Diamond Platnumz set for Kampala meet-and-greet dinner – Sqoop
Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz is set to meet fans and guests at a private dinner at Kampala Marriott Hotel on October 29, a day before headlining Comedy Store Uganda’s 10th anniversary concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval. The exclusive meet-and-greet dinner will feature Rwandan singer The Ben, DJ Sheilah Gashumba and guitarist Myko Ouma, according […]
President Museveni roots for geriatrician in every district, law to protect older persons
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for a deliberate and comprehensive policy to support Uganda’s older persons, including specialised healthcare, stronger family protection and improved economic empowerment. President Museveni made the call today while hosting Uganda’s celebrations to mark the International Day of Older Persons at State House, Entebbe. The scientific and virtual celebration was […]
China-Africa ties hailed as Uganda hosts inaugural African Dragon Boat Racing competition
The Special Presidential Assistant on Press and Mobilisation and Deputy Press Secretary to H.E the President, Alhaji Faruk Kirunda, has commended the longstanding relationship between China and Africa, describing sport as an important avenue for strengthening people-to-people ties, tourism and investment. Alhaji Kirunda made the remarks today while officiating at Uganda’s first-ever African Dragon Boat […]
UPDF says deserter Mabonga wanted over alleged extortion, fraud
KAMPALA — The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed criminal allegations attributed to Lt Herbert Matanda Mabonga against the military leadership and the President, describing the claims as unsubstantiated and alleging that the officer is wanted over separate criminal offences. In a statement issued Thursday, October 1, 2026, Col. Chris Magezi, the Acting Director […]
Trade ministry to inquire into China Town supermarket expansion
Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC-Central Government) have tasked the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives to address public concerns over the growing number of China Town Super Store outlets in the capital, Kampala. The legislators said the expansive stores should be regulated to ensure that their operations do not create unfair competition or […]
Theft, distress and abuse: Inside Makerere’s MakSafeSpace reports
Theft and loss of property, not violence, is the most commonly reported safeguarding concern on MakSafeSpace, Makerere University’s online reporting platform, according to figures on its public dashboard. The dashboard shows roughly 224 incidents logged across five categories of harm. Material loss and theft lead with about 69 reports, followed by emotional distress at about […]
Ugandan designer showcases Bark Cloth in Manchester – Sqoop
Ugandan fashion house IGC Fashion has made its debut at Manchester Fashion Week in the United Kingdom with a collection inspired by traditional bark cloth and the environmental cost of modern fashion. The collection, titled Lubugo Taka, was showcased last month, marking what the fashion house described as the first appearance by a Ugandan fashion […]
Cavendish University’s Senya Victoria Diana Crowned Miss University Uganda 2026
Senya Victoria Diana, a second-year Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting student at Cavendish University Uganda, has been crowned Miss University Uganda 2026. Senya took the top prize during the grand finale held at Fusion Auto Spa on September 25, 2026, in an event that brought together university students from across Uganda. ADVERTISEMENT She was joined among […]
Kazibwe Kapo wants all his alleged children identified before his passing
Singer Kazibwe Kapo has politely called upon any woman who may have a child she claims is his to bring the child to him while he is still alive. Kapo says he is willing to subject any such child to a DNA test to establish paternity before introducing them to the other children he already […]
Uganda to Host Inaugural Conference on Military Operations Other Than War
KAMPALA — Uganda will next week host the inaugural conference on Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW), bringing together Chiefs of Defence Forces from 14 African countries, peace support mission commanders and representatives of continental and regional security organisations. The four-day conference, organised by the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and the Uganda People’s […]