Government Signs Shs232 Billion Contract for Kabalega Airport Passenger Terminal
Government has signed a Shs232 billion contract with Egypt’s SAMCO National Construction Company Ltd for the construction of a passenger terminal at Kabalega International Airport in Hoima District, as Uganda steps up preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The eight-month contract period places the project among the key infrastructure developments whose timely […]
EXPORT BOOST! New Academy Targets Coffee, Cocoa Traders
-Initiative seeks to bridge certification, quality and compliance gaps blocking Ugandan agricultural products from lucrative international markets. By Evans Najuna KAMPALA — Uganda’s coffee, cocoa and other agricultural exporters could soon find it easier to penetrate international markets following the launch of Control Union Academy Uganda, a new training initiative aimed at equipping farmers, traders and agribusiness […]
Ministry directs district leaders to prevent malpractice in 2026 PLE
Ministry directs local government leaders to prevent malpractice in 2026 PLE Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya instructs CAOs, city and municipal town clerks to coordinate examination management and ensure officers involved in malpractice face action under the law. By Brian Mugenyi In a bid to ensure free and fair exams in primary leaving Examination under […]
COST OF LIVING AGONY! Inflation Shoots To 5.8% As Food, Fuel Prices Soar
-UBOS figures show diesel prices jumped 49.2%, petrol 34.3% and food crop inflation hit 10.7%, with Kampala’s low-income households recording 6.7% annual inflation. By Evans Najuna KAMPALA — Uganda’s annual headline inflation has risen to 5.8 percent in October 2026, up from 4.1 percent recorded in September, driven by rising food prices, transport costs and increasing fuel […]
Ugandan Wildlife Veterinarian Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka Named Among Top 5 CNN Heroes of 2026
Kampala, October 31, 2026 — Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, has been selected as one of the Top 5 CNN Heroes of 2026, earning global recognition for her pioneering work protecting endangered mountain gorillas while improving the health and livelihoods of communities living alongside them. CNN announced the five finalists on October 28 […]
MC Kats vows never to manage artists again, says they forgot his sacrifices after making it
Renowned media personality MC Kats has ruled out ever managing musicians again, claiming that despite investing his time, money and energy into building several artists’ careers, he received little appreciation once they became successful. The outspoken media personality said he sacrificed a lot to help many musicians break into the industry, only to be forgotten […]
PAY OUR MONEY! Mbarara Revenue Collectors Threaten Town Clerk With Court Over Shs26.5M
By Amos Tayebwa MBARARA – Revenue collectors in Mbarara City South Division have accused Town Clerk Hajjat Sarah Nandawula of failing to pay them Shs26.5 million in outstanding commissions for revenue collection services, threatening to take legal action if the money is not released. The collectors, led by Ayubu Mubiru Ssemamba, claim they are yet […]
Gen Muhoozi Releases Retired Brig Gen Bakahumura, Vows to Repair Broken Relations
KAMPALA — Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered the immediate release of retired Brigadier General Charles Bakahumura from military detention, saying the decision is part of an effort to repair relations that were broken in the past. In a post on his official X account on Saturday, 31 October 2026, Gen Muhoozi […]
DJ Shafic Celebrates Best Diaspora Act Nomination Ahead of Music Tour In Amsterdam, London, and Nairobi
DJ Shafic, a.k.a. Mr. Vibes, is a happy man after being nominated in the Best Diaspora Act category at this year’s Hipipo Awards. Quick Info: Real Name: Shafic Kasiita Brand Name: DJ Shafic Date Of Birth: 2nd February 1992 Career: Deejay Years Active: 2011 to date Born and raised in Masaka, Uganda, to Musa Kasozi […]
Lutty Neika: I wouldn’t fight my woman for choosing a rich man
Musician Lutty Neika has revealed that he would not be angry if his partner left him for a wealthier man, arguing that everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue a better life. Speaking on Cruz Xclusive, Lutty recounted a painful experience in which a former girlfriend made her relationship with another man official without informing him, […]