Balaam’s Employee Drowns in River Nile
Musasizi Yusuf, an employee of Minister of State for Children Balaam Barugahara and a member of his campaign team, has tragically drowned in the River Nile. According to reports, Musasizi was en route to Adjumani when the incident occurred. He had gone swimming at Sinyanya Landing Site, where he was
Indomie Crowned Most Preferred Noodles Brand in East Africa
Indomie Instant Noodles has been named the Most Preferred Noodles Brand in East Africa at the 2025 East Africa Brand Quality Awards (EABQA), held at the Golf Course Hotel in Kampala. This prestigious recognition reaffirms Indomie’s position as a trusted, consistent, and proudly homegrown favorite across the region. Marking its
FUFA Suspends New Format of Uganda Premier League
The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) Executive Committee has decided to suspend the implementation of the new format for the 2025/2026 StarTimes Uganda Premier League season. This decision follows consultations with UPL clubs, league sponsors, and the Uganda Premier League Board. As a result, Rule 14:4-12 of the FUFA
OPUS Launches The Investec Easies
A new global award launches today to recognise the world’s most promising early-stage entrepreneurs, giving founders leading companies that are under four years old and pre-Series A a platform to celebrate their critical work. The Investec Early-Stage Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (“The Investec Easies”), powered by OPUS, are the
Pictorial: Irene Ntale Weds Vincent Kalibbala
Singer Irene Ntale Nassuna has exchanged vows with her fiancé, Vincent Kalibbala, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rubaga. The wedding took place just days after a lavish traditional introduction ceremony held in Kulambiro, Kampala. However, one detail stood out — the introduction did not take place at her parents’ home, as
UNATU Suspends 32-Day Sit-Down Strike
The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has announced the temporary suspension of its 32-day sit-down strike to allow three parliamentary committees to address the union’s concerns. The committees involved are the Committee on Education, the Committee on Public Service, and the Committee on Local Government. The suspension was announced by
Court blocs Uganda Law Society AGM
The High Court in Kampala has blocked the Uganda Law Society from holding its Annual General Meeting scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe. The AGM was primarily intended to elect leaders to represent the Society at the Judicial Service Commission and other statutory bodies,
Court releases ASP Nsiima After Assault Charges
The City Hall Grade One Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Clive Nsiima, who had spent two days on remand at Luzira Prison. Nsiima faces charges of assault and malicious damage to property following a widely circulated CCTV video that showed him slapping a supermarket
Tumwebaze Applauds Inspire Africa Group for Advancing Coffee Value Addition
The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, has commended Inspire Africa Group for its significant strides in coffee value addition in Uganda. Tumwebaze made the remarks during a visit to the Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo District, conducted as part of his oversight role in the coffee
African Leaders to Champion Water, Sanitation and Climate Resilience in Madrid
As Africa grapples with intensifying droughts, floods, and water insecurity, government ministers and leaders from across the continent are uniting ahead of the 2025 Sector Ministers’ Meeting (SMM), which will take place on October 22–23 in Madrid, Spain. The meeting co-convened by the Government of Spain, UNICEF, and the Sanitation
