Boost Your Credit Score Fast: A Simple Trick to Secure Better Loan Rates
When applying for a loan, your credit score plays a crucial role in determining both approval and interest rates. Lenders assess your score to gauge...
Road to 2026: Minister Amongi’s Move to Lira City Disrupts Business Operations
Business in Lira Town came to a standstill on Saturday afternoon as hundreds of people welcomed Oyam South MP, Ms. Betty Amongi Ongom. Hundreds danced...
“I Know What I Want” – Olivia Lutaaya Rises from the Trenches Once More
Oliver Lutaaya is back in Part 2, the previous part having ended in a four-year ordeal in military custody. Normally, a period of detention would...
16-Year-Old Boy, arrested for raping 3-year-old girl in Kasese
Indescribable an act, a 16-year-old boy in Kasese District has been arrested after being caught red-handed raping a 3-year-old girl. The suspect arrested from Kikonjo...
Soroti Doctor Arrested Over Woman’s Death During Childbirth
The proprietor of Welfare Clinic in Soroti City is under police custody in connection with the death of a woman during childbirth under suspicious circumstances....
UNEB PLE Results Access Made Easy – Personalized and Bulk Checking Services Available
As excitement and anticipation grow following the release of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, some pupils and parents may...
Gen. Muhoozi returns to X to ‘shake up the world’
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, has reactivated his X account barely a week after he quit the social media platform,...
Uganda Joins BRICS as a Partner State
Summary: Uganda will join BRICS as a Partner State in the first quarter of 2025, becoming the first East African Community (EAC) member to do...
Gen Muhoozi says he wants to behead opposition leader
Summary: The head of Uganda's military, who is also the son of longstanding President Yoweri Museveni, said he wanted to behead the country's most prominent...
Kamwokya Med-Care Centre Shut Down Over Medical Negligence
Summary: The Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC) has closed Kamwokya Med-Care Centre and suspended its proprietor, Dr. Richard Waigumba, for two years after...
Ukraine kills top Russian general in Moscow, accusing him of chemical weapons crimes
Summary: A top general in charge of Russian nuclear protection forces has been killed along with an aide by a bomb hidden in an electric...
Uganda Sees 9.1% Growth in Exports as Middle East, EU Drive Demand
Summary: Uganda's export earnings reached US$744.86 million in October 2024, a 9.1% increase from the previous month, driven by strong performance in mineral products, agriculture,...
Uganda, Ethiopia Strengthen Military Ties in High-Level Visit
Summary: Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, visited Ethiopia for talks with Field Marshal Birhanu Jula to strengthen military cooperation. The discussions focused...
Frank Nabwiso Bio, Education, Career, & Death
Key Facts Frank Nabwiso (1940–2024) was a pioneering Ugandan scholar, media figure, politician, and educator, best known as the first person to anchor Lusoga news...
URSB, WIPO Launch Innovative Water Harvesting Technology at Mengo Senior School
Summary: The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), in partnership with WIPO, has launched a rainwater harvesting and treatment technology at Mengo Senior School. The initiative,...
Ugandan Wildlife Rangers Prove Effective in Tracking Lions
Editor's Review: A study in Uganda found that wildlife tourism rangers, with their deep knowledge of animal behavior, are more effective and cost-efficient in tracking...
Kenyan Law Society Condemns Uganda’s Denial of Practicing Certificate for Martha Karua
Editor's Review: The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) condemned Uganda's denial of a temporary practicing certificate for Martha Karua to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye, calling...
Algae Bloom Threatens Lake Victoria’s Ecosystem, Livelihoods
Summary: A harmful algae bloom has spread across Lake Victoria’s shores in Kalangala District, disrupting local fishing and water usage. The algae, caused by pollution,...
Mark Kayima Biography: Education, age, parents, career
Kayima Mark (born 2nd December 1999), widely recognized by his alias Caystard, is a distinguished Ugandan computer scientist and software engineer. He is the visionary...
Java House Expands Uganda Footprint with New Branches in Najjera, Muyenga, and Nansana
Java House Uganda has strengthened its presence in the Ugandan market, opening new branches at Shell Najjera and Muyenga. These locations mark the brand’s 5th...
Six Killed in Kampala-Gulu Highway Head-on Collision
At least six people have died, and five others are critically injured following a head-on collision between a commuter taxi and a Fuso truck on...
Kenya Elected to UN Human Rights Council Amid Opposition from Rights Groups
Kenya is one of 18 nations elected by the UN General Assembly to serve on the Human Rights Council. These countries will begin their three-year...
Gen. Muhoozi’s Warning: U.S. Ambassador Must Apologize or Leave Uganda
Uganda's military chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has demanded that U.S. Ambassador William Popp apologize to President Museveni or leave the country, heightening diplomatic tensions between...
Child Rights Advocates Urge Policy Reforms to Address Healthcare Inequality for Marginalised Children
Child rights advocates are pushing for urgent policy reforms to combat the healthcare discrimination faced by children in marginalised communities. Their call follows research from...
President El-Sisi Meets Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces to Bolster Military Cooperation
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a significant meeting with Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Museveni, in Cairo....
Ugandans in Canada Urged to Avoid Defamation
The 3rd Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio, Rt. Hon. Rukia Isanga Nakadama, officially opened the 3rd NRM Canada chapter Symposium held at Ottawa...
Tourism Conference 2024 Calls for Urgent Action to Revitalize Uganda’s Tourism Industry
The Tourism Thematic Conference 2024 brought together industry leaders and policymakers to address the pressing challenges and untapped opportunities in Uganda’s tourism sector. Held last...
Kenyan MP Submits Motion to Senate Criticizing Deputy President Gachagua’s Conduct
Tana River MP Danson Mungatana has submitted a censure motion to the Kenyan Senate, raising concerns about the public statements made by Deputy President Rigathi...
Family of Jailed Former Ericsson Manager Appeals for Justice
The family of Hamba Mary Coreen, a former Ericsson manager currently imprisoned, has reached out to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to express their outrage over...
South Sudan U20 Summon Amus College Defender Toto Majub for AFCON Qualifiers
Amus College School defender, Toto Majub, has been called up to South Sudan’s U20 provisional squad ahead of the U20 AFCON – CECAFA Qualifiers 2024...
Uganda’s Next Leader Must Come from Security Forces, Says Muhoozi
Ugandan Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has declared that no civilian will lead Uganda after his father, long-time President Yoweri Museveni. In a...
At 80, Museveni stays strong and coordinated
By Ben Ssebuguzi President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s successful ageing to 80 years can be equated to Morgan, who was proved to be a nonagenarian powerhouse...
ONC’s Kamuntu Frank Earns Journalism Degree at Victoria University’s 8th Graduation Ceremony
In a vibrant and lavish event at the Speke Resort Convention Centre, Munyonyo, Kamuntu Frank, media coordinator for the Office of the National Chairman, graduated...
Rebecca Cheptegei was more than a victim
The day before my Olympic marathon race in Paris, I jogged around the Olympic Village to stretch out my legs and shake out some nerves....
Takeda Commits $32 Million to Enhance Global Health Systems
Takeda, a leader in health innovation, has pledged JPY 4.6 billion (approximately USD 32 million) to five new Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partners. This...
Opposition Parties Suffer Major Setback as 200 Mobilizers Defect to Ruling NRM
Opposition parties, including the National Unity Platform (NUP), Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), and Democratic Party (DP), have faced a significant blow as over 200...
Bavarian Nordic’s IMVANEX® Vaccine Approved for Adolescents in Europe
Bavarian Nordic A/S (OMX: BAVA) announced that the European Commission has adopted the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommendation to approve a...
South Sudan’s Transitional Government Faces Criticism After Delaying Elections Again
International guarantors of South Sudan's peace process expressed disappointment after the transitional government postponed elections, originally scheduled for December, citing a failure to implement the...
A Tale of a Defender in Development
Nothing beats seeing your work transform lives and communities. You’ve probably witnessed communities or strangers being disrespected—perhaps you’ve even been a victim yourself. Defenders risk...
Environmental Activism Under Threat: 200 Killed in 2023 as South America Faces Heavy Toll
Nearly 200 environmental activists were killed last year, with South America bearing the brunt, according to a new report from Global Witness. Here are the...