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As early as 4:30am, Divine Kobusigye the Senior Five Mobiliser at St Julian Secondary School was already dressed in her sparkling well pressed white Shirt and Kaaki skirt. She was beaming with a sheepish smile and couldn’t wait for the day to go on as they have been planning for the past one month. This preparation was in anticipation of …

Old KAMPALA– His Eminence, Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, on Tuesday evening, October 7, 2025, hosted a team of Saudi eye medical specialists at his office at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Headquarters in Old Kampala. Mufti, Shiekh Ramathan Mubaje bidding farewell to the team at his offices at Old Kampala Mosque. The specialists had …

Independence Day in Uganda is a state holiday celebrated on October 9 every year.  It celebrates Uganda’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. According to Mr. Moses Wambogo, the National Resistance Movement NRM Boss, says Uganda’s Independence is a state of mind not just a physical boundary, the strength of the nation lies in the hearts and souls of …

The 48th Course for Anglophone African Journalists concluded in Cairo with a heartfelt address by Wabusimba Amiri of Uganda, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues from Liberia, Somalia, Mozambique, and Tanzania. His speech, rich in reflection and gratitude, captured the spirit of unity and transformation that defined the three-week training organized by Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) …

Counsel Paul Mugoya Wanyoto, an aspiring Member of Parliament for Mbale Northern City Division, has continued his generous contributions to the community. On Wednesday, he donated two 100-seater tents, 100 plastic chairs, 600 cups, and 600 plates to residents of Nabuyonga Ward in his constituency.  The donation events were held at Mbale Parents Secondary School in Buwalasi Cell and Nabuyonga …

MUKONO – The Ministry of Local Government has extended support to technical officers in Mukono District in the development of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), urging them to prioritize efficiency and collaboration in preparation for the next performance assessment. Officers were also cautioned that persistent poor performance will attract disciplinary action. The initiative is part of the ministry’s broader effort to strengthen …

The chief state attorney from the office of the DPP, Richard Birivumbuka has told Rtd col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye and his two co-accused persons that, the High court has jurisdiction to try the treason case against them. Col (Rtd) Dr. Kiiza Besigye in court this year. (Courtesy photo) This followed the concerns , raised by Besigye that he’s being wrongly …

The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has challenged His Subjects to strengthen the spirit of responsibility in order to achieve development in the country. Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi ii (Courtesy photo) This was contained in a message delivered by the Katikkiro, Charles Peter Mayiga, at Musaale Busukuma Sub-County Headquarters during the celebration of Local Government and Community Service …

KAMPALA– The Deputy Registrar at the International Crimes Division (ICD), HW Juliet Hardy Hatanga, on at the beginning of this week, presided over the opening of a one-day training on data collection, registration, and identification of victims in the Thomas Kwoyelo Reparation Case. HW Hatanga represented Lady Justice Susan Okalany, the Deputy Head of the Division. Convict-Thomas Kwoyelo. (Courtesy photo) …

KAMPALA– Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has pledged Parliament’s commitment to address the ongoing teachers’ strike, assuring members of the Uganda National Teachers’ Union that their concerns over salary disparities will receive urgent attention. Speaker Annet Anita Among with some of UNATU leaders at Parliament. Speaker Anita Among said this today while receiving a petition from UNATU, led by their …