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NSPC passes-out 1,614 patriots at Kawempe Muslim S.S
KAMPALA - A total of 1,614 students of Kawempe Muslim Secondary School have successfully completed a patriotism training conducted by the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), with leaders urging…
Dr. NESTOR BASEMERA: Can Operation Maliza Ugisadi Truly Cleanse Uganda or The Rot Will Persist?
Imagine a nation where billions meant to build hospitals, schools, and roads vanish into the pockets of a corrupt few, leaving millions to struggle without basic services. In Uganda,…
Dr. Muganga Weeps at Mother’s Grave in Emotional Bid to Prove Ugandan Roots After Ministerial Rejection
KAMPALA, Uganda – An emotional scene unfolded this week when Dr. Lawrence…
Uganda Ebola-Free for Now, But Porous Borders Keep Health Authorities on High Alert
Uganda Remains Ebola-Free, But Border Risks Persist, Health Ministry Warns Kampala, Uganda…
DR. OPUL JOSEPH: Is MoES Sowing CBET on rocky, thorny or Fertile Soils of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) ?
Warm greetings and prolonged congratulations Hon Minister of Education and Sports Hon.…
President Museveni launches construction works for Kidepo International Airport
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today launched construction works for Kidepo International…
Uganda Gears Up to Host Digital Government Africa Summit 2026 at Speke Resort Munyonyo
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Uganda is solidifying its position as a continental tech…
Government Rolls Out Centralized Procurement for Common User Items to Curb Waste and Corruption
KAMPALA — In a sweeping bid to plug massive financial leaks and…
SPEKE RESORT: NMG Journalist Edgar Batte Wins Best Tourism Storyteller Award at POATE 2026
NMG Journalist Edgar Batte Wins Best Tourism Storyteller Award at POATE 2026…
Victoria University Kampala Faces Defining Transition After Dr. Muganga’s Ministerial Appointment
Dr. Muganga’s Elevation to Minister: Opportunities, Risks, and Victoria University’s Search for…
Artisanal Miners Demand Independent Mining Authority to Strengthen Regulation and Sector Growth
Kampala – Artisanal and small-scale miners in Uganda are pushing for the establishment of an independent Mining Authority of Uganda, arguing that the current regulatory framework under the Ministry of…
Kaddunabbi’s Last-Minute Appeal to Gen. Saleh Fails as IRA Names Protazio Sande Acting CEO
IRA Leadership Change: Outgoing CEO Appeals to Gen. Saleh as Dr. Protazio…
Susan Nsibirwa Threatens Legal Action as Social Media Feud With Minister Justine Nameere Intensifies
Social Media Feud Escalates as NMG Uganda Boss Susan Nsibirwa Threatens Legal Action Against Minister Justine Nameere Kampala – A bitter social media exchange between Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda…
Ugandan Music Artist Desmond Sekiwu Drops New Sound Fusing Heritage and Global Beats
KAMPALA, UGANDA — May 3, 2026 Uganda’s music scene has a bold…
Warning to Ministers: Be loyal to President Museveni only or you will be purged, expunged and decimated
By Buyinza Adam Luzindana In a stark warning addressed to newly appointed…
No More State-Funded National Celebrations as Government Cuts Costs
Kampala – The government has announced a major shift in public expenditure…
B.S. MUYINDA: Parish Chiefs Deserve Better Pay if PDM Is to Succeed
First and foremost, I extend my congratulations to the Fountain of Honour,…
BWANIKA JOSEPH: The Mathematical Impossibility of Clearing more than 167,000 Uganda’s Court Cases Backlog
More than 167,000 court cases remain unresolved across Uganda, with over 46,000 strictly…
Mbidde Threatens Court Action Over Ministers’ Approval, Urges Museveni to Reject Nominees with Dual Citizenship
KAMPALA – Senior lawyer and politician Fred Mukasa Mbidde has threatened to challenge the appointment of several newly nominated ministers…
Dr Muganga Breaks Silence Over Ministerial Vetting, Accuses Tayebwa of Discrimination
Kampala – Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga has broken his…
Gashumba: Tayebwa Blocked Muganga Appointment Despite Vision for Digital Transformation
Kampala – Political activist and social commentator Frank Gashumba has alleged that…
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Dr. NESTOR BASEMERA: Can Operation Maliza Ugisadi Truly Cleanse Uganda or The Rot Will Persist?
Imagine a nation where billions meant to build hospitals,…
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Why Bell’s 75 Is Becoming a Cultural Moment
There was a time when brand anniversaries followed a predictable formula. A logo refresh. A formal dinner. Speeches about legacy.…
Isaiah Katumwa’s New Days Lands on Billboard, Marking Major Milestone for Ugandan Jazz
Uganda’s celebrated saxophonist Isaiah Katumwa has officially entered the global jazz elite after his latest single, New Days, broke into…
DJ Etania Mutoni shuts down Lugogo with sold-out ‘Becoming Life of the Party’ concert
KAMPALA — Kampala’s party scene hit a new high Saturday night as Etania Mutoni—better known as Life of the Party—pulled…
Government targets musicians with new 6% tax on show money
KAMPALA — Government is tightening the noose on Uganda’s booming entertainment industry, proposing a new 6% tax on performance fees…
Artisanal Miners Demand Independent Mining Authority to Strengthen Regulation and Sector Growth
Kampala – Artisanal and small-scale miners in Uganda are pushing for the…
Minister Justine Nameere Taunts Former New Vision Boss Robert Kabushenga Over Shs180M Defamation Payout
Minister Justine Nameere Takes Aim at Former Vision Group Boss Robert Kabushenga…
Museveni Commends Kassanda South MP Bisaso for Exemplary Emyooga Management
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday singled out Hon. Hajji Abdul Bisaso,…
Kabushenga, Ayebare Lead Defence of Susan Nsibirwa as Nameere Faces Backlash Over Personal Allegations
Kampala – Several prominent Ugandans have come out strongly in defence of…