FORT PORTAL — Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi has been named the new Omukama of Tooro Kingdom, succeeding the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died on August 27, 2026. The announcement ushers in a new chapter for the Tooro Kingdom after the death of King Oyo, whose reign began when he was…
KAMPALA, August 28, 2026 — The Tooro Kingdom has announced the death of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who passed away at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Thursday. The announcement was made by the Omuhikirwa (Prime Minister) of Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong Romwiire Akiiki, who described the death of the king as…
Two street children were burned to death while another sustained serious injuries after a suspected mob justice attack in Soroti City, prompting police to launch investigations into the disturbing incident. The attack reportedly occurred at around 2:00 a.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026, along Town Talks Street in Soroti Central Ward, Soroti East Division. Three…
Uganda evacuates citizens from South Africa as the government moves to protect its nationals following a surge in xenophobic protests and growing security concerns across parts of the country.. The move comes after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to organize the safe return of Ugandans amid reports of increasing hostility…
KAMPALA — Uganda has confirmed six additional Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) cases, bringing the total number of infections to 15, the Ministry of Health has said. Health officials said the new cases were identified through contact tracing linked to an infected Congolese national who recently entered Uganda from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The…
BUNIA, DRC — Health officials have reported positive developments in the Ebola outbreak. Several patients have recovered and been discharged from treatment centres in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The World Health Organization (WHO) said four nurses have recovered from Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain. The patients were discharged from a hospital in…
By Enock Katamba | Uncovered UG Kampala, Uganda — May 1, 2026 — Ugandan lawyer and governance advocate Sarah Bireete has cast doubt on the legitimacy of the ongoing legislative process surrounding the Sovereignty Bill, citing the scale of amendments introduced. Bireete argued that the bill has been altered so extensively that it no longer…
KAMPALA — April 14, 2026 — The Ugandan government has unveiled strict new performance measures targeting civil servants in a decisive move aimed at improving efficiency, accountability, and service delivery across public institutions. Under the new directives, permanent secretaries and other senior officials will face regular transfers as part of a broader strategy to curb…
As the campaigns are ongoing, the Electoral Commission (EC) has officially released the polling dates for the 2026 General Elections, setting the stage for the election of the President, Members of Parliament, and local government leaders across Uganda. According to a press release signed by the EC Chairperson, Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the elections will…
Many people have been wondering whether Meddie Nsereko had shifted to another station, but unfortunately, that wasn’t the case; he has been sick. However, reports had been moving around saying that a popular host of political programs had been abruptly sacked from the Bulange-based media house. Today, Buganda Kingdom’s Central Broadcasting Service (CBS) FM has…
