NIRA rolls out Alien IDs for foreign nationals
Strapline: About 1,875 foreigners have so far been registered, with 1,500 Alien Identification Cards ready for collection The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has started issuing identification cards to legally resident foreign nationals in Uganda, introducing a new identification system that authorities say will make it easier for foreigners
Coca-Cola Beverages marks five years of hydration support for the Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has renewed its partnership as the official hydration partner of the Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon, marking five consecutive years of supporting one of Uganda’s premier sporting events. Scheduled for 22 August 2026 in Kasese District, the marathon will enter its fifth edition as it continues
Two children stabbed to death in Ggaba, three others injured
Two children have been stabbed to death and three others injured in an attack at Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, in Kampala’s Makindye Division. The incident occurred at about 4am today, August 20, 2026, prompting police to open investigations into murder, attempted murder and arson. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police South,
Kasubi Tombs restored, commissioned after 2010 fire
The Buganda Kingdom has officially commissioned the restored Kasubi Royal Tombs following the completion of renovation works at the historic cultural site. The restored tombs were commissioned today at a ceremony officiated by Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, who commended the people of Buganda, the central government and other individuals
Over 500,000 firms collecting Ugandans’ data illegally
More than 500,000 firms and organisations are collecting personal data from Ugandans illegally, raising concerns over the safety of people’s national identification details, contacts and other sensitive information. The Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) says only about 14,000 organisations are registered to collect and process personal data, meaning hundreds of
Court orders Bitature to pay Finicon Shs 1.9bn over consultancy fees
The High Court has ordered businessman Patrick Bitature to pay Finicon (U) Limited Shs 1.9 billion for consultancy services provided for two construction projects in Kampala. The court found that Finicon performed its obligations under contracts entered into with Bitature in 2012, but was not fully paid for the services
INTERPOL file and Corruption: Kasingye, Magogo trade barbs over Ugandan football
A public feud has erupted between former Uganda Police Force spokesperson Asan Kasingye and Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) president Moses Magogo over the state of Ugandan football and the marketing of local players. The disagreement followed reports that Vipers SC had sold midfielder Allan Okello for Shs 4.4
Museveni grants Alex Mukulu official burial
President Yoweri Museveni has granted veteran Ugandan playwright and actor Alex Edward Kabangala Mukulu an official burial, marking state recognition of his contribution to Uganda’s theatre and arts industry. The decision was announced by Milly Babalanda, the Minister for the Presidency, following the death of Mukulu on August 15 at
IGG orders interdiction of URSB boss Kainobwisho, three others
The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, has directed the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Nobert Mao, to interdict Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) Registrar General Mercy Kainobwisho pending investigations into allegations of corruption at the institution. The Inspectorate of Government (IG) said it has
Luwero maize traders defy court order, demand Shs2.6b from PRO Industries
Luwero maize traders have returned to PRO Industries Limited in Ndibuluungi, demanding payment of about Shs2.6 billion for maize they claim to have supplied to the company, despite a court order restricting their access to the factory. The traders have parked their trucks at the factory entrance, protesting what they
