Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba launches the MK Fund offering non-repayable Shs1 million seed grants to young Ugandans in agriculture, manufacturing, and ICT. 30% reserved for women; applications open soon via dedicated website. Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has unveiled the MK Fund, a fresh youth empowerment initiative that will dish … Read more
Uganda Police Force shares national emergency numbers like 999, 112, and specialized hotlines for traffic, CID, and fire services on March 10, 2026, urging citizens to report incidents promptly for better public safety. The Uganda Police Force has published national emergency and security hotline numbers, urging the public to use them to quickly report crime, … Read more
Ugandan artist Bruno K announces a one-year endorsement partnership with Yuvraj International (Yuvraz TVS bikes), thanking CEO Manjeet Rawat. It follows his viral TikTok fundraiser raising UGX 12M to gift two motorcycles to boda rider Sharif Mukama after a theft – a true full-circle moment of kindness returning. Ugandan music star and social advocate Bruno … Read more
Ambassador Santa Mary Laker Kinyera, Uganda’s Deputy High Commissioner to Rwanda, has passed away at Mulago Specialized National Referral Hospital after battling an undisclosed illness. The Ugandan diplomatic community is in mourning following the sudden death of Ambassador Santa Mary Laker Kinyera, a respected career diplomat who served as Deputy High Commissioner at Uganda’s High … Read more
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
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
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 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’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
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
