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  Fort Portal, Uganda | URN |  The mother of Tooro King-designate Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I was on Sunday evening warmly received at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City, where she will temporarily reside ahead of her son’s coronation on Tuesday. Yusta Asiimwe Kijanangoma Amooti arrived at the palace in a …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is preparing to host the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa in February 2027, bringing together international investors, hotel developers and tourism industry leaders to explore investment opportunities in the country’s hospitality sector. The summit, scheduled for February 2–3 at the Speke Resort Convention …

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Excitement has gripped Fort Portal City as residents prepared for the coronation of the new king of Tooro Kingdom, Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I. The tourism city is taking on a festive appearance ahead of Tuesday’s ceremony. Traditional arches locally known as ‘akakomo’ have been …

  Kampala, Uganda | URN | Details have emerged of how human rights activist and lawyer Aloikin Praise Opoloje was reportedly taken by force to a yet unknown detention centre from Namungoona Police Station after she was summoned over a carpet theft complaint. Opoloje, a member of Agora Discourse, had gone …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Steel & Tube Industries Limited is exploring opportunities to develop a domestic iron ore supply chain as part of efforts to reduce its dependence on imported raw materials and expand local steel production. The company disclosed its plans during the Construction Hardware Dealers Association …

  Kabalega Airport Handles Libya Team As First AFCON Traffic   Hoima, Uganda | URN | Kabalega International Airport in Hoima District has handled its first known passenger traffic linked to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, as the country steps up preparations to host the continental tournament. An Eagle …

Oyam, Uganda | URN | Free internet access at Oyam Daily Market is giving traders new opportunities to access information, promote their businesses and connect with customers, after a Rural Community Broadband Network was installed as part of a digital inclusion project. The network, installed at 12 sites in Oyam …

Arua, Uganda | URN | West Nile local government leaders have called for increased and timely financial allocations to districts, saying excessive spending on wages is leaving little money for development projects and essential services in education, health and roads. The leaders made the call during the Local Government Budget …

Mbarara, Uganda | URN | Kidney failure cases are rising in the Ankole sub-region, with Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital recording 450 cases last year, while patients requiring regular dialysis face high and sustained treatment costs. The hospital’s renal unit receives about 30 kidney failure patients every month, according to records …

Hoima, Uganda | URN | Tooro subjects and well-wishers have raised 180 million shillings to buy a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado for Prince Charles Kamurasi, head of the Babiito royal clan, in recognition of his service to the kingdom. The vehicle was handed over to Kamurasi on Saturday afternoon …