Buganda Kingdom Receives Shs 2 Billion Boost for Restoration of Kasubi Royal Tombs
The Buganda Kingdom has received a Shs 2 billion boost toward the ongoing restoration of the Kasubi Royal Tombs, following a major fire in March 2010 that destroyed the tomb and surrounding structures. In the wake of the disaster, the Kingdom pledged to rebuild the sacred site, with President Yoweri
Electoral Commission Revises Nomination Schedule for 2025/26 General Elections
In a move aimed at streamlining the nomination process ahead of the 2025/2026 General Elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a revised schedule for both parliamentary and local government nominations. The changes, outlined in a press statement by EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, reflect efforts to ensure clarity,
190 UPDF Non-Commissioned Officers Under UNGU-XI Promoted
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Contingent under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) has celebrated the promotion of 190 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) during a ceremony held at the Contingent headquarters in Mogadishu. Presiding over the event, Contingent Commander Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye congratulated the newly promoted officers,
Kabaka Mutebi: The Late Rhoda Kalema Was Instrumental in the Restoration of the Buganda Kingdom
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has mourned the death of former Minister for Public Service and pioneering politician, the late Lay Canon Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema. Canon Kalema passed away at 3:27 a.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, where she had been transferred for
Family Recounts Final Days of the Late Canon Rhoda Kalema
The family of the late Lay Canon Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, former Minister for Public Service and trailblazing politician, has shared emotional details of her final days, describing her last moments as a continuation of a life devoted to God, service, and empowering others. Canon Kalema passed away at 3:27
Weasel Hospitalized After Alleged Hit and Run by wife Sandra Teta
Singer Douglas Mayanja, aka Weasel, is fighting for his life at Nsambya Hospital after what eyewitnesses claim was a deliberate hit-and-run by his partner, Sandra Teta, during a dramatic altercation in Munyonyo. The incident unfolded at Shans Bar, a popular entertainment spot where industry insiders regularly gather. According to multiple witnesses,
Court Defers Ruling on Besigye, Lutale’s Bail Applications
The High Court has deferred its ruling on the mandatory bail application for Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Capt. Denis Oola. In June, the trio petitioned the High Court after the Nakawa Magistrates Court declined to grant them mandatory bail, despite having spent over six months on remand.
Civil Society Organisations Call for Youth-Friendly Legal Aid Services Through Music, Storytelling, and Digital Platforms
Civil society organisations have called for urgent action to provide youth-friendly legal aid services that meet young people where they are — through music, storytelling, and digital platforms. This powerful call was made during the Annual Reproductive Justice Litigation Dialogue, dubbed GN Trybe Billi Now Now Pre-Youth Baraza, held at
Sorrow as Body of Former Minister Rhoda Kalema Arrives at Entebbe Airport
The body of Lay Canon Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, former Minister for Public Service and revered elder stateswoman, arrived this morning at Entebbe International Airport from Nairobi, where she passed away over the weekend following an illness. The body was received by representatives from A-Plus Funeral Services, the Uganda Police
FDC Founding Member and Businessman James Garuga Musinguzi Dies
James Garuga Musinguzi, a founding member and key financier of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has passed away. He was widely respected both in Uganda’s political and business circles, and played a pivotal role in acquiring the party’s national headquarters in Najjanankumbi. Garuga, who hailed from Kanungu District, was
