Buganda barks at Minister Mayanja: Daudi Chwa II Did Not Own Kaazi Land
Buganda Kingdom has clarified that Ssekabaka Daudi Chwa II did not own the Kaazi land in his personal capacity. The clarification follows State Minister for Lands Sam Mayanja’s directive to cancel all land titles on the contested land. The minister’s directive was issued during a public hearing at Kaazi, where
Uganda Female Peacekeepers in Somalia Celebrate International Women’s Day
Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces Female peacekeepers, serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia, today joined their counterparts to celebrate International Women’s Day. This year’s theme was “Rights, Equality, Empowerment: We Can Accelerate Action,” emphasizing the need
African National Oil Companies (NOC) Drive Exploration and Production Through IOC Collaboration
Africa’s national oil companies (NOC) are moving beyond operating as state-representatives by transforming themselves into competitive upstream players. By strengthening their balance-sheets through partial privatization, transferring their regulatory roles to independent entities and acquiring more assets, NOCs are emerging as strong partners for foreign firms. Boosting Production Major oil producers
Justice Lydia Mugambe breaksdown in UK court over Slavery charges
A United Nations judge was in tears as she was asked about allegations that she deceived a young woman into coming to the UK to work as her slave. According to BBC justice Lydia Mugambe denied the accusations being put to her while giving evidence at Oxford Crown Court on
Uganda Flags Off Distribution of 2.3 Million Malaria Vaccine Doses
The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Oceroh, has flagged off the distribution of 2.278 million doses of malaria vaccines to 105 districts with high and moderate malaria transmission. This marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s fight against malaria. The vaccine rollout will eventually extend to the entire country.
Gov’t roles out Malaria vaccines to 105 Districts
The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Oceroh has flagged off the distribution of 2.278 million doses (out of a total quantity of 3.5 million doses) of malaria vaccines to 105 districts with high and moderate transmission across Uganda, marking a major milestone in the country’s fight against malaria.
Church of Uganda partners with LIFE International to promote family life
The Church of Uganda and LIFE International have officially partnered to strengthen family life and promote the sanctity of human life. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at Namirembe Guest House in Kampala by The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, and
Museveni Orders Compensation for Kichwamba ADF Victims
President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Ministry of Finance to compensate the families of students killed by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) at Kichwamba Technical School. On June 8, 1998, ADF rebels attacked Kichwamba Technical Institute in Kabarole, Uganda, setting three dormitories on fire and killing 80 students. The rebels
Pictorial: Ambassador Henry Mayega Walks His Daughter Down the Aisle
Barely a week after introducing her fiancé at their Bwebajja home, Jackie Rebecca Nanyonjo and Philip Mubeezi Kasimbi exchanged their matrimonial vows at Namirembe Cathedral on Friday. Jackie is the daughter of Ambassador Henry Mayega, former Consul General of Uganda’s Consulate in Dubai, and Dr. Florence Nakayiwa Mayega. Philip, on
Five Dead, 21 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Kampala-Bombo Road
Atleast five people have been confirmed dead and21 others injured in a road crash that occurred last night, March 5, 2025, at Mayanja Valley along the Kampala-Bombo Road. According to Kituma Rusoke, the police spokesperson, the crash involved nine motor vehicles (UBQ 745N T/Noah, UAY 704B T/Hiace, UAT 652K
