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Busoga praises ministers for supporting burials, improving infrastructures

Uganda, May 6 -- It's a common practice, especially in rural areas across the country, for locals to call their leaders, including Members of Parliament, to offer support during moments of joy and sor... Read More


Stage set for Museveni's 7th term swearing-in ceremony

Uganda, May 6 -- Preparations are high, with 35 heads of state already confirmed to attend as the days draw closer to the swearing-in of President Yoweri Museveni for the 7th elective term of office, ... Read More


Scientists eye monthly HIV jab to replace pills

Uganda, May 6 -- Ugandan researchers and health officials have revealed ongoing plans to introduce long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (ART) that can replace daily pills with injections ever... Read More


Properties worth millions lost in Wakiso furniture fire

Uganda, May 6 -- Fire on Tuesday night gutted two furniture workshops on Kampala-Mityana Highway in Bunwe village, Buloba, in Wakiso District owners in losses. The fire is suspected to have been spar... Read More


Budget deficit widens as govt spending overruns revenues

Uganda, May 6 -- Government continues to face growing fiscal pressure after spending significantly exceeded revenue collections in the first seven months of the 2025/26 financial year. The State of t... Read More


Encroachment threatens Masaka cultural heritage

Uganda, May 6 -- For generations, Uganda's cultural identity across its diverse cultural institutions has been closely intertwined with nature. Forests, wetlands, rivers, and wildlife have not only s... Read More


Nile Star Bus Company suspended after crash leaves seven dead

Uganda, May 6 -- The government has suspended the Nile Star Bus Company from transport services for 30 days following a road crash along the Arua-Karuma highway that left seven people dead and 13 inju... Read More


No more excuses, minister orders overhaul of delayed digital plate system

Uganda, May 6 -- Government has moved to quicken the troubled rollout of digital number plates, promising one-hour vehicle registration and issuing tough directives to eliminate delays that have frust... Read More


Uganda's secondary cities will not succeed by design alone

Uganda, May 6 -- Uganda has taken a deliberate step in recognising the role of secondary cities under Uganda National Development Plan IV(NDPIV). The ambition is clear: to decentralise growth, unlock ... Read More


Press freedom needs discipline

Uganda, May 6 -- Last Sunday, May 3, 2026, was World Press Freedom Day. I showed up at the UBC grounds in Kampala for a simple reason, to walk, listen, and absorb wisdom. Indeed, we marched about sev... Read More