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Kampala — Outgoing 91st Guild President of Makerere University, Ssentamu Churchill James, has expressed gratitude to students, the university administration, and his cabinet as his tenure officially comes to an end. Ssentamu Churchill (courtesy photo) In a message shared on his official social media platforms, Ssentamu thanked the Makerere community for the trust and support accorded to him during his …

Family and lawyers are calling for Lachgar’s urgent release, saying her injury was not properly treated and that she may need her arm amputated without specialist care. Lachgar has reportedly spent the past six months sleeping on a floor without a mattress in a cold cell with a broken window, according to Avaaz, a U.S.-based nonprofit that launched a petition …

Kampala– The Electoral Commission of Uganda has appointed Richard Baabo Kamugisha as its new Secretary, a position that also makes him the Accounting Officer and head of the Commission’s technical management wing. Robert Baabo According to a press release issued on March 10, 2026, the appointment took effect on March 4, 2026. Kamugisha has been serving as the acting Secretary …

Kampala- The Electoral Commission of SC Villa has officially declared Omar Ahmed Hussein as the club’s duly elected president for a five-year term after he emerged as the sole approved candidate for the position. Omar Mandela(courtesy photo) In a declaration issued on March 10, 2026 in Kampala, the commission stated that Hussein was vetted and approved by the club’s Board of …

Mukono District Local Government, through its Production Department, convened a stakeholder engagement meeting to discuss the proposed oil palm farming project aimed at transforming rural livelihoods and creating new economic opportunities for farmers, particularly in Koome Sub-county. The engagement brought together extension workers, production officers, natural resources officers, the technical committee from Gersch Consult Limited, representatives from the National Oil …

In a renewed effort to foster unity and professionalism within Uganda’s boxing fraternity, the Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) has scheduled a stakeholders’ meeting set for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Ibamba Restaurant. The half-day engagement, which will begin at 9:00 a.m., is expected to bring together verified boxing promoters, managers, matchmakers and agents to discuss the direction of the sport …

Kampala– The Court of Appeal  will hold a three-day criminal appeals session in Masaka from March 16 to 18, 2026, during which 30 criminal appeals are scheduled to be heard. Court of Appeal staff during the meeting. The session will be presided over by a panel comprising Christopher Gashirabake, Ketrah Kitariisibwa Katunguka, and Esta Nambayo. Ahead of the session, Justice Nambayo …

Last updated Mar 10, 2026 By Lawrence Mubiru Kumi University produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Islamic University in Uganda at Kayembe Arena on Tuesday ,strengthening their push for a historic quarterfinal place in the Pepsi University Football League. The match burst into life almost immediately when IUIU took the lead just a minute after kickoff. A teasing cutback …

Kampala– Members of Parliament (MPs) seating on Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have tasked the Police leadership led by Deputy Inspector General of Police James Ochaya to explain why Police officers charge citizens high amount of money wherever they seek for services of canine Unit. Deputy IGP James Ocaya before PAC Committee. (Courtesy photo) Legislators heard that as much as sniffer …

Kampala– Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed allegations that Road Blocks which were mounted on Kampala- Gayaza Road are not aiming at looking for National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobiwine but are aimed at ensuring sanity on the road as well as ensuring full compliance with traffic regulations by all motorists. Road Blocks on Gayaza Road …