Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has committed an additional 905 billion Shillings to strengthen its preparedness to co-host the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA tournament in 2027. Denis Mugimba, the Chairperson of the Communications and Signage Sub-Committee, says the country remains on course to host matches at key venues, including …
Read More »Opposition unveils alternative budget for FY 2026/27
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has delivered an alternative national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, presenting a departure from the government’s current budget proposal for the next financial year. The alternative budget delivered at the Parliamentary Building Conference Hall on Tuesday is …
Read More »Mufumbiro’s wife dead after long battle with cancer
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Edith Katende Mufumbiro, the wife of National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has passed away following a long struggle with cancer. Her death was confirmed on Tuesday by NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) on X. He revealed that she …
Read More »Ggaba Killings: Suspect remanded to Luzira Prison
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The suspect in the Ggaba Daycare Centre killings, Christopher Okello Onyum, a 39-year-old, has been remanded to Luzira prison. Okello, wearing faded blue jeans and a white and red striped jacket, appeared unshaken as he was brought before the court. Unlike other suspects who usually …
Read More »Kwar Adhola reshuffles cabinet, names lean team of 17
Tororo, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Kwar Adhola Moses Stephen Owor has reduced the cabinet of the Adhola Cultural Institution (TACI) from 39 to 17, with several ministers redesignated to hold other portfolios, including Senior Royal Advisors and Special Envoys to different places. “His Royal Highness the Kwar …
Read More »Uganda announces visa waiver for AFCON 2027 visitors
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Ugandan government has announced visa waivers for visitors traveling to the country during the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Uganda will co-host the tournament with Kenya and Tanzania between June 19-July 18, 2027. The announcement was made Tuesday by Dennis K. Mugimba, …
Read More »11 killed, 33 injured in road crash in Mbarara-Kampala bus crash
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | 11 people were killed and 33 others injured in a road crash in the central Ugandan district of Lwengo early Tuesday, a police spokesperson said. Twaha Kasirye, spokesperson for police in the southern region, told Xinhua by telephone that the accident occurred at Kalegero Corner …
Read More »Ggaba Tragedy: Police submit case file to DPP
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Police Force has completed investigations into the Ggaba kindergarten killing case and submitted the file of charges against Christopher Okello Onyum, the murder suspect, to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for perusal and guidance before he is arraigned in court. Addressing Journalists …
Read More »AFCON 2027: Govt pressured over gaps in stadium readiness
While partners are largely upgrading existing facilities, Uganda has taken a more capital-intensive route, investing heavily in new stadium construction Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda’s multi-billion shilling push to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is facing intensifying scrutiny after Parliament exposed critical infrastructure shortfalls. This raises …
Read More »Govt confirms that enhancement of arts teachers salaries starting soon
Rubanda, Uganda | URN | The government is set to enhance salaries of arts teachers at the beginning of the next financial year. State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi revealed there is a discussion going on to make it possible to have the salaries of the arts teachers enhanced to …
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