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The First Lady, Janet Museveni, did not show up at Kololo ceremonial grounds as President Yoweri Museveni took the oath for the next term in office.It was the first time since the 1996 election that ‘Mama’ Janet Kataaha Museveni was missing at such a ceremony.  Museveni was accompanied by one of his daughters, Natasha Karugire, who stood to his left …

As the presidential swearing-in ceremony gets underway at Kololo Independence Grounds, a mixed security and public order picture has emerged across different parts of the country, with some districts under heightened deployment while others continue with normal activity.In several upcountry districts, security agencies have stepped up operations, while other areas remain calm, with residents carrying on with daily business routines.In …

Viewers: 50,002 By Spy Uganda  What had been heavily marketed as a historic and breathtaking aerial spectacle ahead of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony has instead sparked public criticism and tough questions over alleged wasteful expenditure after a short-lived drone show lasting barely 10 to 14 minutes reportedly consumed nearly UGX 2 billion. The highly publicized event, dubbed …

Viewers: 200,001 By Spy Uganda KAMPALA, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially been sworn in for his seventh elected term as President of the Republic of Uganda, extending his uninterrupted stay in power to four decades since capturing leadership in 1986 after a five year guerrilla war. The inauguration ceremony, held Tuesday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, was …

The grounds of the Uganda School for the Deaf in Ntinda were transformed into a vibrant hub of professional exchange last Thursday as the inaugural Talent Without Limit Career Fair brought together over 400 determined job seekers and 28 employers committed to inclusive hiring. Organized by BrighterMonday Uganda in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the event was held in collaboration …

The United States Embassy in Uganda has officially launched Freedom 250: The American Edge, a year-long campaign marking America’s 250th anniversary of independence and spotlighting the impact of U.S. innovation and partnership across the country. The launch event, held at the Ambassador’s Residence, brought together government officials, business leaders, U.S. exchange program alumni, university partners, and members of the media. …

Thousands of music fans and revellers thronged the Lugogo Cricket Oval on Saturday 9th May 2026 as Safari Beats, the lifestyle and entertainment brand by Africa One Tours and Travel Limited, together with Nile Breweries Limited through its flagship brand Nile Special, successfully hosted one of Uganda’s biggest and most vibrant lifestyle and entertainment experiences of the year headlined by …

DP-NRM cooperation has expired and is dead- × Julius Dumba ON THE EXPIRY OF THE SO CALLED DP NRM COOPERATION AGREEMENT 11th May 2026   Fellow Ugandans,   Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda and Chairman of the NRM,   Today, 11th May 2026, marks the official expiry of the 42 clause agreement you signed with Hon. …

× ]]]]>]]> From Collapse to Stability: Uganda’s Political and Economic Journey Since Independence and the 2026 Mandate Congratulations, Your Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa, on your seventh-term swearing-in ceremony on 12th May 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds. Between 1962 and 1986, Uganda endured a period of profound institutional decay, systemic insecurity, and economic collapse, marked by eight successive heads …

The Hoima Post | Diaspora Correspondence Julie Mutesasira’s sold-out concert in Toronto on May 9, 2026, has emerged as one of the most discussed African diaspora events in Canada this year, igniting conversations surrounding faith, identity, inclusion, and the evolving realities of immigrant communities abroad.Held at 237 Sackville Street in downtown Toronto under the theme “An Evening with Julie: The …