The ministry of Health has confirmed three new cases of Ebola Virus Disease, bringing the total number of confirmed infections recorded in Uganda to five. The new cases include a Ugandan driver who transported the country’s first confirmed patient and later succumbed to complications linked to the disease, as well as a health worker who had been involved in managing …
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Kyambogo University introduces new degree programmes at Paidha campus
Kyambogo University has introduced three additional undergraduate programmes at its Paidha branch campus in Zombo district, northern Uganda. Dr Joseph Rwothomio, acting head of department in education and focal point person for Kyambogo University Paidha branch, said the new programmes are targeting self-sponsored ‘A’ level entrants for the 2026/2027 academic year, with intake scheduled for August 2026. He explained that …
Read More »How Equity Leaders Program is shaping Uganda’s future leaders
For many young Ugandans, education is more than a route to academic success, it is a lifeline, a chance to break the cycle of poverty, restore dignity to families, and create opportunities where few once existed. Across Uganda, thousands of students carry ambitious dreams despite growing up in challenging circumstances. What often separates potential from progress is not talent, but …
Read More »Finally: Arsenal Crowned Champions Of England After Two-Decade Wait
Viewers: 50,002 By Spy Uganda Arsenal enjoyed their coronation as Premier League champions after a 22-year-wait as they completed the formality of the final game, after having mathematically won the league pipping Man City, to get their hands on the English top-flight title. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners bookended a memorable season with a 2-1 win over London rivals Crystal Palace, …
Read More »NRM Caucus Endorses Oboth, Tayebwa for Speaker and Deputy Respectively
Entebbe– The long wait for National Resistance Movement candidate on the position of Speaker and Deputy Speaker for 12th Parliament is now over after declaring the results from the Caucus meeting. Endorsed: Hon.Markson Oboth Oboth and Hon. Thomas Tayebwa. “This evening at State House Entebbe, I met the first NRM Caucus of the 12th Parliament and welcomed the endorsement of …
Read More »Op-Ed: Reflections On Current Political Landscape & Hon. Nobert Mao’s Speakership Candidacy
Viewers: 50,001 By Fred Mukasa Mbidde The National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) has reached a significant decision at the Entebbe State House, approving the nominations of Rt Hon Oboth Oboth for Speaker and Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa as Deputy Speaker. This pivotal resolution presents only two choices for our party president, Hon Nobert Mao: to withdraw …
Read More »Lawyer Ssebuliba Faces Mounting Financial And Legal Challenges
Lawyer Ssebuliba Faces Mounting Financial and Legal Challenges By Our Reporter City lawyer Jordan Ssebuliba Kiwanuka is reportedly facing growing financial and legal difficulties, with sources indicating that his troubles have intensified in recent months. According to individuals close to the lawyer, Ssebuliba is at risk of eviction from his law chambers, AEGIS Advocates, located at Plot 11 Kent Lane …
Read More »Anita Among corruption probe extended to her radio station, school
The corruption probe into properties linked to outgoing speaker of parliament Anita Among has been extended to include her radio station, school and teaching hospital in Bukedea. A joint security team comprising personnel from the army, police and the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) conducted a search at Among’s radio station, Mama Bukedea FM, for several hours and according to insiders, …
Read More »Domestic Violence and Silent Crises in Mubende Tragedy Reveals About Uganda’s Social Strain
Mubende, Uganda — The reported killing of a woman in Mubende District allegedly following a domestic dispute has once again drawn national attention to the growing concern over gender-based violence and unresolved tensions within households facing economic and emotional pressure. According to police reports, Annet Turyahabwe, 30, a resident of Kazo Village in Kasaana Parish, Kibalinga Sub-county, was allegedly killed …
Read More »Arsenal fans’ procession causes five-hour traffic jam in Jinja City
Jinja city experienced severe traffic congestion for close to five hours on Sunday after thousands of Arsenal fans staged a celebratory procession following the English Premier League title triumph. The celebrations came after Arsenal edged Manchester City in a dramatic title race, securing the championship with a game left to spare following City’s dramatic 1-1 draw with Bournemouth last Tuesday. …
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