Two Pupils Killed in Star Junior School Bus Crash
What began as a bright Sunday morning filled with songs and excitement turned devastating when a school bus carrying pupils from Star Junior School in Makindye overturned along the Mityana Road, killing at least two children and injuring several others. The pupils had spent the day on an educational excursion
Rev. Canon Joshua Kugonza Consecrated as Third Bishop of Masindi-Kitara Diocese
Rev. Canon Joshua Kugonza has been consecrated and enthroned as the third Bishop of Masindi-Kitara Diocese in a colorful ceremony held at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Masindi town. The event was presided over by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu. In his
Former Minister Rhoda Kalema Dies at 96
Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, one of Uganda’s most influential political pioneers and affectionately remembered as the “Mother of Parliament,” has died at the age of 96. A trailblazer for women in leadership, Kalema’s political journey stretched across Uganda’s most turbulent and transformative eras. Born in May 1929 at Butikkiro, the
Mvara Secondary School gets inclusive ICT Lab
MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation, has commissioned a state-of-the-art computer laboratory at Mvara Secondary School in Arua City, further cementing its Shs 1 billion investment in expanding digital access to underserved and inclusive learning institutions across the country. The new ICT facility is one of 11 labs being rolled out
NRM primaries proved that it is still a popular political party which is here to stay
By David Serumaga Under the multiparty system, political parties are expected to hold primary elections, allowing members to elect competent candidates who will then compete against flag bearers from other parties. The NRM party has consistently organised these primaries at both local and national levels since 2006, including in 2011
Uganda Co-Hosting CHAN 2024 is a Landmark Achievement in the Country’s Sports
By Carolyne Muyama The opportunity for Uganda to co-host the 2024 African Nations Championship alongside Kenya and Tanzania transcends football. It is a chance for African players to showcase their talent on the continental stage since CHAN features only local talent. This tournament boosts morale and pride in homegrown athletes
Tullow’s Gabon Exit Highlights Rising Role of African Firms in Upstream Sector
Tullow Oil has finalized the sale of its non-operated interests in Gabon to Gabon Oil Company (GOC) for $307 million, marking a strategic portfolio shift for the UK-based independent and a notable development for Gabon’s energy sector. The transaction transfers Tullow’s remaining production interests – estimated to contribute approximately 10,000
NEED Suspends Kabuleta Over Misconduct, Tribal Allegations
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party has suspended its president, Joseph Kiiza Kabuleta, for 90 days, citing gross misconduct, tribal discrimination, and violation of party protocols. In a strongly worded statement issued Thursday, the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) said Kabuleta had unilaterally declared himself the party’s presidential flag
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CCBA Marks Ninth Anniversary with Expansion, Tech Innovation and Recycling Push
Nine years after its landmark merger, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) is celebrating nearly a decade of sustained growth, investment, and community-centered development—solidifying its role as the largest Coca-Cola bottling partner on the African continent. This milestone is more than a corporate anniversary; it’s a continuation of a legacy that began
