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
Dettol Launches Hygiene Quest to Equip Children with health Skills
Dettol, a leading hygiene and disinfection brand under Reckitt, marked Global Handwashing Day with the launch of Phase Two of the Dettol Hygiene Quest, an innovative global education program that equips young children with essential hygiene skills for life. The program targets children aged 5 to 11 years, their teachers and families,
Buddo on the spot Over Alleged Bias in Suspension of S4 students
King’s College Budo is under fire following a wave of allegations over its handling of a disciplinary incident involving Senior Four students. The controversy, which has sparked widespread concern among parents, educators, and the general public, centres on events that unfolded on Saturday, 11 October, during the school’s traditional “morning
Museveni: Raila Odinga was freedom fighter and a true patriot
President Yoweri Museveni has mourned the passing of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a freedom fighter and a true patriot. Odinga passed away yesterday in Kochi, India, after suffering a cardiac arrest. “It is with a lot of sadness that I received the news of
Emirates marks 25 years with 2.8 million passengers in Uganda
Emirates had marked 25 years of operations to Uganda since the inaugural flight in 2000. Emirates has transported 2.8 million passengers on 15,900 flights, connecting passengers from Uganda, with its vast global network, via Dubai. Over the years, Emirates has steadily and strategically scaled its operations to Entebbe, evolving with customer demand. At
