Uganda to Begin Voluntary Evacuation of Citizens from South Africa Amid Xenophobic Violence
The Ugandan government has announced plans to begin the voluntary evacuation of its citizens from South Africa following a wave of anti-migrant violence and xenophobic attacks in parts of the…
Government Rolls Out Online Recruitment for Districts to Curb Corruption and Streamline Hiring
The Government of Uganda has announced that the recruitment of staff for district and city local governments will gradually transition to an online system, a move aimed at improving transparency,…
DNA Tests Confirm Four Biological Children of Late Music Legend Paul Kafeero
Government forensic DNA tests have identified only four individuals as the biological children of the late Ugandan music legend Paul Kafeero, bringing fresh clarity to a long-standing dispute over his…
Top Government Officials Inspect Hoima City Stadium Ahead of AFCON 2027
By Betty Mutuwa Top government officials, including Vice President Jessica Alupo, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang, and several Cabinet ministers, visited Hoima City Stadium over…
One Dead, Three Injured in Kawaala Road Accident
By Gladys Namulwasira One person has died and three others sustained serious injuries following a road accident that occurred early Tuesday morning along Kawaala Road in Kampala. According to eyewitnesses,…
Phone Theft Suspect Beaten Into Coma by Angry Mob in Kansanga
By Hubaidi Mwanje A suspected phone thief was left unconscious after being severely beaten by an angry mob at Kansanga KCCA Grounds in Kansanga-Nabutiti Parish on Wednesday afternoon. The suspect,…
KIU Students Gain Hands-On Media Experience During Internship at MGD Media Ltd
By Leticia Mbatudde Students from Kampala International University (KIU) pursuing Journalism and Mass Communication are gaining valuable hands-on experience through their 2026 internship program at MGD Media Ltd, located at…
NRM Reclaims Kalangala Woman MP Seat as Idah Nabayiga Defeats NUP Rival
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has secured victory in the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election, with its candidate, Idah Nabayiga, defeating her closest challenger from the National…
MP Dennis Namara Moves to Change How Leader of Opposition Is Chosen
Buyaga West County Member of Parliament, Dennis Namara, has formally notified the Clerk to Parliament of his intention to introduce a Private Member's Bill seeking to change the process through…
Burkina Faso Passes Controversial Law Requiring State Certification of Religious Leaders
Burkina Faso's transitional legislative assembly has approved a far-reaching new law on religious freedoms that will require all imams, pastors, and other religious leaders to obtain state-recognized certification before leading…
