Former NTV news anchor Raymond Mujuni lands new job at Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Former NTV Uganda news anchor Raymond Mujuni has been appointed Senior Policy Adviser at Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Although the ministry has not yet issued an official statement on the appointment, it was publicly disclosed by Jan Sadek, the European Union Ambassador to Uganda. In a post on X, Sadek congratulated Mujuni following a […]
64th Independence Day to Be Celebrated at State House – Minister Babalanda
KAMPALA — Uganda’s 64th Independence Day celebrations will be held at State House, Entebbe, on Friday, October 9, 2026, with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni expected to officiate, Minister for the Presidency Milly Babirye Babalanda has announced. Briefing the media at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, Babalanda said the celebrations will be conducted virtually, with […]
MPs Raise Alarm Over Falling Shilling, Escalating Fuel Costs
The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has raised concern over the continued depreciation of the Ugandan shilling against the US dollar, warning that the weakening currency is likely to increase the cost of doing business, particularly for importers who rely on foreign exchange to pay for goods and services. Ssenyonyi alluded to the […]
President Museveni, Nigerian investor discuss investment opportunities in Uganda
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met and held fruitful discussions with Nigerian investor Dr. Abbas A. Waziri, Group Chairman of Resident Group PLC at State House Entebbe. During the meeting held this afternoon, President Museveni and his guest discussed investment opportunities in Uganda and strengthening economic ties between the East African country and Nigeria. Dr. […]
“Stand with her”: Minister Justine Nameere calls for justice for Makerere acid attack survivor
Minister of State for Local Government Justine Nameere has called on Ugandans to back acid attack survivor Hanifa Nakiryowa’s fight for justice, 15 years after the attack that disfigured her. In a video circulating on TikTok, Nameere, who is also the Woman MP for Masaka City, said Nakiryowa’s case remains unfinished because no one has […]
Kira receptionist wins fourth motorcycle in KBET and VROOOM giveaway
Ninsiima Rominate, a receptionist from Kira in Wakiso District, has won the fourth motorcycle in the ongoing KBET and VROOOM giveaway by Kagwirawo. Rominate, who regularly places bets through USSD, emerged as this week’s winner despite having lost all her recent betting receipts. Her missing receipts did not prevent her from taking part in the […]
Mark Da Urban Officially Announces Exit From Urban Trendz
. October 6, 2026 2 Views Mark Da Urban has officially confirmed his split from Urban Trendz Entertainment, announcing Wazo Dazo as his new management and representation team. The Ugandan dancehall recording and performing artist issued an official public notice informing his music listeners and business partners that he has ended his affiliation with Urban […]
Police detain CN Sugar agent over disputed 16,830-acre land claim in Busia
Police in Busia District have detained a CN Sugar Limited agent over allegations of fraud and misrepresentation in a dispute involving the company’s claim to about 16,830 acres of land in the district. Joseph Nyongeza, who is linked to one of the disputed properties in Dabani Sub-county, was arrested after residents protested at the office […]
Ugandans in diaspora urged to turn remittances into investments
Ugandans living abroad have been urged to channel part of the money they send home into businesses, property and other investments that can generate long-term income instead of using most of it for immediate household needs. The call was made during an X Space hosted by Equity Bank Uganda on 30 September 2026 under the […]
KCCA enforcement officer remanded over alleged rape of university student arrested for stepping on grass
A Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) enforcement officer is on remand in Luzira after being charged in connection with the alleged rape and online harassment of a 23-year-old university student who was picked up for walking on a city green belt. Ismail Osena, 36, of Salaama Road in Makindye Division, appeared before Grade One Magistrate […]