EAMV pledges 30,000 gloves for 2026 national camp
East African Medical Vitals (EAMV) has pledged 30,000 pairs of surgical gloves to support the Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) during its 2026 Annual Surgical Camp, in a move aimed at expanding access to safe surgical care across the country. The commitment was announced by EAMV Managing Director Brian
Supreme Court orders KCCA to pay Shs 100m over undelployed recruit
The Supreme Court has ordered Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to pay Shs 100 million in general damages to a woman who was recruited but never deployed for duty. The case stems from a 2012 recruitment process conducted by the Public Service Commission, which had advertised vacant positions at KCCA.
UTB taps Ghetto Kids’ global fame to market Uganda tourism
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is seeking to turn the Ghetto Kids’ growing international visibility into a marketing opportunity for Uganda’s tourism industry, with the dance group expected to play a key role in promoting the country ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The move follows the Ghetto
Museveni: Otunu has integrity and diplomatic credentials to lead UN
President Yoweri Museveni has endorsed veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, describing him as a candidate with the experience, integrity and diplomatic credentials to lead the global body. Museveni made the remarks during a meeting with ambassadors representing members of the United Nations Security Council
Experts call for cultural approach to curb teenage pregnancy
Government officials, youth advocates and development partners have called for stronger involvement of cultural and religious leaders in addressing teenage pregnancy and child marriage in Uganda, arguing that community-driven solutions are key to reversing stagnant trends. The call was made during a webinar organised by Reach A Hand Africa in
Fourteen perish in Lwera accident
At least 14 people have died following a fatal road crash in Lwera swamp in Kalungu District along the Kampala–Masaka highway. According to Kasirye Twaha, the RegionalPolice Spokesperson Greater Masaka, the accident occurred on the night of August 3, 2026, at around 11:00pm at Kamunga Trading Centre. The crash involved
URSB deregisters 90,000 non-compliant companies
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has deregistered 90,000 companies that failed to comply with statutory filing requirements, in a move aimed at cleaning up Uganda’s companies register. In a public notice dated August 3, 2026, the Registrar of Companies said the affected firms had not applied for restoration after
Mountains of the Moon University Vice Chancellor Elected to Regional Higher Education Body
The Vice Chancellor of Mountains of the Moon University (MMU), Pius Coxwell Achanga, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), where he will represent Uganda’s public universities. His election places him on the regional body responsible for coordinating higher education collaboration, policy
Court Convicts Nine in Susan Magara Kidnap, Murder Case
The High Court has convicted nine accused persons in the kidnap and murder of businesswoman Susan Magara, ruling that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The convicts were found guilty of kidnap with intent to procure a ransom and the consequent murder. Court adjourned the matter to tomorrow
Court is set to deliver its ruling in Susan Magara murder case
Magara, 28, was in February 2023 kidnapped by unknown assailants on her way home in Lungujja, Lubaga Division, tortured for three weeks and killed after her agonizing family paid ransom of over Shs700 million. In October 2023, the Court kicked off the examination of state witnesses who included Yusuf Muhindo,
