African Union Heads of State Gather in Kampala for Pivotal Agricultural Summit
The African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government is hosting a historic summit in Kampala, Uganda, from January 9th to 11th, 2025. This high-level gathering focuses on the…
Hollywood on Fire: Wildfires Ravage Iconic Los Angeles Neighborhoods
Los Angeles is in crisis as devastating wildfires sweep through the region, claiming at least five lives and displacing over 130,000 residents. The latest blaze, the Sunset Fire, erupted on…
UK Gripped by Arctic Blasting Temperatures Plunge to -20C with Snow and Flood Alerts
By Nakiwala Barbra Wintry weather continues to tighten its grip across the UK, with temperatures expected to plummet to as low as -20C in some regions overnight. Heavy snowfall earlier…
Former Koboko Woman MP Margaret Baba Diri Dies En Route to Hospital
Margaret Baba Diri, the former Woman Member of Parliament for Koboko, has passed away. Her death was announced in Parliament on Thursday by James Boliba Baba, the MP for Koboko…
The People’s Voice Falls Silent: Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya’s Journey of Resilience and Service”
By Timothy Lukanga and Barbara Nakiwala Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, fondly known as “Mr. Update,” a relentless advocate for the people of Kawempe North, has passed away at the age of…
Uganda Rolls Out Digital Vehicle Plates in Third Phase of ITMS Project
The Ministry of Works and Transport has today launched the third phase of its Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), introducing digital vehicle registration plates for private and public vehicles entering…
Martha Karua Secures Uganda Law Council Approval to Represent Dr. Besigye in Landmark Case
The Uganda Law Council has approved Kenyan senior advocate Martha Karua's application for a special practicing certificate, paving the way for her to represent Ugandan veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza…
Kira Court Sends Strong Message on Child Abuse with 40-Year Sentence for Housemaid
Kira Magistrate’s Court has sentenced 37-year-old Precious Tumuhirwe to 40 years in prison for torturing a 4-year-old girl in her care. The decision, delivered by Magistrate Shallon Niwaha on Friday,…
Museveni, El-Sisi Hail New AU Mission in Somalia, Call for African Unity on Agriculture and Sudan Crisis
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi have thrown their weight behind the African Union’s new peacekeeping mission in Somalia, emphasizing its critical role in stabilizing the…
Government Takes Over Power Distribution: UEDCL Set to Replace Umeme in 2025
The Ministry of Energy has handed two key licenses to Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), enabling the state-owned entity to take over the sale and distribution of electricity from…
