EC sets Nomination Dates for Special Interest Group MPs
The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that nominations for Members of Parliament representing Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will take place on October 22 and 23, 2025. The nomination exercise will be held at the Commission’s headquarters in Kampala, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on both days. It will cover
Uganda’s coffee prices hold steady despite global market surges
Uganda’s coffee sector has shown optimistic performance as global Arabica prices surged while the country’s premium Bugisu AA grade held steady. This is according to the latest Daily Coffee Market Analysis Report issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). The report, released on Monday showed that
Police commander collapses, dies in line of duty
Commissioner of Police Maate Godfrey, who was serving as the Commander of Sango Bay Police Operations, has passed away. According to reports, Maate collapsed while on duty in Kyotera and was rushed to a nearby health facility, where he was pronounced dead. His death was confirmed in an official statement
AIDS Commission Proposes Condom Use Training for MPs
The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has proposed conducting training sessions for Members of Parliament (MPs) on how to use condoms so they can better educate their constituents, amid growing concerns about Uganda’s slow progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The proposal was made by Ruth Ssenyonyi, Board Chairperson of the
Last Ebola patient in DRC discharged
The last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was discharged today, marking an important milestone in the efforts to end the outbreak. The recovery kicks off a 42-day countdown to declaring the outbreak over if no further cases are confirmed. A total of 19 patients have recovered
Balaam’s Employee Drowns in River Nile
Musasizi Yusuf, an employee of Minister of State for Children Balaam Barugahara and a member of his campaign team, has tragically drowned in the River Nile. According to reports, Musasizi was en route to Adjumani when the incident occurred. He had gone swimming at Sinyanya Landing Site, where he was
FUFA Suspends New Format of Uganda Premier League
The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) Executive Committee has decided to suspend the implementation of the new format for the 2025/2026 StarTimes Uganda Premier League season. This decision follows consultations with UPL clubs, league sponsors, and the Uganda Premier League Board. As a result, Rule 14:4-12 of the FUFA
OPUS Launches The Investec Easies
A new global award launches today to recognise the world’s most promising early-stage entrepreneurs, giving founders leading companies that are under four years old and pre-Series A a platform to celebrate their critical work. The Investec Early-Stage Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (“The Investec Easies”), powered by OPUS, are the
Pictorial: Irene Ntale Weds Vincent Kalibbala
Singer Irene Ntale Nassuna has exchanged vows with her fiancé, Vincent Kalibbala, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Rubaga. The wedding took place just days after a lavish traditional introduction ceremony held in Kulambiro, Kampala. However, one detail stood out — the introduction did not take place at her parents’ home, as
UNATU Suspends 32-Day Sit-Down Strike
The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has announced the temporary suspension of its 32-day sit-down strike to allow three parliamentary committees to address the union’s concerns. The committees involved are the Committee on Education, the Committee on Public Service, and the Committee on Local Government. The suspension was announced by
