENTEBBE: Over the weekend, Entebbe Golf Club hosted Round Three of the 2026 Stanbic Match Play Challenge, a decisive stage…
Ugandan Music Artist Desmond Sekiwu Drops New Sound Fusing Heritage and Global Beats
KAMPALA, UGANDA — May 3, 2026 Uganda’s music scene has a bold…
Isaiah Katumwa’s New Days Lands on Billboard, Marking Major Milestone for Ugandan Jazz
Uganda’s celebrated saxophonist Isaiah Katumwa has officially entered the global jazz elite…
7 Wonders of Kampala: A Journey Through History, Faith, and Heritage
By Namatovu Brenda Fancy "Say Less, Sell More" The journey began at…
“I Am Not Sick — Get Used to My New Look,” Minister Tumwebaze Tells Critics
Tumwebaze’s Weight Loss Sparks National Health Debate as Minister Sets Record Straight…