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By Kayiira Jackson With the second round of the 2025/26 Finance Trust Bank Women Super League set to resume on 21st February, St Noa Girls FC appear to be strengthening their squad in a bid to improve on their first-round showing. The Zana-based side, who finished the first round 7th on the league table with 13 points, enjoyed a mixed …

Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has sounded the alarm after authorities announced a nationwide internet shutdown set to begin at 6:00 p.m. today, just days before Uganda heads to the polls on Thursday. In a message shared with supporters, Bobi Wine described the move as a deliberate attempt by what he called a “criminal regime” to …

Uganda has been plunged into an indefinite internet shutdown just days before the country’s general election, following a directive issued by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) ordering the suspension of public internet access nationwide. In a letter dated 13 January 2026, addressed to all licensed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs), the UCC directed operators to block …

By Venenscias Kiiza Kampala is set to come alive in a sea of yellow as AYA Group of Companies hosts a massive youth mobilisation conference bringing together more than 15,000 National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth from all divisions of the capital, on Tuesday January 13, 2026, on the eve of the national polls. The high-profile event, dubbed the “Youth Power …

With Uganda heading to the polls on January 15, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has reassured visitors and industry players that the country remains peaceful, secure, and fully open for tourism. In a statement released in Kampala on January 9, 2025, UTB said the election cycle has not disrupted tourism activities and that all major attractions across the country are …

Dar es Salaam – A high level stakeholder meeting is being held at the Ministry of Energy in Dar es Salaam between the Governments of the Republic of Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania as part of ongoing coordination and preparations for Uganda’s first oil under the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project. The meeting brings together a …

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has admitted to dangerous mobilisation weaknesses just weeks to the January 15, 2026 general elections, blaming complacency and internal pride after decades of electoral dominance. NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong made the explosive admission on Sunday, December 28, 2025, while addressing women leaders from Northern Uganda at a high-level regional meeting in Gulu. “Our …

By Kyeyune Ali The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) National Management Committee has concluded a three-day meeting to review and deliberate on draft annual work plans submitted by various departments ahead of the year 2026. The meeting was initially chaired by His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, before proceedings were later presided over by Dr. …

Makerere, Kavule- Hundreds of believers converged at Christian Life Church in Bwaise to usher in the new year in God’s presence. Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga during one of his Crusades last year. (courtesy photo) Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga, the lead Pastor of Christian Life Church, in his preaching emphasized that those that didn’t receive what they were yearning for, to be patient …

Kampala- With  just one day to the New Year 2026, the Uganda Police Force has issued tough guidelines governing fireworks displays and public celebrations, while extending wishes of peace, joy and unity to Ugandans during the festive season. Fireworks (Courtesy photo) Police reminded the public that on 15th December 2025, guidelines were already issued for organizing entertainment events, shows and …