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15 March 2026, 8:11 pm
KCCA meets Owino Market leaders after partial demolition
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the demolition of part of St. Balikuddembe Market, commonly known as Owino, the Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Sharifa Buzeki, yesterday held a meeting with some of the leaders working in the market.…
14 March 2026, 12:40 pm
Schools thank God for UACE success as Museveni supporters celebrate seventh term
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the successful release of the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education results by the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, several schools across the country have held thanksgiving prayers to appreciate God for enabling their…
14 March 2026, 10:22 am
Wisdom High School Akalo, launched construction of state of the art multi-sports…
By Baker Okello In a move aimed at promoting sports talents, Wisdom High School Akalo in Kole district has expressed commitment in constructing a modern stadium in the school to enhance student health, fosters social skills and discipline among students.…
12 March 2026, 6:27 pm
Tayebwa clarifies on St. Balikuddembe land and recent demolition
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, has addressed concerns over the ownership of land around St. Balikuddembe Market (commonly known as Owino Market) following recent demolitions. Tayebwa emphasised that he has never ordered the…
11 March 2026, 11:04 am
Speaker among launches free eye camp in Bukedea in memory of Rajiv Ruparelia
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, yesterday joined other dignitaries in Kampala to launch a three-day eye camp initiative in Bukedea District aimed at providing free eye treatment to residents. The outreach, organized by the Ruparelia Foundation,…
10 March 2026, 5:36 pm
NRM mobilizers organize celebration for Museveni’s election win
By Ronald Ssemagonja The State House Local Content Unit, headed by Hajat Aminah Mukalazi, has announced plans to hold an event to congratulate Yoweri Museveni for winning the recently concluded general elections. Speaking during a press conference today at their…
9 March 2026, 12:53 pm
UBOS announces 2026 dissemination calendar for surveys and census reports
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has confirmed that it will release a series of reports in the coming months. Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre, UBOS spokesperson Didacus Okoth, on behalf of Executive Director…
28 February 2026, 2:36 pm
Office of the President warns public against fraudulent job appointment scams
By Musaazi Richard. The Office of the President has issued a public warning about fraudsters posing as officials and soliciting money from unsuspecting members of the public under the false promise of securing appointments as Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Deputy…
27 February 2026, 6:24 pm
Kitgum RDC Warns Community against Selling Ancestral Land
By Otim Moses The Office of the Resident District Commissioner has called on residents of Kitgum District to desist from selling land for short-term financial gain. Speaking during the commissioning of the rehabilitated Ogul–Pii–Peke Abunai Community Access Road in Namokora…
31 December 2025, 10:56 am
Police confirm arrest of Sarah Bireete as debate rages over traffic jam linked t…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda Police Force has confirmed that lawyer, human rights defender and electoral observer Sarah Bireete was arrested by security operatives and is currently in their custody, adding that she will, in due course, be produced before court.…