Official Release: 2025 UACE Examination Outcomes – 98.9% Qualify for Certificates, Females Lead in Key Areas

Uganda’s 2025 UACE results are out! First Lady and Education Minister Janet Museveni released the outcomes on March 13, 2026, with 166,402 candidates, improved female performance, and a surge in participation. Full details on pass rates, gender trends, and next steps. The 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results have been officially released today, … Read more

Ugandan TikToker Pressure 24/7 Remanded to Luzira Over Muhoozi Remarks

Ugandan TikToker Pressure 24/7 (Musana Ibrahim) has been remanded to Luzira Prison until March 26, 2026, following allegations of hate speech and data misuse against Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. In a dramatic turn of events, controversial TikTok personality Pressure 24/7, legally identified as Musana Ibrahim, has been ordered back to Luzira Prison following a court appearance … Read more

Ham Breaks Silence on Owino Demolition: “We Paid Shs3m Each and Will Build New Shops”

City businessman Hamis Kiggundu confirms 48 traders were compensated Shs3 million each before the Owino building demolition. Promises modern lock-ups with one-year rent-free stay as KCCA launches investigation. City businessman Hamis Kiggundu has dismissed claims of unfair eviction following the Saturday night demolition of a commercial building at St Balikuddembe Market (Owino), revealing that affected … Read more

China to Grant Zero Tariffs on All Imports from 53 African Countries Starting May 1, 2026

China announces full duty-free access for goods from 53 African nations effective May 1, 2026, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlights expanded trade opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, and beyond amid 70 years of diplomatic ties. In a landmark boost for Africa-China economic ties, Beijing has confirmed it will eliminate all import tariffs on taxable goods … Read more

Gen Muhoozi Launches MK Fund: Up to Shs1M Non-Repayable Grants for Youth Innovators

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

Rickman Manrick’s Vehicle Burns to Ashes – Singer Grateful to Be Alive

Ugandan artist Rickman Manrick escapes unharmed after his vehicle caught fire and burned to ashes on March 8, 2026, while returning from a Fort Portal performance; he credits God for survival and declares no weapon formed against him shall prosper. Ugandan singer Rickman Manrick is counting his blessings after a terrifying near-death experience when the … Read more

Uganda Police Releases Key Emergency Hotlines for Crime, Accidents, and Fire Reports – March 2026 Update

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

Bruno K Secures 1-Year TVS Ambassador Deal with Yuvraj International – Weeks After Raising UGX 12M for Robbed Boda Rider

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

Vybz Kartel Denies Rumors of Planned East African Tour in May 2026

Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has officially debunked circulating rumors of an East African tour in May 2026, including stops in Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya. His team warns fans against unauthorized promoters and potential scams, emphasizing that no shows are confirmed. Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has firmly shut down online speculation about an upcoming East … Read more

Uganda Mourns the Passing of Ambassador Santa Mary Laker Kinyera

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