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Presidential Envoy praises Museveni’s decades of sacrifice, peace-building and service to Uganda and East Africa By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com KAMPALA, UGANDA — As he sat in his office at Kampala Kingdom on Tuesday, the familiar rhythm of official business continued around Vice President Emeritus and Presidential Envoy on Political Affairs Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi. From his […] The post YOUR LEGACY LIGHTS THE

WHAT NEXT FOR SHAKIRA OKOOBAH? MISS TOURISM EAST AFRICA FIRST RUNNER-UP SETS HER SIGHTS ON COMMUNITY CHANGE From the cultural heart of Busoga to the regional tourism stage, Okoobah says her crown is only the beginning By Brian Mugenyi KAMPALA, UGANDA — One by one, the dream that once appeared distant is […] The post WHAT NEXT FOR SHAKIRA OKOOBAH? MISS TOURISM EAST AFRICA FIRST RUNNER-UP SETS HER SIGHTS ON COMMUNITY C

Fly Entebbe Express has given passengers one month to claim luggage and other personal belongings left behind in its vehicles, warning that unclaimed items may eventually be handed to police, disposed of or donated under its procedures.

Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi has criticised a proposal to redevelop Kampala’s City Square for commercial purposes, warning that the city risks losing one of its remaining public green spaces.

FORT PORTAL — The coronation of Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as the new Omukama of Tooro is set to take place on September 29, 2026, Omujwera Musuuga Charles Kamurasi has confirmed. The announcement sets the date for the formal enthronement of Prince Edward following the death of his predecessor, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru […] The post Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I to Be Crowned Tooro King on September 29

Beyond potholes, puddles: Strategic lessons for Kampala from India’s municipal giant Daily Monitor

Mukono High Court rejects six videos in Bbaale election petition Daily Monitor

Nameere faces court challenge as Masaka, Luweero handle election petitions Daily Monitor

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s electric mobility company Spiro has signed a strategic partnership with Yadea, the world’s largest manufacturer of electric two-wheelers, to scale sustainable electric transport across the African continent. The collaboration brings together Yadea’s global manufacturing and research and development capabilities with Spiro’s operational network and battery-swapping ecosyste

Dangerous taxis return to Kampala roads despite 100-day crackdown monitor.co.ug

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has not made any decision to give away or allocate land at City Square for a proposed commercial development, his Deputy Press Secretary and Special Presidential Assistant–Press and Mobilisation, Alhaji Faruk Kirunda, has said. Alhaji Kirunda said a letter dated August 30, 2026, in which President Museveni directed the […] The post President Museveni yet to decide on City Sq

Kanungu water project Archives PML Daily

Police in Lira City West Division have arrested 11 people in an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected criminals linked to a series of offences in the area. The operation was conducted…

The High Court in Luweero has allowed former Nakaseke Central MP Allan Mayanja to introduce supplementary evidence from a handwriting expert in his election petition challenging State Minister for Kampala Kabuye Kyofa’s victory.

The High Court in Jinja has limited election petition hearings to four days each and barred bloggers and vloggers from recording proceedings, while allowing journalists to record after concerns were raised over media freedom.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | MTN Mobile Money Uganda has injected Shs15 million into the Sprint for Lwakataka, supporting preparations for veteran rally driver Ponsiano Lwakataka’s return to competitive motorsport as he marks 25 years on Uganda’s rally circuit. The contribution makes MTN MoMo the official payments partner for the Sprint for Lwakataka, scheduled for … The post MTN MoMo injects Shs15m into Lwakataka’s motor

Government schools in Lira City have recorded low learner attendance on the second day of the third term, with some schools reporting enrolment levels below 50 per cent, while private…

MV Rafiki to resume Bukasa-Entebbe route after 16-day suspension Daily Monitor

FORT PORTAL — Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly endorsed Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, also known by his regnal name Nyabongo I, as the new Omukama of Tooro. In a post on X on Tuesday, September 15, Gen. Muhoozi declared that the new monarch was “His Majesty Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I” and […] The post Gen. Muhoozi backs Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as new Tooro King, calls for coronation app

Born to Amos Kaguta and Esteri Kokundeka, Museveni grew up in a pastoralist family. He attended Kyamate Elementary School, Mbarara High School and Ntare School before travelling to Tanzania for higher education.

The Indian community in Jinja and Buikwe districts has launched a blood donation campaign targeting 10,000 units, more than three times the 3,000 units targeted in previous years, amid continued blood shortages in health facilities.

MTN Uganda’s investment in golf continues to gain momentum, with 181 golfers taking part in the September edition of the MTN Quarterly Tee at Entebbe Club, following a competitive second leg of the MTN Pro Tee that brought together professional and amateur golfers.