Kampala, Uganda — In a diplomatic engagement underscoring the centrality of agriculture to Uganda’s development agenda, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar today received Letters of Credence from Ezana Getahun Kassa, the newly appointed representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, during a formal ceremony marked by cordial exchange and renewed commitment to sustainable development cooperation.The presentation …

Guangzhou/ China — Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding international trade, attracting investment, and strengthening economic diplomacy through a prominent participation at the 139th edition of the Canton Fair, one of the world’s largest and most influential trade exhibitions. Held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province from 1 to 5 May 2026, the fair brought together thousands of global buyers, manufacturers, …

Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has formally signed a Host Country Agreement with the Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen agricultural productivity, expand export competitiveness, and deepen scientific collaboration in the agriculture sector. The agreement, signed by Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar on behalf of the Government of Uganda, …

Viewers: 90,039 By Spy Uganda The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has called for urgent investigations into allegations of illegal school charges and the denial of education to vulnerable learners at Buheesi Senior Secondary School in Bunyangabu District. The Minister made the remarks while responding to a formal petition delivered by Pan-African …

Viewers: 90,011 By Spy Uganda The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has called for urgent investigations into allegations of illegal school charges and the denial of education to vulnerable learners at Buheesi Senior Secondary School in Bunyangabu District. The Minister made the remarks while responding to a formal petition delivered by Pan-African …

Kampala, Uganda — For years, Uganda’s global athletics story has largely been told through the triumphs of elite runners on distant tracks and city marathons. From the high-altitude communities around Mount Elgon to international podiums, Ugandan athletes have carried the country’s flag with distinction. Yet a quiet transformation is underway one that is shifting the narrative from exporting talent to …

Luzira– A total of 100 junior officers at Luzira Upper Maximum Security Prison have been officially promoted in a significant pipping and chevroning ceremony, marking a major milestone in their careers within the Uganda Prisons Service. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Xavier Francis Elubu, the Assistant Commissioner of Prisons and Regional Prisons Commander (RPC) for Kampala Extra Region. …

On Tuesday May 5, 2026, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), through its Anti-Corruption Department (ACD), successfully convened a stakeholders’ engagement on corruption and corruption-related offences for the Fort Portal Region at Nyaika Hotel in Fort Portal. The engagement is part of the ODPP’s ongoing initiative to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in handling corruption cases. Some of the …

Viewers: 80,005 By Spy Uganda State Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development in charge of Children and Youth Affairs, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has called for a compassionate and amicable resolution in the case of the death of Standard High School Ndejje student, Hayaan Kakooza, who was found drowned in a swimming pool at Ndejje University. The Minister …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s security agencies have disrupted what authorities describe as a sophisticated transnational criminal network, following an intelligence-led operation that uncovered links between drug trafficking, identity fraud, and impersonation of state authority. The operation, coordinated under the oversight of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, resulted in multiple arrests, seizure of weapons, and recovery of forged official documents.   …

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Kinshasa/DRC — In a carefully choreographed diplomatic engagement reflecting the steady evolution of Great Lakes cooperation, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo on Tuesday received John Mulimba, a special envoy of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, at the African Union Headquarters. The meeting, though anchored in protocol, carried broader regional significance. Minister Mulimba delivered an official message from President Museveni, extending an invitation to President …

Unknown gunmen have shot dead a security guard in Gulu city, northern Uganda and fled with his firearm. The deceased has been identified as Ronald Obedi, a guard attached to Samurai Security Protective Services Uganda Ltd. The attackers reportedly shot Obedi at about 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday while he was on duty at LT Energy Pump fuel station in Keyi …

The government is planning major reforms that could eliminate the role of middlemen and car agents in Uganda’s motor vehicle registration process as officials move to curb delays, hidden charges and alleged exploitation of motorists. The proposed changes emerged during a high-level meeting convened by Works and Transport minister Edward Katumba Wamala involving vehicle dealers, clearing agents, officials from the …

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda Authorities in Uganda have announced the dismantling of a sophisticated international criminal network involved in drug trafficking, identity fraud, and impersonation of high-level officials. The operation, carried out in Kampala, led to the arrest of a key suspect, Mugisha Keith King, along with several associates, including foreign nationals. According to a statement released by …