LifeStyle
Shakira bids emotional farewell to Triplets Ghetto Kids
KAMPALA, Uganda — Colombian music superstar Shakira has shared an emotional farewell…
Ghetto Kids dazzle global audience alongside Shakira, Burna Boy
KAMPALA — Uganda's internationally acclaimed Triplets Ghetto Kids have earned global praise…
Gen Moses Ali dies
Kampala, Uganda | July 18, 2026 — Uganda's veteran politician and retired…
Shakira, Burna Boy & Ghetto Kids rehearse for FIFA World Cup final show
Global music stars Shakira and Burna Boy have shared behind-the-scenes moments from…
Security
URC boss sent to CID over missing 394 railway wagons
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Managing Director of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), Benon Kajuna, has been directed to record a statement with police over the disappearance of 394 railway wagons valued at more than Shs 220.8 billion, as Parliament intensifies investigations into the management of the corporation’s assets. The directive was issued by Parliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure on July 23, 2026, after lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with explanations provided by URC officials regarding the missing rolling stock. The committee, chaired by Mbarara City South MP Mwine Mpaka, demanded that URC provide evidence within one hour showing efforts by Uganda Railways and…
Regional News
Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General job
KAMPALA — Uganda has formally submitted the candidature of Ambassador Olara Otunnu for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, fronting the veteran diplomat as the country’s choice to lead the global body after the end of António Guterres’ term. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday that Otunnu’s nomination had been submitted, describing him as a seasoned international statesman with extensive experience in diplomacy, peacebuilding, human rights, and multilateral affairs. According to the Ministry, Otunnu brings more than four decades of service at national and international levels, including senior roles within the United Nations system. “Ambassador Otunnu…
