UAA names new executive council as industry pushes reforms
The Uganda Advertising Association (UAA) has unveiled a new executive council, taking office at a time when the industry is pushing for greater recognition, stronger regulation and professional standards. Peter Kazibwe, creative director at Maad McCann, takes over as chairman. Kazibwe is one of the region’s leading creatives and was
Inside Shs 285bn funding to Scale Up Life-Saving Assistance Across Uganda’s Refugee Settlements
The United States Government has committed US$75 million ( Shs 285 billion) to humanitarian partners in Uganda to strengthen life-saving assistance for refugees, host communities, and populations affected by severe acute malnutrition linked to recurrent drought and a measles outbreak. The funding, channelled through the Eastern and Southern Africa Humanitarian
Okello Awaits Verdict in Chilling Child Murder Case
The High Court is set to deliver its judgement in the high-profile murder case against Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba school children killings, with a ruling expected on Thursday. Presiding judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha reserved judgement after the close of submissions, drawing a tense pause over
Museveni Assents to Eight New Laws Strengthening Health, Labour, and Energy Sectors
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to eight pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulation, improving worker protections, and enhancing institutional efficiency across key sectors. In a statement shared on his official X platform, the President confirmed signing into law the National Drug and Health Products Authority Act, 2026, which
Buganda Kingdom: Sovereignty Bill must be revised to protect constitutional freedoms
The Kingdom of Buganda has warned the Attorney General that the Draft Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 will unintentionally affect cultural institutions, legitimate development partnerships and civic participation in Uganda. The submission, received on 28 April 2026 through the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Security Registry, urges government and
Serena Hotel Employee Jailed Over Missing Customer’s $12,000
A cloud of intrigue has engulfed Kampala’s high-end hospitality scene after a porter at Serena Hotel was remanded over the disappearance of $12,000 (about Shs 45 million) belonging to a South Sudanese general, an incident now exposing possible security blind spots within the facility. William Ssemata, 39, was on Tuesday
Over 30 Feared Missing After Canoe Capsizes on River Nguse
Police in Kagadi District are responding to a tragic incident in which a canoe carrying an estimated 35–40 passengers capsized on River Nguse at Kyaleni Village in Pachwa Town Council on April 28, 2026, at about 8:30pm. According to police, officers responded swiftly to the scene, and one survivor has
Over 230 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Crackdown on Illegal Immigration
A total of 231 foreign nationals have been arrested in two coordinated operations targeting illegal immigration and related criminal activities, as authorities intensify efforts to enforce immigration laws and safeguard national security. The operations, conducted by officers from the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, took place in Kampala and
Atingi-Ego Warns Sovereignty Bill Could Shake Economy
Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego has warned Parliament that passing the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 in its current form could trigger serious economic disruption, weaken the shilling, and undermine the country’s ability to sustain critical financial inflows. Appearing before a joint sitting of Parliament’s Defence and Internal
Sport, Nutrition Can Drive National Transformation – Muranga
Sport and nutrition, when deliberately combined, can become powerful drivers of national transformation, Reverend Professor Florence Isabirye Muranga has said. Speaking at Sheraton Kampala Hotel during the launch of the Olympic Tooke Run, the Director General of the Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID) and Banana Industrial Research and
