Alwi Health Centre III Gets Lifeline with New Women and Children’s Ward
In the quiet trading centre of Alwi in Pakwach District, a small health facility that once struggled with just six beds has received a major lifeline, one that is already transforming healthcare for mothers and children in the community. For years, Alwi Health Centre III faced a difficult reality: men,
Uganda–Netherlands Trade Ties Open New Opportunities for Investment and Agribusness
Uganda’s growing trade relationship with the Netherlands is creating fresh opportunities for investment, agribusiness development, and cross-border commerce. Against this backdrop, dfcu Bank recently hosted members of the Netherlands–Uganda Trade and Investment Platform, alongside representatives from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Uganda and Rabobank, at its
Darusalam Falls as UPDF, Somali Forces Tighten Grip on Al-Shabaab
Joint forces from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces and the Somali National Army have captured the strategic town of Darusalam from militants of Al-Shabaab, marking another step in a widening offensive against the insurgent group in southern Somalia. The operation was carried out by Ugandan troops serving under the African
Russia Warns of Nuclear Arms Race After France Signals Arsenal Expansion
Russia has criticised France over plans to expand its nuclear arsenal, warning that the move could trigger a new nuclear arms race and further destabilise global security. In a statement released on March 4, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said remarks by Emmanuel Macron about increasing France’s
Agasirwe’s Fate Hangs in the Balance Over Prosecutor’s Absence
The Criminal Division of the High Court in Kampala has set March 18, 2026 to deliver its ruling on a bail application filed by former Special Investigations Unit commandant Nickson Agasirwe Karuhanga, who is facing charges in connection with the murder of senior prosecutor Joan Namazzi Kagezi. Presiding judge Isaac
Batwa Share Healing Knowledge at World Wildlife Day
When members of the Batwa and Bakiga communities set off from the misty hills of Ruhija in Kanungu District, they carried more than bags and bundles. Carefully wrapped in leaves and woven baskets were medicinal plants, roots, and herbs—living symbols of a centuries-old healing tradition rooted deep within the forests
Court Remands Ssentumbwe Over $150,000 Gold Export Scam
The Makindye Magistrate’s Court has remanded Ssentumbwe James on charges of illegal trading in minerals without a licence. Ssentumbwe faces multiple charges, including obtaining money by false pretence amounting to Shs 554.5 million (USD 150,000), conspiracy to defraud, forgery, and illegal trading in minerals without a licence. He has been
Putin Considers Cutting Europe Off: Russia Eyes New Gas Markets
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a study on the sudden halt of natural gas supplies to Europe, signaling a potential shake-up in global energy markets. The move could see Russia pivoting to emerging markets, where demand for energy is on the rise. In an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin
Uganda’s Rally Star Oscar Ntambi Set to Conquer 2026 WRC Safari Rally
Uganda’s motorsport pride, Oscar Ntambi, is revving up for the global stage. KCB Bank Uganda has officially flagged off the rally champion and his co-driver, Asuman Muhammed, as they prepare to take on the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally in Naivasha, Kenya. The colorful ceremony at the Federation
Museveni Hails Muhoozi for Reviving NRA Legacy Amid Nation’s 45-Year Reflection
In a moment steeped in history and reflection, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni praised Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba for reigniting national attention on Uganda’s liberation struggle. The tribute came during the 15th Annual Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving Breakfast at the UPDF headquarters in Mbuya. The gathering coincided with the 45th
