Fishermen demand heightened security on Lake Albert
The fishing communities at Kyehoro landing site in Kikuube district are demanding heightened security on Lake Albert following attacks by suspected Congolese gunmen. Silver Isingoma, a fisherman at the landing…
PLU Joins NRM to Rally Support for Museveni Ahead of September 23 Nomination
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) is set to be formally nominated as the ruling party’s candidate for the 2026 presidential elections on Tuesday, 23 September…
What the 13.5% NSSF Interest Means for Members
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has declared an interest rate of 13.5% for the financial year 2024/25, a jump from 11.5% the previous year. The Fund says the declaration…
Two Children Electrocuted in Masindi as Illegal Power Connections Turn Deadly
Grief has engulfed Southern Cell in Masindi Municipality after two children, aged between one and four years, died in a tragic electrocution incident on Monday afternoon. How the Tragedy Happened…
Uganda Cranes Keep Focus After Victory Over Somalia
Uganda’s pursuit of a historic place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup gathered further momentum on Monday night as the Cranes beat Somalia 2-0 at Mandela National Stadium, their second…
Kikuube NRM Leaders Set 97% Target for 2026 Elections
Leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Kikuube district have declared an ambitious target ahead of the 2026 general elections: securing 97% of the vote for President Yoweri…
Modi and Putin Strengthen Ties at SCO Summit Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions and Car Sharing Gesture
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, to discuss deepening bilateral relations. The…
Busoga Celebrates Royal Blessing, as Kyabazinga Welcomes Twin Princes
The Kingdom of Busoga is abuzz with joy following the birth of twin sons to His Majesty William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Nadiope Gabula IV, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, and his wife,…
Ex-MUBS Principal Remanded Over Abuse of Office
Former Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Principal Prof. Waswa Balunywa has been remanded to Luzira Prison after appearing in court on charges of abuse of office. He is scheduled to…
Two Chinese Nationals Remanded Over Alleged Theft from EACOP Sites
Two Chinese nationals, Qiao Tian Peng and Zhang Dong Geng, have been remanded to Kiryatete Government Prison in Hoima City over allegations of stealing construction materials from East African Crude…
