President Museveni Commits UGX 5 Billion to Boost Uganda Creatives SACCO at Kisozi Farm Session

President Museveni commits UGX 5B to Uganda’s creatives SACCO during Jazz With Jajja session at Kisozi Farm, offering funds and follow-up talks with Kasuku to empower content creators and digital artists. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has committed UGX 5 billion to support a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) set up by Uganda’s creative community. … Read more

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Warnings, Closures, and Rising Fuel Costs for Uganda

Amid raging US-Israel-Iran conflict, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has warned vessels against transiting the Strait of Hormuz—choking 20% of world oil flows. This has triggered airspace closures, Uganda Airlines’ Dubai flight suspension, and looming fuel price hikes for landlocked Uganda. In the wake of devastating joint US and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets—strikes that reportedly claimed … Read more

Uganda Airlines Temporarily Suspends Entebbe-Dubai Route Amid Regional Airspace Closure

Uganda Airlines has paused flights between Entebbe and Dubai due to a temporary airspace shutdown in the Gulf region, linked to escalating tensions. The carrier prioritizes safety, offers rebooking options, and urges passengers to check updates. In response to an unexpected closure of airspace in the Gulf region—stemming from heightened geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the … Read more

Museveni Pardons Convicted Murderer Muhammad Ssebuwufu – Sparks Outrage Over Justice in High-Profile Cases

President Museveni has granted a presidential pardon to Muhammad Ssebuwufu, convicted in the 2015 kidnap and murder of Betty Donah Katusabe, leading to his release from Luzira Prison on February 27, 2026. The decision draws sharp criticism linking it to eroded trust in justice for victims like Susan Magara. In a move that has ignited … Read more

Big Eye Starboss Urges Fairness – Good Music Deserves Airplay Without Payoffs

Big Eye Starboss weighs in on Uganda’s pay-for-play controversy, saying artists can tip supportive DJs and presenters as appreciation, but refusing to play good music over unpaid bribes is wrong and harms emerging talent. Ugandan music star Big Eye Starboss has entered the heated conversation about pay-for-play practices in the local entertainment scene, offering a … Read more

Husband on the Run After Allegedly Stabbing Wife to Death Over Suspicious Phone Photos in Lira

Police in Lira District are searching for Bonny Olungu, accused of fatally stabbing his 39-year-old wife Evaline Atoo on February 26, 2026, in Alit village after a dispute over photos on her new smartphone. Police have launched a manhunt for Bonny Olungu, wanted for the alleged murder of his 39-year-old wife, Evaline Atoo, in a … Read more

President Yoweri Museveni Hosts Charlene Ruto at State Lodge Nakasero

President Yoweri Museveni welcomed Charlene Ruto at State Lodge Nakasero on February 26, 2026, to discuss regional ties and leather industry value addition. Emphasizing local processing to create jobs and curb wealth loss, the talks highlight East African cooperation and intra-African trade potential. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni welcomed Charlene Ruto, daughter of Kenyan President William … Read more

UNEB Raises Red Flag in Parliament: Examiners Paid as Little as Shs720 per Script Risk Compromising National Exam Integrity

UNEB’s Dan Nokrach Odongo told Parliament that examiner pay as low as Shs720 per PLE script is dangerously unsustainable, risking rushed marking, talent loss, and exam malpractice amid inflation and the new competency-based curriculum. The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has issued a stark warning to lawmakers: chronically low payments to examiners are threatening the … Read more

Kenya’s First Daughter Charlene Ruto Visits UPDF Chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba

Charlene Ruto, daughter of Kenyan President William Ruto, visited Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba at SFC Headquarters in Entebbe on February 25, 2026, amid plans for reciprocal high-level engagements and robust bilateral relations between the neighboring East African nations. In a gesture underscoring the enduring brotherhood between Kenya and Uganda, Charlene Ruto—daughter … Read more

Uganda Lands First Batch of Lenacapavir HIV Prevention Injectable

Uganda takes a major leap in HIV prevention with the arrival of 19,200 doses of Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable drug backed by the Global Fund. Set for distribution to high-risk areas starting March 2026, the highly effective PrEP option targets vulnerable groups to help curb the epidemic affecting over 1.5 million Ugandans. In a pivotal … Read more