LifeStyle
NMG resumes operations
KAMPALA — Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda has announced the return of…
Journalist Solomon Serwanjja wins LC1 chairperson seat
MUKONO — Investigative journalist Solomon Serwanjja has won the LC1 chairperson seat…
Kole’s Jael Acio shines at Miss Universe Uganda 2026
KAMPALA — A 19-year-old contestant from Northern Uganda is emerging as one…
Shakira bids emotional farewell to Triplets Ghetto Kids
KAMPALA, Uganda — Colombian music superstar Shakira has shared an emotional farewell…
Security
20-year-old defiles 4-year-old in Kasese
KASESE — Police in Kasese District have arrested a 20-year-old man over the alleged aggravated defilement of a four-year-old girl in Kitabu Sub-county. The suspect, identified as Kelvin Mumbere, is a resident of Buswagha Village, Mughete Parish. He was arrested by officers attached to Bwera Division Police following an incident reported by the child's family. Rwenzori East Regional Police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate said preliminary investigations indicate that the alleged offence occurred on the evening of July 22, 2026, when the victim was playing with other children near her home. According to police, the suspect allegedly approached the children and…
Regional News
Burkina Faso unveils Faso Dan Fani military cadet uniforms
OUAGADOUGOU — Burkina Faso has unveiled new military cadet uniforms made from Faso Dan Fani, the country’s iconic handwoven textile, in a move aimed at promoting local craftsmanship, preserving cultural heritage and strengthening national identity. The initiative, announced under the leadership of President Ibrahim Traoré, reflects the government’s broader push to encourage the use of locally produced materials and reduce dependence on imported goods. The new uniforms are crafted from Faso Dan Fani, a traditional woven fabric that has become a symbol of Burkinabè pride and economic empowerment. The textile draws inspiration from traditional weaving practices, including the Cencengu textile…
