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An art exhibition organized by the European Union (EU) in Yumbe District marked the culmination of the “EU Youth Art Competition in West Nile,” an initiative launched during the 2023 World Refugee Day celebrations. The campaign aimed to provide a creative platform for youth residing in refugee-hosting districts of West …

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has raised concerns over the prolonged delays in the construction of the Mpigi-Busega Expressway, urging the authorities at the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to provide a detailed explanation for the sluggish progress. Tayebwa, along with a team of legislators from the Physical Infrastructure and National …

National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has extended a generous contribution of UGX 30 million (approximately $8,000) in support of the upcoming Busoga royal wedding, set to take place on November 18, 2023, in Bugembe. The presentation occurred at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, where the NRM Secretary General, Richard Todwong, …

Travelers along the Hoima-Kampala route are facing heightened transport fares due to the temporary closure of the Hoima-Kampala highway. The closure was enforced after the River Kafu burst its banks, submerging the entire bridge on Monday evening. Following this closure, transporters navigating the Kampala-Hoima route have been diverted to the …

Adams Byaruhanga, the chief magistrate at the Nateete/Rubaga court, has sternly advised prosecution lawyers to refrain from implicating the lead pastor of Christian Life Church, Jackson Ssenyonga, in the ongoing case involving nine suspects. The accused are allegedly charged with conspiring to falsely accuse Pastor Robert Kayanja of Rubaga Miracle …

In a groundbreaking collaboration set to redefine the landscape of philanthropy and aid in Africa, Hazues, Africa’s leading crowdfunding platform, has forged an alliance with Kyaji.org, an organization dedicated to eradicating hunger through sustainable farming and food production. The partnership aims to drive an impactful initiative to uplift lives in …

The shadow of uncertainty cast by the disappearance of 18 individuals has lingered for over a year, haunting the loved ones left behind. Among the missing are Moses Mbabazi, Dennis Zzimula, Shafik Wangolo, Martin Lukwago, Peter Kirya, John Ddamulira, Michael Semuddu, Muhammada Kanatta, John Bosco Kibalama, Vincent Nalumoso, Yuda Ssempijja, …

Dame Liz Nicholi, the President of the World Netball (WN) Board, has mandated the present executive members of the Uganda Netball Federation (UNF) to immediately step aside until fair elections are conducted and leadership issues are resolved. This directive follows the recent revocation of the Uganda Netball Federation’s recognition by …

The Ugandan government has completed the transfer of the bodies of two foreign tourists, who were tragically killed in Queen Elizabeth National Park last month, to the United Kingdom. Fred Enanga, the Police spokesperson, revealed to journalists on Monday that they collaborated with forensic experts from the UK and South …

Telecommunication companies in Uganda have announced that as of November 12, unverified sim cards will be deactivated, rendering customers unable to use call and related services. At a joint press briefing held at the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) headquarters in Bugoloobi, Denis Kakonge, Airtel Uganda’s director for legal and regulatory …