Mao Heads to Kyankwanzi as Speakership Battle Looms
The Democratic Party (DP) President, Norbert Mao, has confirmed that he will attend the National Resistance Movement (NRM) retreat scheduled for this week at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi. Mao’s participation follows the signing of a cooperation agreement between the DP and the NRM, as well as his subsequent
Uganda Aims for Gulf Halal Beef Market with Unified Cattle Value Chain
Uganda is betting on a fully coordinated cattle value chain to transform its halal beef sector and tap into lucrative Middle Eastern markets, according to Odrek Rwabwogo, Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Export and Industrial Development (PACEID). Speaking at a high-level meeting in Naguru, Rwabwogo said the country
Russia Launches First Personalized Cancer Vaccine Trial
In what could signal a new era in cancer treatment, Russia has begun testing a personalized vaccine designed to train the body’s immune system to attack cancer cells specific to each patient. The first recipient, a 60-year-old man with stage three melanoma, received the experimental drug Neooncovac this week. Developed
Museveni Commends Russian Envoy Semivolos for Strengthening Uganda-Russia Ties
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised outgoing Russian Ambassador Vladlen Semivolos for his pivotal role in deepening diplomatic and economic relations between Uganda and Russia, as the envoy concluded his tour of duty. The farewell meeting at State House Entebbe offered an opportunity for both leaders to reflect on the
Court Cracks Down on Evasion, Orders Amelia Kyambadde to Appear in Two Weeks
Kyambadde Amelia Anne has been given two weeks to appear in court following the clearance of substituted service in an election petition filed by Kiyaga Hillary Innocent. Kiyaga had petitioned the court on March 26, 2026, seeking an extension of time to file his application and effect service on Kyambadde,
Museveni’s successor may already be hiding in plain sight
By Dedan Kimathi wa Kanyoro Political succession in aging de facto one-party states has always been a closely guarded contest. And as I will argue, it is likely to remain so. “De facto” because, while many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America permit multipartyism on paper, in reality other
New Facilities Transform Learning at Hard-to-Reach Kabale School
In the rolling hills of Kabale District, going to school is a test of endurance long before it becomes a pursuit of knowledge. At dawn each day, children set off on foot, navigating steep slopes and narrow paths for up to two hours just to reach class. By the time
Gen Muhoozi Calls for Death Penalty After Ggaba Child Killings
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called for the death penalty following the brutal killing of four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program School details continue to emerge about the incident, which occurred within a school premises in the Kampala suburb under what investigators describe as violent and
Matia Kyaligonza’s Son Dies in Hit-and-Run Crash
Kikuube District LC5 Chairperson Banura Peter, son of Uganda’s Ambassador to Burundi Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Matayo Kyaligonza , has died following a fatal hit-and-run road crash, police have confirmed. The incident occurred at Butyamba Village in Kikuube Town Council, where Banura was knocked down by a speeding Toyota Hiace, commonly referred
Arrest Revives Kato Shs1bn Fraud Case
The arrest of a fugitive suspect has injected fresh momentum into a high-profile fraud case involving Kampala lawyer Absolom Kato. Tumwebaze Gilbert Bafanabyo, a businessman based in Mityana, was arrested on April 1, 2026, in a joint operation by the Police Crime Intelligence Unit and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit.
