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Old Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has taken decisive administrative and policy steps following a Joint Session that brought together its Executive Committee and the Majlis Al-Ulaam, setting the stage for governance reforms and institutional continuity ahead of the forthcoming General Assembly. The high-level meeting, held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the UMSC Headquarters in …

By Ben Musanje The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has denied allegations of staff mismanagement, inefficiencies in payment, and mishandling of registration kits during the ongoing national identity registration project. Claire Ollama, the NIRA Registrar, addressed these concerns during a press conference at police headquarters in Naguru, Kampala, providing a detailed breakdown of the project’s progress, staffing issues, and …

Jamaican dancehall star Spice lands in Uganda for much-awaited Saturday show – The Voice Uganda HomeEntertainmentJamaican dancehall star Spice lands in Uganda for much-awaited Saturday show , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/04/jamaican-dancehall-star-spice-lands-in-uganda-for-much-awaited-saturday-show/

The Sovereignty Bill’s Achilles heel: an invalid certificate of financial implications. – The Voice Uganda HomeEconomyThe Sovereignty Bill’s Achilles heel: an invalid certificate of financial implications. , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/04/the-sovereignty-bills-achilles-heel-an-invalid-certificate-of-financial-implications/

Civil Society Coalition Launches One Million Tree Campaign to Restore Eastern Uganda’s Forest Cover – The Voice Uganda HomeMainCivil Society Coalition Launches One Million Tree Campaign to Restore Eastern Uganda’s Forest Cover , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/04/civil-society-coalition-launches-one-million-tree-campaign-to-restore-eastern-ugandas-forest-cover/

UGANDA ENTERS 1GBPS INTERNET AS SAVANNA ROLLS OUT ULTRA-FAST BROADBAND × Uganda has made a bold entry into the global high-speed internet league with the launch of 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) fixed broadband, a move that signals Africa’s accelerating shift toward world-class digital infrastructure and positions the country as an emerging force in the continent’s connectivity race. The milestone …

The police in Kyenjojo district have arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with the suspected murder of his wife, Lukia Karungi, whose remains were recovered from his home. The suspect, Richard Mwesige, also known curiously as ‘Baby Nsolo’ (baby animala), was arrested on Saturday, May 2, in Kihara Cell, Kyarusozi town council, following a tip-off from residents, according to Vincent …

dfcu Bank, Rotary Uganda Scale Up Free Health Services at Nakivubo Medical Camp – The Voice Uganda HomeBusinessdfcu Bank, Rotary Uganda Scale Up Free Health Services at Nakivubo Medical Camp , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/04/%EF%82%B7dfcu-bank-rotary-uganda-scale-up-free-health-services-at-nakivubo-medical-camp/

By Martin M. Lwanga The passing of Peter Mulira, a longstanding Rotarian and Senior Counsel, has left me deeply shaken. Peter was a gentleman and a scholar, reservoir of knowledge. I am not aware of anyone who possessed such a deep understanding of Buganda land matters, or indeed the constitutional history of Buganda, as he did. His knowledge of Uganda’s …

Police in Yumbe district, northern Uganda, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspected death of a 54-year-old Bangladeshi national. Poni Islam, a resident of Lomunga town council in Yumbe and an employee of WKK Company, a contractor on the Yumbe–Terego tarmac road project was found dead inside a lodge on Saturday morning. According to North West Nile police spokesperson Collins …