When President Yoweri Museveni warned that landlocked countries might one day fight for access to the Indian Ocean, the comment echoed far beyond the radio studio in Mbale City where it was made. For Uganda’s neighbours, especially Kenya, the statement carried an unsettling reminder of how fragile regional relations can be and how deeply intertwined […]
Read MoreUganda’s coffee industry has brewed its biggest win yet on the global stage. At the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025 in Shanghai, the country inked a landmark partnership with Cotti Coffee, one of China’s fastest-growing coffee retail chains a deal expected to propel Ugandan coffee deeper into Asian markets and transform the livelihoods of […]
Read MoreThe State House Anti-Corruption Unit, in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), has charged Robert Mukundane, a director of Bsafe Security Systems, with multiple offences stemming from a fake gold export deal that allegedly defrauded a Kenyan investor of USD 49,500 (about UGX 190 […]
Read MoreUganda’s U-17 national team, the Cubs, made history on Tuesday after clinching their first-ever victory at a FIFA World Cup, defeating France 1–0 to advance to the Round of 32 at the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar A first-half strike from forward James Bogere proved decisive as Uganda sealed a dramatic win in […]
Read MoreFormer political prisoner and National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter Olivia Lutaaya was on Tuesday charged with unlawful drilling and added to an existing case file against a group of party members accused of staging military-style drills at the NUP headquarters in Kampala. The court was told Lutaaya was produced alongside more than 10 other suspects […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Public Service has cleared the recruitment of 6,853 new employees across 130 Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and Local Governments for the 2025/2026 financial year, with an estimated wage bill of UGX 124.8 billion. According to a statement issued by Minister Wilson Muruli Mukasa, the recruitment is intended to strengthen service delivery in critical […]
Read MoreSomalia’s Chief of Defence Forces, Maj Gen Odowaa Yusuf Rageh, has commended the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for their vital role in restoring peace and stability in the Horn of Africa nation. Addressing Ugandan troops stationed in Barawe Sector at the 6th […]
Read MoreTragedy has again hit Seeta High School following the death of a student, Nyangoma Pretty. Details remain unclear as the school is yet to issue an official statement. The incident follows recent deaths at the school, including one in the swimming pool and another suspected suicide in a dormitory, sparking concern among parents and the […]
Read MoreThe Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday 11 November dropped all charges against State Minister for Finance (Planning), Amos Lugoloobi, in the high-profile Karamoja iron sheets case, bringing an end to his two-year legal battle. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) formally discontinued the case, citing lack of sufficient evidence to proceed, effectively clearing Lugoloobi of any […]
Read MoreKenyan President William Ruto has broken his silence on the disputed election in Tanzania that returned President Samia Suluhu Hassan to power amid deadly protests, saying he will not interfere in the political affairs of the neighbouring country. Speaking to Al Jazeera on the sidelines of the United Nations Second World Summit for Social Development […]
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