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New York City, USA — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a special initiative that will allow selected city residents to purchase 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets at significantly reduced prices, as officials seek to broaden public access to one of the world’s most commercially competitive sporting events. Under the programme, 1,000 tickets will reportedly be made available …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda has intensified efforts to strengthen its position as one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations following the official opening of the 10th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026, a flagship tourism and investment platform bringing together international buyers, investors, tour operators, media practitioners and hospitality stakeholders from across the globe. Held at Speke …

Kampala, Uganda — For more than three decades, Ambassador Mirjam Blaak has occupied a distinctive place within Uganda’s diplomatic history. Born in the Netherlands and trained in international law, her journey into African diplomacy did not begin through politics, but through curiosity, travel, and humanitarian service. Today, as Uganda’s Ambassador to Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and the European Union, she …

The corruption probe involving former speaker of parliament Anita Annet Among has reportedly widened to include officials from the Electoral Commission (EC) and the judiciary. The joint multi-agency investigation, reportedly sanctioned by President Yoweri Museveni, is looking into allegations of corruption, money laundering, and illicit enrichment within Parliament and other government institutions. The probe has now reportedly extended to agencies …

By Aggrey Baba The Woman Representative for Bukedea District in Parliament and former Speaker Rt.Hon. Anita Annet Among now faces an expanding corruption investigation that could, if proven in court, expose her to a combined maximum sentence of up to 27 years in prison as state anti-graft agencies tighten scrutiny over her wealth, conduct, and past parliamentary transactions.   The …

By Mulengera Reporters Highly personable Hellen Namutamba is headed for Cabinet deployment after her mentor and foster mother Rebecca Kadaga agreeing with Gen YK Museveni to be let go in the forthcoming Cabinet reshuffle, while maintaining a presence of some sort inside the Kaguta universe.   The flamboyant Namutamba currently serves as Minister of Tourism for Kyabazinga and was one …

The Lady Rugby Cranes will begin their Rugby Africa Cup (RAC) campaign this weekend with a tough test against hosts Kenya in Nairobi on May 23. Uganda will then face continental giants South Africa on May 27 before concluding their campaign against Madagascar on May 31. The tournament is expected to provide a major test for Lady Cranes coach Muhammed …

The Uganda Cubs have continued to inspire with determination and resilience at the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, as the young side battles among Africa’s emerging football nations. Drawn in Group B alongside DR Congo, Cameroon and Ivory Coast, Uganda arrived in Morocco carrying both national expectations and growing confidence under head coach Laryea Kingston. …

Viewers: 50,031 By Spy Uganda  A political storm is rapidly brewing inside the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) after outgoing State Minister for Foreign Affairs (Regional Cooperation) John Mulimba launched a blistering attack on top party officials, accusing them of commercialising internal elections through massive bribery, voter manipulation, and abuse of power. In explosive remarks that have sent shockwaves …

Viewers: 50,001 By Spy Uganda  A political storm is rapidly brewing inside the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) after outgoing State Minister for Foreign Affairs (Regional Cooperation) John Mulimba launched a blistering attack on top party officials, accusing them of commercialising internal elections through massive bribery, voter manipulation, and abuse of power. In explosive remarks that have sent shockwaves …