Kampala, Uganda-Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the postponement of the 2026 Martyrs’ Day celebrations, citing growing public health concerns following reports of an Ebola outbreak in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The decision, communicated in a presidential statement issued on Tuesday evening, marks one of the most significant public health interventions affecting Uganda’s …
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Govt Postpones Martyrs Day Celebrations Over Ebola Threat From DR Congo
Viewers: 3 By Spy Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the postponement of this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations following fears of a possible Ebola outbreak in Uganda linked to the worsening situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement addressed to Ugandans, particularly the youth commonly referred to as the “Bazzukulu,” President Museveni said the decision …
Read More »Day 2: Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Among 86 MPs Sworn Into Uganda’s 12th Parliament
Viewers: 50,004 By Spy Uganda Veteran politician and senior government minister Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu has officially been sworn in as Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County in Rukungiri District as Uganda’s 12th Parliament continues to take shape. Muhwezi was among 86 Members of Parliament sworn in during the morning session on Thursday, bringing the total number …
Read More »USSSA U20 Boys Championship: Giant Killings and Goal Festivals Headline Day One in Lira
By Lawrence Mubiru A staggering 82 goals lit up the opening day of the 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association U-20 National Boys Football Championship as schools from across the country produced thrilling performances in an explosive start to the tournament in Lira. The championship immediately delivered drama, goals and surprises, with several traditional giants making strong statements while emerging …
Read More »EU–Uganda Partnership Marks 50 Years as Europe Day Celebrations Highlight Shared Global Ambitions
Kampala, Uganda — Diplomats, government officials, development partners, private sector leaders, and representatives of civil society gathered in Kampala on Thursday evening as the European Union marked Europe Day 2026 alongside the 50th anniversary of diplomatic partnership between Uganda and the EU. Hosted by Amb. Jan Sadek at his Residence, the celebration brought together ambassadors and representatives of all EU …
Read More »ITMS Equips Women Boda Riders with Protective Gear at Mother’s Day – The Voice Uganda
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Read More »Mukono Women Urged to Embrace Unity and Wealth Creation at International Women’s Day Celebrations
Mukono District joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Women’s Day with strong calls for women to unite, embrace government empowerment programs, and actively participate in income-generating activities to improve their livelihoods and communities. The district celebrations were held on Friday at Kisowera Primary School in Nama Sub-county under the theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and …
Read More »MARU Credit supports “Just Believe Day” to bring relief to over 1,000 families in Kawempe
MARU Credit, in a large-scale collaborative effort with the Just Believe Foundation, has successfully completed the “Just Believe Day”. This outreach in Bwaise, was spearheaded by Ugandan artist, Joshua Baraka. “Our partnership with the Just Believe Foundation is bridging gaps between our services and this community. Through the Just Believe Day, we can support the community and empower the Ugandan …
Read More »USSSA Ball Games 2026: Intense Clashes and Clean Sweeps Define Badminton Day Four
By Kayiira Jackson Day Four of the USSSA Ball Games badminton competition delivered a blend of commanding performances and tightly contested encounters as schools intensified their push for knockout qualification. In the girls’ category, Seeta High School A-Level campus edged Kinaawa High School Mugongo in a thrilling 3-2 contest, one of the closest matches of the day. Kakungulu Memorial showed …
Read More »USSSA Ball Games 2026: Bukedea Comprehensive,Nabisunsa Girls headline Day 3 as U17 Volleyball heats up
By Kayiira Jackson Bukedea Comprehensive delivered one of the standout performances on Day 3 of the U17 Volleyball championship, asserting their dominance despite an early setback, while Nabisunsa Girls remained firmly in the spotlight after a hard-fought encounter against Sheema High. Bukedea’s campaign began with a 0-2 loss to Standard High School (23-25, 20-25), but they quickly turned things around …
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