Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Police Force has warned the public to remain vigilant during the Easter celebrations, citing increased risk of criminal activity targeting homes, churches, and crowded entertainment venues. According to Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, festive periods often attract opportunistic criminals who take advantage …
Read More »Pope Leo XIV disagrees with Pentagon chief’s comments on US fighting in name of Jesus
ROME, ITALY | TASS | Pope Leo XIV said domination is “entirely foreign to the way of Jesus Christ” following calls by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to pray for the victory of American troops “in the name of Jesus Christ.” “We know that throughout history, mission has not infrequently been …
Read More »What to know about the U.S. Artemis II Moon mission
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission lifted off Wednesday from the U.S. state of Florida, carrying four astronauts on the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years. The Space Launch System rocket, with the Orion spacecraft on top, launched from NASA’s Kennedy …
Read More »A rare moment, Anglicans and Catholics unite for joint Way of the Cross in Ntungamo
Ntungamo, Uganda | URN | Christians from the Anglican and Catholic faiths in Nyamunuka Town Council, Ntungamo District, yesterday came together in a rare show of unity to mark Good Friday through a joint Way of the Cross procession. The procession brought together Anglicans from Bwongyera Archdeaconry and Catholics from …
Read More »Judiciary mourns retired Supreme Court Judge Augustine Nshimye
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Judiciary has mourned the death of retired Supreme Court Justice Augustine Sebutulo Nshimye, describing him as a distinguished jurist and statesman whose lifelong service greatly shaped Uganda’s legal and political landscape. Justice Nshimye passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 79. Born …
Read More »Buliisa moves to install biometric machines to curb health worker absenteeism
Buliisa, Uganda | URN | The Buliisa District Health Department is considering the deployment of biometric machines in health facilities to address the rising cases of absenteeism among health workers. District authorities say the move is aimed at improving accountability and ensuring consistent service delivery, as absenteeism and late reporting continue …
Read More »Iran rejects U.S. proposal for 48-hour ceasefire
TEHRAN, IRAN | Xinhua | Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Friday. The proposal was delivered to Iran through a “friendly” country on Thursday, Fars quoted an informed source as saying. The source added that Washington has stepped up …
Read More »Govt allocates Shs30 billion to upgrade Bunyoro Hotels ahead of 2027 AFCON
Hoima, Uganda | URN | The government is to provide thirty billion shillings to Hotel proprietors in Bunyoro for the upgrade of the facilities ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In October last year, the Bunyoro Hotel Owners Association (BHOA) appealed to the government to allocate them 60 …
Read More »How Uganda’s new tax levies will hit your pocket
Kampala, Uganda | URN | As boda boda riders weave through Kampala’s traffic and households juggle rising food and transport costs across the country, Uganda’s latest tax proposals are sharpening a familiar anxiety: how much more will ordinary citizens pay, and what will they get in return? Government is finalising …
Read More »CMA’s 30 Years: Shs8 trillion in capital, savings
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Some 30 years ago The Capital Markets Authority of Uganda was established, paving the way for the first stock market activity in Uganda in January 1998, when the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) opened for trading. While CMA is the regulator, USE is the market place …
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