Accra, Ghana — Uganda and Ghana have reaffirmed their long-standing diplomatic ties following high-level consultations between Vincent Bagiire and Khadija Iddrisu, signaling renewed momentum in bilateral cooperation anchored in shared values and global outlook. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ghana in Accra on 30 April 2026, unfolded in a notably cordial atmosphere, underscoring what both sides …

The wreckage of the bus At least six people have been confirmed dead and 14 others critically injured following a road crash along the Karuma-Pakwach highway in Nwoya district, northern Uganda. The accident, involving a Nile Star bus and a trailer truck, occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on Monday at Lapok Mor Cell in Purongo town council. Preliminary reports indicate …

By Ben Musanje In the wake of a deadly road crash early this morning, the Police Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has urged motorists to reflect on the dangers of careless overtaking. This is after a crash, which occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m. at Lapok Mor in Nwoya District, has left seven people dead and several others injured, prompting …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s immigration authorities have intensified enforcement operations, arresting 62 Nigerian nationals in Adjumani District for allegedly working without valid permits. The operation, conducted by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, followed a public tip-off and forms part of a broader national effort to address irregular migration and unauthorized economic activity. “Following a tip-off, our enforcement team …

Old Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has taken decisive administrative and policy steps following a Joint Session that brought together its Executive Committee and the Majlis Al-Ulaam, setting the stage for governance reforms and institutional continuity ahead of the forthcoming General Assembly. The high-level meeting, held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the UMSC Headquarters in …

By Ben Musanje The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has denied allegations of staff mismanagement, inefficiencies in payment, and mishandling of registration kits during the ongoing national identity registration project. Claire Ollama, the NIRA Registrar, addressed these concerns during a press conference at police headquarters in Naguru, Kampala, providing a detailed breakdown of the project’s progress, staffing issues, and …

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The Sovereignty Bill’s Achilles heel: an invalid certificate of financial implications. – The Voice Uganda HomeEconomyThe Sovereignty Bill’s Achilles heel: an invalid certificate of financial implications. , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/04/the-sovereignty-bills-achilles-heel-an-invalid-certificate-of-financial-implications/

Civil Society Coalition Launches One Million Tree Campaign to Restore Eastern Uganda’s Forest Cover – The Voice Uganda HomeMainCivil Society Coalition Launches One Million Tree Campaign to Restore Eastern Uganda’s Forest Cover , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/04/civil-society-coalition-launches-one-million-tree-campaign-to-restore-eastern-ugandas-forest-cover/

UGANDA ENTERS 1GBPS INTERNET AS SAVANNA ROLLS OUT ULTRA-FAST BROADBAND × Uganda has made a bold entry into the global high-speed internet league with the launch of 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) fixed broadband, a move that signals Africa’s accelerating shift toward world-class digital infrastructure and positions the country as an emerging force in the continent’s connectivity race. The milestone …