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Mukono District Local Government, through its Production Department, convened a stakeholder engagement meeting to discuss the proposed oil palm farming project aimed at transforming rural livelihoods and creating new economic opportunities for farmers, particularly in Koome Sub-county. The engagement brought together extension workers, production officers, natural resources officers, the technical committee from Gersch Consult Limited, representatives from the National Oil …

In a renewed effort to foster unity and professionalism within Uganda’s boxing fraternity, the Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) has scheduled a stakeholders’ meeting set for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Ibamba Restaurant. The half-day engagement, which will begin at 9:00 a.m., is expected to bring together verified boxing promoters, managers, matchmakers and agents to discuss the direction of the sport …

Kampala– The Court of Appeal  will hold a three-day criminal appeals session in Masaka from March 16 to 18, 2026, during which 30 criminal appeals are scheduled to be heard. Court of Appeal staff during the meeting. The session will be presided over by a panel comprising Christopher Gashirabake, Ketrah Kitariisibwa Katunguka, and Esta Nambayo. Ahead of the session, Justice Nambayo …

Last updated Mar 10, 2026 By Lawrence Mubiru Kumi University produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Islamic University in Uganda at Kayembe Arena on Tuesday ,strengthening their push for a historic quarterfinal place in the Pepsi University Football League. The match burst into life almost immediately when IUIU took the lead just a minute after kickoff. A teasing cutback …

Kampala– Members of Parliament (MPs) seating on Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have tasked the Police leadership led by Deputy Inspector General of Police James Ochaya to explain why Police officers charge citizens high amount of money wherever they seek for services of canine Unit. Deputy IGP James Ocaya before PAC Committee. (Courtesy photo) Legislators heard that as much as sniffer …

Kampala– Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed allegations that Road Blocks which were mounted on Kampala- Gayaza Road are not aiming at looking for National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobiwine but are aimed at ensuring sanity on the road as well as ensuring full compliance with traffic regulations by all motorists. Road Blocks on Gayaza Road …

By Ronald Kasirye For decades, political resistance in Uganda has often been defined by street protests, opposition rallies, and tense confrontations between demonstrators and security forces. Images of tear gas, chanting crowds, and police trucks have long shaped public perceptions of political struggle in the country.In recent years, however, a different approach has gained prominence.Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has …

Security leaders and local authorities in Ibanda District have agreed on a series of measures aimed at addressing persistent security challenges, particularly cattle theft and other crimes affecting livelihoods in the area. The resolutions were reached during a comprehensive security meeting chaired by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Bamunoba Ubaldo, the Chief Political Commissar, held on Monday at the …

Kampala-Kadondi Gracious has been announced as the flag bearer for National Unity Platform (NUP) in the forthcoming Makerere University Guild Presidency Race. In the Party Primaries held on Monday at NUP headquarters in Kavule, Kadondi polled 580 votes defeating all the other five candidates who were in the race. The second person in the race was Mujuzi Mike Fulugensio with …

Kampala– On Monday, the Judiciary announced the reappointment of Hon. Mr. Justice Stephen Musota as Chief Inspector of Courts for another three years term. Justice Stephen Musota (Courtesy photo) According to the statement dated 9th March 2026, the Hon. Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, re-appointed Hon. Mr.Justice Stephen Musota (JSC) as the Chief Inspector of Courts effective 25 January …