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Celebrations
11 May 2026, 10:33 am
Ugandans join the world in celebrating mother’s day
By Ronald Ssemagonja In 1908, Anna Maria Jarvis honoured her late mother during a worship service in the United States of America. Reports indicate that her mother had always expressed a desire for a special day dedicated to celebrating mothers.…
2 May 2026, 11:15 am
Uganda marks Labour Day with focus on decent work and economic priorities
By Ronald Ssemagonja Much as the origin of the establishment of International Labour Day stems from protests by American workers in 1886 demanding an eight-hour workday, which prompted socialist parties and trade unions in 1889 to set aside 1st May,…
13 April 2026, 2:32 pm
Celebration of Kabaka Mutebi II’s 71st birthday at Namungoona Cathedral
By Ronald Ssemagonja People who hold deep loyalty and belief in the Buganda Kingdom gathered today at St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Namungoona, Kampala, to celebrate the 71st birthday of His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. The atmosphere was…
23 January 2026, 5:00 pm
Over 30 Ugandans to receive medals for contributions to liberation since 1986
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa More than thirty Ugandans will be awarded medals in recognition of their contributions to the country’s liberation since the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government came to power in 1986. The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye…
12 November 2025, 5:13 pm
UPDF to celebrate 45 years of existence in 2026
By Richard Musaazi The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) will celebrate 45 years of existence since its establishment in the 1980s. The celebration day, known as Tarehe Sita, a Swahili phrase meaning “the sixth day,” is marked every year on…
8 October 2025, 5:13 pm
Uganda prepares to celebrate 63 years of independence
By Ronald Ssemagonja As Uganda prepares to celebrate its 63rd Independence Anniversary, the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babirye Babalanda, has assured the nation that preparations for tomorrow’s grand event at Kololo Independence Grounds are complete. Addressing journalists today…
20 October 2024, 2:55 pm
Uganda honors teachers’ day, president Museveni leads celebrations
By Ronald Ssemagonja The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) proclaimed that every year on 5th, October, be a day to celebrate teachers worldwide. This proclamation was made in 1994 when a special intergovernmental conference convened by UNESCO…