LifeStyle
Uganda National Media Group unveils digital-first publishing strategy
WAKISO, Uganda — The Uganda National Media Group (UNMG) has officially relaunched…
South African Amapiano star Justin99 in Kampala
KAMPALA, Uganda — South African DJ and singer Justin99 arrived in Uganda…
NMG told to sack MD Nsibirwa, top executives
KAMPALA, Uganda — Nation Media Group (NMG) is reportedly considering changes to…
Rukh-Shana returns to NBS Live at 9
KAMPALA, Uganda — Veteran Ugandan broadcast journalist Rukh-Shana Kitaka made a highly…
Security
One killed, scores injured after train collides with school bus
MUKONO — One person has been confirmed dead and several students injured after a Uganda Railways train collided with a school bus transporting students to an educational tour in Mukono District on Friday morning. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, SP Racheal Kawala, the crash occurred at about 6:46 a.m. at Namumira Village, Bukasa, Kyetume Parish, Nakisunga Sub-county, along the Katosi Road in Mukono District. The accident involved a Friendship Coaches bus, registration number UAU 123Q (blue in colour), and a Uganda Railways train. Police said the bus had been hired by Mwebaze High School to transport students and…
Regional News
Trump says he asked Fifa to review Balogun red card decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he personally asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the red card issued to United States striker Folarin Balogun, saying he believed the decision was unfair and could have deprived the American team of one of its key players ahead of a crucial FIFA World Cup knockout fixture. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, Trump said he watched the incident and concluded that Balogun's challenge did not merit a red card or an automatic suspension. "I spoke to FIFA about it. I thought it was a very…
