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Shs1.1 trillion supplementary expenditure approved
CAPTION: Uganda Members of Parliament during session recently. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Parliament has approved a Shs1.1 trillion Supplementary Expenditure Schedule No.5 for 2025/2026 to cater for the swearing in ceremony of President Yoweri Museveni, preparations for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 and elections of local councils, […]
FIFA confirms AFCON 2027 dates in East Africa
CAPTION: Hoima City Stadium one of venues for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament in Uganda. (File photo). By Agencies FIFA has confirmed the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament window, set for 19 June to 17 July 2027. The FIFA Council ratified the dates for co-host venues across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. […]
Thousands turn out Gen Muhoozi charity run
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Thousands of Ugandans today turned out in force at Kololo Independence Grounds for the national charity run held to mark the 52nd birthday of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.This year’s event was conducted under the theme: “Run for Charity, Run for Hope.”Drawing participants from every region of […]
Hon. Nakimuli’s remains lie in state
CAPTION: The Speaker, her deputy, the LOP and other MPs receive the casket containing the body of Nakimuli By Our reporterPARLIAMENT – In what could have seemed like a coincidence, the weather was gloomy on the morning of Wednesday, 22 April 2026 as lawmakers and staff of Parliament paced up and down in a somber mood […]
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Burundi introduces cervical cancer vaccine
CAPTION: Some of Burudian pupils to benefit from the cervical cancer vaccine. (File photo).By AgenciesBUJUMBURA/GENEVA – Under the leadership of the Ministry of Public Health and with the support of Gavi, […]
Uganda, Tanzania strengthen tourism ties
CAPTION: Uganda traditional dancers entertain gusts during the eent in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday 28th, 2026. (Courtset photo). By Our reporterDAR ES SALAAM – Uganda and Tanzania have reinforced their […]
French court to rule on Rwanda genocide case
CAPTION: Agathe Habyarimana, widow of former Rwandan president Juvénal Habyarimana, whose killing triggered the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Her alleged role during the massacres remains at the centre of […]
French court to rule on Rwanda genocide case
CAPTION: Agathe Habyarimana, widow of former Rwandan president Juvénal Habyarimana, whose killing triggered the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Her alleged role during the massacres remains at the centre of […]
UPDF officers graduate in French Language
Fifty Heads of States to attend Museveni’ swearing
Minister demands action over market fires
French court to rule on Rwanda genocide case
Col. Nakalema tips youth on fatherhood