Uganda to mark National day At Expo 2025 Osaka
Uganda will mark its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, on 8th October 2025, with a programme that brings together business, cultural, and diplomatic engagements. The event will showcase Uganda’s economic opportunities, cultural richness, and commitment to strengthening relations with Japan and the international community. Expo 2025, which opened
Palestine: the delusion of two-state solution
The need for a real solution rooted in history UNGA-80 convened under the theme “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development, and human rights”. The focus was on the recognition of the two-state solution for Palestine. Land as the national question The two-state solution means the apportionment of
CSOs call for strong families to curb early marriages
Community leaders, government officials, cultural and religious representatives, and young people gathered in Yumbe District for an intergenerational dialogue aimed at tackling teenage pregnancy, early marriage, and school dropout rates in the West Nile region. The event, held under the theme “Voices Unite: Faith, Culture and Youth for a Healthy West
Former UPDF Officer and Rebel Leader Col Kyakabale Dies
Colonel Anthony Kyakabale, a former National Resistance Army (NRA) fighter turned dissident, and later a retired officer of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has died, according to family sources But his life was far from ordinary, it was a story of war, loyalty, betrayal, exile, and an unexpected homecoming. Born
Church of Uganda Rejects New Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has announced that the Church of Uganda does not recognize the newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally. He stated that her office is no longer considered an “Instrument of Communion.” Yesterday, the Church of England named Sarah Mullally as the Archbishop of Canterbury-designate,
UK Appoints Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury
Dame Sarah Mullally has been named the new Archbishop of Canterbury-designate becoming the first woman ever appointed to the role. A former NHS chief nurse, the 63-year-old was ordained in 2006 and made history in 2018 when she became the first female Bishop of London the third most senior position
FANTA Introduces New Pineapple Flavour in Uganda
A new FANTA® flavour is adding a burst of deliciousness to the brand’s portfolio in Uganda with the launch of FANTA® Pineapple. This bolder, fruitier tasting beverage brings a splash of playfulness, fun, and refreshing enjoyment to fans across the country. Set to tantalise taste buds with its vibrant twist,
Unlawful drilling: Mufumbiro, Eddy Mutwe denied bail
The Kawempe Chief Magistrates’ Court has rejected the bail application of National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, Sauda Madaada, and eight other party members, pending investigation. The group, which is facing charges of unlawful drilling, conspiracy to commit a felony, and other related offenses, had applied for
Uganda secures Shs 1.7 billion to support emergency flood and landslide response
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a grant of $500,000 (Shs 1,733,308,500) from its Special Relief Fund to support Uganda’s Relief Emergency Response Project. The financing will provide urgent assistance to communities severely affected by floods and landslides in the Bulambuli, Kasese and
UDB secures Shs 103 billion to boost economic growth
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has successfully disbursed a USD 30 Million (Shs 103.9 billion) financing facility to Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDBL) in Uganda. This strategic facility marks ICD’s first Line of Finance transaction in
