Kampala, Uganda | URN | Security forces have intensified rehearsals ahead of President Yoweri Museveni’s seventh-term inauguration, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba warning parade commanders against mistakes and incidents of officers collapsing during the ceremony. Uganda’s armed forces, including the Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF, Uganda Police Force-UPF, …
Read More »Gov’t proposes significant pay rise for RDCs
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Taxpayers could soon be footing Shillings 29.079 billion annually to fund a salary enhancement for Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and their deputies, ending a 20-year pay freeze. The proposal was unveiled by Alex Byarugaba, Chairperson of the Presidential Affairs Committee, during the presentation of the …
Read More »U.S. launches ‘Freedom 250’ campaign in Uganda to showcase American influence
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States launched a year-long campaign in Uganda aimed at promoting what it calls “The American Edge” — a blend of innovation, entrepreneurship, technology and education that Washington says continues to shape partnerships across health, business, research and youth development in Uganda. The …
Read More »Man held for stealing Sh15 million from grandmother
Kabale, Uganda | URN | A man in his late 20s who has been posing as a boda boda rider in Kabale District has been arrested over accusations of stealing Sh15 million and other household items from his grandmother. The suspect, identified as Innocent Bogere, also known as Byamukama, a …
Read More »Uganda frustrated by lack of progress on WTO reforms
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda and the least developed countries have expressed frustration about the failure to reform the World Trade Organization’s rules to ensure they benefit from the global trading system. Their concern stems from the just-concluded 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, at which Ugandan …
Read More »Uganda hosts German coffee buyers in drive to expand specialty market
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda is hosting 13 German coffee roasters and buyers in a nine-day coffee origin tour aimed at strengthening direct trade partnerships and positioning the country as a premium specialty coffee source in Europe. The Uganda-Germany Coffee Origin Trip, running from May 2–10, 2026, is being …
Read More »Equity Leaders Program emphasizes integrity, discipline, and purpose
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The 100 young leaders participating in the Equity Leaders Program taking place at Africa Bible University Lubowa were challenged this week to embrace discipline, integrity, and purposeful leadership during intensive leadership and career development sessions featuring senior executives and industry experts. The program …
Read More »Health fears rise as heaps of garbage seal off Soroti Main Market street
Soroti, Uganda | URN | A growing garbage crisis at Soroti Main Market has sparked health concerns among traders and residents as uncollected waste piles continue to emit a foul stench and disrupt business operations. Waste collection services at the market have stalled, worsening sanitation conditions and exposing vendors and customers …
Read More »UPC asks President Museveni to reject Sovereignty Bill
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has asked President Yoweri Museveni not to sign the newly passed Sovereignty Protection Bill, 2026, warning that the proposed law could isolate Uganda internationally and worsen the country’s economic challenges. Parliament passed the controversial bill on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. …
Read More »Couple jailed for forcing teenager to eat human waste
Lira, Uganda | URN | The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lira has sentenced a couple; Walter Otim and his wife, Collin Otim to 10 and 3 years imprisonment respectively after being found guilty of forcing a 15 year old girl to eat human feaces. The convicts, residents of Ireda Lumumba …
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