Buganda Kingdom Announces Completion of Kasubi Tombs
Buganda Kingdom has announced the completion of renovation works at the Kasubi Tombs. The announcement was made by Katikkiro Charles Mayiga. Katikkiro Mayiga commended the people of Buganda, the central government, and individuals who contributed to the restoration of this historic site. In August, the Kingdom received a Shs 2
Walukagga Petitions Court Over EC Disqualification
The National Unity Platform (NUP) flag-bearer for the Busiro East parliamentary seat, Mathias Walukagga, has petitioned the High Court challenging his disqualification by the Electoral Commission (EC). Through his legal team, led by Kawempe North Member of Parliament Luimbazi Nalukoola, Walukagga contends that he possesses the requisite academic qualifications and
Two Arrested Over Murder of KIU Student
Bushenyi District Police are holding two men in connection with the murder of Linette Karunga, a 21-year-old Kampala International University (KIU) Western Campus student who was found dead on Monday night in Nyakashebeya Village, Nyabubare Parish, Nyabubare Subcounty. According to SP Apollo Tayebwa, the Greater Bushenyi Police spokesperson, the suspects
EACOP,IEC Centre Partner to Strengthen National Content and SME Capacity
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Industry Enhancement Centre (IEC) to reinforce their shared commitment to advancing National Content initiatives and enhancing the capacity of Ugandan Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The IEC was established in 2024 by TotalEnergies
Emirates Ends 2025 on a High, Sweeps Five More Global Awards
Emirates is ending 2025 on a sky-high note with another five global accolades, this time scooped at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards held in Bahrain. Closing out a year already overflowing with victories, the airline adds yet more metal to its trophy wall reaffirming its place as one of
Inside the Shs 830b Reform Poised to change Uganda’s Spending Rules
The Government of Uganda has unveiled what it calls a groundbreaking USD 200 million (Shs 830 billion) Public Investment Management (PIM) PLUS Operation—an ambitious reform intended to transform how the country plans, prepares, and delivers public investments. At first glance, it looked like a familiar development story: the World Bank
Three lions killed in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has launched investigations into the deaths of three sub-adult lions inside Queen Elizabeth National Park. The incident was detected earlier today using EarthRanger Technology. Guided by satellite signals from a collared lion, moved into Akabale area in Nyamugasani after observing unusual movement patterns. Upon reaching the
AfDB Approves $10M to catalyse Large Green Hydrogen Project
The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $10 million loan to Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, a Namibian green hydrogen development company, to support a green ammonia project valued at more than $10 billion and with the potential to position Namibia as a pioneer in the global green hydrogen
Inside $2.3 Billion U.S, Uganda Health Cooperation Agreement
The Government of the United States and the Government of Uganda have signed a five-year, $2.3 billion bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining a comprehensive vision to save lives, strengthen Uganda’s health system, and enhance America’s safety, prosperity, and global health leadership. The MOU advances the U.S.– Uganda bilateral
How African Ministers can meet Water, Sanitation and Climate resilience goals
There is a $130 billion annual investment gap hindering the world’s mission to achieve universal access to climate-resilient water and sanitation services by the year 2030, Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) reports. In Africa, the gap is estimated at no less than an additional $30 billion annually. In October
