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20 June 2026, 2:04 pm
Museveni eulogizes Anyuru family, reflects on early recruitment into civil servi…
By Frank Oyugi President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid glowing tribute to the late Mzee Abdalla Anyuru family, praising their historic and patriotic contributions to Uganda’s nation-building during the send-off of the late Sam Bua Anyuru. The President’s message was…
19 June 2026, 1:55 pm
80% of Somali children aged 5-17 face multiple deprivations
By Regina Lalam Olal Somalia National Bureau of Statistics, in partnership with UNICEF, today launched the Multidimensional Child Poverty and Deprivation Analysis. According UNICEF the report provides new evidence on the extent and nature of child poverty across Somalia and…
18 June 2026, 10:15 am
MTN MOMO, KCCA launch major clean-up and revitalisation of Busega market and tra…
By Ronald Ssemagonja In an effort to create cleaner, safer, and more organized spaces for business communities in Uganda, MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited (MTN MoMo), in partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority, transport leadership, and local market authorities,…
15 June 2026, 6:28 pm
Boda Boda Protest Paralyzes Lira- Soroti (Street)highway for nearly 2hours
By Regina Lalam Olal Traffic and business came to a standstill on the street of Lira-Soroti road today, Monday, after boda boda riders blocked the highway to demand release of a colleague they say was unfairly arrested. The protest centered…
13 June 2026, 8:48 pm
Affected Totala traders demand compensation as flood losses take toll
By Ronald Ssemagonja Some traders operating from Totala Business Centre in Kampala, whose businesses were devastated by floods, have renewed their call for government compensation, saying they have exhausted all options and can no longer wait. The traders, who claim…
12 June 2026, 5:40 pm
Nommy Otyeno urges MPs amend law to improve councillors’ welfare
By Eman Yonah Oruk Former Speaker of Oyam District, Hon. Nommy Otyeno, has challenged Members of Parliament in Uganda to amend the Local Government Act to provide welfare support for local councillors. Speaking today at Oyam District headquarters during the…
10 June 2026, 4:16 pm
The Central Executive Committee for the Dwog Pacu Cup has declared readiness for…
By Regina Lalam Olal Kyoga constituency won the 2025 Dwog Pacu cup first edition This was revealed last week on Sunday 7 june 2026 during the official draws with representatives from all 21 constituencies present. Brief Background: What is Dwog…
6 June 2026, 7:14 pm
KCCA investigates Kisaasi building collapse that left 3 dead
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the collapse of a building in Kisaasi that was under construction in Kawempe Division, Kampala District, yesterday, a team from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), led by the Executive Director Sharifa Buzeki, and Kampala Lord…
5 June 2026, 6:14 pm
Journalist Owana advises Prof. Muganga to reconsider state minister appointment
By Ronald Ssemagonja During a talk show programme titled Omuggundu on 87.5 Star FM Radio yesterday, veteran journalist Owana advised the newly appointed State Minister for Internal Affairs and Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, Professor Lawrence Muganga, to appreciate President…
3 June 2026, 9:44 am
Mixed reactions emerge after exhumation of Paul Job Kafeero’s remains for…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the exhumation of the remains of the late Paul Job Kafeero by a team of professionals led by the Government Chief Pathologist, Dr. Moses Byaruhanga, members of the public have expressed mixed reactions to the exercise.…