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By Lawrence Mubiru What was supposed to be the end of Allan Katwe’s football journey turned into one of the most memorable chapters of his career. The veteran defender has opened up on his remarkable return from retirement that culminated in a gold medal triumph with Mamba Kakoboza Clan, describing the achievement as the greatest feeling he has experienced in …

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has described travel restrictions imposed on Uganda following the Ebola outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as unnecessary and counterproductive. Speaking to journalists after touring Uganda’s main Ebola isolation facility at Mulago National Referral Hospital on Monday, WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged countries that have imposed restrictions to reconsider their decisions. …

Viewers: 50,002 By Spy Uganda Opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have filed a fresh application before the High Court seeking to halt criminal proceedings against them, arguing that alleged violations of their constitutional rights have rendered a fair trial impossible. The two men, who are facing charges of treason and misprision of treason, …

Viewers: 50,003 By Spy Uganda  Uganda has achieved a major milestone in its digital and services economy after being ranked the 24th most competitive Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) destination globally in the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index. The ranking places Uganda among the world’s top 13 percent of outsourcing destinations, outperforming more than 160 countries assessed in the independent …

× Four newly appointed ministers did not take their oaths of office on Monday as colleagues in the new cabinet gathered at State House, Entebbe, for the swearing-in ceremony. Addressing President Yoweri Museveni before the commencement of the ceremony, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Lucy Nakyobe, said 78 Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State were present …

Readers have contributed enough to free 3 lesbians, but not yet 5 gay men. Donations are urgently needed to free five innocent LGBTI prisoners. For their safety, in this article they are identified by pseudonyms.Illustration depicting two of the innocent gay prisoners who can be released if readers support Project Not Alone. To DONATE, click the image. (Illustration by Vincent …

Readers have contributed enough to free 3 lesbians, but not yet 5 gay men. Donations are urgently needed to free five innocent LGBTI prisoners. For their safety, in this article they are identified by pseudonyms. Illustration depicting two of the innocent gay prisoners who can be released if readers support Project Not Alone. To DONATE, click the image. (Illustration by …

Viewers: 70,002 By Spy Uganda Four ministerial nominees were absent from the Cabinet swearing-in ceremony at State House Entebbe on Monday as government lawyers continue reviewing legal questions surrounding their citizenship status and compliance with constitutional requirements for public office. The officials whose inauguration was deferred are Foreign Affairs Minister-designate Adonia Ayebare, State Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs) …

× KAMPALA – The Uganda Police Force has issued an urgent, impassioned plea calling upon all citizens to renounce and stop the brutal acts of mob killings that undermine the rule of law in the country. The development follows a wave of sorrow in Uganda’s sporting community after the brutal mob killing of rugby player Sidney Gongondyo, a death that has …

Viewers: 50,002 By Spy Uganda The Rotary Club of Kampala West is set to usher in a new chapter of leadership as it officially installs Edith Ogola-Jackson as its 56th President during a prestigious installation ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Kati Kati Restaurant, Kampala. The event is expected to bring together Rotarians, Rotaractors, distinguished guests, community …