Canada has extended its temporary immigration and border measures linked to the Ebola outbreak for another 60 days. The measures, which apply to residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, and South Sudan, will now remain in…
Kampala — Praise Aloikin Opoloje, a Makerere University law student, human rights activist, and 2025 European Union Human Rights Defenders Award recipient, was remanded to Luzira Women’s Prison on September 28, 2026, until October 14 after appearing before Buganda Road…
Kampala, Uganda – Vincent Arnold Nsamba, a 47-year-old driver also known as Sitenda, has been formally charged with the murder of iconic Ugandan musician Moses Matovu and remanded to Luzira Upper Prison. Nsamba appeared before Senior Grade One Magistrate Aidah…
Kyambogo University is mourning the death of Musimenta Precious, a first-year Bachelor of Accounting and Finance student attached to North Hall, who was discovered dead in her room at Sports Pro-Hostel in Banda, Kampala. University officials confirmed the news on…
Zimbabwe’s Cheetahs sealed an undefeated campaign and a place in the 2027 World Rugby HSBC SVNS 3 by defeating hosts Uganda 26-19 in a thrilling final of the 2026 Africa Men’s Sevens Series (also serving as the World Rugby SVNS…
Born Albert Kakye in 1989 in Ruhaama, Ntungamo District, the DJ from western Uganda kicked off his professional career after university and built the “43 Effect” brand through radio, clubs, and events. On September 27, 2026, he marked 15 years…
Mbale City, Uganda – September 27, 2026 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today officially commissioned the renovated Mount Elgon Hotel & Spa in Mbale City, a 1950s heritage landmark, as Uganda celebrated World Tourism Day with a strong focus on Eastern…
World Tourism Day 2026, observed on 27 September under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” has put a global spotlight on how technology is transforming travel while countries showcase their unique local attractions. From Uganda’s eastern…
President William Ruto has visited the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria, at the invitation of Dangote Group President and CEO Aliko Dangote. The tour, which took place on September 25, 2026, comes just days before the groundbreaking…
Uganda’s Rugby Cranes delivered a clinical defensive masterclass on home soil, blanking Morocco 10-0 in the cup semi-final to book their place in the final of the 2026 Africa Men’s Sevens Series (World Rugby SVNS 3 Africa Qualifiers) at Kyadondo…
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed that nine heritage players have joined the Uganda Cranes contingent at the Marriott Hotel in Kampala. They form part of a broader strategy to strengthen the national team ahead of the…
Hoima, Uganda – September 27, 2026 Uganda’s long-awaited Kabalega International Airport in Hoima District marked a major milestone on Sunday morning when it officially began receiving passenger flights. An Eagle Air Uganda twin-engine Let L-410 Turbolet touched down at approximately…