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At least 30 people are feared dead after a passenger canoe on which they were travelling capsized in River Ngusi in Kyaleni village, Pachwa Town Council  in Kagadi district. Julius Hakiza, the Albertine Region Police spokesperson said the incident happened on Tuesday at around 8:30pm. “….. the canoe was carrying an estimated 35–40 passengers .Police responded immediately and one survivor …

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has announced plans to recruit 142,500 polling officials following the release of UGX 56.9 billion by the Ministry of Finance. The development marks a significant step toward organizing the long-delayed LC 1, LC 2, and Women Council elections across the country. The funding is expected to facilitate the entire electoral process. It will cover recruitment, training, and …

The 2025/26 Uganda Premier League season is now into the home-stretch. This week will see the 16 league teams face off on match-day 26, meaning that there will be four more game days left before the championship is won. However, it is in the same week that the first legs of the Stanbic Uganda Cup semi-finals between Kitara and Vipers …

It was a novelty when the top three finishers in the London Marathon last weekend, all broke the previous world record set of 2:00:35 in 2023 by Kelvin Kiptum. For Kiptum, who passed away in 2024, holding the two fastest times in a marathon, had his records surpassed by fellow Kenyan Sabastian Sawe, 30, who alongside Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha, 28, …

Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka in parliament There is a proverb often recited but rarely understood: what the eye sees can deceive the mind, but what the mind refuses to question will govern the future. It is an uncomfortable truth that nations, like individuals, are sometimes most vulnerable not when they are blind, but when they are convinced they can see …

Viewers: 90,000 By Spy Uganda What is billed as a shield for Uganda’s sovereignty may instead rattle its economic foundations, Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego and Deputy Governor Augustus Niwagaba warned, citing risks of capital flight, reserve depletion, and rising debt costs. The bill, tabled on April 15 by State Minister for Internal Affairs Gen. David Muhoozi, seeks …

Viewers: 90,005   By Spy Uganda Uganda’s hospitality industry is entering a new phase of competitiveness and quality, following the release of the latest national hotel grading report by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB). More than just a ranking, the classification signals a deliberate push by government to professionalise the sector, attract high-value travellers, and position Uganda as a …

Viewers: 50,001 By Spy Uganda  A series of heartfelt memorial activities have been scheduled in Kampala to honor the life and legacy of Rajiv Ruparelia, celebrating his vision of service, compassion, and community impact. The events, branded “Remembering RR,” will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, bringing together family, friends, and well-wishers to reflect on a life that …

Kalangala – The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in partnership with the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has intensified efforts to raise awareness on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and related justice issues through a community Baraza held at Kibanga Playground in Kalangala District. Mr James Owere Odumbi representing the DPP The Baraza, …

Lenacapavir vaccine On April 17, 2026, the Government of Uganda officially launched Lenacapavir, a revolutionary long-acting injectable drug for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), to prevent HIV infection. With a 99 per cent effectiveness in trials, this injection is being rolled out to high-risk groups to enhance the fight against new HIV infections. The introduction of Lenacapavir has prompted discussions regarding …