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24 September 2026, 10:34 pm
“Fight adolescent stigma” – Health ministry challenges journalists
By, Mike Okwang Ogule Journalists have been urged to take the lead in fighting stigma and discrimination against adolescents and ensure communities receive accurate, factual and responsible information about young people’s health and wellbeing. The call was made by Dr.…
24 September 2026, 1:14 pm
UIPE calls for stronger engineering skills to support government development pla…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) has called for stronger engineering skills and closer cooperation among stakeholders to support the government’s development plans. The call was made during the fourth edition of the UIPE Voice, held…
24 September 2026, 9:56 am
UPC calls for reforms in education and health systems
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has called for major reforms in Uganda’s education and health systems, saying the country must invest in its people to achieve sustainable development. Speaking to the media at the UPC headquarters at…
18 September 2026, 6:53 pm
Lira High Court dismisses injunction against Okii Raki Okwerocobo clan election
By Baker Okello The Lira High Court has dismissed an application for an interim and temporary injunction filed by a faction of the Okii Raki Okwerocobo clan led by Emmy Joe Odongo, which had sought to halt the clan’s election…
14 September 2026, 6:01 pm
Deputy RDC praises Pule Magendo’s NRM legacy, seeks recognition and mobility s…
By Sarah Ejang Amolatar Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Obonyo Magwar has called for national recognition and mobility support for 73-year-old National Resistance Movement (NRM) pioneer William Pule Magendo. Magwar made the appeal during a courtesy visit to Pule, whom…
12 September 2026, 7:35 pm
Ekikangabwa laddu esse omuvubuka mu jebisomesa Ekitone kimusiza
Bya Nsubuga John Omuvubuka ategerekese nga Makubuya Andrew owe 23 nga nzalwa eye Buganga mu muluka gwe Nindye mu Ggombolola ye Nkozi laddu amutidde mu kisawe e Bbongole mu mipiira jebisomesa ejibadde jategekeddwa parish ya mitala maria Ku mutendera gwa…
30 August 2026, 1:01 pm
Family questions prison warden’s death as Tooro king set for state burial
By Ronald Ssemagonja The family of Private David Serugo, a prison warden who was stationed in Mateete, Sembabule District, is seeking justice following his death, which authorities reportedly believe was a suicide. The family, however, is not convinced that Serugo…
24 August 2026, 9:16 am
Museveni’s daughter consecrated Bishop as Uganda nears first oil production
By Ronald Ssemagonja President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni have joined Christian leaders for the consecration of their daughter, Pastor Patience Rwabwogo, as an Episcopal Bishop. The consecration took place at Covenant Nations Church, the ministry founded by…
21 August 2026, 8:39 pm
Amolatar flooding reaches humanitarian crisis level
By Alphonce Odur Ojok Amolatar District is facing a growing humanitarian emergency as rising water levels in Lakes Kyoga and Kwania submerge homes, farmland, roads and other critical infrastructure. The worsening situation has prompted Kioga North Member of Parliament, Ocen…
21 August 2026, 7:17 pm
Amolatar deputy RDC urges local youth to embrace discipline agriculture and inno…
By Sarah Ejang The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Amolatar, Mr. Obonyo Magwar, has congratulated 36 young people from the district who successfully passed the interview stage of the recent Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise held in…