By Kayiira Jackson  St Cyprian High School Kyabakadde has officially flagged off a strong contingent of basketball players (boys and girls) ahead of the upcoming USSSA Ball Games I set to tip off at Seroma Christian High School in Mukono. The flag-off ceremony, held on Tuesday at the school premises in Kyabakadde, Mukono District, was presided over by head teacher …

But first his cruel anti-LGBTQ bill would have to become law in Ghana Angel Maxine (Photo courtesy of AfricanArguments.org) The debate over Ghana’s harsh anti-LGBTQ+ bill grew personal last week as one of the bill’s leading supporters declared that, not only should the bill be passed and enacted, but also that two individual transgender Ghana citizens should then be arrested for …

Yas lives under constant fear since her attack in Cameroon Homeless transgender woman Yas lying on her makeshift bed in Douala, Cameroon. By Steeves Winner Yas—a homeless transgender woman in Douala, Cameroon—lives under the constant threat of violence and stigmatization. Yas was recently the victim of an attempted assault orchestrated by a group of men in her neighborhood. It all …

Kampala, Uganda — A high-level Egyptian delegation has concluded a 10-day familiarisation tour of Uganda, ending in western Uganda at Emburara Farm Lodge, in a visit that combined cultural immersion with strategic engagement on tourism and investment. The mission, coordinated under Uganda’s Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) framework, reflects a growing emphasis on leveraging tourism as both an economic driver …

Jinja City, Uganda — Known as the source of the River Nile and a rising hub for adventure tourism, Jinja is often presented as a symbol of Uganda’s natural wealth and development potential. It is also central to the country’s energy landscape, hosting major hydropower facilities that feed electricity into the national grid. Yet in Jinja North Division, a quieter …

Ugandan live music outfit Abeeka Band has unveiled plans for its first self-produced concert, a major step forward in the group’s five-year journey on the performance scene. Dubbed Roots & Vibes, the show is set for May 2 at the Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala. Organisers say the event will highlight the band’s evolution, distinct sound, and growing presence within …

The High court in Fort Portal has sentenced a 19-year-old man to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to aggravated defilement. Samuel Amanyire was convicted on Monday during a session presided over by Justice Vincent Wagona. He had initially denied the charges when he first appeared in court last week. However, when the case came up for hearing, …

Viewers: 30,004 By Spy Uganda Kaabong District—The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has taken decisive action to halt illegal gold mining operations in Loyoro Sub-county, Kaabong District, following a fatal pit collapse that left three artisanal miners buried alive, underscoring the deadly consequences of Uganda’s illegal gold rushes. A high-level joint enforcement and inspection team comprising of officials …

Police in Entebbe have launched investigations into the disappearance of a primary six pupil from St Savio Junior Kisubi primary school. The missing learner has been identified as 12-year-old Victor Katungi, who reportedly vanished from the school on Thursday night during prep time. According to preliminary findings, Katungi was sent out of class at around 9 p.m. by his science …

By Hannington G. Mbabazi Kampala: The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) Board has concluded a three-day oversight visit to major electricity generation and transmission facilities in Eastern Uganda, as part of its mandate to monitor performance and enforce compliance within the power sector. The inspection tour, conducted from April 23 to 25, covered a range of installations critical to Uganda’s electricity …

Uganda’s insurance sector continues to register steady growth and resilience, driven by increased market activity, expanding coverage, and rising public awareness. In an interview, Antony George Mutyabule, Business Transformation Manager at Old Mutual, highlighted the industry’s progress, ongoing challenges, and the growing role of innovation in improving customer experience. He noted that while the sector is expanding, trust, customer education, …

The countdown is officially on for the Kiromo Teenz Choice Awards 2026, one of Uganda’s biggest youth-driven celebrations of talent, culture, and influence among young people. Set to take place on 9th May 2026 in Lugogo, this year’s awards promise to be bigger, louder, and more competitive than ever. Voting has already been happening in schools across the country, with …

Sudan- Uganda has earned international recognition following the selection of one of its senior diplomats among a distinguished group of global achievers at the Islamic University of Madinah Distinguished Alumni Awards. The honour, awarded during the 62nd Graduation Ceremony of the Islamic University of Madinah on 27 April 2026, places Uganda within an elite circle of nations celebrated for excellence …

A fire outbreak in Bwaise has destroyed multiple properties, including vehicles and nearby shops, leaving traders counting losses. The blaze is reported to have started in the early hours of Monday morning at Mirembe Motors garage on Avis road before rapidly spreading to adjacent businesses. The garage, which housed motor vehicles, motorcycles and tuk-tuks, was completely gutted. Flames later extended …

By Ben MusanjeThe government has paraded a total of 231 foreign nationals at the Ministry of Internal Affairs along Port Bell road in Kampala following two coordinated enforcement operations targeting illegal migration and suspected cybercrime networks. According to Simon Peter Mundeyi, spokesperson for the ministry, the arrests mark a significant step in Uganda’s intensified crackdown on undocumented foreigners and transnational …