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Muhammad Luwemba will run for the Kawempe North MP seat. The position was left open after the death of Muhammad Ssegirinya. Luwemba was Ssegirinya's longtime aide. He changed his name from Alex Lusswa Luwemba to Muhammad Luwemba. This was done to honor Ssegirinya. Luwemba's academic records...

Singer Iryn Namubiru revealed on Tusker Malt Conversations that she has not spoken to her mother in 11 years. In 2013, Namubiru was arrested in Tokyo after drugs were found in her luggage. Her then-manager Tedius was exposed as the mastermind. Namubiru said her mother acted defensive, raising...

Museveni Orders Arrests in Corruption Case. Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni wants officials in Lango region arrested. He says they took money meant for a poverty program. The program is called the Parish Development Model (PDM). It aims to help poor people. The officials were arrested in...

Top Congolese Commander Killed in Rebel Clashes. Col. Alexis Rugabisha died fighting M23 rebels in eastern Congo on Saturday. He was a respected leader in the Congolese army (FARDC). FARDC confirmed his death in a statement on Sunday. The colonel was killed near Mukwiza in South Kivu province...

Tanzanian Troops Killed in Eastern Congo Clashes. Two Tanzanian soldiers died in recent attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Four others were hurt. The soldiers were part of a regional peacekeeping mission led by the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The mission's...

Scores Dead in Sudan Market Bombing. Over 60 civilians died in a bombing at a busy market in Sudan. It was one of the deadliest attacks since the conflict got worse. Women and children were among those killed at Sabirin Market in Karari District. Many more were hurt. The government blamed the...

Ugandans Can Now Register to Vote for the 2026 Elections. The Electoral Commission of Uganda has started updating the National Voters' Register in preparation for the general elections in 2025 and 2026. Voters can register at update stations in each parish or ward across the country. The voter...

LYANTONDE, Uganda - The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) medical teams have carried out more than 100 surgeries in the Lyantonde and Lwengo districts. The surgeries were part of activities marking the 44th Tarehe Sita celebrations. Lt. Col. Dr Godfrey Ngobya led the UPDF medical team in the...

South Africa Vows to Send More Troops to DRC After Soldiers Killed. PRETORIA, South Africa - President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa will send more troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He made the announcement Monday after 14 South African soldiers died in recent attacks there...

Military Court Sits Empty After Supreme Court Bars Civilian Trials. The General Court Martial in Kampala stood quiet Monday, days after the Supreme Court stripped its power to try civilians. Opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and activist Hajj Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya were set to appear there...

Lawyers Seek Release of Opposition Leaders After Court Ruling. Defense lawyers visited Luzira Prison Monday to demand freedom for opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and activist Hajj Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya. Their action follows a Supreme Court decision that military courts cannot try...

Security Guard Kills Chef at Kampala Bar During Farewell Party. A 28-year-old chef died in a shooting outside Queen's Mall Tula Bar in Kawempe early Tuesday morning, police said. Sharif Ssekajugo was celebrating his farewell party before returning to his job in Qatar. The event ended in...

Uganda Police Issue Safety Alert as Schools Resume. Uganda's police warned parents and schools about safety risks as students return to class this term. Police Spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma outlined threats ranging from fraud to fire hazards. Kituuma told reporters that banks face increased...

African Leaders to Meet in Tanzania Over Congo Crisis. Kenya's President William Ruto announced Sunday that regional leaders will gather this week to address fighting in eastern Congo. The two-day summit starts Friday in Dar es Salaam. It brings together presidents from Tanzania, Congo...

M23 Rebels Declare Ceasefire in Eastern Congo as International Pressure Mounts. The M23 rebel group announced a unilateral ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo starting February 4, 2025. The rebels cited humanitarian concerns for their decision. The announcement came after...

Uganda Named Most Promising Tourism Destination at Indian Travel Expo. Uganda won top honors at India's Outbound Travel Market Expo in Bombay last week. The nation earned the "Most Promising New Destination" award, presented to High Commissioner Joyce Kakuramatsi Kikafunda. The Indo-Asia...

UPDF Communications Chief Arrested in $300,000 Military Radio Scandal. Military authorities have detained Colonel Peter Ssemakula, the UPDF Chief of Communications and IT, over corruption allegations linked to a $200 million radio procurement deal. The case centers on a 2023 proposal from...

Uganda Gazelles Dominate Kenya in FIBA Zone V Afrobasket Opener. The Uganda Gazelles secured a commanding 78-56 victory against Kenya in their opening match of the 2025 FIBA Zone V Afrobasket Qualifiers in Cairo on Monday. Despite missing key players Melissa Akullu and Jamilah 'Zama'...

NARO Partners With Two Universities to Boost Agricultural Research in Uganda. The National Agricultural Research Organization signed new research agreements with Ndejje and Busitema universities Tuesday at its Entebbe headquarters. NARO Director General Dr. Yona Baguma joined Vice Chancellors...

Drug Agents Seize Major Ecstasy Haul at Banjul Airport. Gambian drug enforcement officers seized 128,745 ecstasy pills at Banjul International Airport this month. The Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) caught Saikou Krubally, a Gambian with Spanish residency, carrying the drugs in three...