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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

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.

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

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.

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

Ssenyonyi, Ruhindi, Kabanda petitions among 20 before Kampala court PML Daily

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has raised fresh concern over the reported deterioration in the health of its founding president, Dr Kizza Besigye, who has been in detention for more than two years. The party is calling for Besigye's immediate and unconditional release on medical and humanitarian grounds, arguing that his political differences with the government should not pr

Fik Fameica has once again escaped a potentially serious road accident, four years after surviving a similar incident, with his latest journey ending in a crash that left his team shaken and Mozelo Kidz hospitalised. Fameica and his team were involved in an accident on Sunday night while returning to Kampala from Lira, where they […] The post Fik Fameica survives another road accident as Mozelo Kidz hospitalised firs

Prince David Kijanangoma Araali, a member of the Tooro royal family and elder brother of Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, has died after a prolonged battle with throat cancer. The prince died at the Uganda Cancer Institute in Mulago, Kampala, on Tuesday, according to his family. Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma announced his brother’s death in […] The post Tooro Prince David Kijanangoma Dies After Battle With Throat

Northern Uganda’s emerging musicians are using smartphones, streaming and social media to take Acholi, Lango and other local sounds beyond the region, challenging Kampala’s long-standing dominance of Uganda’s music industry while building a new creative economy at home.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has postponed its engagement with Bank of Uganda after the central bank failed to provide satisfactory explanations over a Shs140.487 billion guarantee issued to Habba Group that has remained outstanding since 2017. The committee on Monday questioned Bank of … The post COSASE piles pressure on BoU

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has raised fresh concern over the reported deterioration in the health of its founding president, Dr Kizza Besigye, who has been in detention for more than two years. The party is calling for Besigye’s immediate and unconditional release on medical and humanitarian grounds, arguing … The post FDC raises concern over Besigye’s deteriorating health in detent

Tooro Crown Prince David Kiijanangoma Araali has died at the Uganda Cancer Institute in Mulago, Kampala, journalist Andrew Irumba has reported. Kiijanangoma, an elder brother to the newly installed Tooro King, Edward Kiijanangoma Amooti, reportedly succumbed to throat cancer. In a statement announcing the death, Irumba described the development as a breaking tragedy for the […] The post Tooro Crown Prince David Kiija

Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Namilyango College and last year’s Ladies winners, Bweranyangi Girls School, have won the first leg of the Hima Cement-sponsored Clash of Titans at Uganda Golf Club. The Ngonians, as they are commonly known, garnered 356 points from the 15 schools. Kings College Buddo was runner-up with 352 points … The post Namilyango, Bweranyangi win Leg 1 of the Hima Clash of Titans appeared first

Are you wondering who occupies the countless expensive apartments going up daily in Kampala and its suburbs? The answer you are looking for is: married people searching for a ‘painkiller’. I understand, concubines and side dishes are no longer called such; instead, they now refer to them as ‘Panadol’ by cheating spouses claiming unhappiness and […] The post Sex Talk: Be mindful; the world is very different appeared f

A prolonged period of dry weather is raising concerns about food production and rural livelihoods across Uganda, even as urban residents in Kampala contend with heat, dust, and reduced business activity. Farmers in several districts report that crops have begun to wither after more than a month without significant rainfall, raising the risk of poor […] The post Prolonged dry spell threatens crop yields appeared first

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has opposed a proposal to develop part of Kampala's Constitutional Square into an eco-friendly hotel and shopping mall, warning that it will challenge any attempt to alienate the public land in court.

Kampala Floods: PM Nabbanja Sets Two-Week Timeline for Verification, Payment of Victims ChimpReports

Kampala High Court sets election petitions rolling as judges push for speedy trials PML Daily

Judges caution against delays as 2026 Kampala election petitions enter pre-trial stage Daily Monitor