
A dramatic pre-dawn security operation unfolded in Mbarara City on Saturday when police and UPDF forces intercepted ten buses loaded with 840 youths suspected to have been mobilized under Aim Global, a scheme authorities have repeatedly warned Ugandans about.
NEWSA dramatic pre-dawn security operation unfolded in Mbarara City on Saturday when police and UPDF forces intercepted ten buses loaded with 840 youths suspected to have been mobilized under Aim Global, a scheme authorities have repeatedly warned Ugandans about.
NEWSThe bodies of David Mutaaga (69) and his wife Florence Mutaaga (62), who were tragically murdered in their Entebbe home in July, are set to be repatriated to Zurich, Switzerland, where their children have chosen to lay them to rest.
NEWSUganda is celebrating a historic milestone after top referee Shamirah Nabadda was officially named the 2025 CAF Women’s Referee of the Year, a recognition that cements her status as one of Africa’s finest match officials.
POLITICALThe National Unity Platform (NUP) campaign trail surged through the remote corners of Terego and Maracha districts, delivering yet another powerful message of freedom and liberation. The team was met with overwhelming excitement, mirroring the massive reception earlier witnessed in Arua and neighbouring districts.
POLITICALRubaga North is witnessing a renewed wave of political energy as Abubaker Kawalya, one of the most trusted and charismatic young leaders in Kampala, intensifies his door-to-door mobilization ahead of the 2026 elections.
NEWSMadada is among 11 NUP members charged with participating in what prosecutors allege was an unlawful military-style parade at the party’s Makerere-Kavule headquarters on 12 February 2025. She was arrested in September at the Uganda-Kenya border in Busia and has been on remand since.
POLITICALPresident Museveni opens new NRM regional HQ ahead of 2026 campaign
POLITICALArua District and Arua City were turned upside down on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, as NUP presidential candidate Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, swept through the region in a campaign trail that quickly escalated into one of the most dramatic political moments of the week.
NEWSUganda makes waves abroad: tourism delegation wows at Belgium Travel Expo
NEWSCranes battle North Africa: Uganda test themselves vs Morocco ahead of AFCON
TECHUganda’s oil and gas dreams just moved one giant step closer to reality after local companies were confirmed to have scooped contracts worth over $2.2 billion. According to the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), these awards are part of more than $7 billion already approved under the Tilenga, Kingfisher and EACOP projects.
Uganda's coffee sector celebrates unprecedented growth as exports reach historic milestone, positioning the country as Africa's leading coffee exporter.
Government unveils comprehensive artificial intelligence roadmap aimed at positioning Uganda as East Africa's AI innovation hub with focus on agriculture, healthcare, and education.
Kampala-based tech company SolarAqua wins international award for innovative off-grid water solution serving 200,000 rural Ugandans.
Ministry of Health launches nationwide distribution of WHO-approved R21 malaria vaccine, targeting 3 million children under five years old.
Government allocates UGX 1.2 trillion for PDM Phase Two, targeting rural transformation and poverty reduction across all parishes.
Health Ministry launches free HPV vaccination for 1.2 million girls aged 10-14 to combat cervical cancer, Uganda's leading cancer killer.
Parliament approves new 5% digital tax on streaming, e-commerce, and online services to capture revenue from Uganda's growing digital economy, expected to generate UGX 300 billion annually.
Zembo secures $10M Series A funding to expand electric motorcycle operations across East Africa with battery-swapping technology.
Mulago Hospital unveils UGX 45 billion cancer center with modern radiotherapy equipment, tripling treatment capacity for Ugandan patients.
Afrigo Band announces massive golden jubilee concert at Kololo on February 14th, celebrating 50 years of Ugandan music excellence.
MTN Uganda launches 5G network in Kampala with speeds 10x faster than 4G, targeting nationwide coverage by 2026.
Kampala startup AgroTech Uganda launches FarmSmart, an AI-powered app providing 15,000+ farmers with weather forecasts, crop disease alerts, and direct market access in local languages.
President Museveni establishes independent anti-corruption task force with powers to freeze accounts and make arrests, targeting procurement fraud and misappropriation costing Uganda UGX 10 trillion annually.
MTN Uganda launches 5G network in Kampala and five major cities with speeds up to 100x faster than 4G, investing USD 200 million to transform healthcare, education, and business sectors.
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NEWSCranes battle North Africa: Uganda test themselves vs Morocco ahead of AFCON
TECHUganda’s oil and gas dreams just moved one giant step closer to reality after local companies were confirmed to have scooped contracts worth over $2.2 billion. According to the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), these awards are part of more than $7 billion already approved under the Tilenga, Kingfisher and EACOP projects.
Uganda's coffee sector celebrates unprecedented growth as exports reach historic milestone, positioning the country as Africa's leading coffee exporter.
Government unveils comprehensive artificial intelligence roadmap aimed at positioning Uganda as East Africa's AI innovation hub with focus on agriculture, healthcare, and education.
Kampala-based tech company SolarAqua wins international award for innovative off-grid water solution serving 200,000 rural Ugandans.
Ministry of Health launches nationwide distribution of WHO-approved R21 malaria vaccine, targeting 3 million children under five years old.
Government allocates UGX 1.2 trillion for PDM Phase Two, targeting rural transformation and poverty reduction across all parishes.
Health Ministry launches free HPV vaccination for 1.2 million girls aged 10-14 to combat cervical cancer, Uganda's leading cancer killer.
Parliament approves new 5% digital tax on streaming, e-commerce, and online services to capture revenue from Uganda's growing digital economy, expected to generate UGX 300 billion annually.
Zembo secures $10M Series A funding to expand electric motorcycle operations across East Africa with battery-swapping technology.
Mulago Hospital unveils UGX 45 billion cancer center with modern radiotherapy equipment, tripling treatment capacity for Ugandan patients.
Afrigo Band announces massive golden jubilee concert at Kololo on February 14th, celebrating 50 years of Ugandan music excellence.
MTN Uganda launches 5G network in Kampala with speeds 10x faster than 4G, targeting nationwide coverage by 2026.
Kampala startup AgroTech Uganda launches FarmSmart, an AI-powered app providing 15,000+ farmers with weather forecasts, crop disease alerts, and direct market access in local languages.
President Museveni establishes independent anti-corruption task force with powers to freeze accounts and make arrests, targeting procurement fraud and misappropriation costing Uganda UGX 10 trillion annually.
MTN Uganda launches 5G network in Kampala and five major cities with speeds up to 100x faster than 4G, investing USD 200 million to transform healthcare, education, and business sectors.