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Security forces joined locals to clean streets in Mubende, Uganda, ahead of the Tarehe Sita celebrations. Deputy RDC Abubaker Birungi launched the event at Kasana Playground. Police and army teams worked together to tidy markets and public spaces. "When people see uniformed officers cleaning...

Uganda's Works Minister has outlined plans to handle $350 million in road agency debt and keep former staff employed. General Edward Katumba Wamala said the disbanded Uganda National Roads Authority left behind 1.3 trillion shillings in contractor payments. He promised the government would pay...

Uganda's opposition party NUP demands freedom for two jailed leaders after a new court ruling bars military trials of civilians. The party wants Angulibo Siraj and Andama Hamuza released from prison. Military courts charged them with treachery and illegal possession of weapons in February 2024...

A Uganda High Court ruling has struck down the leadership of the nation's pension regulator, citing a lack of required expertise. Justice Musa Ssekana found the board members at the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) unfit for their roles. The case, brought by Martin...

Valentine's Day approaches in ten days, bringing its annual wave of romantic gestures across cities worldwide. Roses, chocolates, and displays of affection will fill restaurants, hotels, and social media feeds on February 14. Many people stand apart from these celebrations as observers rather...

Uganda's anti-corruption chief has called on public leaders to declare their wealth by March 2025. Inspector General of Government Beti Kamya issued the reminder under the Leadership Code Act. The law requires top officials to report their assets, income, and debts every two years. "The public...

Uganda has launched its first locally made malaria test kits, marking a major shift from imported diagnostics. The Ministry of Health cleared the kits for delivery to National Medical Stores. Microhaem Scientifics (MHS), based in Uganda, created these rapid diagnostic tests. The company stands...

Uganda's ruling NRM party announced that 95% of its voter register has been updated ahead of the July primaries. Party election chief Tanga Odoi announced this. The update began on January 29 to create an accurate list of party voters. Odoi said the revised register will help ensure fair...

BMK Group and its partners have gifted two hectares of land to Muslim refugees in Kiryandongo for a new cemetery. The donation came through a joint effort with Salam TV and Salam Charity. Religious leaders and officials gathered at a Salam Jumah event to mark the handover. Sheikh Siraj Kifampa...

Uganda has won the Best Stand Award at a major tourism expo in India, marking a significant milestone for the East African nation's tourism sector. The award ceremony took place at the Indo-Asia Tourism Expo, held from January 30 to February 1, 2025. Uganda's High Commissioner to India, Joyce...

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni called for African self-reliance in food production during a meeting with Gabonese military officers at the Senior Command and Staff College in Jinja. "You shouldn't import any food. You can grow and process it here because we have many raw materials," Museveni...

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has called NRM party lawmakers to meet at State House Entebbe this Friday at 10 am. The meeting brings together members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party and independent MPs who align with NRM policies. Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson...

A boy's difficulty holding a pencil led to a startling discovery in Pune, India. His mother initially thought he was angry, but the struggle signaled something far more serious - Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). The rare condition attacked his immune system, causing widespread paralysis. He lost...

USAID Faces Major Review Under Trump Administration. President Donald Trump placed USAID under new oversight, naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Acting Administrator. The move comes with orders for a complete review of foreign aid programs. The State Department called this an "interim...

Former President Joe Biden has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA). CAA represented him from 2017 to 2020. "President Biden is one of America's most respected voices," said Richard Lovett, CAA co-chair. "His commitment to public service is about unity and optimism," Lovett added. CAA...

President Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico over the weekend. The tariffs have since been paused. He said he would do the same to the EU. But he suggested a deal with the UK was possible. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said both the US and EU are important to the UK. He met with EU...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is now acting head of USAID, which provides billions in aid worldwide. Democrats called the move "illegal" and "unconstitutional." They say it will hurt poor people and reduce U.S. influence globally. President Trump and adviser Elon Musk have strongly...

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ordered the arrest of a senior officer. The officer heads communication and IT for the army and defense ministry. The officer allegedly took $300,000 from a country in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and was to monitor...

President Donald Trump has delayed new tariffs on Mexican imports. Mexico agreed to send 10,000 troops to the border. The goal is to reduce the flow of illegal drugs. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said the deal also includes a U.S. commitment. The U.S. will take steps to limit the flow...

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has accused the ruling party of running an illegal voter registration drive. FDC Vice Chairman Robert Centenary claimed on Monday. He said National Resistance Movement (NRM) agents are working with election officials and allegedly misleading people in rural...