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Dr Henry Stanley Okia, the long-serving principal of Hillside Schools Naalya and a respected educationist with more than 40 years of service, has died. He collapsed while at a hospital for a medical check-up.
A 43-year-old Kenyan woman is under investigation after allegedly stabbing her five children at their home in Kalungu-Bunga, Makindye Division, Kampala, killing two and injuring three others.
Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara was shocked during an inspection in Pakwach District after learning that a kitchen at Panyimur Health Centre III had cost Shs350 million amid other signs of poor workmanship and alleged mismanagement.
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working with CID, has arrested five Kisoro District Local Government officials, including the District Speaker and the Chairperson of the District Service Commission, over allegations of selling jobs.
The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched a 100-day enforcement operation to remove taxis in dangerous mechanical condition from roads in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Police will begin impounding the vehicles from Monday.
Cavendish University Uganda has graduated 1,059 students from 33 nationalities at its 15th graduation ceremony. Chancellor and former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan urged the Class of 2026 to focus on impact.
Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara has called for stronger anti-corruption and accountability measures in local governments, warning that the loss of public funds is directly denying citizens essential services.
President Yoweri Museveni has proposed exempting health workers’ salaries from tax, while Cabinet has restored equal monthly facilitation for all medical interns in the current cohort after weeks of controversy.
The Inspector General of Government has ordered the interdiction of Uganda Registration Services Bureau Registrar General Mercy Kainobwisho and three other senior officials. The move follows a presidential directive for an audit into alleged financial impropriety at the agency.
President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday presided over the retirement ceremony of 19 UPDF General Officers at State House, Entebbe. He congratulated them for their service and advised them on wise investment of their benefits.
President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni on Wednesday hosted international evangelist Bishop Dr LaDonna C. Osborn at State House Entebbe ahead of the consecration of their daughter, Pastor Patience Rwabwogo.
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has described the career of UNEB Executive Director Dan Odongo as exemplary and one that should inspire public servants across Uganda. He spoke at the launch of Odongo’s book in Kampala.
A Senior Four student at Masaka Secondary School, Rayati Nassali Nakato, has been found dead after being raped and strangled. The killing forms part of a disturbing pattern of recent attacks on young women that has left many Ugandans demanding stronger protection and faster police action.
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has led the inaugural service for the 12th Parliament under the theme “Called to Serve.”
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has agreed with the Government of Uganda to conduct nationwide cleaning activities on the last Sunday of every month instead of Saturday, which is the official National Cleaning Day.
Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises has paused scrutiny of the Auditor General’s report on the Insurance Regulatory Authority after two individuals appeared claiming the position of Chief Executive Officer.
The High Court has sentenced nine people in the 2018 kidnap and murder of Susan Magara, with two receiving the death penalty. Public debate has shifted to the convicts’ Islamic attire in court and the risks of collective blame against the Muslim community.
Following the reproductive health motion, the House adopted a resolution on climate action, environmental protection and the building of climate-resilient communities. Youth delegates highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate change on young people and called for stronger government interventions in environmental protection and community resilience.
Two employees of Next Media Services, Badru Kasirye and Isaac Ndamagye, have died in a road accident along Entebbe Road early Friday morning. Their colleague Brian “Makona” Ssemanda is in intensive care
The High Court has sentenced Hajara Nakandi and Abbas Musa Buwembo to death for their central roles in the 2018 kidnap and murder of Susan Magara. The remaining seven convicts received life imprisonment.
Kampala Woman MP Shamim Malende has raised the continued accumulation of uncollected garbage in parts of the city as a matter of national importance. Government responded that KCCA is scaling up efforts and will provide additional trucks.
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces have finally withdrawn from the premises of Nation Media Group Uganda. Management has, however, advised staff not to return immediately as the company’s internal security team continues safety and security assessments.
Fourteen people died on the spot in a fatal road accident in Lwera Swamp, Kalungu District, on the night of 3 August 2026. A Toyota Hiace taxi collided with a Sino truck carrying sand along the Kampala–Masaka Highway.
The High Court in Kampala has convicted all nine accused persons in the 2018 kidnap and murder of businesswoman Susan Magara. Justice Alex Mackay Ajiji ruled that the prosecution proved the charges of kidnap with intent to procure a ransom and murder beyond reasonable doubt. Sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday.
Dr Moses Mukose has been released on police bond after spending more than 20 hours in custody. He was arrested at Mulago National Referral Hospital for allegedly wandering on the VIP floor where Dr Kizza Besigye is admitted under tight security.
The 2026 Imbalu Cultural Festival was officially launched at Mutoto Cultural Grounds in Mbale City. NUP Acting President and Manjiya MP John Baptist Nambeshe attended and urged the Bamasaba community to unite for development while celebrating their biennial rite of passage to manhood.
Kyambogo University has come under scrutiny after Members of Parliament discovered that some graduates were awarded certificates for courses they never studied. The revelation emerged during a session of the Parliamentary Committee on Education and Sports. Lawmakers heard that students admitted for programmes leading to Diplomas in Physical Education and Sports instead received certificates in Sports Management
Buganda Kingdom on Friday staged a colourful and historic thanksgiving service to mark the 33rd coronation anniversary of His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, drawing thousands of subjects, cultural leaders, government officials, opposition figures, and religious leaders to Watoto Church in Bweyogerere.
Bweyogerere, Uganda — Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi on Friday attended a special thanksgiving service at Watoto Church in Bweyogerere to mark the 33rd anniversary of the coronation of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II of Buganda. Ssenyonyi joined other political, cultural, and religious leaders in honouring the Kabaka’s three decades on the throne, a milestone symbolising unity, cultural resilience, and development within the kingdom.
Bweyogerere, Uganda — Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja on Friday led government representation at Watoto Church in Bweyogerere as the Buganda Kingdom marked the 33rd anniversary of the coronation of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday welcomed Hon. Beccy Cooper MP, Chair of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Health, for discussions focused on deepening bilateral ties in the health sector.
“Some people wanted it to remain Busoga University, while others proposed Kiira University and other names. We have now concluded the consultations and are left with only one stakeholder, the President.” — Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo, Acting Minister of Education and Sports.
The Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has officially released a refreshed version of the kingdom's national anthem Ekitiibwa kya Buganda. The announcement came through a post on X today featuring a performance by the St. Charles Lwanga Lubaga Cathedral Choir.
In a significant development for media freedom in Uganda, Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda, publishers of Daily Monitor and operators of NTV Uganda and other platforms has been cleared to resume full operations following a government-mandated shutdown in June 2026.
In a decisive joint operation, Uganda Police Forces Environmental Protection Police Unit (EPPU), working alongside the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) and the National Forestry Authority (NFA), has arrested eight suspects in Madi Okollo District and surrounding areas of the West Nile sub-region for illegal dealing in charcoal. The operation, conducted on July 25, 2026, resulted in the impoundment of 72 bags of charcoal, now secured as exhibits at Madi Okollo Police Station.
Uganda's inaugural National Cleaning Day drew praise for civic mobilisation but sharp criticism after videos showed police using roadblocks and force to enforce participation.
As government and WFP roll out emergency food relief in Karamoja, critics accuse a high-profile land initiative of diverting harvests away from the very communities it promised to feed.
NEMA resumes demolition of an illegal perimeter wall built inside Lake Victoria by Ddungu Resort Beach, reaffirming enforcement against shoreline encroachment.
New fisheries rules promise stronger licensing and ecosystem safeguards for Lake Victoria, but critics warn enforcement has disproportionately affected small-scale fishers.
Makerere University introduces electronic transcripts and certificates, sparing graduates the hassle of returning to campus for hard copies and enabling instant online verification.
In response to the Kapchorwa bus tragedy, government announces mandatory yellow colouring for school transport vehicles and strict driver vetting, though critics question whether the measures address root causes.
Government rolls out emergency food relief for over 313,000 households across Karamoja as a prolonged dry spell disrupts agriculture and heightens food insecurity.
Police confirm the Kapchorwa bus crash death toll has risen to 24, as government suspends all school trips nationwide pending a full safety review.
Three school bus crashes in barely a week, including the deadly Kapchorwa tragedy, have pushed the government to suspend all school trips and Parliament to demand answers on road safety.
Anxious parents flocked to King David Junior School in Ndejje as the RDC revised the death toll and the Education Ministry suspended all school trips nationwide with immediate effect.
A school bus returning from an educational tour to Sipi Falls overturned in Kapchorwa District, killing at least 20 pupils and the school's founder and director.
Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara orders the temporary closure of Namisindwa Secondary School after a surprise inspection exposed dire sanitation conditions and alleged financial mismanagement.
Health Minister's malaria briefing exposes a bigger story about Uganda's heavy drinking culture and its human and economic costs.
Rising charcoal demand is pressuring Uganda's indigenous forests, prompting calls for alternative energy solutions and reforestation.
In a landmark ruling, a Ugandan school has been ordered to compensate a former pupil Shs5 million for injuries from corporal punishment.
WHO commends Uganda's swift containment of a recent Ebola outbreak even as the country manages cross-border risk with the DR Congo.
The Ministry of Environment warns of below-average rainfall and warmer-than-normal temperatures across most of Uganda this July.
