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The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation officially launched a national youth hackathon as part of the activities leading up to the 2026 National Science Week, which is scheduled to begin April 30 at Kololo Independence Grounds. The weeklong celebration will bring together innovators, researchers and students from across the country. The hackathon is designed to ignite youth participation in …

By Ben Musanje A Kampala-based textile trader has accused Kalungu East Member of Parliament-elect Yusuf Junior Kiruuta Nkeretanyi of masterminding the theft of curtain materials worth Shs3.7 billion from his home and business premises. The businessman, Hajji Sulaiman Lwabuuka Kasule, alleges that the scheme involved his wife, Shamira Nakachwa, and several close associates. Nkeretanyi is jointly charged with six others, …

KAMPALA – Four senior officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have been charged before the General Court Martial sitting in Makindye over allegations of misusing operational fuel for personal gain. The accused officers are James Barigye Ruheesi, David Ocitti Kidega, Innocent Kikongo Mugumya, and Kenneth Labwon Kinyera. They appeared before the military court and denied all charges brought …

With Russia in the lead, at least 19 nations outlaw ‘promotion’ of homosexuality Russian President Vladimir Putin and his buddy, Relarus President Alyaksandr Lukashenka (Photo courtesy of the Atlantic Council)   Russia’s strong ally Belarus this month adopted a Russian-style law banning publication of what it calls “propaganda” promoting consensual same-sex relationships and “gender reassignment”. The new Belarus law even …

Kampala-Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has informed all its customers being served by Kampala South Sub Station, that there will have no power tomorrow Tuesday April 28th 2026 starting from 8.00 am to 5.00pm Power Transmission Line (courtesy photo) According to statement issued by Jonan Kiiza has asked all the customers in the affected areas to remain patient untill …

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Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo delivered a career-defining performance at the London Marathon, finishing third in a national record time of 2:00:28 in one of the greatest marathon races ever staged. Kiplimo shattered his previous personal best of 2:03:37 to secure a podium finish in a men’s elite race that rewrote the history books. His effort …

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda Four senior officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have been remanded to Makindye Military Barracks after being charged with misusing operational fuel for personal gain, in a case that prosecutors say undermined military efficiency. The officers, James Barigye Ruheesi, David Ocitti Kidega, Innocent Kikongi Mugumya, and Kenneth Labwon Kinyera, appeared Monday before …

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda At least 42 people have been killed in eastern Chad after a dispute between two families over access to water spiraled into a wave of retaliatory violence, government officials confirmed. Deputy Prime Minister Limane Mahamat announced the death toll during a visit on Monday to the village of Igote in Wadi Fira province, near …

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