Museveni Delegates Speaker Among to Represent Uganda at Pope Francis’ Funeral
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, is currently in Vatican City, Rome, where she is representing His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the funeral of Pope Francis. The funeral, set to take place at St. Peter’s Square, will be attended by several world leaders, including U.S. President Donald
Kabaka Mutebi: Pope Francis Was a Pillar of Moral and Spiritual Strength
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has mourned the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88 in his residence at the Vatican. According to the Vatican, the Holy Father succumbed to a stroke and heart failure. The Catholic Church and the Kingdom of Buganda have
Shincheonji Church of Jesus: The Only Church in the World to Fully Understand the Book of Revelation
There is a church that holds weekly Bible exams, with all of its members mastering the Book of Revelation. It is the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Chairman Lee Man-hee, hereafter Shincheonji Church of Jesus). From the moment of enrollment, members must attend
NIRA takes over Marriage Registration in the country
In a transformative milestone, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has officially assumed responsibility for marriage registration in Uganda—ushering in a new era of streamlined civil registration and renewed hope. Since taking over the function in late September 2024, NIRA has already generated over UGX 734 million in Non-Tax
Human Papillomavirus vaccination: Urgent steps needed to address low uptake amid rising hesitancy
By Dr. Sabrina Kitaka HPV is fueling high cervical cancer rates in sub-Saharan Africa despite the availability of effective vaccines. Yet uptake remains low, driven largely by vaccine hesitancy. In South Africa alone, most participants (71%) were hesitant to receive at least one of the vacines in the country, according
The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp Set to Offer Elevated Luxury in the Wild
The Ritz-Carlton is poised to unveil a new era of luxury hospitality in Kenya with the highly anticipated opening of the brand’s first luxury safari camp. Expected to open this August, The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp will bring the brand’s legendary service and elegant style to the heart of
AFSA Launches Seed is Life Campaign to Defend Farmer-Managed Seed Systems
The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) has launched its “Seed is Life” campaign—an urgent initiative promoting Farmer-Managed Seed Systems (FMSS) and resisting the spread of chemical-intensive, monoculture industrial agriculture across the continent. The campaign aligns with International Seeds Day, amplifying the voices of those advocating for patent-free seeds
Ofwono Opondo Resigns, Set to Hand Over Office on Monday
Ofwono Opondo, the Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, has officially resigned, announcing his intention to join elective politics ahead of the 2026 general elections. “For the avoidance of doubt, I will be handing in my resignation letter to the Uganda Media Centre tomorrow. I will officially hand over
Umeme Ordered to Pay Shs 30 million for Illegal Meter Connection and Overbilling
The Electricity Tribunal has ordered Umeme to pay Shs 30 million in compensation to Kamba Petroleum Uganda Limited for unlawfully connecting other customers to the complainant’s meter, which led to overbilling and significant financial losses. In 2016, Kamba Petroleum filed a complaint with the Electricity Tribunal, alleging that Umeme had
MTN commits Shs 100 million to support professional golfer Ronald Rugumayo
MTN Uganda has announced a Shs 100 million sponsorship for Uganda’s only professional golfer on the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour, Ronald Rugumayo, fondly known as Mayo. This support is part of a broader national campaign dubbed “Friends of Mayo,” which aims to rally Ugandans to stand behind one
