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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, 7:38 pm
Over 200 pupils stranded as heavy winds blow school roof in Kibaale
By Joseph Tumusiime Over 200 pupils of Kicwamba Community Nursery and Primary School in Kyakazihire subcounty, Kibaale district, have been left stranded when heavy winds blew off the roofs of 6 classrooms on Friday evening. John Akugizibwe, the school head teacher…
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.…
23 December 2025, 2:51 pm
KCCA boss Buzeki outlines key achievements and 2026 plans
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, Sharifa Buzeki, has outlined the authority’s achievements and future plans during her end-of-year address held at the Lord Mayor’s Parlour in Kampala. Buzeki said that when she assumed office…
23 December 2025, 9:47 am
UTOF unveils NRM mobilization team as mosquito net distribution continues
By Ronald Ssemagonja Launching the team, the UTOF Vice Chairperson, Hajji Rashid Sekindi, urged members to fully execute their responsibilities, emphasizing that many of the operators’ challenges can only be addressed if President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni remains in leadership. “I…