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The Mufti of Uganda, His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has condemned the continued violence and widespread killings of civilians in the ongoing war in the Middle East, describing the acts as inhuman and unacceptable, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. Mufti Shiekh Ramathan Mubaje addressing the gathering. Dr. Mubaje expressed concern over the loss of innocent lives, …

Budo– The Katikiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has commended the staff and leadership of Kings College Budo, for preserving the legacy of Daudi Chwa II, who gave the land on which this school sits, and in strengthening the school’s infrastructure. While officiating the grand opening of Daudi Chwa building at Kings College Budo, Mayiga called upon the people of …

Kampala– Shafiq Kayima, one of the longest-serving employees at Serena-based Spark Television, has officially signed off from hosting the Koona Program. Kayima Shafiq during one of the Koona show at Spark Tv (courtesy photo) Kayima, popularly known as “The Mic Lion,” made the announcement during Friday’s edition of Koona, informing viewers that it would be his final appearance as the show’s …

Kampala — The Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC), the government’s official printer and publisher of the Uganda Gazette, has delivered a mixed financial script in the latest Auditor General’s report — part success story, part warning signal. On paper, the opinion is “Unqualified.” The books are fairly presented. Sales are up. Profits are in. Return on Assets has improved. …

Kampala — For years, the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) sold itself as the engine of Uganda’s agro-industrial transformation. Tea seedlings. Apple orchards. Hass avocado dreams. Irrigation schemes. Heifers for farmers. Etc. But the December 2025 Auditor General’s report paints a different picture — one of ballooning arrears, questionable payments, dormant Letters of Credit and a financial hangover that now …

Kampala — The latest Auditor General’s report on the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) reads like a catalogue of missed opportunities, stalled projects and internal power struggles at Uganda’s top agricultural research body. At the centre of the storm is the Director General, Dr. Yona Baguma, whose four-year contract runs out next year April. Appointed in April 2023 by the …

By Venenscias Kiiza African health journalism is under unprecedented strain at a moment of escalating public health challenges, according to the Africa Health Media Trends Report 2026, launched 26 February 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya by FINN Partners. Yet the report also highlights a growing shift toward solutions-driven, Africa-led health storytelling that could reshape how health issues are covered across the …

By Kayiira Jackson  The 2026 USSSA Elite Schools Championship climaxed in thrilling fashion on Sunday at Janan Secondary School Bombo, with Uganda’s top secondary schools battling for supremacy across multiple disciplines. From rugby to football, basketball to netball, the tournament delivered unforgettable performances, emerging stars, and dominant displays from traditional powerhouses. Rugby 7’s: Nkoma and London College Reign In the …

The Ministry of Defence has announced that the country’s air force and air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones since the start of what it described as an Iranian attack on 28th February 2026. Some of Iran’s weapons In a statement, the ministry said that since the onset of the attack, 165 ballistic …

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has directed hotel establishments across the emirate to extend the stay of guests affected by ongoing travel restrictions. One of the luxurious hotels in Abu Dhabi In a circular dated February 28, 2026, and addressed to hotel general managers, the department cited Law No. 8 of 2018 establishing …