Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Tooro’s former Queen Mother Best Kemigisa has revealed that the succession dispute that followed the death of her son, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, became so tense that the family decided to keep his child in Texas rather than bring the heir …

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed that he will attend the coronation of Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I of Tooro Kingdom as the chief guest on September 29. State Minister for Gender and Culture Mary Kamuli Kutesa announced the President’s confirmation, saying his acceptance to attend adds …

Busia, Uganda | URN | Poultry farmers in Busia District are increasingly crossing into neighbouring Kenya to buy feeds, vaccines and drugs, citing lower prices and rising production costs in Uganda. The farmers say a 50-kilogramme bag of starter crumbs costs about KSh4,139, equivalent to roughly Shs125,000, in Kenya, compared with …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | For years, Sarah Nakato has watched government programmes come and go in her Kawempe neighbourhood. She knows about the Parish Development Model. She has heard of the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment, or SAGE, for older persons. She knows government programmes targeting women and youth. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tattooing in Uganda is no longer confined to the edges of the creative scene. In Kampala, a growing number of artists are turning the human body into a canvas, combining drawing and design with a technical process that requires precision, knowledge of skin and …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Government-aided schools across the country have begun sending home teachers and support staff whose salaries are paid through Parents’ and Teachers’ Association (PTA) contributions, following renewed government directives against charging parents fees and other levies. The first casualties are often teachers hired to cover subjects …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Phaneroo Ministries International is set to hold the fifth edition of its Global Inter-University Conference (GIC) on November 14, bringing together students from universities and other institutions of higher learning for a day of spiritual, leadership and career-focused activities. The conference, scheduled to begin …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Deputy speaker of parliament has urged the European Union to increase humanitarian support, warning that a deep funding shortfall is straining public services and host communities as the country continues to shelter more than two million refugees and asylum-seekers. Thomas Tayebwa made the appeal …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) is considering a hike in registration fees for candidates sitting national examinations. Sources have indicated to URN that the proposal is among the issues the UNEB board and its committees have been discussing this week. The examination body assesses …

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Karuziika Palace, the official residence of the Tooro king, is undergoing a traditional cleansing process following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The exercise is also part of preparations made for the new king, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, to occupy …