Lumumba Pledges Cheaper Internet and Wider Digital Access After Vetting
Minister-designate for ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, has pledged to prioritize affordable internet access, expanded connectivity, and digital inclusion if approved to serve in the ministry. Lumumba made…
Ministry Forecasts Extended Rainfall in Acholi, Warns of Reduced Crop Yields
The Ministry of Water and Environment has projected that the intermittent rainfall currently being experienced across the Acholi sub-region will continue until mid-June, offering some relief to farmers but raising…
Over 100 Luxury Homes Face Demolition as NEMA Issues Kajjansi Wetland Restoration Orders
More than 100 residential structures, including several high-end homes built within the Kajjansi wetland system, are facing possible demolition after the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) issued restoration orders aimed…
Ugandan Music Legend Master Parrot Dies After Road Accident in Kampala
Veteran Ugandan musician Master Parrot, born David Sifayo, has died following a road accident in Kampala, ending a music career that helped shape Uganda's contemporary entertainment industry. According to preliminary…
Reports Emerge of Massive PSG Rewards Following European Success
Reports circulating in international sports media claim that Nasser Al-Khelaïfi is preparing substantial rewards for players and coaching staff following another successful season for Paris Saint-Germain. According to the reports,…
Murdered Entebbe Couple Finally Laid to Rest in Switzerland After 10 Months
Nearly ten months after they were brutally murdered in Uganda, an elderly Ugandan-Swiss couple has finally been laid to rest in Switzerland, bringing a painful chapter to a close for…
Government to End Funding for Most National Public Celebrations
The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, has announced that beginning in the 2026/27 financial year, the Government of Uganda will no longer allocate funds for the…
Ethiopians Head to Polls in First National Election Since Tigray War
Millions of Ethiopians headed to the polls on Monday as Ethiopia held its 7th national general election, the first parliamentary vote since the formal end of the devastating Tigray conflict.…
Butaleja Leaders, Residents Express Frustration Over Cabinet Exclusion
Disappointment and frustration have emerged in Butaleja District following the release of President Yoweri Museveni's 2026–2031 Cabinet, with residents and local leaders questioning why the district failed to secure representation…
Ethiopia Pushes Ahead With Ambitious Electric Vehicle Transition
Ethiopia is accelerating its transition to electric mobility as part of a broader strategy to become one of Africa’s leading electric vehicle (EV) hubs. The East African nation has maintained…
