General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has delivered his fate ahead of the 2026 general elections, which are a couple of years away from now. The general, who also doubles as the first son, has in the past few months hinted at succeeding his father, Gen. Museveni, for the country’s highest office. Despite being an active military officer,…
Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei is celebrating a significant milestone in his quest to build a premier training center in Kapchorwa. The world-renowned athlete has received a substantial boost from Tororo Cement, one of Uganda’s leading cement manufacturers. The company has generously contributed UGX 100 million to support Cheptegei’s vision of creating a world-class facility…
Uganda’s High Commissioner to Canada, Joy Ruth Acheng, has been declared “persona non grata” for allegedly engaging in “uncouth behavior” by the Canadian government. However, information from the inner corridors of power at the Foreign Affairs Ministry confided to this reporter that Acheng was going to be deported on August 21, 2024, for uncouth behavior…
The Ugandan government has announced a one-year extension for the validity of around 15.8 million national IDs that were due to expire between August 2024 and December 2025. However The announcement was made by Gen. David Muhoozi, Minister of State for Internal Affairs, during a session with Parliament’s Defense and Internal Affairs Committee. The Minister…
The newly launched Lake Victoria Logistics, a company aiming at reducing the cost of transporting fuel in Uganda, will subsequently reduce fuel prices, according to experts. Lake Victoria Logistics was founded in May 2015 as Mahathi Infra Uganda with a vision to change the petroleum logistics for Uganda and other landlocked countries like Rwanda, Burundi,…
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has sounded the alarm: more than 18 million individuals in Uganda are yet to be registered. This staggering revelation unveils a hidden segment of society, casting a spotlight on the urgent need to rectify this pervasive issue. The implications of this situation are profound, extending beyond mere numbers….
Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, Minister of State for Trade, has reaffirmed his commitment to bolster UNBS activities aimed at facilitating trade, enhancing Uganda’s product competitiveness, and safeguarding consumers against substandard goods. During his inaugural visit to the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) headquarters in Bweyogerere, the minister pledged unwavering support. Acknowledging the challenges highlighted…
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, is going to address the nation today, Thursday, February 29, 2024, on a number of issues, including social-economic transformation. However, he made the revelation at the NRM party offices in Kyadondo, Kampala, on Wednesday afternoon, where he updated his particulars in the party’s register, marking the…
A segment of legislators, led by Nyendo-Mukungwe Division MP Mathias Mpuuga, has questioned the government’s readiness to handle the electricity sector following Umeme exit in March 2025. Mpuuga raised concerns about the absence of bills addressing the rationalization of the energy sector, especially in light of the government’s plan to merge the existing electricity companies…
Ugandan troops last week completed the total withdrawal from the war-torn province of North Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). However, the DRC government declined to renew the mandate of East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) troops that were in the province under a peacekeeping mission that expired on December 8, 2023. A…
