President Yoweri Museveni addressed thousands at Namboole Stadium on July 13, 2025, concluding his Presidential Zonal Tour on Wealth Creation in Wakiso District. The rally emphasized transitioning Ugandans from subsistence living toward commercial agriculture and income-generating activities. Museveni highlighted the nation's peaceful state while urging citizens to utilize government programs like the Parish Development Model for poverty eradication. He stressed that infrastructure development requires complementary household wealth creation for meaningful progress. The president demonstrated this concept through video presentations featuring successful PDM beneficiaries.
Joseph Ijara from Serere District exemplified commercial success...
President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed party co-option procedures during the ZANU PF Women's League National Assembly following businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei's recent ejection from a Central Committee session. The president commended the Women's League for adhering to established protocols when adding new members to their ranks. He emphasized that national leadership must approve all co-opted individuals before they can assume positions within party structures. Mnangagwa explained that vacant positions may be filled through co-option processes. The president stressed that proper channels must govern these appointments.
Tagwirei had accepted a recommendation from Harare Province for Central Committee co-option before attending the...
Tavonga Kuleya dismissed rumors linking him to Simba Bhora after completing his transfer to English eighth-tier club Belper Town. The 21-year-old winger with Zimbabwean heritage had reportedly attracted interest from the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions. Media outlets in Zimbabwe suggested the Shamva-based team planned to announce his acquisition. Sources claimed negotiations between Kuleya and Simba Bhora had reached advanced stages. The speculation proved incorrect when Belper Town confirmed his permanent signing.
Belper Town officials expressed satisfaction with securing Kuleya following his successful loan period from Doncaster Rovers during the previous campaign. The Northern Premier League Division One club praised...
FC Platinum midfielder Oscar Bhebhe received emergency medical treatment at Mater Dei Hospital after sustaining injuries during a Monday morning vehicle collision. Hospital staff confirmed the player remains under observation following the accident that occurred in the early hours. Medical personnel reported Bhebhe suffered a fractured arm during the incident but maintains stable condition. Team officials described his injuries as non-life-threatening while he receives appropriate care. The club confirmed the accident through an official communication to concerned supporters.
Management representatives emphasized that Bhebhe avoided severe harm despite the vehicular impact that required hospitalization. The organization expressed...
Kinoni High School marked its silver jubilee with a celebration attended by government officials and community leaders in Rwampara District. Director John Muhumuza praised stakeholders for supporting the institution through 25 years of educational service. The school has graduated professionals across various fields while maintaining steady growth despite periodic challenges. Students contributed over 9 million shillings toward constructing a new science laboratory facility. Alumni gathered to commemorate the milestone achievement alongside current students and faculty members.
State Minister for Luwero-Rwenzori Alice Kaboyo served as the chief guest during festivities held at the campus. She commended parents and community members for...
Uganda begins special interest group elections across multiple administrative levels on Monday, with the Electoral Commission launching a structured voting process for distinct demographic categories. Julius Mucunguzi, the commission spokesperson, confirmed that citizens aged 60 and above will cast ballots first at sub-county locations nationwide. Persons with disabilities follow on Wednesday, while youth representatives complete the cycle on Friday. The three-phase approach targets representation at sub-county, gomborora, division, and town council levels. Parish-level committee members who won previous elections qualify as the only eligible participants.
Voters will employ the traditional lining up method, positioning themselves...
Uganda Christian University students achieved significant recognition at the Uganda Film Festival through their creative achievements in cinema. Brian Kabogozza earned the Best Student Film award for Dinner for Three while Douglas Byaruhanga received the Best Original Soundtrack honor for Fatal. The Uganda Communications Commission organizes this annual celebration of filmmaking talent across production, acting, directing and sound categories. Both winners studied Journalism and Mass Communication at the university, with Byaruhanga completing his degree program. Their success demonstrates the emerging strength of Uganda's next generation of creative professionals.
Kabogozza began his filmmaking journey during Senior Three at Namilyango...
Uganda has lost one of its most distinguished legal minds with the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba at Nakasero Hospital. The esteemed legal scholar had been receiving intensive care treatment before his death on Monday. A family member confirmed the news of his passing to the media. The family plans to announce the cause of death at a later time. Hospital officials have not released additional details about his condition.
Prof. Kanyeihamba helped draft Uganda's 1995 Constitution and served with distinction on the Supreme Court bench. The legal giant built his reputation through independent judicial decisions and principled dissenting opinions that championed civil liberties. His unwavering...
President Museveni has ordered the immediate termination of 152 Uganda Civil Aviation Authority workers who obtained positions through fraudulent academic credentials. The directive, issued on June 25, 2025, targeted what the president characterized as widespread corruption within the aviation agency. General Edward Katumba Wamala, the Works and Transport Minister, received the presidential mandate demanding swift action. The president cited safety concerns after Tanzania's former First Lady became trapped in a malfunctioning elevator at Entebbe International Airport. Aviation officials must remove all unqualified personnel and those who facilitated their hiring.
UCAA began credential verification in February 2024 following suspicious...
