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Today in History: Yoweri Museveni is Born in Ntungamo

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.

Nile Post · 15 Sept 2026

Road trip to Mbarara ends in a night of music and dance

The party began long before the first performer stepped onto the stage. By the time Club Canvas On the Move reached GKAT Resort in Mbarara on Saturday night, the travelling crowd had already spent hours turning a journey from Kampala into an experience of its own. The convoy set off from Shell Lugogo in the […] The post Road trip to Mbarara ends in a night of music and dance first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda enter

Sqoop Uganda · 14 Sept 2026

Chappa League XI: Crunch Quarter-Finals Set Ahead of ‘Obunuzi’ Finale

We had a very successful regular season where the top eight marched to the quarters. Today, we held the draw and it is known who faces who. I call upon the alumni and well-wishers to come up in big numbers on 19th September 2026 for the grand finale at Mbarara High School playgrounds. It will be a fun day with more than football to showcase. I thank all our sponsors led by Guinness for standing with us throughout the

Nile Post · 10 Sept 2026

Two Arrested Over Beheading of 29-Year-Old Man in Mbarara

Police in Mbarara District have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder and alleged beheading of a 29-year-old man in Rwanyamahembe Town Council. The suspects have been identified as Tukahirwa Rodgers and Nasasira Darius, both residents of Bwizibwera area, Mbarara District. The deceased has been identified as Arinaitwe Richard, a resident of Bwizibwera Lower […] The post Two Arrested Over Beheading of 29-

Watchdog Uganda · 8 Sept 2026

Finance key to unlocking Uganda’s Shs1,800tn growth ambition, Housing Finance Bank says

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s ambition to expand its economy nearly tenfold by 2040 will depend largely on the country’s ability to mobilise and channel capital into businesses, housing and infrastructure, Housing Finance Bank has said. The bank made the call at the REDi Mbarara 2026 – Ankole Real Estate & Infrastructure Conference … The post Finance key to unlocking Uganda’s Shs1,800tn growth ambition

The Independent Uganda · 31 Aug 2026

Prof. Eli Katunguka, Awich Pollar and Mary Matsiko Appointed to Ntare School Board of Governors

MBARARA — The Ministry of Education and Sports has appointed Prof. Eli Katunguka Rwakishaya, Vice Chancellor of Kyambogo University and Chairman of the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), to the new Board of Governors of Ntare School. Katunguka is among nine members appointed to the governing board of the historic boys’ secondary school, with […] The post Prof. Eli Katunguka, Awich Pollar and Mary Matsiko A

SoftPower News · 31 Aug 2026

Rwanda: RDF, UPDF Hold Proximity Commanders Meeting in Mbarara

[New Times] Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) officers held their eighth Proximity Commanders' Meeting in Mbarara, Uganda, on Thursday, August 27, to strengthen coordination and address security issues along the Rwanda-Uganda border.

AllAfrica · 28 Aug 2026