M23 Cries Foul as Belgian Boots Hit Congolese Soil

Belgium has deployed hundreds of soldiers to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a controversial military mission that risks further inflaming tensions in the volatile region. Between 300…

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Museveni Pushes for Regional Trade Dominance at Munyonyo Conference

Uganda’s ambitious plan to grow its economy tenfold takes center stage this week as government officials, business leaders, and development partners gather at Speke Resort Munyonyo for the crucial Trade…

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Nalukoola Finally Gazetted as Kawempe North MP After Tense Wait

The political tension in Kawempe North has finally eased after the Electoral Commission officially gazetted Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as the area’s new Member of Parliament. The long-awaited announcement, published in…

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Secure Our Digital Future: Opposition Sounds Alarm Over Uganda’s Cybercrime Crisis

Uganda’s opposition has issued an urgent warning about the country’s growing vulnerability to cybercrime, demanding immediate government action to strengthen digital defenses. The call comes as shocking new figures reveal…

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Electricity Chaos: How Government Bungled the Umeme Takeover

Uganda’s electricity sector stands at a dangerous crossroads as the government stumbles through a poorly planned takeover from power distributor Umeme Limited. What should have been a carefully managed transition…

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Nalukoola Vows to Storm Govt Printer Over Delayed Swearing-In

Kawempe North MP-elect Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola has issued a stern warning to authorities, threatening to personally confront officials at the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) over delays in publishing…

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Nnaabegereka Celebrates 20 Years of Hope at Masaka School for the Deaf

The Nnaabegereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda, has applauded Masaka School for the Deaf for its outstanding work in transforming the lives of children with hearing impairments. She made the remarks…

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Parliament Approves Controversial Loan for Umeme Buyout Amid Transparency Concerns

In a heated session on Thursday, 20 March 2025, Uganda’s Parliament approved a government request to secure a loan exceeding US$190 million from Stanbic Bank Uganda to facilitate the buyout…

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Uganda Sends Troops to South Sudan: Parliament Backs UPDF Deployment for Peace Mission

In a significant move to address rising tensions in South Sudan, Uganda’s Parliament has approved the deployment of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to the neighboring country. The decision…

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Uganda Red Cross Delivers Food Aid to Sudanese Refugees in Kiryandongo

The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) has launched a food donation initiative to support over 600 Sudanese refugee families, predominantly Muslim, currently residing in the Kiryandongo refugee settlement. The donation,…

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